The most uneven of David Cronenberg’s early commercial horror features, the 1977 “Rabid,” was nonetheless probably the biggest success among them, in large part due to the novelty value of seeing “Behind the Green Door” porn superstar and erstwhile Ivory Snow detergent-box model Marilyn Chambers in a lurid mainstream vehicle. It’s also the one ripest for remake, if only because his just-prior “Shivers” aka “They Came from Within” and ensuing “The Brood” should be left alone — largely reviled upon release, they’re now rightly considered genre classics. Lacking their outrageous ideas and cumulative narrative momentum despite some striking elements, “Rabid” nonetheless has a strong-enough basic concept to warrant revisiting.
In theory, “twisted twins” Jen and Sylvia Soska are fair candidates for that job: Like Cronenberg, they’re Canadian, attracted to body-horror, and have cut their own path from micro-budget projects toward the mainstream. They also claim they dislike remakes as a rule,...
In theory, “twisted twins” Jen and Sylvia Soska are fair candidates for that job: Like Cronenberg, they’re Canadian, attracted to body-horror, and have cut their own path from micro-budget projects toward the mainstream. They also claim they dislike remakes as a rule,...
- 12/13/2019
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
It's capable of transforming loved ones into bloodthirsty killers, and after initially being featured in David Cronenberg's Rabid, the hunger-inducing infection will find new life in Jen and Sylvia Soska's remake of the 1977 film. Before Shout! Studios unleashes it in select theaters and on Digital and VOD on December 13th, we've been provided with the official trailer to share with Daily Dead readers who are hungry for a deeper look at the film's insatiable scares.
"In the gripping horror film Rabid, aspiring fashion designer Rose Miller has her dreams turned into a nightmarish reality when a freak accident leaves her horribly disfigured. After receiving a miracle procedure involving an experimental skin graft from the mysterious Burroughs Clinic, Rose is transformed into the beauty of her dreams. But nothing comes without a cost and Rose begins to feel terrifying side effects that tear at her last threads of sanity.
"In the gripping horror film Rabid, aspiring fashion designer Rose Miller has her dreams turned into a nightmarish reality when a freak accident leaves her horribly disfigured. After receiving a miracle procedure involving an experimental skin graft from the mysterious Burroughs Clinic, Rose is transformed into the beauty of her dreams. But nothing comes without a cost and Rose begins to feel terrifying side effects that tear at her last threads of sanity.
- 10/17/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Stars: Laura Vandervoort, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Mackenzie Gray, Hanneke Talbot, Ted Atherton, Stephen Huszar | Written by John Serge, Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska | Directed by The Soska Sisters
After their second feature, American Mary, exploded on to the horror scene, Canadians writer/directors Jen and Sylvia Soska were crowned the queens of body horror. Now, some seven years after that film debuted, the sisters return to the body horror genre, taking on a remake of Rabid, a film originally helmed by the King of body horror himself – and a fellow Canadian – David Cronenberg.
However; before you all start decrying remakes and reboots, this particular take on the sexually-charged blood-lust feeding, rabies-ravaged killer-creating story is a far cry from Cronenberg’s. In fact, apart from a nod or two (including a brilliant visual reference to Dead Ringers) to the work of the man behind the likes of The Fly, this film could be...
After their second feature, American Mary, exploded on to the horror scene, Canadians writer/directors Jen and Sylvia Soska were crowned the queens of body horror. Now, some seven years after that film debuted, the sisters return to the body horror genre, taking on a remake of Rabid, a film originally helmed by the King of body horror himself – and a fellow Canadian – David Cronenberg.
However; before you all start decrying remakes and reboots, this particular take on the sexually-charged blood-lust feeding, rabies-ravaged killer-creating story is a far cry from Cronenberg’s. In fact, apart from a nod or two (including a brilliant visual reference to Dead Ringers) to the work of the man behind the likes of The Fly, this film could be...
- 8/29/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Joseph Baxter Oct 11, 2019
Rabid, the classic film from horror auteur director David Cronenberg, has been remade by filmmakers Jen and Sylvia Soska.
Rabid may be a campy, schlocky classic from the dawning era of the horror Renaissance of the 1970s and 1980s, but the film, a breakthrough offering from director David Cronenberg – who would move on to genre masterpieces like 1981’s Scanners, 1983 cult classic Videodrome, 1983 Stephen King adaptation The Dead Zone and 1986’s The Fly – maintains a fanbase, notably siblings Jen and Sylvia Soska, who have remade the movie.
Laura Vandervoort stars in the horror remake as Rose, a young woman whose mutilated looks become miraculously restored… albeit with carnivorous consequences.
Rabid Remake Trailer
Here’s the latest trailer for the Rabid remake movie!
Video of Rabid (2019) - Official Trailer (HD)
You can also check out the previous trailer below.
Video of Rabid (2019) Official Trailer (HD) Remake | The Soska Sisters...
Rabid, the classic film from horror auteur director David Cronenberg, has been remade by filmmakers Jen and Sylvia Soska.
