Hellraiser Remake

[Jen]

Article is a few weeks old, but just to get the discussion going....

Clive Barker and Dimension Films are still aiming to raise a little hell. From the set of Lakeshore's Midnight Meat Train, our Shock correspondent confirmed the Hellraiser remake announced last fall is still on the slab. Seraphim Film's Joe Daley tells us Barker has turned in a treatment for the film. Sources tell us the manuscript consisted of forty-pages, all hand-written, which was later typed into something presentable. As you may recall, when the idea to update Barker's '87 milestone, the author agreed to write and produce the film to ensure it was done the right way.

"There are some areas of the first movie where I think we can be a lot more intense and a lot more scary," he told Variety. "It will not be simply a reworking or reshooting of the first picture."

Since the November '06 announcement things have been quiet. Unsubstantiated talk that Barker was not going to write the script after all floated our way. Daley says otherwise, that Clive - amid his busy schedule - still aims to flesh out his treatment into a proper screenplay. It just may not be happening as fast as everyone anticipated - some speculated that Dimension would shoehorn it in for an '07 release to mark the original film's 20th anniversary.

Phil and Sarah at Revelations spoke to Barker not long ago who expounded on the above. "The 'Hellraiser' treatment has been signed off on by Miramax. They have it in their hands and they like it, and they want a bit more 'Hellraiser' mythology, which is music to my ears - it’s the first time I’ve ever heard that request! You know, where do I sign? But they’ve already signed so that's fine..."

From ShockTillYouDrop.com

Your thoughts? Most know that I am against the majority of remakes, and not exactly jumping for joy about this. BUT at least Clive Barker is VERY much involved, and that's a good thing. Let's hope it stays that way, if Barker is involved, there is less of a chance of it being a complete disaster.

[Jen]

From Bloody-Disgusting.com


Director(s) Found For 'Hellraiser' Remake!

Out of all the news we've brought you over the past several years, this has got to be one of the best... Bloody-Disgusting learned exclusively that both Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury have officially signed on to helm the remake of Clive Barker's Hellraiser for Dimension Films! If you've been keeping up with us during TIFF, you'd know that we flipped over the duo's horror film, Inside (À l'intérieur; review), which the Weinstein's acquired in Cannes. Just wait until you see this movie, it's going to restore your faith in this remake.

[The Walking Dude]

there is only two factors that would restore my faith in a Hellraiser remake

a) it not be made
or if it must
b) Dimension going bankrupt and having to sell the rights back to Mr. Barker himself.

[GL]

I don't really care whether it's remade or not. I'm not seeing it in theaters, so it's just another film I need to watch on DVD.

[HNT]

Somehow I convinced myself that the Halloween remake wouldn' be bad and then got a kick right in the jewels, so I refuse to mae that mistake again. If Barker is involved that is better than the alternative, but it still doesn't explain why a perfectly good and widely available film needs to be remade in the first place. Re-release the original to theaters. Fans will go, and the young kids out there will finally get to see what quality original horror looks like on the bid screen. I am not surprised or excited about this. I just don't give a damn any more. Hollywood will crap all over my favorite films whether I let it get me down or not, so I jsut won't pay any attention anymore

[Jen]

hotnoodletuna said:

Somehow I convinced myself that the Halloween remake wouldn' be bad and then got a kick right in the jewels, so I refuse to mae that mistake again. If Barker is involved that is better than the alternative, but it still doesn't explain why a perfectly good and widely available film needs to be remade in the first place. Re-release the original to theaters. Fans will go, and the young kids out there will finally get to see what quality original horror looks like on the bid screen. I am not surprised or excited about this. I just don't give a damn any more. Hollywood will crap all over my favorite films whether I let it get me down or not, so I jsut won't pay any attention anymore

There is no reason for it to be remade, like with everything else it is about money. Its easier than making an original film, and they can bank on a name, and make it all slick and polished, which impresses a hell of a lot of people. Lots of people seem to think a bigger budget makes a better movie. They don't care what the true fans think, why should they? Still makes them money. It still pisses me off, but at the same time, I have kind of accepted this is how it is going to be.

Anyway, now, I am not sure what the hell Barker's involvement might be.....the fact that Barker was writing the script was the only reason I though this might not be a total mess, but I am not sure his is going to be used. Here's another article.

From ShockTillYouDrop.com



Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury - whose wet horror film Inside is currently playing at the Sitges Film Fest - are seeking to raise a different kind of hell when they tackle Clive Barker's Hellraiser for Dimension Films.

We are actually writing the script right now and we don't want to remake exactly the Cliver Barker movie," Bustillo tells Twitch Film. "We have met Clive and told him what we want to do with 'Hellraiser' and he said, "It's f**king good do it!' We are happy to have his benediction. It will not be a remake. It will still be called 'Hellraiser' and it will have a new Pinhead." He added, "We are big fans of the original but we don't want to do it as a remake since that would be complete nonsense to do [or approach] it that way. Our story is very very different I promise! It will be cool!"

Inside is the centerpiece film of Los Angeles' Screamfest. It will play Wednesday, October 17th followed by an after-party at Mood. Click on the Screamfest link for more details and stay tuned for more on Hellraiser.

[The Walking Dude]

I now shudder when i here the words"we are big fans of the original...."

obviously not big enough because the true fans know when to leave well enough alone.

[GL]

You actually believe in people when they say that? I stopped when they said that around the time the trend started. It's really tiring to hear when they say that. I much rather watch a film where someone admits they aren't fans of the original film.

