He is not expected to direct it although it is unclear if he will write the script as he did with Candyman. I still feel [like] he is with us in spirit.”. As explained by Collider, he’s not expected to direct the People Under the Stairs remake. Craven sadly passed away in 2015, with the upcoming remake of People Under the Stairs set to be the first of his films to be rebooted following his death. Win Rosenfeld will also produce through their Monkeypaw Productions banner. In any case, it’ll be interesting to see how the movie turns out – especially considering this will be the first remake of a Wes Craven film since his death in 2015. Classic 1991 hit horror The People Under the Stairs is set to get a Universal remake, with Jordan Peele at the helm. This time around he has reportedly set his sights on Wes Craven’s 1991 film The People Under the Stairs, another cult movie that seems ripe for rediscovery and ready to be molded to current day social issues. What awaits them there is a twisted house of horrors and a deconstruction of the Reagan era. The People Under The Stairs follows a young boy and two thieves who become trapped in a house belonging to a suburban couple called the Robesons, who hide a dark secret under the basement in their house. Shooting exactly 25 years after the original, Scream 5 will mark a new chapter for the long-running franchise which gave Arquette and many other actors (including his ex-wife Courteney Arquette, who he met on set and will also return) an early break. This will be the first film of Craven’s to be re-made since his death. Win Rosenfeld will also produce through their Monkeypaw Productions banner. Are you looking forward to a remake of The People Under the Stairs? Hopefully we’ll have some more information soon on the project, like who else could be involved with the script or directing the film. The original movie had a healthy bit of social commentary in its zany plot, and seeing Jordan Peele have a hand in a new take on the subject could be rather interesting. He’s also been involved with some rather interesting reinterpretations, such as a new take on The Twilight Zone as well as the upcoming Candyman film. Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) is a WWE legend and the biggest name in Hollywood today. Courtney Cox and David Arquette in ‘Scream’ – Credit: Alamy, Speaking to NME about what to expect from the upcoming movie, David Arquette said: “The directors coming on board were really inspired by Wes for themselves in their lives and careers, and it’s an opportunity to continue with his legacy.”, “But it’s gonna be really sad without him, I’ve been thinking about it a lot – important conversations we had in the past. He is not expected to direct it although it is unclear if he will write the script as he did with Candyman. © 2020 NME is a member of the media division of BandLab Technologies. Craven, who died in 2015, was reportedly working on developing a television series of The People Under The Stairs prior to his death. “I mean, I had a child out of this film! When the thieves realise what the Robersons are concealing under the stairs, they face a fight for their lives. Film Junk Podcast Episode #773: Possessor, It's "Bandcamp Friday" today: All revenue for the premiums goes to Film Junk, From Jay's soundboard: what is the source of the "my fellow americans" soundbite. Read More: The 25 scariest horror films of all time … However, it seems likely that he’ll be involved with the script along with his partner Win Rosenfeld. It’s been revealed that Jordan Peele is now attached to a newly announced remake of The People Under the Stairs as a producer. It has been unfortunate that the COVID-19 global pandemic has all but halted the entertainment industry... ‘The Scorpion King’ Reboot On The Way From Dwayne Johnson, ‘Jeepers Creepers’ Was Inspired By A Real Life Killer, Anne Hathaway Apologizes For ‘The Witches’ Three-Fingered Character Design After Backlash, ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ Wraps Production; New Photos Released, a healthy bit of social commentary in its zany plot, Jason Blum Wants To Reboot ‘Friday The 13th’ Under Blumhouse, Tom Holland Gets ‘Spider-Man 3’ Script On iPad – And Manages To Break It Immediately.