Rabid may be a campy, schlocky classic from the dawning era of the horror Renaissance of the 1970s and 1980s, but the film, a breakthrough offering from director David Cronenberg – who would move on to genre masterpieces like 1981’s Scanners, 1983 cult classic Videodrome, 1983 Stephen King adaptation The Dead Zone and 1986’s The Fly – maintains a fanbase, notably siblings Jen and Sylvia Soska, who have remade the movie.
Laura Vandervoort stars in the horror remake as Rose, a young woman whose mutilated looks become miraculously restored… albeit with carnivorous consequences.
Rabid Remake Trailer
Here’s the latest trailer for the Rabid remake movie!
Video of Rabid (2019) - Official Trailer (HD)
You can also check out the previous trailer below.
Video of Rabid (2019) Official Trailer (HD) Remake | The Soska Sisters...
- 7/5/2019
- Den of Geek
Film Mode Entertainment racked up sales at the European Film Market in Berlin for Rabid, the Soska Sisters’ reimagining of David Cronenberg’s 1977 namesake cult classic, and for Project Ithaca, a sci-fi thriller with compelling visual effects.
Rabid stars Laura Vandervoort and Ben Hollingsworth and is the latest feature directed by the “Twisted Twins” — aka the Soska Sisters. The cast includes former pro wrestler Cm Punk, the sixth longest reigning WWE champion of all time, as well as a cameo by his wife Aj Lee, a WWE superstar in her own right as well as a New York Times bestselling author.
Rabid is written by Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska and John Serge, and led by the sibling horror directors who established a following with their 2012 slasher epic American Mary.
Rabid has been sold to 101 Films in the UK,...
Rabid stars Laura Vandervoort and Ben Hollingsworth and is the latest feature directed by the “Twisted Twins” — aka the Soska Sisters. The cast includes former pro wrestler Cm Punk, the sixth longest reigning WWE champion of all time, as well as a cameo by his wife Aj Lee, a WWE superstar in her own right as well as a New York Times bestselling author.
Rabid is written by Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska and John Serge, and led by the sibling horror directors who established a following with their 2012 slasher epic American Mary.
Rabid has been sold to 101 Films in the UK,...
- 2/9/2019
- by Geoff Boucher
- Deadline Film + TV
Laura Vandervoort (Jigsaw) has singed on to star in the remake of 1977 horror classic Rabid, which the Soska Sisters (American Mary) will direct.
In David Cronenberg's original film, a young woman, after undergoing experimental plastic surgery, develops a taste for human blood and begins infecting others, setting off a city-wide zombie epidemic. The remake, which Jen and Sylvia Soska are co-writing with John Serge, follows Rose (Vandervoort), a woman who, following a disfiguring accident, receives an untested stem cell treatment that, while restoring her beauty, has dangerous consequences.
Michael Walker, Paul Lalonde and John Vidette of Back 40 Pictures...
In David Cronenberg's original film, a young woman, after undergoing experimental plastic surgery, develops a taste for human blood and begins infecting others, setting off a city-wide zombie epidemic. The remake, which Jen and Sylvia Soska are co-writing with John Serge, follows Rose (Vandervoort), a woman who, following a disfiguring accident, receives an untested stem cell treatment that, while restoring her beauty, has dangerous consequences.
Michael Walker, Paul Lalonde and John Vidette of Back 40 Pictures...
- 5/12/2018
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Laura Vandervoort (<em>Jigsaw</em>) has singed on to star in the remake of 1977 horror classic <em>Rabid</em>, which the Soska sisters (<em>American Mary</em>) will direct.
In David Cronenberg's original film, a young woman, after undergoing experimental plastic surgery, develops a taste for human blood and begins infecting others, setting off a citywide zombie epidemic. The remake, which Jen and Sylvia Soska are co-writing with John Serge, follows Rose (Vandervoort), a woman who, following a disfiguring accident, receives an untested stem cell treatment that, while restoring her beauty, has dangerous consequences.
Michael Walker, Paul Lalonde and John Vidette of Back 40 Pictures ...
In David Cronenberg's original film, a young woman, after undergoing experimental plastic surgery, develops a taste for human blood and begins infecting others, setting off a citywide zombie epidemic. The remake, which Jen and Sylvia Soska are co-writing with John Serge, follows Rose (Vandervoort), a woman who, following a disfiguring accident, receives an untested stem cell treatment that, while restoring her beauty, has dangerous consequences.
Michael Walker, Paul Lalonde and John Vidette of Back 40 Pictures ...
- 5/12/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Film Mode Entertainment has cast Laura Vandervoort (Jigsaw), for their film Rabid. Rabid is a remake of David Cronenberg's 1977 film, in which a woman is involved in a brutal accident. Her treatment leads to an unfortunate transformation, that spreads throughout the city. The remake also features directors: Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska. John Serge is co-writer on the script. Currently in pre-production, Rabid has already secured distribution in several countries. From the Film Mode Ent. website, the story involves the spread of an infection. A model is disfigured in a horrendous traffic accident. Surgeons use a stem cell treatment, to facilitate healing. However, this experimental treatment has unintended consequences. Now, a contagion is spreading through sexual contact, with victims acting out violently and randomly. Rabid is already set to show across the world. The film will be distributed by 101 Films in the United Kingdom. In Canada,...
