Fede Alvarez to direct a re-imagining of 1986's, 'Labyrinth'

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By Darian Scalamoni

            Fede Alvarez (Don’t Breathe, 2013’s Evil Dead) seems to be one of the best blossoming filmmakers in Hollywood right now. Though he’s strictly worked in the horror genre thus far, he’s recently been tapped to direct The Girl in the Spider’s Web, continuing Lisbeth Salander’s story following 2011’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo that starred Rooney Mara and was directed by David Fincher. Alvarez will take the reins of that franchise and will also helm a reboot of another cult classic. According to Deadline, Alvarez will direct a reboot of Labyrinth, a 1986 fantasy film that starred the late, David Bowie.

            There have been talks of this movie for years and it was in question whether it would be a reboot or a sequel but it seems the studio has settled on the former with Alvarez directing. Producers have stressed that the new take on Labyrinth won’t be a remake, rather a spinoff with a new story rather than a sequel. Jim Henson, the creator of The Muppets directed the original just before he tragically passed away in 1990. I’ve unfortunately never seen the original so I can’t comment on being upset over them touching the property so soon after Bowie’s passing but it does seem a bit soon. I’m a big fan of Alvarez though and am positive he can bring his own flare to his own version of the beloved cult classic.

            How do you guys feel about Fede Alvarez and them rebooting Labyrinth? Are you a fan of the original film and if so, why? Let us know below in the comment section!