Screen Gems 1990s slash movie The legend of the city Getting a modern era reboot.
The Sony Genres section was developed early with a new version of the feature from 1998, and hired Shanrah Wakefield to write the script. Gary Dauberman, adaptation of his video game Until dawn It will open on Friday and be produced via his coin-operated banner. Neil Moritz, one of the original producers, is in negotiations to produce it as well.
original LegendThe horror film set at the University of New England, directed by Jamie Blank and written by Silvio Halta, featured killers inspired by popular urban legends, including the death of pop rock and soft drinks and the death of gangs to turn headlights.
The film featured a cast of strong names that had risen in the late 90s, including Jared Leto, Joshua Jackson, Alicia Witt, Michael Rosenbaum, Rebecca Gayheart, and Tara Reid. At that time, especially compared to other slash attacks from that era. scream And the studio itself I know what you did last summer. Two sequels followed.
Although details of the plot are unknown, sources say the story aims to explore what urban legends look like in a post-digital world.
Sony had no comments.
Dauberman, three threats behind some of the biggest horror franchises of the past decade, that, Annabelle and Nunmanufactured and co-authored Until dawnIt features a group of friends facing a series of horrifying deaths while being caught up in it Groundhog Day-Like a time loop. A film based on Sony video games reunited with him Annabelle: Creation Director David F. Sandberg. Dauberman’s Coin operated has an initial look deal with Screen Gems/Sony.
Wakefield is represented by CAA, Untitled, and attorney Darren Trattner.
Natasha Gregson Wagner, the urban legend, 1998
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