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Classic Italian Horror 'The Beyond' Gets Modern Remake
8 Oct
Summary
- Lucio Fulci's 1981 horror film 'The Beyond' is slated for a remake.
- This remake is the first project from a new partnership between Hangtime International Pictures and Severin Films.
- The original film tells the story of a woman who buys a haunted hotel, a gateway to hell.
A groundbreaking Italian horror film from 1981, Lucio Fulci's "The Beyond," is being reimagined for a new generation. Hangtime International Pictures and Severin Films have announced a partnership that will focus on securing remake rights for genre films, with "The Beyond" being their first collaborative effort.
The original "The Beyond," penned by Dardano Sacchetti, Giorgio Mariuzzo, and Fulci, plunges viewers into the story of a woman who acquires a Louisiana hotel with a dark past, rumored to be a portal to hell. This cult classic is recognized as the second installment in Fulci's "Gates of Hell" trilogy.
Frank Murray, co-CEO of Hangtime, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating a shared commitment to horror fans and the potential for an established director to contemporize the film. David Gregory, co-founder of Severin Films, highlighted the company's two-decade dedication to restoring and releasing genre films with respect for their legacy. The English-language remake rights were secured by Manlio Gomarasca and Claudia Marra on behalf of Hangtime and Severin.
