Let’s Never Ever Remake Possession

Yes, io9 used a very similar headline in 2017 regarding a new version of The Raven—and Hollywood clearly didn’t listen; that project that has been going on for a long time will hit theaters this August. As The Raven replay rates remain to be seen (maybe The look of Bill Skarsgård’s Joker Will it do magic?), but we must insist, once again, that another much-loved genre classic be left alone, no matter how much we enjoy the talent involved.

According the hollywood reporterAndrzej Zulawski’s uniquely disturbing 1981 film Possession is moving forward on the remake track with writer-director Parker Finn (Smile) and producer Robert Pattinson, an obvious choice to star as well, although THR notes that «his acting involvement will become clearer in the future as the script and schedules develop.» The original movie stars. Sam Neill and Isabelle Adjani as a couple living in West Berlin whose marriage fractures amid surreal and supernatural circumstances. It’s haunting and has since become a cult classic.

The exchange also reports that several studios are currently fighting over who will take ownership of Possession, including “A24, Netflix, Paramount, Sony and Warner Bros,” and that “other companies may enter the fray.” Also of note: “reception to the presentations has been extremely positive, with executives talking about the ‘nonsense’ and ‘out there’ story, but also its strong commercial potential. How to market the eventual film is also part of the conversations.”

What do you think about redoing? Possession—And in fact, are you counting down to The Raven?

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