Urban Legend: The Modern Horror Revival

The horror genre is buzzing with news of a fresh take on a classic. A reboot of the 1998 slasher film Urban Legend is in the works. The original movie, set in a New England university, played with urban legends like the deadly mix of Pop Rocks and soda. This new version will explore how urban legends might look in today's digital age. The original film featured a killer who drew inspiration from popular urban legends of the time. It starred a cast of up-and-coming actors, including Jared Leto and Alicia Witt. The movie was a hit, but it didn't quite reach the heights of other slashers from that era, like Scream. Two sequels followed, but they didn't capture the same magic. The new script is being penned by Shanrah Wakefield. Gary Dauberman, known for his work on horror franchises like It and Annabelle, will produce the film. He is also behind the recent video game adaptation Until Dawn. Neal Moritz, who produced the original, is in talks to join the project as well. Dauberman's production company, Coin Operated, has a deal with Screen Gems/Sony. This means they have the first shot at producing new horror projects. Until Dawn, which Dauberman produced and co-wrote, features a group of friends stuck in a time loop, facing a series of gruesome deaths. The movie is based on a Sony video game and was directed by David F. Sandberg, who also worked on Annabelle: Creation. The original Urban Legend movie was directed by Jamie Blanks and written by Sylvio Horta. It was a moneymaker, but it didn't get the same level of praise as other horror films from that time. The new version aims to bring a fresh perspective to the story, examining how urban legends might evolve in a world dominated by technology. This reboot is a chance to revisit a classic horror theme with a modern twist. It's an opportunity to see how urban legends might change in the digital age. The original film was a product of its time, drawing on the urban legends that were popular in the late '90s. This new version will likely reflect the fears and legends of today's world. The horror genre is always evolving, and this reboot is a chance to see how a classic story can be updated for a new audience. It's a chance to see how urban legends might change in a world where information spreads quickly and widely. It's also a chance to see how the horror genre itself might evolve, drawing on new technologies and new fears.