Nicolas Winding Refn, the writer/director behind The Pusher Trilogy (1996-2005), 2009’s Valhalla Rising and 2011’s Drive is reportedly moving forward with his long-awaited remake of William Lustig’s 1988 cult classic, Maniac Cop.
In an interview with Icons of Fright, Lustig – who is producing the remake – revealed that filming is set to begin this fall. He also confirmed that a distributor is already in place, with an official announcement coming soon.
Originally developed as a feature before being reshaped into an HBO series, the latest reimagining of the 1988 cult slasher is now back in development as a theatrical film. At one point, the project had John Hyams (Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning) attached to direct from a script by comic-book heavyweight Ed Brubaker (The Winter Soldier), with Refn only producing (via World of Reel).
We’ll keep you updated on the Maniac Cop remake as more news arrives. Until then, enjoy the original film’s classic Trailer, featuring the late Robert Z’Dar:
