Warner Bros has partnered with Tim Burton, who is set to direct Attack of the Fifty-Foot Woman, a modern retelling of the 1958 Warner Bros. movie classic, as reported by Deadline. The screenplay for this sci-fi cult favorite will be penned by Gillian Flynn.
The original film, made on a budget of $88,000, featured Allison Hayes in the lead role of a wealthy heiress whose encounter with an extraterrestrial entity causes her to grow into a colossal figure, further complicating her already troubled marriage due to her unfaithful husband.
In addition to directing, Burton will also serve as a producer alongside Andrew Mittman and Tommy Harper. Kai Dolbashian will contribute as an executive producer.
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Deadline