There have been multiple attempts to bring a new version of The Fly to the big screen over the years, but new reports suggest that J.D. Dillard is close to finalizing a deal with Fox. According to Variety, the Sleight director is in negotiations to direct a remake of The Fly and would be co-writing it with Alex Theurer.
The two co-wrote Sleight, which will be released later this month, and they've also teamed up on Sweetheart for Blumhouse Productions.
While David Cronenberg's 1986 masterpiece is no stranger to modern horror fans, the original movie is impressive in its own right and worth your time if you haven't seen it. The 1958 film (based on the George Langelaan short story) also spawned two sequels: Return of the Fly and Curse of the Fly.
Of course, we'll keep Daily Dead readers posted on any developments and I'll be very curious to see if Dillard and Theurer lean more toward the body horror route of Cronenberg's version or the more sci-fi/murder mystery direction of the 1958 film.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to 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 has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to 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 has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.
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