The Ushers: new film project? Or maybe not...

[GreenEyesToo]

This seems to be a remake of Edgar Allen Poe's "The Fall of the House of Usher":

www.toutlecine.com/film/0039/00391714-the-ushers.html and www.toutlecine.com/film/articles/0039/00391714/00008105-the-ushers-la-re-chute-de-la-maison-usher.html

(TIPOU!!!!!! Translation, please!)

The only thing that makes me doubt it is that IMDB has a 2008 remake of that listed. Still.....

[rueful]

It does seem kind of odd that it would be made again so quickly, although I never heard of the 2008 version or anyone in it. The Wikipedia description of that version indicates that it wasn't exactly true to the story, so maybe this would be a more faithful adaptation.

This is Babelfish's translation of the French, which is of little use but I find just hilarious (spoilers if you're not familiar with the story):

In the fantastic one, Stephen T. Kay is clutched with the sure values. After having illustrated the good old man topic of the croquemitaine with Boogeyman, here it is which attacks a pillar of the literature of the kind with The Ushers, adaptation of the fall of the Usher house which sign Edgar Poe. A news which already made the object of ten films and telefilms, of which especially the dumb version of Jean Epstein and that, going back to the sixties, of Roger Corman. With the account of Poe, history of inceste, curse and catalepsy in a masonry which permanently threatens to be inserted in a marsh, Stephen T. Kay promises d' to bring a “new dimension”. Turning envisaged before the end of the year. Dougray Scott, Claire Forlani and Rufus Sewell will be the principal interpreters.

I'm sure Tipou will clarify for us eventually.

If this is really happening, in a way I'd love to see Rufus cast against his usual type to play the visitor, but Roderick Usher probably has more for him to sink his teeth into, acting wise.

As always, GE2, thanks for giving us hope in these dark times of miserable waiting!

[peach]

Interesting if it's true, Forlani isn't half bad, not too familiar with Scott. Great translation, LOL!

[ambra]

Rufus in an adaption of one of my favortie author's works is a dream come true! I hope this works out!

[tipou]

i second that, ambra.
what a lovely string of actors too

[Vittoria]

I third that! I love Poe! I remember the old movie with Vincent Price- who absolutely rocked in everything as far as I am concerned. It will be so cool to see Rufus in a Poe story. ;D



and oh my... actually not a bad translation as far as babelfish goes... Babelfish really sucks for Italian! LOL

[miss october]

This would be SO cool.

[pitzel]

Apr 22, 2009 1:56:05 GMT peach said:

Interesting if it's true, Forlani isn't half bad, not too familiar with Scott. Great translation, LOL!

Dougray Scott played the Sultan Shahryar in the "Arabian Nights". Rufus played Ali Baba in that production.
They had no scenes together but I am sure they would be great in an "Usher" remake.

Pitzel

[rueful]

The Little Film Company has boarded rights to The Ushers, a 3D contemporary adaptation of the revered Edgar Alan Poe short story The Fall Of The House Of Usher.

Claire Forlani, Dougray Scott and Rufus Sewell will star and Stephen Kay will direct the film this autumn in the US. The story follows an estate agent whose strained relationship with his young son is further put to the test during a visit to prospective clients in Martha’s Vineyard with a terrifying secret.

Contemporary, ok. But 3D? Hmmm. I'm not sure what that filming schedule means as far as the possible fate of EH goes, but I'm still glad to hear the project seems to be a reality.
I think.

www.screendaily.com/news/us-americas-news/little-film-company-boards-adaptation-of-poes-usher/5001308.article

[lassie]

Rufus in 3D - now that would be something!

[Famke]

Ohhh! Yes interesting new info. I think Rufus is just perfect for Poe...but as you said Rue....ummm...what's up with the 3D?

[GreenEyesToo]

Thanks for the find, Rueful - beat me to it!

There's a bit more here: www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i07c80a70350aca72b1ed63a6e98bcf68

Originally published in 1839, "Usher" tells of the mysterious goings-on in the house of Roderick Usher, who has recently buried a sister whose presence still haunts the house.

"Ushers" will look at a grown brother and sister who have lived in the same Martha's Vineyard house for a long time but begin to feel trapped there, and who then bring in a real-estate broker to help them resolve their crisis.

Stefano Gallini Durante and Pete Maggi will produce, while Gian Marco Masoni penned the screenplay.


So I wonder if Rufus is the estate agent or the brother? I'm betting the estate agent.

[rueful]

Thanks for the added info, GE2. I almost think he might be typecast as the brother, but I think I'd rather he be the agent. Maybe. I'm so wishy-washy.

[spice]

Rueful and GE2,
Great finds. Sounds like good news for Ruf and all of us supportive and adoring fans.
Rufus on the big screen and in 3-D...... what a treat !!!!!!!

[rueful]

Well, we keep talking about how he always makes his characters fully dimensional, no matter how underwritten...

I've never seen a modern 3D movie--I was assuming that just portions of it are 3D, like objects that suddenly "fly at the audience". Is that right, or does the new technology make the whole thing 3D?