[livingdeadgirl]

Alright, the original wasn't truly spectacular, but they did a pretty good job with such a low budget. I'm really looking forward to seeing what they do with this one. I'm a big Hellraiser fan, and I'm going to be sooo pissed if they give the role to anyone but Doug Bradley. It just wouldn't be right. I've actually started a Hellraiser forum if anyone's interested. Check it out:

www.hooksandchains.proboards53.com

[GP]

livingdeadgirl said:

I've actually started a Hellraiser forum if anyone's interested. Check it out:

www.hooksandchains.proboards53.com

Joined.


I am hesitatingly optimistic about the remake due to the choice of director(s). If they go all out to push the boundaries and make it truly disturbing (which, much as I love it, the original no longer is) then I think it could work. It's also a great opportunity to revisit The Hellbound Heart and introduce some of the unused concepts and features from Barker's writing. It's over twenty years since I read it but I'm sure I recall an 'engineer' cenobite or something very similar.

[Jen]

livingdeadgirl said:

Alright, the original wasn't truly spectacular, but they did a pretty good job with such a low budget. I'm really looking forward to seeing what they do with this one. I'm a big Hellraiser fan, and I'm going to be sooo pissed if they give the role to anyone but Doug Bradley. It just wouldn't be right. I've actually started a Hellraiser forum if anyone's interested. Check it out:

www.hooksandchains.proboards53.com

I joined, but don't know how much I can participate. Cool forum though.

GP: There are a lot of differences between Pinhead and The Engineer (the leader of the cenobites) in the novella. And I'm pretty sure it was implied that The Engineer was female?? But its been a long time since I have read it as well. But I actually like the film better than the novella, which very rarely happens. I do think that it would be interesting to see a film closer to the novella, but I just don't believe that will be the approach they will take. If it is, then hey, maybe it will be worth a look.

[Jen]

From Bloody-Disgusting.com

It's time to give the Weinstein brothers some props... I've always felt that there was a lack of heart and a lack of caring about the development of films over at Dimension. Obviously making money is their number one priority, but it's nice to hear that they're not just trying to push out product without cleaning it thoroughly. I received a call this morning in response to our news that Dimension had delayed the release of their Hellraiser remake until 2009. Apparently they weren't 100% happy with Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury's screenplay and have decided to take the film to other writers - so we're now back at square one. The French duo are still attached to helm the pic, which is great news for anyone who has seen Inside, one of my all-time favorite horror films. But like I said, it's nice to see the Weinsteins concerned about the quality of our beloved franchise. Mucho props! Until 2009...


From Twitch

Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury’s ‘Hellraiser’ remake delayed
Posted by Mack at 4:38pm.
Posted in Film News , Cult, Horror, USA & Canada, Remakes.

I saw the news about this last night when I got home, thought about writing something up and held back. I want to say that the news just gets worse and worse but that I will leave open to interpretation. Here’s the low down…

Yesterday there was word that the remake of Clive Barker’s Hellraiser, to be penned and lensed by French duo/hotshots Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury, who directed the stunning and brutal À L’Interieur [Inside], which we here at Twitch have been openly affectionate about, was going to be delayed until 2009. The film was to release in September of this year but it has since been moved to an undetermined date in ‘09. That was yesterday.

Today another report came out with an explanation for the date push back. And it all boils down the the Weinsteins. Of course it does. Apparently they weren’t 100% happy with Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury’s screenplay and have decided to take the film to other writers - so we’re now back at square one. So, what? Do they hate the French now? Our mate Richard over at Filmstalker noted, Now that is strange. I had thought that Clive Barker had been the scriptwriter, and I’m rather amazed that this treatment wasn’t good enough. Perhaps they really are trying to get a better version than the original, and perhaps Clive Barker couldn’t deliver. IMDB credits Clive for the screenplay and the French duo as the writers. Either way this news is open to interpretation and given how fanboys feel about the Weinsteins it is going to be hard for us to accept this as good news. Anyone who has seen À L’Interieur will have a hard time accepting this as positive news.

Sorry. Sorry. I apologize. I’m flying off the handle here. I see the name Weinstein and I start swearing under my breath. Perhaps this is good news. Perhaps I shouldn’t fear the worst or fly off the handle and think that the script may have been too smart or too good to be profitable. Perhaps I shouldn’t be under the impression that the Weinstein’s finally watched À L’Interieur and thought to themselves, ‘Uh oh. This is REALLY good. Too good for the general public if you ask us. We can’t have another film that is too good for the common man’.

I should be hopeful. Right?

[Canetoad]

Sob.

Gunna watch the original and the best right now out of principle.

[The Walking Dude]

I really don't care who's writing or directing it anymore, dimension will fuck this up just the same as the have been fucking with the Hellraiser series for close on 15 years now.

It just isn't a story designed for mass market consumption, and any studio remake is bound to fail for that reason alone.

[Jen]

From Bloody-Disgusting.com

'Hell' Will Be Raised on January 9, 2009

After deciding to rewrite the screenplay, Dimension Films has announced a new date for their remake of Hellraiser, which will be helmed by those incredible French directors Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury. Pinhead will once again grace the big screens on January 9, 2009 - mark your calander. The tale of a man and wife who move into an old house and discover a hideous creature - the man's half-brother, who is also the woman's former lover - hiding upstairs. Having lost his earthly body to a trio of S&M demons, the Cenobites, he is brought back into existence by a drop of blood on the floor. He soon forces his former mistress to bring him his necessary human sacrifices to complete his body... but the Cenobites won't be happy about this.