By A French horror thriller is getting an American remake, and the writer of The Conjuring: Last Rites is stepping behind the camera for his directorial debut. Variety reports that AR Content, Vertigo Entertainment, and Blumhouse Atomic Monster are teaming up to remake Vincent Must Die, the acclaimed French Belgian thriller directed by Stéphan Castang. David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick will write and direct the remake.
Johnson-McGoldrick is a veteran screenwriter and producer whose credits include Orphan, The Conjuring: Last Rites, Aquaman, and Insidious: Out of the Further.
What Is Vincent Must Die About?
Written by Mathieu Naert, Dominique Baumard and Stéphan Castang, and starring Karim Leklou, Vimala Pons and François Chattot, the film follows Vincent, an ordinary man who suddenly finds himself under physical attack by anyone who makes eye contact with him.
The original Vincent Must Die premiered in the Cannes Film Festival’s Directors’ Fortnight sidebar in 2023. Described by Variety as “a witty, grimy, timely parable for our paranoid and persecuted era,” Castang’s thriller earned critical acclaim and nominations for the Caméra d’Or at Cannes, best first film at the César Awards, and best actor (Karim Leklou) and best first film at the Lumière Awards.
Who Is Making the Vincent Must Die Remake?
The remake will be produced by AR Content’s Alexander Rodnyansky alongside Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment and Michael Clear for Blumhouse Atomic Monster. Michael Kupisk of AR Content will also produce, while Stuart Manashil will executive produce. AR Content optioned the film from Goodfellas, which will also serve as an executive producer.
Johnson-McGoldrick said:
“I’m so grateful to my collaborators at AR Content, Vertigo and Atomic Monster for bringing me this opportunity and trusting in my vision. I immediately fell in love with the film, and so having a chance to step into this crazy world they created is a dream come true.”
Rodnyansky added:
“The original Vincent Must Die is an extraordinary and thrilling piece of cinema, and I am honored to help bring this story to an even wider audience. David has created some of the most powerful and memorable films in the horror genre, and I have complete faith in his vision for this adaptation. I’m excited to be partnering with David, Roy and Michael to bring this film to life.”
Clear also commented on the project:
“We couldn’t be happier to be in business with David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick again on this film. David brings a keen sense of story and a knack for the cinematic experience to everything he does. We’re thankful to our partners at AR Content and Vertigo and looking forward to bringing Vincent Must Die to life for a whole new audience.”
Vincent Must Die Marks Johnson-McGoldrick’s Directorial Debut
Johnson-McGoldrick is no stranger to genre filmmaking, making him an intriguing choice to tackle a movie as odd and darkly satirical as Vincent Must Die. There is currently no release date or casting information available for the remake. Are you interested? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
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