According to Vulture, the studio has approached the Pulitzer-prize winning playwright/screenwriter David Lindsay-Abaire (Oz: The Great and Powerful, Rabbit Hole) to penn a new version of the paranormal classic, possibly suggesting that a more cerebral version of the project is being sought. Back in 2008, the studio hired the Boogeyman writing team of Stiles White and Juliet Showden for the remake. Most recall that particular film as being a lackluster entry in the world of horror movies.
Lindsay-Abaire confirmed the offer to the magazine, but said he has yet to decide if he wants to tackle the project.
The original story revolves around a young family who are visited by ghosts in their home. At first the ghosts appear friendly, moving objects around the house to the amusement of everyone, then they turn nasty and start to terrorize the family before “kidnapping” the youngest daughter.
Directed by Tobe Hooper, Poltergeist marked Spielberg’s first great success as a producer. Released about the same time as his film E.T., Poltergeist showed the dark side of the filmmaker’s interest in California’s modern suburban track homes. The film also became famous for launching the now-famous “Poltergeist curse”, which you can read more about here.
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