While it is great news that Ryuhei Kitamura (Versus) will be getting a new gig, the downside is that project is backed by WWE films. I knew you’d be giddy…In any case,
Variety reports:
WWE Studios will revisit the horror genre with “No One Lives,” a co-production with Pathe U.K. that will star Luke Evans (“The Three Musketeers,” “Immortals”), with Ryuhei Kitamura (“Midnight Meat Train”) directing. Plot for the horror pic, penned by David Cohen, revolves around a ruthless gang that takes a young couple hostage in an abandoned house in the middle of nowhere. When the captive girl is killed, the tables are unexpectedly turned, and the gang finds itself outsmarted by a seasoned killer.
Evans plays one of the villains
Although I did find Marine 2 with Ted DiBiase Jr to be a guilty pleasure, those of us know the majority of WWE produced films to be less than stellar. That includes Kane in ‘See No Evil’, and the action films with John Cena. So I’m very skeptical- the best of premises will be watered down to a cheesefest because aside from the “bad guys” and other supporting actors. the main roles will be filled with WWE wrestlers. Great director, not so great producers.
What do you think? Can Ryuhei Kitamura rise above WWE expectations? Even if he could, we all recall how Lionsgate treated one of the best horror films to come out in recent years – they all but killed The Midnight Meat Train.
