Tim Burton’s Latest Remake of 1958 Film ‘Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman’ Draws Mass Criticism and Flak For Its Unusual Plot
Tim Burton is easily one of Hollywood’s most influential and creative filmmakers. Why not? After all, the director has crafted a number of engaging and remarkable films.
Burton is all set for a remake of a 1958 classic Attack of the 50-Foot Woman, but unlike his other projects, it seems to be drawing criticism even before its release. Despite the director’s exceptional skills and the ability to draw attention, his new take on the remake might not engage many.
Tim Burton Will Direct the Remake of Attack of the 50-Foot Woman: Draws Criticism
After wrapping his work for Warner Bros.’ Beetlejuice 2, Tim Burton is set to direct their next film, which is interestingly the remake of the 1958 hit Attack of the 50-Foot Woman (via Deadline). The reimagination will be scripted by Gillian Flynn who previously worked for the 2014 successful film Gone Girl.
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However, the remake has already attracted criticism on social media, notably on X (earlier Twitter), as fans believe viewers’ perspective has changed from when Attack of the 50-Foot Woman came out.
The concept of a Fifty Foot woman may have struck fear in audiences in the 50s, but in 2024 the people on this app pray daily to be crushed by tall women https://t.co/qjo3tTm2Xa
— Chris 🎃🇮🇪🎃 (@ThisIsCreation) February 1, 2024
Not another REMAKE please.
— DepressedBergman (@DannyDrinksWine) February 1, 2024
Tim Burton directing a porno? I thought I’d never see the day
— Jake (@ReckersLive) February 2, 2024
who asked for this?
— 🍉🍉🍉 🍉 𓆟 (@pinkpurp11) February 1, 2024
Even though the B-movie didn’t make headlines over its box-office collection, the visual effects and engaging storyline have drawn attention over the years. Attack of the 50 Foot Woman features Allison Hayes in the titular role of Nancy Archer who grows enormously after an encounter with an alien. This is when things take a U-turn in her life as she transforms into a powerful woman who’s capable of seeking revenge on everyone who mistreated Nancy.
Among the people who wronged Nancy, was her husband Harry Archer (played by William Hudson). After discovering that her husband is an unfaithful man, Nancy adds Harry to her hit list. The film received positive reviews for its story and how the actors played the roles.
When Will Tim Burton’s Remake of The 1958 Classic Attack of the 50 Foot Woman Release?
Now that it has been out that Tim Burton along with the writers will work on the remake, many might wonder about the film’s release. However, as per current reports, there has been no release date announced for the new film, and neither has Warner Bros. shared any details on the cast.
Since Allison Hayes and William Hudson were highly praised for their work in Attack of the 50-Foot Woman, fans are expecting an actress as talented as Hayes to secure the titular role. However, this upcoming film isn’t the first remake of the 1958 film, as director Christopher Guest and writer Joseph Dougherty already released one in 1993.
Guest’s film didn’t receive a theatrical release and earned mixed reviews from viewers. While many praised the director for taking a satirical approach to the film, others believed that it wasn’t entertaining enough. Now that Tim Burton has taken the director’s seat for the upcoming film, it’s safe to say that the remake will surely benefit from Burton’s creativity and his knack of making interesting sci-fi projects.
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