I wouldn't rush out to declare Tobe Hooper's haunted houser Poltergeist a masterpiece, not by any measure, but it has its moments, and I'm certainly fond of it. If Steven Spielberg did direct it (I don't believe he did, but you've heard the rumours, I'm sure) it would be the one of his films I have the most affection for.
Still, there's no harm in remaking it, and I'd even be keen to see a do-over if there's real talent involved. And it looks like there is.
Getting to the bottom of some swirling rumours, Heat Vision have clarified that Sam Raimi will produce a new remake of the film with Nathan Kahane, Roy Lee and (of course) Rob Tapert.
There's no director yet, though Raimi will be on the hunt for one in the coming months. What there is, though, is a writer.
And one heck of a writer.
David Lindsay-Abaire collaborated with Sam Raimi on the upcoming Oz ' The Great and Powerful, though he's possibly best known for writing Rabbit Hole, both as a screenplay, and originally for the stage. The stageplay was awarded the Pulitzer in 2007 and I recommend the film version, starring Aaron Eckhart and Nicole Kidman, very highly indeed.
If Lindsay-Abaire really puts his elbow into the characters and family dynamic of Poltergeist, and finds a good way to use the haunting tropes for scares and drama, we'll be in for something splendid.
It's a shame that Raimi isn't directing himself ' he could knock this one out of the park ' but there's plenty of other directors out there I'd love to see in the canvas chair on this one.
I can't wait to hear more.
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