Good news, trash fans – a remake of the gross and gory horror comedy Street Trash is coming from Fried Barry‘s Ryan Kruger.
Cineverse, Bloody Disgusting, SCREAMBOX and genre titans Vinegar Syndrome are teaming up to give the 1987 cult classic a reboot for the modern day, introducing a whole new generation to the gloopy world of melt movies.
Street Trash follows a group of homeless misfits as they fight for survival when they discover a plot to exterminate every homeless person in the city. Variety reports that Kruger’s reboot will stay true to the plot, but also “expounds the gore to create a metaphor for something much larger.” Says Kruger:
“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 […] 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.”
Cast details for the remake are still under wraps, with Kruger teasing:
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. 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.”
Bloody Disgusting reports that production is currently underway in various locations around Cape Town, South Africa for the film that is shot entirely on 35mm – which is news to our ears!
A first peek at Street Trash can be seen above, and, as expected, it looks promisingly disgusting. Street Trash will be released as a SCREAMBOX Original in early 2024, so keep an eye out for more updates as and when we get them.
