Brace yourselves, horror fans, for the upcoming Street Trash remake is set to take you on a stomach-churning journey through the gritty, goo-filled streets of Cape Town, South Africa. The newly released poster for the Scream Box movie, directed by the visionary Ryan Kruger, is a delightfully disgusting preview of what’s to come.
The poster, which features a cop who looks like he’s seen better days (and probably smelled better too), is a testament to the film’s commitment to capturing the essence of the original 1987 cult classic while injecting it with a fresh, modern twist. The tagline on the poster, “Melt the Rich,” hints at the socio-economic themes that Kruger plans to explore in this reimagining, where the growing divide between the wealthy and the poor has transformed the world as we know it.
For those unfamiliar with the original Street Trash, directed by J. Michael Muro, the film was set in the mean streets of New York and followed a group of unfortunate hobos who, after consuming a sixty-year-old liquor, melted into a kaleidoscopic array of gooey, multicolored piles. As if that wasn’t enough, a psychotic Vietnam War veteran, who rules the hobo camp with an iron fist, snaps and embarks on a killing spree. Two brothers take it upon themselves to put an end to both the killer and the deadly liquor.
The original Street Trash was known for its unapologetic crassness and absurdity, with scenes like a game of football played with severed genitalia (and believe it or not, that’s probably not even the most outrageous moment in the film). Fans of the original can expect Kruger’s remake to embrace this spirit of outrageous, boundary-pushing humor while adding his own unique flair to the mix.
Kruger, best known for his work on the mind-bending Fried Barry, has chosen to shoot the Street Trash remake on location in Cape Town using 35mm film, ensuring that the movie will have a gritty, authentic feel that pays homage to the original’s low-budget charm. With Cineverse, Bloody Disgusting, and Vinegar Syndrome joining forces to bring this remake to life, horror enthusiasts can rest assured that the project is in capable, gore-loving hands.
While an official release date has yet to be announced, the poster proudly declares that the Street Trash remake will be coming to Scream Box later this year. As anticipation builds, fans can only imagine the grotesque delights that await them in this modern retelling of a cult classic.
So, prepare your stomachs and get ready to “Melt the Rich” with the Street Trash remake, a film that promises to be a delightfully disgusting, gut-wrenching experience that will leave you equal parts grossed out and thoroughly entertained. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates on this eagerly anticipated horror remake, and get ready to dive headfirst into the goo-soaked streets of Cape Town.