- 5/11/2018
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Out of Cannes is news that Laura Vandervoort will lead the cast of the remake of David Cronenberg's Rabid, the next film from Jen and Sylvia Soska:
"Cannes -- Clay Epstein’s Film Mode Entertainment is thrilled to announce that Laura Vandervoort will lead the cast on their newest feature, Rabid, a remake of the 1977 David Cronenberg film of the same name. The remake of the 1977 cult classic will star Laura Vandervoort and be directed by the highly sought after “Twisted Twins” aka, the Soska Sisters.
Rabid is written by Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska and John Serge, and led by the twin sister horror-movie directors that established a huge following with the 2012 slasher film American Mary. With a modern and relevant spin from the woman’s perspective, and the addition of Laura Vandervoort,the new Rabid is going to be a uniquely chilling, and captivating film.
Film Mode Entertainment President Clay Epstein says,...
"Cannes -- Clay Epstein’s Film Mode Entertainment is thrilled to announce that Laura Vandervoort will lead the cast on their newest feature, Rabid, a remake of the 1977 David Cronenberg film of the same name. The remake of the 1977 cult classic will star Laura Vandervoort and be directed by the highly sought after “Twisted Twins” aka, the Soska Sisters.
Rabid is written by Jen Soska, Sylvia Soska and John Serge, and led by the twin sister horror-movie directors that established a huge following with the 2012 slasher film American Mary. With a modern and relevant spin from the woman’s perspective, and the addition of Laura Vandervoort,the new Rabid is going to be a uniquely chilling, and captivating film.
Film Mode Entertainment President Clay Epstein says,...
- 5/11/2018
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Back in 2016, it was announced that Jen and Sylvia Soska would direct a remake of David Cronenberg’s 1977 movie Rabid, and now we're excited to share the news that Shout! Studios has acquired the remake for Us distribution:
Press Release: Berlin and Los Angeles – February 15, 2018 – Shout! Studios, the multi-platform filmed entertainment distribution and production arm of Shout! Factory, has acquired U.S. rights to writers/directors Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska’s new feature remake of David Cronenberg’s early horror classic Rabid. This multi-year agreement provides Shout! Studios with digital, on-demand, broadcast, home entertainment, and select Svod rights to the Rabid feature remake for cross-platform releases in the U.S. Back 40 Pictures will handle the theatrical distribution duties. The Rabid feature remake by Jen and Sylvia Soska is being developed and produced by Back 40 Pictures in conjunction with Telefilm Canada and Ontario Media Development Corporation. The announcement was made today by Jordan Fields,...
Press Release: Berlin and Los Angeles – February 15, 2018 – Shout! Studios, the multi-platform filmed entertainment distribution and production arm of Shout! Factory, has acquired U.S. rights to writers/directors Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska’s new feature remake of David Cronenberg’s early horror classic Rabid. This multi-year agreement provides Shout! Studios with digital, on-demand, broadcast, home entertainment, and select Svod rights to the Rabid feature remake for cross-platform releases in the U.S. Back 40 Pictures will handle the theatrical distribution duties. The Rabid feature remake by Jen and Sylvia Soska is being developed and produced by Back 40 Pictures in conjunction with Telefilm Canada and Ontario Media Development Corporation. The announcement was made today by Jordan Fields,...
- 2/15/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
David Cronenberg's classic horror film Rabid is getting remade after Shout! Studios acquired the U.S rights to the reboot, which is being made by Dead Hooker In A Trunk filmmakers Jen and Sylvia Soska. The remake of the film, which they adapted with John Serge and tells the story of a woman who feeds on people's blood after a motorcycle accident, is being produced by Back 40 Pictures in conjunction with Telefilm Canada and Ontario Media Development Corporation with…...
- 2/15/2018
- Deadline
After years of chatter and rumor, the Soska sisters — filmmakers Jen and Sylvia Soska, known as the “Twisted Twins” in horror cirlces — are finally on deck to make their long-gestasting remake of David Cronenberg’s 1977 body horror classic “Rabid.” The remake was first announced back in 2016, but the film is now finally a go, bolstered by Shout! Studios, which has picked up all U.S. rights to the film.
Just announced at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, “this multi-year agreement provides Shout! Studios with digital, on-demand, broadcast, home entertainment, and select Svod rights to the ‘Rabid’ feature remake for cross-platform releases in the U.S.” Clay Epstein’s Film Mode Entertainment handled sales for the project, including UK rights, which have gone to 101 Films.
Jen and Sylvia Soska will direct the new feature from a screenplay they have adapted with John Serge from the original Cronenberg classic. The remake...
Just announced at this year’s Berlin Film Festival, “this multi-year agreement provides Shout! Studios with digital, on-demand, broadcast, home entertainment, and select Svod rights to the ‘Rabid’ feature remake for cross-platform releases in the U.S.” Clay Epstein’s Film Mode Entertainment handled sales for the project, including UK rights, which have gone to 101 Films.
Jen and Sylvia Soska will direct the new feature from a screenplay they have adapted with John Serge from the original Cronenberg classic. The remake...
- 2/15/2018
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
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