It’s about time that a remake I am actually excited for is headed our way. If you have ever seen the original 1941 version with Lon Chaney, Jr. you know that it is pretty good. It is reworked here with an aptly placed Benicio Del Toro taking Chaney’s spot and Anthony Hopkins looking the coolest he has ever looked. I am not sure how they are altering the story but the cinematography looks stellar, and how couldn’t it be with the DP of The Secret of the Ooze on board. Emily Blunt and Hugo Weaving round out the leads in what looks like a satisfyingly dramatic retelling of Universal’s classic monster movie.
Joe Johnston directs, the man who so graciously brought us Jumanji, and October Sky. Further, the effects don't look half bad so check out the trailers. It doesn’t come out until February so we still have a while to wait. While the reviews I have read were raving they certainly explicate its gore. Either way, I’m pumped.
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