File this one under “rumors” for now, but sources are saying that interest in a remake of the Thai thriller SILK (known natively as GUI SI) has been renewed. Gold Circle Films was circling the picture back in 2009, and it seems they are eying it again, this time seeking writers. Nothing has been confirmed, but we’ll keep you updated.
The 2006 original was written and directed by Su Chao-Bin. It stars Chen Chang, Yôsuke Eguchi, Kar Yan Lam, Barbie Hsu (below) and Bo-lin Chen. Its synopsis is as follows:
When a Canadian research photographer is killed, leaving behind a photo of a boy in an otherwise empty room, paranormal investigative scientist, Hashimoto, and his team investigate the scene. Armed with a newly invented material they capture the ghost: an unidentified 13-year old boy. Who is this ghost? Why does it kill people? As they seal off the room and monitor the captured spirit, they soon learn that even though it’s energy can be visibly seen, humans are unable to hear it. In an effort to learn the ghost’s past, Hashimoto’s team enlists the help of special agent Ye, gifted with extraordinary eyesight and ability to lip-read. As Ye gets closer to solving the riddle of the boy’s past, he learns the horrifying truth of the boy’s death. Fearing that the ghost child is dangerous, the team decides to isolate the ghost but in doing so they unknowingly unleash a mysterious force, a much more powerful and ferocious energy to which the boy somehow seems connected.
What do you think, does it sound like a good candidate for an Americanziation? The original is a pretty solid flick. If you haven’t seen it, you can pick up a DVD HERE.
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