Rabid (upcoming film)
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Jen Soska Sylvia Soska |
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| Based on |
Rabid by David Cronenberg |
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| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
Rabid is an upcoming Canadian horror film directed and co-written by Jen and Sylvia Soska and starring Laura Vandervoort. It is a remake of the 1977 film of the same name directed by David Cronenberg.
Plot
After a young woman, Rose, suffers a disfiguring accident, she undergoes an experimental stem-cell treatment that leads to unintended consequences.[1][2]
Cast
- Laura Vandervoort as Rose[3]
- Ben Hollingsworth as Brad, a fashion photographer[4]
- Ted Atherton as Dr. William Burroughs
- Hanneke Talbot as Chelsea, Rose's best friend[4]
- Mackenzie Gray as Gunter, a fashion designer[4]
- Phillip "CM Punk" Brooks as Billy[4]
- April "AJ" Mendez as Kira[4]
Production
In February 2016, Jen and Sylvia Soska were hired to direct a remake of David Cronenberg's 1977 horror film Rabid, with producers Michael Walker, Paul LaLonde and John Vidette.[5] The film had entered pre-production by February 2018, during which time the Soskas described the project as a continuation of the "thoughts and conversation" from the original and "modernized through a female perspective".[6] In May 2018, Laura Vandervoort was cast as the film's protagonist, Rose.[3]
Principal photography began in July 2018 in Toronto.[2]
The film is being produced by Back 40 Pictures in conjunction with Telefilm Canada and Ontario Media Development Corporation, and is financed by Media Finance Capital.[3] Distribution rights were acquired by A71 Entertainment in Canada,[1] Shout! Studios in the United States,[7] and 101 Films in the United Kingdom.[3]
References
- 1 2 Vlessing, Etan (November 5, 2017). "AFM: A71 Takes Soska Sisters' Remake of David Cronenberg's 'Rabid' for Canada". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- 1 2 Vlessing, Etan (July 17, 2018). "'Code Black' Star Boards Remake of David Cronenberg's 'Rabid'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- 1 2 3 4 White, Peter (May 11, 2018). "'Supergirl' & 'Jigsaw' Star Laura Vandervoort Joins Reboot of David Cronenberg's Horror Classic 'Rabid' – Cannes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Pollard, Andrew (July 18, 2018). "Shooting Now Under Way on the Soska Sisters' Rabid Remake". Starburst. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ↑ McNary, Dave (February 25, 2016). "Soska Sisters to Direct Remake of David Cronenberg's 'Rabid' (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ↑ Erbland, Kate (February 15, 2018). "David Cronenberg's 'Rabid' Remake: Soska Sisters Ready Their 'Continuation' of Body Horror Classic With 'Female Perspective'". IndieWire. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved July 18, 2018.
- ↑ Vlessing, Etan (February 14, 2018). "Berlin: Shout! Studios Takes Soska Sisters' Remake of David Cronenberg's 'Rabid' for U.S." The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 18, 2018.