Some weird, weird, weird news came in this morning that caught me a little off guard. What we received was word that a remake of Children of the Corn is gearing up for production this August in Eastern Central Iowa - and Dimension Films is not involved. Inside you'll find out who is writing, directing and also check out an early shooting synopsis!
Update: The remake is being produced by Anchor Bay Entertainment for a Sci-Fi Channel premiere.
Here's the shocker, Bloody-Disgusting learned that Donald P. Borchers - producer of the original 1984 film - is directing the latest incarnation if CHILDREN OF THE CORN from his own screenplay!
His previous directing credits include Perfect Fit (1999) and Grave Secrets (1989). He also associate produced The Beastmaster (1984).
The film is currently casting with the following synopsis making the rounds: Former Vietnam vet BURT's marriage to former prom queen VICKY is on the rocks, but Burt hopes to rekindle their old flame with a second honeymoon driving trip. Unfortunately, their journey takes them into the heart of darkness - a seemingly deserted rural community that conceals a grim secret among its rows of tall corn...
It was also revealed that this will be a period piece set in the 1970s
2 comments:
I think it's funny that they are setting this in the 1970s. I think more and more horror movies will be set in the 70s because cell phones ruin all the fun. If Children of the Corn was set in the present the film would go like this,
A young couple driving through Iowa run out of gas on a rural stretch of road.
Man dialing his cell phone, "Hello, AAA? Yeah, we broke down on interstate 1 right near the Stop N' Gas. About 30 minutes? Terrific!"
End of movie.
That's so true JPX. How many can you count? Texas Chainsaw remake, House of 1000 Corpses, The Devil's Rejects, Halloween remake. (OK those last 3 were all Rob Zombie movies but still.)
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