Brian De Palma's 'Dressed to Kill' To Be Remade - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-06-2007, 09:07 PM

Variety reports that MGM has partnered with Hyde Park Entertainment for a direct-to-DVD remake of Brian De Palma's Dressed to Kill. So far, there has been no mention of a director or cast, but MGM has hired Rick Alexander to write the script. Alexander is also producing the Conan The Barbarian remake with Warner Bros. This is just one of the many projects that MGM has planned for the DVD market; the deal with Hyde Park calls for at least 12 remakes of popular TV and film titles.

Like most De Palma films, Dressed to Kill was an ode to Alfred Hitchcock, and Psycho in particular. Right down to an extended shower scene and the somewhat comical transvestism. The film starred Angie Dickinson, Michael Caine, and Nancy Allen with a story that centered on a prostitute (Allen) who is an eye-witness and a prime suspect for the murder of a bored housewife (Dickinson). Throw in Caine as a campy psychiatrist and you have the makings of another over-the-top De Palma classic. Both Caine and De Palma even managed to earn Golden Raspberry nominations, and believe me, there was some pretty tough competition that year. De Palma is reportedly still in talks to direct the prequel to his film The Untouchables.

Nighthawk76 · 06-06-2007, 10:32 PM

I guess I should not be too surprised. Hollywood is about nothing but remakes these day. Dressed To Kill is a flawless film (one of my top ten favorite films of all time) and it certainly does not need to be remade.

Janice · 06-06-2007, 11:06 PM

Leave it alone, and with that twist ending, it seems silly.

TJL · 06-07-2007, 12:27 AM

I can't wait to see the all star D Grade cast they line up for this one.

Get Tara Reid's agent on the phone stat!

catlover79 · 06-07-2007, 01:15 AM

Why, why, why!!??

dandelion wine · 06-07-2007, 03:39 PM

Dear Hollywood,

You. suck.

Sincerely,
Ticked off in Texas

Really though, why in the world do they have to touch this movie? We have remakes coming out of our ears practically and now they're gonna do Dressed to Kill, too? There's no need!

06-06-2007, 09:07 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Brian De Palma's 'Dressed to Kill' To Be Remade Variety reports that MGM has partnered with Hyde Park Entertainment for a direct-to-DVD remake of Brian De Palma's Dressed to Kill. So far, there has been no mention of a director or cast, but MGM has hired Rick Alexander to write the script. Alexander is also producing the Conan The Barbarian remake with Warner Bros. This is just one of the many projects that MGM has planned for the DVD market; the deal with Hyde Park calls for at least 12 remakes of popular TV and film titles. Like most De Palma films, Dressed to Kill was an ode to Alfred Hitchcock, and Psycho in particular. Right down to an extended shower scene and the somewhat comical transvestism. The film starred Angie Dickinson, Michael Caine, and Nancy Allen with a story that centered on a prostitute (Allen) who is an eye-witness and a prime suspect for the murder of a bored housewife (Dickinson). Throw in Caine as a campy psychiatrist and you have the makings of another over-the-top De Palma classic. Both Caine and De Palma even managed to earn Golden Raspberry nominations, and believe me, there was some pretty tough competition that year. De Palma is reportedly still in talks to direct the prequel to his film The Untouchables.
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06-07-2007, 12:27 AM	#4
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06-07-2007, 03:39 PM	#6
dandelion wine ~ Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 20, 2003 Location: Behind the Couch Posts: 34,967	Dear Hollywood, You. suck. Sincerely, Ticked off in Texas Really though, why in the world do they have to touch this movie? We have remakes coming out of our ears practically and now they're gonna do Dressed to Kill, too? There's no need!
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06-06-2007, 10:32 PM	#2
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I guess I should not be too surprised. Hollywood is about nothing but remakes these day. Dressed To Kill is a flawless film (one of my top ten favorite films of all time) and it certainly does not need to be remade.

06-06-2007, 11:06 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Leave it alone, and with that twist ending, it seems silly.