Max Landis Attached To Write And Direct The Remake Of AN AMERICAN WEREWOLF IN LONDON
It's being reported that the remake of Jon Landis' '80s horror comedy classic An American Werewolf in London is a go, and will be written and directed by his son, Max. Find out more after the jump...
We have an update on that long-gestating remake of An American Werewolf in London that may not sit too well with fans of the '80s cult classic: According to Deadline, Jon Landis' son and Chronicle screenwriter Max Landis has been tapped to both write and direct the movie for Skybound Entertainment and Universal Pictures. The Walking Dead‘s David Alpert and Robert Kirkman will produce, with Landis senior on board as executive producer.
The original is considered one of the finest horror comedies of all time, showcasing Academy Award-winning special effects that (mostly) hold up to this day, and a terrific balance of humor, scares and heart.
Can Max Landis replicate this for a modern-day retelling? Should he even try? be sure to share your thoughts below.
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