Write-mare on 'Elm Street'
The trend this week is shaping up to be horror remake news. Just days after we caught the first glimpse of Jason Voorhees 2.0 suited up in all his goalie-mask-wearing glory, we now have news on the upcoming remake of Nightmare on Elm Street. According to the Hollywood Reporter, New Line Cinema (the now Warner-affiliated production house) has brought on horror-vet Wesley Strick (Arachnophobia, Cape Fear) to write Elm Street?s screenplay. The film will revisit the origins of Freddy Kruger, that old razor-gloved-wearing lothario. The original dropped in 1984 and New Line plans to have this one ready for the 25th anniversary. No screenplay, no cast, no director. A 2009 release? Well at least they?re not setting themselves up for failure?
written by Eric Walsingham
