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Wesley “Wes” Craven continues to be successful in the horror genre even after his untimely death in 2015. From May to September, new updates have been made to his fifth Scream film, from whom would direct in his place to additions to the cast roster. Aside from that, what other feats can the man’s legacy achieve?
Just earlier this morning, in an exclusive news article by Collider, it was reported that Jordan Peele would produce a remake of Craven’s 1991 film, The People Under the Stairs, which is about a Black pre-adolescent boy named Poindexter “Fool” Williams (Brandon Adams) who is urged into robbing the home of an affluent yet eccentric white couple (The Robesons) but discovers there is literally something deeper within the walls and floors of the property beyond his reach. The film itself is a social commentary on classism, capitalism, and similar concepts between the white community and the oppressed minorities of America, so it would very much make sense to have retold in today’s political atmosphere.
Nearing its 29th anniversary later this Sunday, the film featured familiar faces of the 90s such as Everett McGill and Wendy Robie (both from Twin Peaks), A.J. Langer (My So-Called Life), Ving Rhames (Pulp Fiction and Mission Impossible), and Sean Whalen.
Peele has directed iconic horror properties such as Get Out and Us for Universal Pictures, the same company that distributes both the original and remake of Craven’s film. He produced Spike Lee’s Academy Award-winning BlacKkKlansman and also serves as co-writer and producer of Candyman, an upcoming horror directed by Nia DaCosta. On the television side, Peele has executively produced thrilling adapted series such CBS All Access‘s The Twilight Zone, Amazon Prime Video‘s Hunters, and HBO‘s Lovecraft Country these past two years.
As we wait for the horrors of today to end, we can continue watching Jordan Peele’s works. We have reviewed Us and Lovecraft Country in the past, so why not read them? You can also check out the original versions of both Candyman and The People Under the Stairs.
Have you seen the original films already? If not, would you like to see them on the big screen? Are you excited about the release of Candyman? Let us know! For more Jordan Peele, Monkeypaw Productions, Universal Pictures, and horror-related news and reviews follow The Cinema Spot on Twitter (@TheCinemaSpot) and Instagram (@thecinemaspot_).
Source: Collider
Managing editor & film and television critic with a Bachelor's of Arts in English Literature with a Writing Minor from the University of Guam. Currently in graduate school completing a Master's in English Literature.
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