It's the day after Halloween, but there's still some horror news showing up today. First of all, for anyone who is a fan of the 1983 slasher film Sleepaway Camp, Shout Factory will be releasing the original uncut version of the film on Blu-Ray for the first time next spring. And hot on the heels of that announcement, Deadline has word that Jeff Katz, a former executive of 20th Century Fox and New Line, has optioned the remake rights to the film from writer/director-turned-lawyer Robert Hiltzik, producer Michele Tatosian, and actress Felissa Rose. As expected, the horror story will be updated to take place in a modern setting. Katz wants to turn the reboot into "a new film series that echoes its legacy and the psychosexual elements that made the first pic such a memorable cult favorite." The original horror film spawned three sequels from other filmmakers while Hiltzik held...
- 11/1/2013
- by Ethan Anderton
- firstshowing.net
The 1983 classic slasher film Sleepaway Camp is set to get a franchise reboot. The first film was great, and if you haven't seen it yet, I suggest you give it a go. It has a pretty great ending as far as slasher films go. Unfortunately, over the years there have been a few terrible sequels that you don't need to see.
The reboot is being developed by Fox and New Line executive Jeff Katz, and he's looking to bring the franchise to a new generation of slasher film fans. I'm personally not a big fan of the slasher horror genre as a don't really find it that scary. I like horror movies that mess with your head.
According to Deadline, Katz optioned remake rights from the original movie’s rights holders, which include writer and director Robert Hiltzik, producer Michele Tatosian, and actress Felissa Rose, who starred in the 1983 pic as Angela,...
The reboot is being developed by Fox and New Line executive Jeff Katz, and he's looking to bring the franchise to a new generation of slasher film fans. I'm personally not a big fan of the slasher horror genre as a don't really find it that scary. I like horror movies that mess with your head.
According to Deadline, Katz optioned remake rights from the original movie’s rights holders, which include writer and director Robert Hiltzik, producer Michele Tatosian, and actress Felissa Rose, who starred in the 1983 pic as Angela,...
- 11/1/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
While the rest of us were perfecting our Javier Bardem getups from “The Counselor” and heading out into the cold, murky night for Halloween thrills, a number of similarly-themed announcements landed as well, promising a slasher franchise headed for reboot status, a first look at a horror pilot from the director of “Splice”, and an new release date and poster for a delayed exploitation pic. DVD label Shout Factory took the Halloween opportunity to announce a forthcoming Blu-ray release of the 1983 slasher flick “Sleepaway Camp”, but that's not the only news on the matter; Deadline reports New Line exec Jeff Katz has optioned remake rights on the film from the three main rights holders and filmmakers--writer/director Robert Hiltzik, producer Michele Tatosian, and actress Felissa Rose. Rose starred in the original picture as Angela, a bullied teenager at summer camp who encounters a bigger threat when a killer starts murdering her fellow campers.
- 11/1/2013
- by Charlie Schmidlin
- The Playlist
Cult classic slasher flick "Sleepaway Camp" is getting a remake (and a reboot), with an assist from its original director, star, and producer.
The 1983 horror movie centered around a serial killer that takes out kid campers at the titular summer getaway, and spawned three sequels, each more ridiculous than the last. Robert Hiltzik, who wrote and directed the original but was uninvolved with its follow-ups, was displeased with the turn the franchise took after he departed, and retained the rights to the movie, along with original producer Michele Tatosian and actress Felissa Rose, who starred in the series as Angela, a bullied teen attending the camp.
Now, Hiltzik, Tatosian, and Rose are working with former film executive Jeff Katz to give "Sleepaway Camp" new life as a rebooted franchise set in the modern day. Deadline reports that the new movies would also echo the original's "psychosexual elements."
The trio and...
The 1983 horror movie centered around a serial killer that takes out kid campers at the titular summer getaway, and spawned three sequels, each more ridiculous than the last. Robert Hiltzik, who wrote and directed the original but was uninvolved with its follow-ups, was displeased with the turn the franchise took after he departed, and retained the rights to the movie, along with original producer Michele Tatosian and actress Felissa Rose, who starred in the series as Angela, a bullied teen attending the camp.
Now, Hiltzik, Tatosian, and Rose are working with former film executive Jeff Katz to give "Sleepaway Camp" new life as a rebooted franchise set in the modern day. Deadline reports that the new movies would also echo the original's "psychosexual elements."
The trio and...
- 11/1/2013
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
Famed early 1980s slasher franchise "Sleepaway Camp" is getting rebooted. Producer Jeff Katz has optioned remake rights to the property and hopes to update the mythos for a modern setting.
In the original, a slightly disturbed and painfully shy young woman named Angela (Felissa Rose) is sent away to summer camp with her cousin.
Not long after her arrival, things start to go horribly wrong for anyone with sinister or less than honorable intentions.
The reboot aims to keep the psychosexual elements that made the first film such a cult favorite. How it will handle the original's famous ending should be interesting to see.
