The Remake of The Horror Film THE OTHERS Moves Forward at Universal Pictures
Several months ago it was announced that Nicole Kidman’s 2001 haunted house horror movie The Others was getting the remake treatment. Sentient Entertainment won the remake rights to the film and for some reason, they want to retell this story that was told perfectly the first time around.
it’s been almost 20 years since the original movie was released, so I guess it’s just a matter of introducing the story to a new audience. It’s been announced that Universal Pictures is teaming up with Sentient to produce the movie.
The original film was directed by Alejandro Amenabar, and it’s a “self-isolation tale about a war widow who hides her children away in an isolated mansion due to a rare disease characterized by photosensitivity. The arrival of three mysterious servants unlocks the house’s terrifying secrets.”
The plan for this new movie is to “reinvent and modernize the story,” and they are looking to bring in some A-list talent to star. The fact that they are modernizing the film makes this remake even less interesting.
Manager and producer Renee Tab previously said:
“I am honored to be able to work on my favorite horror film of all time, The Others, and to bring this reimagining to the big screen for new audiences. It is almost eerie and uncanny how timely the themes are today: self-isolation, paranoia and fear, and of course the intense desire to protect our children and ourselves from harm. We look forward to unraveling the layers behind lead character Grace, whose pain and demons draw viewers into a truly compassionate journey.”
Are any of you interested in watching this upcoming remake of The Others?
Source: Deadline