So this is a little out of the blue, but Hammer have just announced they are working on a new version of The Abominable Snowman. In a statement released earlier this week, they revealed...
"President and CEO of Hammer and Vice-Chairman of Exclusive Media, Simon Oakes, announced today that Hammer, an Exclusive Media company, will produce a new version of The Abominable Snowman. The project is being developed by Hammer in association with Ben Holden (The Quiet Ones, The Woman in Black: Angel of Death)"
This adaptation of the Hammer original (released in 1957) will be a modern take on the yeti myth, following a scientific expedition's illegal assent up an un-climbed peak of one of the world's most formidable mountains. Their journey awakens an ancient creature, leading to undeniably sketchy circumstances.
This announcement marks Hammer's continuous campaign to maintain their heritage and produce quality British horror for modern audiences. So far their success has been outstanding, with The Woman in Black becoming the most successful British horror film of all time. Let's hope with this recent announcement, that Hammer will achieve such wonderful things for the genre once again.
Stay tuned for more updates!
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