James Wan in talks to direct remake of a classic horror that's had numerous reboot attempts
Aug. 13, 2024Creature From the Black Lagoon is getting the remake treatment
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A new take on The Creature From the Black Lagoon is in the works from Saw and The Conjuring helmer James Wan.
According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the reboot will be “a grounded, modernized retelling that will lean into visceral horror, while still paying respect to the original.” While Wan will direct, a screenwriter is still yet to be hired and no casting information has been revealed yet.
Released back in 1954, the original movie follows a group of scientists studying and trying to capture a humanoid amphibious creature, the last of its kind, living in the depths of the waters of the Amazon.
Next up for Wan is Salem’s Lot, an adaptation of Stephen King’s novel of the same name that he’s producing. The movie is set to get a theatrical release on October 11 in the UK and will be released on Max in the US. In the meantime, check out our guide to the other biggestupcoming horror movieson the way this year.
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