Takashi Miike’s Thriller Shield of Straw Tapped for English-Language Remake
Todd Rigney
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Remakes — you’re either okay with them or you’re not. And while I’m not against the practice in theory, I am a little peeved that filmmaker Takashi Miike’s excellent thriller Shield of Straw is getting an English-language remake. It’s a fantastic movie, but here’s my thing: Why not actually release the original version in North America instead of putting so much time and effort into crafting a remake? And have we learned nothing from Eric Valette’s One Missed Call? Okay, I’m off my soapbox now.
According to the good folks over at Deadline, Chris and Paul Weitz will spearhead the project for their production banner Depth of Field. The husband and wife team responsible for Olympus Has Fallen and its sequel, London Has Fallen, will reportedly pen the script. As of this writing, it’s unknown which director will step behind the camera to bring this project to fruition.
If you haven’t seen Shield of Straw, I’m not surprised. For some odd reason, the film has yet to see a proper release in the States. Should the opportunity arise, do not hesitate to check it out.
Here’s what Miike’s thriller is all about.
After killing a 7-year-old girl, psychopath Kunihide Kyomaru turns himself in to the police. Since his victim was the daughter of one of the country’s richest men, terminally ill billionaire Ninagawa, who buys ads in all the major papers offering a hefty reward for anyone who kills Kunihide. There are a few caveats, including a clause that the execution must be authorized by the government, but the consequences are clear: It’s open season on Kunihide, who has nothing but five dedicated cops to protect him, led by security police lieutenant Kazuki Mekari.
Curious about Takashi Miike’s Shield of Straw? Check out the trailer below.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53bmCNv2sog&w=640&h=360]
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