Don't Breathe's Fede Álvarez making horror film he describes as "The Shining set in the White House"
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In September, we reported on a Texas Chain Saw Massacre reboot in the works from Evil Dead helmer Fede Álvarez, who could use a rebound after the dud that was The Girl In The Spider’s Web. Per a new piece in The Hollywood Reporter about Álvarez’s first-look deal with Legendary, it was revealed that he’s also working on an original horror feature that takes place in, gasp, the White House. (Cue the jokes about how no monster could be more ghoulish than its current occupant—Donald J. Trump!)
The untitled project is described as “The Shining set in the White House,” which has us envisioning a story where the noble president, driven mad by a corrupt and unfair Fake News media, tries to bludgeon his wife and child with a bust of Abraham Lincoln. Maybe Lincoln’s 12-year old son, Willie, who died of typhoid fever inside the White House, wants the president to “come play” with him. Maybe the ghost of William Henry Harrison, clad in a bear suit, will retreat into the Red(rum) Room with Zachary Taylor. The possibilities are endless!
Joe Epstein, who currently has a script on the Black List, penned the tale and Álvarez is attached to direct. Álvarez also has an up-and-coming scribe on his Texas Chain Saw sequel; Chris Thomas Devlin’s Cobweb, which is currently in development, appears on both the Black List and the Blood List.
It’s probably best not to expect anything soon, however, as Álvarez is also working on a sequel to his 2016 hit Don’t Breathe, as well as an ambitious spin-off of Labyrinth.
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“You used to be President until you were shot at Dealey Plaza”
“I’m afraid I don’t know what you’re talking about. You’ve always been the President.”
fede made evil dead thinking he was the first person ever to make a horror movie with a last girl.
fuck that dude. he’s garbage.
I was surprised how much I liked his remake. I don’t actually like the original Evil Dead that much, so I actually preferred his, although Raimi’s sequels are better.
I love the original series, so I was even more surprised by how much I liked the remake.
“Come and play with us, Donny…forever…and ever…and ever…”
I want to see the scene where Trump says “Heeeeeeeres Donny” but he can’t lift the axe and just mashes his face into the intact door.
Not any running, definitely no stairs.
Perfect
President Ronald Crump is stalked through the White House by the angry vengeful ghosts of Lincoln, FDR and Teddy Roosevelt with only his massive ego, a compliant Senate and the friendly spirits of Richard Nixon, Andrew Jackson and Warren G. Harding to protect him,
“All extortion and no sexual assault makes Donald a dull boy.”
I got a horror movie for you guys. It’s called freakin’ politics man!!!
The elevator doors open to unleash a horrific torrent of Diet Coke.
Will Mr. Álvarez consult the First Lady for set design?
I hope this actually gets made, I was bummed to see another talented horror director doomed to reboot/sequel hell when they announced he was doing the umpteenth Chainsaw reboot. I am curious how a Don’t Breathe sequel would work, though. Sure he could try and hunt down Jane Levy, but without the advantage of being in his home it seems a little one-sided unless he goes full Rutger Hauer-in-Blind Fury.