The big item on Heat Vision's Warner Bros. remake report was that a remake of Lethal Weapon was being considered. What seemed to slip under the radar, however, is that another film they are strongly considering for a remake treatment is 1973's Westworld.
Written and directed by Michael Crichton, Westworld is a dated, but classic sci-fi in which robots begin to break down and kill tourists at a robot-acted theme park.
While I really enjoy this film, it is by no means perfect and I'd would have no problem with Warner Bros. going for a remake. I doubt that any new version would be similar enough that it would prevent enjoying the original, and the basic concept is interesting enough that I think a talented director and screenwriter could do a lot with it.
This would be one of multiple attempts to remake this film. In the past, I recall hearing that Arnold Schwarzenegger was planning to star in a remake and I also just read that Quentin Tarantino was approached a few years back. We'll make sure to post as soon as we here something new about this project.
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.
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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