Laura Vandervoort To Star In Rabid Remake

Coming Soon reports that Laura Vandervoort (Jigsaw) is set to star in the lead role for the remake of David Cronenberg’s 1977 film Rabid. The remake will be directed by Jen & Sylvia Soska (American Mary) from a script they wrote with John Serge. It will be distributed by 101 FILMS in the UK, Shout! Studios in the US, A71 in Canadaand Film Mode Entertainment everywhere else. Michael Walker, Paul Lalonde and John Vidette of Back 40 Pictures will produce.

Film Mode Entertainment President Clay Epstein said: “This terrifying and brilliant script has already proven its market appealand now with the casting of Laura Vandervoort, we are another step closer to bringing Rabid to audiences worldwide. Vandervoort has built a loyal, international fan-base of both men and women, of all ages, and her addition to the film will certainly entice buyers in Cannes.”

Producer Michael Walker added: “We are thrilled to be working with Laura Vandervoort on Rabid who is the perfect fit for the role of Rose. She is an incredibly versatile actress who is quick to take on characters in all genres, and effectively tackles every role she plays.”

Here’s a synopsis: Drawing influence from the original movie, the remake will follow Rose, a young woman who, after an accident leaves her scarred beyond recognition, undergoes a radical untested stem-cell treatment. While turning Rose into the belle of the ball, the experimental transformation comes at a price.