More Hollywood Horror Anguish

Looks like Hollywood has responded rather quickly to my post "Can Jason Save Movies?" by harvesting some Spanish gold:

"The Hitcher" scribe Jake Wade Wall has written a remake of the 1987 Spanish horror film "Anguish."

The 1987 Bigas Luna terror follows two girls who, while watching a scary film, finds themselves in a horror movie of their own when their life starts to echo the film's plot.

Wall is writing the adapted screenplay for Sam Raimi's Ghost House Pictures. No director has been signed on yet.

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Can Jason Save Horror Movies?

What happened my beloved Hollywood horror movies that used to make me freaking scream like a Banshee? Where have they gone? Overseas. Seems like Japan, the land of the rising sun, and it's neighboring countries are churning out some really high-end, quality horror flicks while Hollywood seems content to churn out remake after remake with today's release of Friday 13th (2009).

Yes, they've actually included the year 2009 in the title because this film has seen more makeovers than a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. Seems like Friday 13's Jason is the go to guy when it comes to horror franchises.

Actually, Jason's the James Bond of horror without the hot babe fringe. No wonder Jason's pissed off! But hey, any fighter knows that sex before the big match is a big no-no. And trust me, Jason the whole horror industry is counting on you to deliver a knockout hit. So, in the immortal words of Rocky Balboa "Cut me, Mick."

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Friday 13th There Will Be Blood

There will be blood. Lots and lots of blood, starting on Friday 13th, 2009 as Jason returns once again to mow down the pretty young things hanging out at Crystal Lake. And, Jason, after your done taking care of business, there's some people in Afghanistan we'd like you to meet. But seriously, you can tell the economy is so bad, when Jason, who is probably about a 107 in movie years is forced back out of retirement after his pension fund went belly up in this wall street debacle. No wonder he's angry! I'm pissed off, too! Where's my axe? Don't worry, Jason. If you can make it anywhere, it's New York City. I'd hedge my bet on you. Exit your car lease early - no penalties!

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Last House on Left

Okay, so there's been a ton of Hollywood remake bashing on the freaking scary comment boards, but I have to say that this trailer for Last House on Left made me scream with delight! Just when I thought those suits in Hollywood couldn't get it anymore wrong, this little horror gem shows up. Sure it's a retelling of the Wes Craven classic, but then again, I think Craven actually remade or paid "homage", that's french for what they call it when you get ripped off, Ingmar Bergman's The Virgin Spring. WTF? I know you never heard of it because it's in black & white and swedish...sounds like a punchline of a joke. Do yourself a favor, Neflix The Virgin Spring.

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