Robert Hiltzik's 1983 film film was shot on a budget of $350,000, yet pulled in an impressive $11 million. Katz, Hiltzik, Rose and Michele Tatosian are all set to produce the remake.
Source: Deadline...
In the original, a slightly disturbed and painfully shy young woman named Angela (Felissa Rose) is sent away to summer camp with her cousin.
Not long after her arrival, things start to go horribly wrong for anyone with sinister or less than honorable intentions.
The reboot aims to keep the psychosexual elements that made the first film such a cult favorite. How it will handle the original's famous ending should be interesting to see.
Robert Hiltzik's 1983 film film was shot on a budget of $350,000, yet pulled in an impressive $11 million. Katz, Hiltzik, Rose and Michele Tatosian are all set to produce the remake.
Source: Deadline...
- 10/31/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
The Sleepaway Camp franchise is getting ready to be rebooted, and the man behind it, Jeff Katz, is The Perfect person to be helping to make this happen! Read on for the first details!
According to Deadline, ex-Fox/New Line exec Jeff Katz is trying to inject new blood into the Sleepaway Camp franchise by reviving the summertime screamer for a new generation. He’s optioned remake rights from the original movie’s trio of makers and rights holders: writer/director-turned-lawyer Robert Hiltzik, producer Michele Tatosian, and actress Felissa Rose, who starred in the 1983 pic as Angela, the bullied teen protagonist whose summer turns into a bloodbath when a killer begins offing campers.
Producing alongside Hiltzik, Tatosian, and Rose, Katz aims to reboot the Sleepaway Camp mythos in a modern setting with a new film series that echoes its legacy and the psychosexual elements that made the first movie such a memorable cult favorite.
According to Deadline, ex-Fox/New Line exec Jeff Katz is trying to inject new blood into the Sleepaway Camp franchise by reviving the summertime screamer for a new generation. He’s optioned remake rights from the original movie’s trio of makers and rights holders: writer/director-turned-lawyer Robert Hiltzik, producer Michele Tatosian, and actress Felissa Rose, who starred in the 1983 pic as Angela, the bullied teen protagonist whose summer turns into a bloodbath when a killer begins offing campers.
Producing alongside Hiltzik, Tatosian, and Rose, Katz aims to reboot the Sleepaway Camp mythos in a modern setting with a new film series that echoes its legacy and the psychosexual elements that made the first movie such a memorable cult favorite.
- 10/31/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Scream Factory’s Halloween surprise was the announcement that they’ll be releasing an uncut version of the original Sleepwaway Camp on Blu-ray in 2014. We also have word that a Sleepaway Camp reboot is in the works. First up, here’s Scream Factory’s announcement regarding the Collector’s Edition Blu-ray release:
“Happy Halloween everyone! We are super excited to announce to you on this special day that we will be releasing the original uncut Sleepaway Camp film on Blu-ray for the first time next Spring!
This will most definitely be a Collector’s Edition (new art is being worked on it as we type) and is planned to come loaded with great extras that will be announced at a later date. We love this film and will certainly aim to please fans of Angela, Aunt Martha, cussing cousin Ricky, Judy, Meg and the rest of Camp Arawak’s memorable counselors and campers.
“Happy Halloween everyone! We are super excited to announce to you on this special day that we will be releasing the original uncut Sleepaway Camp film on Blu-ray for the first time next Spring!
This will most definitely be a Collector’s Edition (new art is being worked on it as we type) and is planned to come loaded with great extras that will be announced at a later date. We love this film and will certainly aim to please fans of Angela, Aunt Martha, cussing cousin Ricky, Judy, Meg and the rest of Camp Arawak’s memorable counselors and campers.
- 10/31/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Friend of horror, Jeff Katz, has optioned the rights to the Sleepaway Camp series, writes Deadline.
What does he intend to do with it? Reboot it, of course. He will produce a new film with the original's writer-director Robert Hiltzik, producer Michele Tatosian and actress Felissa Rose.
Katz used to be an exec over at New Line.
During his term there, he oversaw production on Freddy vs. Jason and Snakes on a Plane. Later, Katz received story credit for the "Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash" comic book.
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What does he intend to do with it? Reboot it, of course. He will produce a new film with the original's writer-director Robert Hiltzik, producer Michele Tatosian and actress Felissa Rose.
Katz used to be an exec over at New Line.
During his term there, he oversaw production on Freddy vs. Jason and Snakes on a Plane. Later, Katz received story credit for the "Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash" comic book.
Read more...
- 10/31/2013
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Its rare the man gives interviews about Sleepaway Camp, but Robert Hiltzik will be appearing at a theatrical screening along with producer Michele Tatosian (click the flyer for details) and was interviewed by Fangoria to promo the event. Not only does Hiltzik give some amazing insight into Angela, but offers his candid thoughts on Return to Sleepaway Camp and confirms hes outlining a new Sleepaway Camp (though he does not say if its a sequel…...
- 10/8/2011
- Horrorbid
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