Remake of 45-Year-Old Classic Horror Movie in Works
StudioCanal confirmed plans to remake a 45-year-old horror classic known for its terrifying take on a legendary monster during its CinemaCon presentation. The announcement came as part of a packed slate reveal at the annual trade convention in Las Vegas.
StudioCanal announces The Howling remake
StudioCanal unveiled a remake of the 1981 horror classic The Howling at its CinemaCon presentation, as reported by Variety. The production company shared the update alongside several other upcoming projects at the annual trade convention. The event began on Monday in Las Vegas.
Joe Dante directed the original The Howling, which centered on a television newswoman. After a harrowing encounter with a serial killer, she retreats to a remote mountain resort. She soon discovers that the resort’s residents are werewolves.
Gary Brandner authored the 1977 novel that served as the source material for the film. His book follows Karyn Beatty, who suffers a traumatic attack and subsequent nervous breakdown. She relocates to a small mountain town for recovery, only to uncover a terrifying secret about its inhabitants.
In 2020, Netflix announced its own remake of The Howling with Andy Muschietti set to direct. Muschietti confirmed the project while moderating a panel at a press screening for the horror film Underwater. Whether StudioCanal’s version ties to that earlier effort or involves Muschietti in any capacity remains unknown.
StudioCanal detailed additional titles during its CinemaCon slate presentation as well. The lineup features an adaptation of the best-selling novel The Midnight Library and a thriller titled The Mannequin. The company called The Mannequin an “original, violent and blisteringly high-stakes thriller” starring Melissa Leo.
The presentation wrapped with exclusive footage from several forthcoming releases. Among them were Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom, Eli Roth’s slasher Ice Cream Man and the dark comedy Everybody Wants to F*ck Me.
Source: Comingsoon.net