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Brian Damage · 03-05-2010, 10:18 AM

1989's "Pet Sematary"

Matthew Greenberg, who wrote the Stephen King adaptation "1408," is heading back to King territory with "Pet Sematary."

Lorenzo di Bonaventura recently boarded as producer on the long-gestating project, which is set up at Paramount. Steven Schneider also is producing.

Published in 1983, King's creeper tale centered on a family that trades the city life for the country life in Maine, then discovers that they have moved near a pet cemetery that rests on an ancient burial ground. When the husband's toddler son is killed in an auto accident, the father takes the boy's body to the cemetery, where it is resurrected in demonic form.
Paramount brought the book to life in 1989, with a feature version adapted by King that starred Dale Midkiff, Denise Crosby and Fred Gwynne.

The new project at one point was being produced by Alphaville, working with a screenplay by Mike Werb and Michael Colleary ("Face/Off"), and had George Clooney circling.

Film group president Adam Goodman, looking over library titles, deemed it worthy to resuscitate.

Mark Vahradian and David Ready are overseeing for Di Bonaventura Pictures. The company is in production on comic-book adaptation "Red," starring Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman and Helen Mirren.

Greenberg, repped by UTA, has carved out a career in the fantasy and horror genres. Among his credits are "Reign of Fire," "Halloween: H20" and "Mimic."

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...6dafdc7822d60a

Torgo · 03-05-2010, 11:26 AM

There's no way the remake will be able to top Fred Gwynne's performance or this:

catlover79 · 03-05-2010, 12:48 PM

So what else is new?

Brian Damage · 03-05-2010, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

So what else is new?

Not this movie, that's for sure.

catlover79 · 03-06-2010, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Not this movie, that's for sure.

Or anything else being made in Hollywood!

Brian Damage · 03-06-2010, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Or anything else being made in Hollywood!

You got that right

HuntingtonM15 · 03-06-2010, 01:52 AM

Ok, now this is one that really should not be touched.

Nighthawk76 · 03-06-2010, 03:35 AM

I'm actually sort of glad that this one will be remade because the book is a classic-one of King's best-but the movie wasn't so good.

Torgo · 03-06-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Shine

I'm actually sort of glad that this one will be remade because the book is a classic-one of King's best-but the movie wasn't so good.

I disagree, the film was excellent and this was partly due to King's own adaptation of his book.

If they're going to remake a Stephen King film they should do The Running Man, that film is an awful adaptation.

Oh well, it can't be anywhere as bad as the upcoming Creepshow remake...I know I haven't seen it yet, but considering the people involved are responsible for Creepshow III, Day of the Dead 2: Contagium, it's a pretty safe bet.

spunkygirl · 03-07-2010, 01:56 AM

Geez Hollywood has truly run out of ideas

oldguywithsticks · 03-07-2010, 05:35 AM

But who's gonna cover the theme song?

03-05-2010, 10:18 AM	#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	Stephen King's "Pet Sematary" to be Redone 1989's "Pet Sematary" Matthew Greenberg, who wrote the Stephen King adaptation "1408," is heading back to King territory with "Pet Sematary." Lorenzo di Bonaventura recently boarded as producer on the long-gestating project, which is set up at Paramount. Steven Schneider also is producing. Published in 1983, King's creeper tale centered on a family that trades the city life for the country life in Maine, then discovers that they have moved near a pet cemetery that rests on an ancient burial ground. When the husband's toddler son is killed in an auto accident, the father takes the boy's body to the cemetery, where it is resurrected in demonic form. Paramount brought the book to life in 1989, with a feature version adapted by King that starred Dale Midkiff, Denise Crosby and Fred Gwynne. The new project at one point was being produced by Alphaville, working with a screenplay by Mike Werb and Michael Colleary ("Face/Off"), and had George Clooney circling. Film group president Adam Goodman, looking over library titles, deemed it worthy to resuscitate. Mark Vahradian and David Ready are overseeing for Di Bonaventura Pictures. The company is in production on comic-book adaptation "Red," starring Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman and Helen Mirren. Greenberg, repped by UTA, has carved out a career in the fantasy and horror genres. Among his credits are "Reign of Fire," "Halloween: H20" and "Mimic." http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/...6dafdc7822d60a
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03-06-2010, 01:52 AM	#7
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Ok, now this is one that really should not be touched.

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Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	I'm actually sort of glad that this one will be remade because the book is a classic-one of King's best-but the movie wasn't so good.

03-07-2010, 01:56 AM	#10
spunkygirl Member Moderator Forum Celebrity Join Date: Apr 26, 2003 Posts: 21,563	Geez Hollywood has truly run out of ideas