Lord of the Flies (Luca Guadagnino) - Blu-ray Forum

Cremildo · 07-29-2019, 07:35 PM

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“Call Me by Your Name” director Luca Guadagnino is in negotiations to direct Warner Bros.’ latest adaptation of William Golding’s classic novel “Lord of the Flies,” sources tell Variety.

Guadagnino and his producing partner Marco Morabito are also in negotiations to produce.

Warner Bros. has been trying to get the movie off the ground since 2017, when it reacquired the rights to the novel. The studio had previously held some rights to the book, as it was Warner Bros. that most recently adapted the novel with Henry Hook’s 1990 film.

The original novel follows a group of school boys stranded on a deserted island who descend into a savage social order. When the studio reacquired all the rights in 2017, there was an idea of making it a group of school girls who get stranded rather than boys. Insiders say that plan has been scrapped, with the plot to instead follow a group of school boys.

If deals close for all parties, Guadagnino and Known Universe plan to develop a story that stays true to the text but with a contemporary, ultra-kinetic feel. [SOURCE]

MechaGodzilla · 07-29-2019, 07:41 PM

It could certainly be disturbing enough, going by his Suspiria remake.

badfingerboogie · 07-29-2019, 07:44 PM

I saw this adapted as a play in 2006 that was absolutely incredible. Whatever Guadagnino pulls, I hope it's half as affecting as that.

Mr. Chaverria · 07-29-2019, 07:49 PM

Hrmm. Cool. I'm still waiting for the sequel for Suspiria. Damn, I loved that movie so much.

Cremildo · 07-29-2019, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MechaGodzilla

It could certainly be disturbing enough, going by his Suspiria remake.

Hopefully!

I read the novel in college and was amazed by how haunting it was. As a literary ignoramus at the time, I had expected it to be some kind of joyous children's adventure. Being cynical of human nature, I regarded it as a disturbingly plausible and accurate piece of work. Any decent cinematic adaptation should not pull back any punches.

Creed · 07-29-2019, 07:59 PM

I saw a bit of a film adaptation of LOTF. It sure was intense.

Gonna likely see that in preparation for this.

Luca is an amazing director, love Suspiria.

AFFanAttic · 07-29-2019, 08:55 PM

Anything new from Guadagnino is an automatic "yes. good. lovely. I await this." from me.

The Debts · 07-29-2019, 09:23 PM

I never liked the source material nor the 90s adaptation but Guadagino is talented enough to give me interest on this.

imsounoriginal · 07-29-2019, 09:24 PM

This sounds interesting. And reminds me that I still need to see Suspiria.

Dr Lenera · 07-29-2019, 10:24 PM

Oh great! He royally screwed up a remake of one of the greatest horror movies of all time with his thoroughly incompetent handling....and now he's probably going to screw up one of the few books I had to study at college that I really liked.

Maybe I should check out his other work.....but I loathed his Suspiria so much I'm hesitant....

Dubstar · 07-30-2019, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Lenera

Oh great! He royally screwed up a remake of one of the greatest horror movies of all time with his thoroughly incompetent handling....and now he's probably going to screw up one of the few books I had to study at college that I really liked.

Maybe I should check out his other work.....but I loathed his Suspiria so much I'm hesitant....

well that's debatable, I thought Luca did a decent job reinterpreting a story to something new and not say a shot for shot remake like 'The Lion King' - "screwing up" is subjective but not a fact.

Worship.my.wreck · 07-30-2019, 02:31 AM

I love Luca's work, so I have no doubt this will be fantastic.

Gacivory · 07-30-2019, 04:45 AM

Super excited to see what he does with this!

darkness2918 · 07-30-2019, 06:01 AM

I was never able to get into the book or the older movie but I really liked his Suspiria remake so I might give this a chance.

Mr. Chaverria · 07-30-2019, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

This sounds interesting. And reminds me that I still need to see Suspiria.

It's on Amazon Video, free w/ Prime and in 4K too...

Himmel · 06-04-2021, 07:48 PM

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Patrick Ness has finished writing an adaptation of 'Lord of the Flies' for Warner Bros. with Luca Guadagnino still attached to direct.

-Film Updates

BluCollector13 · 06-04-2021, 11:20 PM

If this is the traumatic cinema portion of Guadagnino's career ("Suspiria", "Bones and All", this), I'm 100% here for it.

