Night of the Hunter Remake in the Works at Universal

Charles Laughton’s iconic Night of the Hunter is getting a remade at Universal Pictures. The report which originated from Variety, confirms that screenwriter Matt Orton will be writing the script, and is set to be a contemporary reimagining of the storyline and not a period piece taking place during the 1950’s.

The original Night of the Hunter was based on Davis Grubb’s 1953 novel of the same name. The 1955 film starred Robert Mitchum as a former minister who becomes a serial killer and attempts to con the widow of his latest kill into giving him the location of her dead husband’s hidden money.

Universal has not yet announced a director or a cast for the Night of the Hunter remake.


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