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Lionsgate Taking New Pitches on ‘Cube’ Remake [Exclusive]
One of the coolest indie films of the late 1990s was Vincenzo Natali’s brutal sci-fi horror Cube, in which six strangers are involuntarily placed in an endless maze containing deadly traps.
Acquired and released by Lionsgate, the low-budget, high-concept horror was a home video hit and spawned two sequels, Cube²: Hypercube (2002) and Cube Zero (2004), not to mention this year’s Japanese remake.
Speaking of remakes, Lionsgate had been developing a modern take on the film, titled Cubed, with Prometheus screenwriter Jon Spaihts writing and up-and-comer Saman Kesh (“Controller”, Doors) attached to direct.
Now, Bloody Disgusting has learned that Lionsgate is starting from scratch and taking fresh pitches on a brand new Cube.
It’s been a tough reboot to crack as the previous incarnation, which was to be produced by Roy Lee (The Ring, The Grudge, It), was never deciphered.
As Bloody Disgusting also revealed, Lionsgate is also hoping to strike gold with a new entry in the Leprechaun franchise, which they’ve also been seeking fresh pitches on. If that weren’t enough, they’re also looking to revive The Blair Witch Project franchise.
Who knows what else is going on behind the scenes, but we’ll update you as news breaks.
The Lodge and Goodnight Mommy filmmakers Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala unleash their bleakest film yet this week with The Devil’s Bath, and an exclusive new clip teases the harsh realities of living in the 18th century.
The Devil’s Bath arrives exclusively on Shudder on Friday, June 28.
Here’s the official plot synopsis for the German-language horror movie: “In 1750 Austria, a deeply religious woman named Agnes has just married her beloved, but her mind and heart soon grow heavy as her life becomes a long list of chores and expectations. Day after day, she is increasingly trapped in a murky and lonely path leading to evil thoughts until the possibility of committing a shocking act of violence seems like the only way out of her inner prison.”
Check out the clip below, which sees Agnes (Anja Plaschg) giving chase in the woods, only to come upon a grisly cautionary tale for those who commit grave acts of sin.
Shot on 35mm, The Devil’s Bath is based on historical records, and the film debuted at Berlinale this year, where it was awarded a Silver Bear for Martin Gschlacht’s cinematography.
David Scheid, Maria Hofstätter, Camilla Schielin, and Lorenz Tröbinger also star.
If the plot description and clip below don’t make it clear, The Devil’s Bath is grim and emotionally devastating. I wrote in my review, “That the horror stems from grim reality and historical accounts leaves no room for levity or escapism; it’s two hours of escalating suffering, building toward a horrific finale that packs a potent, somber punch. The exquisite craftsmanship and powerhouse performances keep you deeply invested in this downward spiral, but buckle up: it’s a downer of the highest order.”
The Devil’s Bath is produced by Heimatfilm Productions and Ulrich Seidl Productions as a co-production with Heimatfilm and Coop99 Filmproduktion.
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