Director William Lusig’s 80s exploitation classic MANIAC COP has been rumoured for a remake for sometime now. Well now word has come from the films original scripter, Larry Cohen, that both he and Lustig will co-produce the upcoming remake alongside DRIVE and BRONSON director Nicolas Winding-Refn.
The original film, starring cult favourites Bruce Campbell, Tom Atkins and Robert D’ Zar, told the story of Officer Matt Cordell, a disfigured New York cop on a murderous rampage throughout the iconic city’s sleazy streets. MANIAC COP also spawned two sequels.
Talking to Daily Grinidhouse, Cohen commented:-
It’s going to be more a prequel than anything else, I am really excited to come back to this world especially since Nick is going to be a part of it. Nick (Winding Refn) has been talking to us about it for a while now and I had an idea that would work so we’re going to do it, with a bigger budget than the others have had.
William Lustig remains apprehensive, saying:-
The project isn’t 100% signed off on but it’s pretty close.
The first two films really were guilty pleasures with a great cast. Knowing Lustig and Winding-Refn’s graphic brutal depiction of violence, this new remake/prequel is sure have more that its fair share. There is currently no director or stars attached but THN will bring you confirmation as soon as we hear.
Source: Daily Grindhouse
