Freddy Krueger Is Back
Freddy Krueger, a popular horror icon that has been on the rumor mill of being canceled is making a comeback! According to the recent news, Paramount is moving forward with the remake of the original classic 'A Nightmare on Elm Street.' With the hopes it will bring the franchise back to its roots. Which means, Wes Craven's original screenplay will be the one getting the remake.
Where The Rumor Started
scaryvibes.com originally addressed the rumors of the horror icon cancellation in the blog post: Is Freddy Krueger Canceled?. Meanwhile, a separate and previous remake/version of 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' was canceled that was being directed by Lee Cronin (directed Evil Dead Rise). Which is how we are now getting a new direction to the nightmarish franchise. To all of us true horror fans, Freddy Krueger is one of the most well-known horror villains in horror movie history. So, we are crossing our fingers for this remake to be nothing like the one made in 2010.
What To Expect from Paramount
Paramount Pictures has announced they have officially acquired the U.S rights to Wes Craven's original 1984 screenplay from the Craven Estate. Furthermore, the widow Lya Labunka and Wes Craven's son, Jonathan Craven will be producers alongside Marc Toberoff in this remake. The project is currently under development with Paramount Primal. When asked about the upcoming movie, it has been said to be set into the world of 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'; and based on the original screenplay. Several things still remain unclear like:
if this will be a direct remake
if this is a spin-off
if this is a soft reboot
who is directing, writing, or cast
If Robert Englund (or any previous well-known characters) will make an appearance.
As of right now, the film is just in priority development and expected to stay under Paramount Primal productions. Of course, an official release date has yet to be released.
Make sure to stay tuned with scaryvibes.com to know when casting, plot details, and eventual theatrical or streaming releases announcements are made.
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