'Here Comes The Devil' (Ahí va el Diablo), which probably should be 'This Way Comes The Devil', looks like the perfect movie for a Hollywood remake. The concept is sharply cut, original, and hits home. There are a lot of people that could relate to what this movie is about.
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Saturday, October 19, 2013
'Here Comes The Devil' -- Ripe For A Hollywood Remake
'Here Comes the Devil' is a horror movie written and directed by Adrián García Bogliano who did 'B is for Bigfoot' from 'The ABCs of Death', and 'Penumbra'.
The title translation is a bit unfortunate. The original, 'Ahí va el Diablo', is I believe, literally, There Goes the Devil, which of course means nothing. A better try might be 'This Way The Devil Comes' or 'The Demon Approaches'.
What strikes me about the plot is its 70s vibe and fairly original and cool hook: Two teenagers explore a rocky hillside and go into a cave. The are missing for at least one night before being found by police. Once back home their behavior becomes increasingly strange and they tell stories of meeting a demon in the cave.
This looks like a psychologically suspenseful story that doesn't rely on shocks to creep out the audience. The only problem is a remake of a sexually charged plot like this, especially one involving teenagers or pre-teens, loaded with gruesome imagery, would have to be R-rated. You might be able to craft a PG-13 version but it would be problematic.
Nonetheless, I'd love to see a Hollywood version of this movie. Here's the new (red band) trailer.
The title translation is a bit unfortunate. The original, 'Ahí va el Diablo', is I believe, literally, There Goes the Devil, which of course means nothing. A better try might be 'This Way The Devil Comes' or 'The Demon Approaches'.
What strikes me about the plot is its 70s vibe and fairly original and cool hook: Two teenagers explore a rocky hillside and go into a cave. The are missing for at least one night before being found by police. Once back home their behavior becomes increasingly strange and they tell stories of meeting a demon in the cave.
This looks like a psychologically suspenseful story that doesn't rely on shocks to creep out the audience. The only problem is a remake of a sexually charged plot like this, especially one involving teenagers or pre-teens, loaded with gruesome imagery, would have to be R-rated. You might be able to craft a PG-13 version but it would be problematic.
Nonetheless, I'd love to see a Hollywood version of this movie. Here's the new (red band) trailer.
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