Variety is reporting that Fried Barry director Ryan Kruger is set to reboot the cult 1987 horror-comedy Street Trash for release as a Screambox Original.
As per the official logline, the film will “follows a group of homeless misfits as they fight for survival when they discover a plot to exterminate every homeless person in the city”.
“Our reimagining of Street Trash takes place in Cape Town, South Africa where the growing divide between rich and poor has changed the world as we know it,” said Kruger. “I was a huge fan of the original ‘Street Trash’ when I was a kid, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to introduce a whole new generation to the melted gonzo goodness that made the original such a classic.”
“While our reimagining features new, exciting plot elements that give the film many bizarre twists and turns, the core of the film lies with our diverse and unique cast of characters.” Kruger continued. “As a director, I am very character centric and I can’t wait to see our strange and hilarious ensemble on screen together as they navigate the hostile streets of Cape Town. Our version of ‘Street Trash’ will be raw, hilarious, packed with vibrant characters and multi-colored explosions of gooey greatness.”
Original Street Trash director Jim Muro and producer Roy Frumkes are on board to serve as executive producers on the reboot, which is currently shooting in Cape Town, South Africa. The film is slated for release on Screambox in 2024.