Mr. Chaverria · 06-05-2021, 09:33 AM

.... I've tried to muster up to see the old 1963 film but I don't know if I can. For some reason, I feel like I wouldn't like it.

AliasCane · 09-14-2021, 08:24 PM

You should. It's a ****ing masterpiece. Peter Brook is peerless.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Chaverria

.... I've tried to muster up to see the old 1963 film but I don't know if I can. For some reason, I feel like I wouldn't like it.

Lee A Stewart · 09-14-2021, 09:38 PM

Lord of the Flies (1963) is on HBO Max

07-29-2019, 07:41 PM	#2
MechaGodzilla Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 Location:Sweden 4K collection:96 Blu-ray collection:660 DVD collection:234	It could certainly be disturbing enough, going by his Suspiria remake.

07-29-2019, 07:44 PM	#3
badfingerboogie Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I saw this adapted as a play in 2006 that was absolutely incredible. Whatever Guadagnino pulls, I hope it's half as affecting as that.

07-29-2019, 07:49 PM	#4
Mr. Chaverria Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Spring, Texas 4K collection:374 Blu-ray collection:2524	Hrmm. Cool. I'm still waiting for the sequel for Suspiria. Damn, I loved that movie so much.

07-29-2019, 07:59 PM	#6
Creed Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Dec 2015 Location:Christ Church, Barbados 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:133 DVD collection:89 MA collection:75 Digital collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:2	I saw a bit of a film adaptation of LOTF. It sure was intense. Gonna likely see that in preparation for this. Luca is an amazing director, love Suspiria.

07-29-2019, 08:55 PM	#7
AFFanAttic Banned Member since:Feb 2017 Trading Score:28	Anything new from Guadagnino is an automatic "yes. good. lovely. I await this." from me.

07-29-2019, 09:23 PM	#8
The Debts Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jun 2013 Location:ME 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:330 DVD collection:181 MA collection:143 Digital collection:211 iTunes collection:147 Prime collection:122 Blu-ray reviews: 5	I never liked the source material nor the 90s adaptation but Guadagino is talented enough to give me interest on this.

07-29-2019, 09:24 PM	#9
imsounoriginal Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:NYC 4K collection:320 Blu-ray collection:946 DVD collection:70 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:59	This sounds interesting. And reminds me that I still need to see Suspiria.

07-29-2019, 10:24 PM	#10
Dr Lenera Expert Member Member since:Mar 2018	Oh great! He royally screwed up a remake of one of the greatest horror movies of all time with his thoroughly incompetent handling....and now he's probably going to screw up one of the few books I had to study at college that I really liked. Maybe I should check out his other work.....but I loathed his Suspiria so much I'm hesitant....

07-30-2019, 02:31 AM	#12
Worship.my.wreck Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2016 4K collection:362 Blu-ray collection:2016 DVD collection:121	I love Luca's work, so I have no doubt this will be fantastic.

07-30-2019, 04:45 AM	#13
Gacivory Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2016 Location:Los Angeles, California 4K collection:1120 Blu-ray collection:5610 DVD collection:183 Digital collection:25 Trading Score:1	Super excited to see what he does with this!

07-30-2019, 06:01 AM	#14
darkness2918 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Sep 2014 Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:2046 DVD collection:493 Trading Score:157	I was never able to get into the book or the older movie but I really liked his Suspiria remake so I might give this a chance.

06-04-2021, 11:20 PM	#17
BluCollector13 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2015 Location:Los Angeles, CA 4K collection:292 Blu-ray collection:2166 DVD collection:1392 MA collection:184 Digital collection:126 iTunes collection:205 Prime collection:13	If this is the traumatic cinema portion of Guadagnino's career ("Suspiria", "Bones and All", this), I'm 100% here for it.

06-05-2021, 09:33 AM	#18
Mr. Chaverria Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Spring, Texas 4K collection:374 Blu-ray collection:2524	.... I've tried to muster up to see the old 1963 film but I don't know if I can. For some reason, I feel like I wouldn't like it.

09-14-2021, 09:38 PM	#20
Lee A Stewart Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jan 2019 Location:Albuquerque, NM	Lord of the Flies (1963) is on HBO Max

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