Earlier today, we reported on some Carrie remake items mentioned by MGM CEO Roger Birnbaum at a recent University appearance. The original source at Reddit also said it was revealed that Sam Raimi would direct a remake of Poltergeist. While he won't be directing, Raimi is involved in the project and new details have surfaced.
According to THR, Sam Raimi is on board as a producer and is said to be helping search for a director. This sounds similar to what he did with The Evil Dead remake, which Fede Alvarez is currently directing. It is also being reported that David Lindsay-Abaire is currently writing the script and previously worked with Sam Raimi on Oz: The Great and Powerful.
The original Poltergeist was released almost 30 years ago on June 4, 1982. The film was produced by Steven Spielberg and directed by Tobe Hooper.
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After more than a decade as a consultant in the entertainment industry, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who passionately explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.
Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He is also consulted with as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, film festivals, and conventions.
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