Miller to Direct Motel Hell Remake
On October 14th, 2008
Bloody Disgusting reports that Steven C. Miller is in final talks to direct the upcoming MGM remake of Motel Hell. Miller is best known for directing independent zombie film Automaton Transfusion, which BD notes was made for a measly $30,000.
Released back in 1980, the original classic followed Farmer Vincent’s sausage business run out of a hotel that snags unsuspecting tourists and travelers and harvests them to become “tomorrow’s smoky breakfast links.”
For the love of all things sacred, no more remakes! Motel Hell is right where it should be…remembered as a cult favorite. remake it and it looses its unique standing. Allow me to pitch an idea to all upcoming directors…how about thinking up an idea all on your own? I know it sounds crazy, but legend has it some directors possess this rare archaic ability. Rob Zombie raped Halloween, Burton raped Wonka, Psycho was raped. There’s at least 50 remakes in the works. and remake history shows that ALL of them will pale in comparison to the originals. Why steal other people’s ideas? Aren’t we supposed to be creative in the arts field? Stop raping the classics!