There are many science fiction and horror classics from the 1950s, mostly low budget, some even very low budget, who have influenced countless renowned filmmakers. And even if new generations come, and no matter how ridiculous the budget and the final results were, especially in the visual effects section, Are there any films that are still cult and worthy of a remake?
It seems so, and if not, ask Tim Burtonready to create a new version of Attack of the 50 Foot Womana black and white production produced by Nathan Juran with a very low budget in 1958 and which cost around 80 thousand dollars at the time, . And even recognizing that its script and performances They were estimablein a plot mixing melodrama, passions and thriller, in the section which should have been the main hook, that of special effects, the simplest transparencies, paper and cardboard models or papier-mâché and plaster moldsto show some of the gigantic body parts of its unfortunate protagonist, They were more likely to provoke laughter than surprise or fear. And, in the absence of better visual effects, the sound was at least up to the task of causing some discomfort at times.
Of course, the aforementioned film about Attack of the 50 Foot Woman It’s a revered cult classic, and boasts one of the best posters sci-fi cinema has ever produced. And, in this primordial return to the 1950s genre, Burton will not be alone. The actor, producer and screenwriter also signed up Paul Dinello to direct the remake of The Wasp Woman (The Wasp Woman), another classic, but this time from the legendary Roger Corman and 1959. Best known for the series Strangers with CandyDinello will feature its female star from the same series, Amy Sedaristo play it.
In the original, the central character was Janice Starlin (played by Suzanne Cabot), owner of a cosmetics company who, in search of the formula to defeat aging and, in doing so, revive his business, She decides to test an experimental serum based on wasp enzymes on herself.. And the treatment seems to be working. However, without serum, the side effects are terrible, transforming into a monstrous insect-like creature. and I need human blood. And in this review which, more or less, underlies beauty and eternal youth, it can remind us of another recent and much appreciated title like The bottom of Coralie Fargeat.
“Just because of the costumes, it seems like it’s going to be a very artistic film.”
Paul Dinello explained to Variety that the project came about when the producer of Strangers with candy, Marc Robertsshowed him a catalog of Roger Corman films and asked if he would be interested in a remake with a new or current twist. “A lot of these films are like ‘Attack of the Giant Crabs,’ with that ’50s vibe.”he commented, and they didn’t particularly catch his attention.
But, “When I read the synopsis for ‘The Wasp Woman,’ I saw elements that I liked. There’s also a very modern story about a former model, an energetic businesswoman struggling with aging and ready to use a product in an attempt to regain her beauty or rejuvenate herself. And when I read it, I immediately thought, “This is perfect for Amy.”. And the actress accepted. “Oh really? A wasp woman? Just looking at the costumes, it looks like it’s going to be a very artistic film. I like that, the costumes and the sets. It will be interesting to see who else we bring in for this film. “I think it’s going to be a lot of fun.”said Amy Sedaris.
We’ll see what comes of all this, but for now we remember that Corman himself already produced one remake in TV film format in the mid-90srenamed among us as Forbidden beautywho led Jim Wynorskiof killer robots (Chopping Mall, 1986). Furthermore, another remake Recent work on a 1950s science fiction classic has been done by the French. The shrinking manan update of The Incredible Shrinking Man of Jack Arnold from 1957 (and it is a masterpiece despite its limited resources), with Jean DujardinOscar winner for The artistand led by Jan Kounen.
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