Recently had an opportunity to acquire rights to a classic film that I hold in such high regard I wouldn't want to even think about, let alone actually do, a remake or sequel. What movies would you consider off-limits for a remake or sequel? [Reply]
Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud:
Well, that's what I told him, that Poltergeist was one of the scariest and creepiest movies I'd ever seen and could remember the year and day of the week I first saw it.
Gil's a sharp guy with a great vision, so I'm sure he'll do well with the material. Casting Rosemarie DeWitt was a stroke of genius because she has a similar aesthetic to JoBeth Williams.
And if Sam Rockwell comes aboard, look out.
Thing about Poltergeist is that it wasn't just scary, but it was also fun in a roller-coaster kind of way. Tough to duplicate that without a feeling that you're just ripping off the original (I know it's a remake, but needs to be different). [Reply]
Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud:
A friend is directing that movie. When I saw him the day of the announcement, I said "You're a brave man". His response was "I'm up for it".
I sure hope so. He's a great guy with a nice résumé. Oscar nominated.