Orion Pictures’ NIGHT OF THE COMET Remake to be Written by Roxanne Benjamin

Crank up Chris Farren's "Whole World is Celebratin'" and brush up on your Valley Girl jargon, because Orion Pictures' Night of the Comet reimagining now has a writer.

Deadline reports that "Orion Pictures has set" Roxanne Benjamin to write a remake of the 1984 cult horror comedy Night of the Comet. While plot details for the new take have yet to be revealed, fans of the Thom Eberhardt film know that the original followed teenaged sisters Regina (Catherine Mary Stewart) and Samantha Belmont (Kelli Maroney), two Valley Girls who shoot and shop their way through the sudden apocalypse after a passing comet reduces the Earth's population to piles of dust and ravenous zombies.

While the original Night of the Comet incorporated plenty of comedic elements into its spooky storyline, Deadline reveals that the remake is expected to hone in on the horror and sci-fi aspects of the apocalyptic story. Benjamin is no stranger to the world of horror, having written and directed an anthology segment in both Southbound and XX, as well as her upcoming movie Body at Brighton Rock.

It's not yet known if Benjamin will also direct the Night of the Comet remake, but she does have a lot experience behind the camera, so it wouldn't be surprising if Orion gave her the opportunity to direct as well. Either way, we'll be sure to keep you updated as more information is revealed, and for those unfamiliar with the original Night of the Comet, we have the official trailer below.