Cannibal Holocaust "Companion Piece"

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Yet another film to be remade (not that I'm complaining, I love remakes) is possibly the most controversial movie ever made, Cannibal Holocaust. Apparently, it's not even a remake. It's a "companion piece". It is to be called "Cannibals" and should be released in 2009.

Poster:



According to Variety:

"Relevant partner Michael Menchel and associate Steve Whitney will produce. The project is fully financed by Keith Previte of Scorched Earth Entertainment and Catherine Williams, who also will serve as producers. Paul Mason, Jordan Rush and Larry Joackim will exec produce." Whitney was involved with the Amityville Horror remake.


Anyone else excited about this? I am! I hope they go through with it and release it, and even more importantly, I hope they re-record the theme music to the original. Such a fantastic song. It doesn't explicitly say who's directing, but I hope it's either Deodato, or even Eli Roth, who's a really good horror director and obviously loves the film.