Adaptation plans for HOW TO SURVIVE A GARDEN GNOME ATTACK

We recently reported that Robert Zemeckis was attached to produce an awesome sounding horror/comedy Garden Gnome slasher film called How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack based on the book written by Chuck Sambuchino. The book is described as "a tongue-in-cheek a survival guide to helps garden gnome-owners prevent, prepare for and ward off an imminent invasion from the menacing lawn statues."

I can’t wait to see this movie get made, it just seems like such a ridiculous movie idea that it’s going to be fun as hell to watch!

The author of the book recently sat down with MTV and talked about what the plans are for the big screen adaptation of this survival guide, which has come in handy many time in my life. 

On what the story is about, and what will make it a good Big Screen Movie:

The book itself is a parody of a survival guide. I expect the movie will be the tale of a couple (or perhaps even a small town) that comes under the wrath of vicious lawn gnomes. They will have to discern gnomes' weakness(es) -- then fight back! I think it will make a good movie because it can combine horror elements with plenty of comed 

On how the book became a movie and what the status of it is: 

This all started about seven months ago when the book was released. Gotham Group took over book-to-film duties for the project. Gotham got Zemeckis onboard, and his involvement attracted Sony Pictures Animation, who recently optioned the work. A lot of things are still in the works, but Zemeckis is definitely attached to produce and he may even direct. Keep in mind that most books that get optioned never actually get produced … but most books don’t have Robert Zemeckis attached, so my hopes are high!

On what he’s most excited about in seeing the film:

Sure! At the end of the book, I detail seven possible locations for you to deposit your gnome to make sure he is, in fact, dead forever. Such locations include a remote ridge in Antarctica and a creepy swamp in Louisiana. I think this would be a fun montage to see on the big screen. I would also like to see some up-close combat between man and gnome. 

There’s got to be close-up combat between man and Gnome! Thats one of the main selling points of this film. Who wouldn’t pay to see that greatness! We heard the movie would be R-rated but now it looks like that may not be the case which is a shame.

Last I heard from my agents, it would be PG-13. This is not finalized, so if some writer comes along with a dynamite take that lends itself to an R-rated film, who knows what will happen.

As for who he would like to see cast in the film:

I think that the screenwriter will be the one to really create the characters, as mine does not have any human "characters," per se. However, being that my favorite actor is Michael Biehn (The Terminator, Aliens), let me say that he should be in the film somewhere!

I love Michael Biehn! If he found his way into this movie that would be awesome! I would also love to see Zemeckis come on board to direct the film as well. What are your thoughts on this film?

Here's the full description of the book:

Move over zombies and adolescent vampires. 
 
There’s a new threat in town—and it’s only twelve inches tall. How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack is the only comprehensive survival guide that will help you prevent, prepare for, and ward off an imminent home invasion by the common garden gnome. Once thought of as harmless yard decorations, evidence is mounting that these smiling lawn statues are poised and ready to wreck havoc. The danger is real. And it’s here. 

Class 1 gnome-slayer and gnome defense expert Chuck Sambuchino has developed a proven system—Assess, Protect, Defend, Apply—for safeguarding property, possessions, and loved ones. Strategies include step-by-step instructions for gnome-proofing the average dwelling, recognizing and interpreting the signs of a gathering hoard, and—in the event that a secured perimeter is breached—confronting and combating the attackers at close range.