Casting News for the 'Night of the Demons' Remake
Filed under: Comedy, Horror, Casting, Remakes and Sequels
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Okay, maybe the 1988 horror flick Night of the Demons isn't exactly a classic. Especially if you consider that it didn't even make it to Matt's list of Cool Horror Films of the '80s. But when has fan indifference ever stopped Hollywood from doing a remake? Shock Till You Drop is now reporting that casting has been finalized for the update of Kevin Tenney's horror-comedy hybrid. According to Shock, Diora Baird (Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning), Shannon Elizabeth and Monica Keena (Freddy vs. Jason) have all signed on the dotted line for the remake, with Mother of Tears scribe Adam Gierasch at the helm.If you aren't familiar with Night of the Demons, here is a quick primer: Ten teens in the tradition of "stupid teenagers in danger" films everywhere decide to have their Halloween party at an abandoned funeral home called Hull House (get it? It's like Hell...spooky). After performing a séance, a demon is awakened that possesses the party hostess, and then it's only a matter of time until they are offed in a variety of gruesome ways. Shock's sources claim that Elizabeth will take over the role of the possessed party hostess, Angela, and I can only guess that the other two will be adding to the body count. Demons was originally scheduled to begin shooting last spring, but the production will now begin mid-September in New Orleans
Well, it has been a long time since I first saw the original film, so maybe I'm overestimating the quality. But I can't help think it would be for the best to keep this flick a fond memory rather than a crappy update, how about you?
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7-17-2008 @ 10:40PM
JennyP said...
Why? Yeah, it's a cheesy 80's horror flick, we don't need the update. Isn't it enough already. Leave it be Hollywood.
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7-19-2008 @ 8:27PM
Kevin said...
Night of the Demons, without sounding like a total choad, is my most beloved 80's horror movie. It brings me great pain to learn of a remake. It is shameful that some one has decided to taint the name of this glorious film..... I mean part 3 was awful enough. The original totally embodies all that was great about decedant 80's campiness in horror a film. Nothing is sacred anymore. Let's all hope they leave Return of the Living Dead alone.
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