Next Remake: Spider Baby

Most remakes irritate me because usually it is just a big studio trying to cash in on a film they own. Well this time Director Jack Hill and Sid Haig actually brought this idea up before. Producer Tony DiDio told Fangoria today that he is planning on remaking the cult classic 1968 film.

This film really showcased Lon Chaney Jr. in what was his last film that really left an impression in peoples memories. Sid Haig played Ralfie in the original and is now being courted to play Chaney's role of Bruno in the remake. Jack Hill is also on board to serve as executive producer with Jeff Broadstreet (NOTLD 3D) to direct.

Since the original has a quirky kind of Adam's Family vibe I think it will be very hard to duplicate that. We shall see though because Sid Haig is really a fantastic actor. I do have to say though that I would rather see Jack Hill do the sequel he mentioned at the end of the Spider Baby commentary on the new DVD.