Variety has reported that Cannibal Holocaust WILL be redone for modern times, and is anyone surprised? No. But ask yourself this. What extremes would a director have to go to, in order to be arrested upon the release of a horror film today? I reviewed the 25th Anniversary Edition of Cannibal Holocaust HERE, and stand by my assessment that "this is the measuring stick by which all nauseating horror films are compared to." Those who hold this shockmockumentary close to their fearful hearts may not enjoy whats in store - can you kill animals on film anymore? No. Is that part of what made this film so deeply disturbing. Yes. When director Deodato released Cannibal Holocaust, he was instantly jailed until it could be proven that the actors were not actually decapitated and whatnot. That woman on the post looked so damned real - Im still not sure to this day that it isnt. So, who knows how this is going to turn out. Keep it here for updates on this as they occur. For now, here's the article as posted by Variety.
Relevant Entertainment has acquired rights to and will remake the 1980 cult horror film "Cannibal Holocaust." It's aiming for a summer start.
Relevant partner Michael Menchel and associate Steve Whitney will produce. The project is fully financed by Keith Previte of Scorched Earth Entertainment and Catherine Williams, who also will serve as producers. Paul Mason, Jordan Rush and Larry Joackim will exec produce.
The original, directed by Italian helmer Ruggero Deodato, has been banned in dozens of countries due to its gore and violence. Pic centers on a professor traveling to South America to find out what happened to a film crew that disappeared while shooting a documentary about reputed cannibal tribes. He eventually discovers the remains of the crew and several reels of undeveloped film, which show the disastrous consequences of the crew's decision to provoke the natives.
Deodato shot the pic in documentary style and was jailed briefly after the Italian premiere until he could prove the actors were unharmed.
Whitney, who spent six months securing the rights, previously partnered with Previte for the 2005 remake of "The Amityville Horror." Whitney and Previte also exec produced "Borderland" for Lionsgate.
Relevant's in pre-production on "Haunting in Connecticut" for Gold Circle/Lionsgate and is developing "The Tortoise and the Hippo" for Walden Media and "Pledged" for Paramount.
