Key Takeaways:
– Director Lindsey Anderson Beer and auteur James Wan to develop a grim version of The Munsters, named ‘1313’.
– UCP and Atomic Monster will develop the project, with Beer set to lead the series.
– ‘1313’ is inspired by the Universal Monsterverse, reflecting the Munsters family’s monstrous nature.
– The series name ‘1313’ is derived from the Munster’s residence at 1313 Mockingbird Lane.
– Specifics on the horror approach aren’t released yet.
Gearing up for an Ambitious Undertaking
Lindsey Anderson Beer, popular for her Pet Sematary: Bloodlines work, alongside James Wan, the legendary horror director, and his wife Ingrid Bisu, have announced their ambitious project ‘1313’. The team will work in collaboration with Universal Content Productions (UCP) and Atomic Monster to develop a horror reimagining of the 1964 classic sitcom, The Munsters. Despite an array of ongoing productions at Paramount, including a fresh Sleepy Hollow rendition and an American Girl-themed film, Beer remains undeterred in her pursuit of this novel venture.
Delving into the Universal Monsterverse
Deadline reported that ‘1313’ would be a horror series exploring the terrain of the Universal Monsterverse. The decision aligns perfectly with the shared monstrous traits of the Munsters family which hosted various creature types from vampires to a miniature werewolf and an iteration of Frankenstein’s Monster.
Origins of the Title: ‘1313’
The name ‘1313’ pays tribute to the Munsters’ residence at the cryptic 1313 Mockingbird Lane, carrying forward a slice of the original series in this reworked version.
A Look Back: The Munsters Legacy
The original Munsters series aired for two seasons from September 1964 till May 1966, spawning 70 episodes in total. Subsequent renditions featured an animated special called The Mini-Munsters, a syndicated series The Munsters Today, several feature films and the short-lived reimagining titled Mockingbird Lane.
Even massive names like the Wayans and Seth Meyers stepped into the Munsters universe, though their projects did not extend beyond initial announcements.
The Proposition of a Dark Munsters Series
No specifics on the creative trio’s horror approach to the Munsters have been disclosed yet, building suspense around the project. However, the broader blueprint reveals Atomic Monster and Lab Brew’s involvement, with Beer and Wan executive producing the show, Michael Clear and Rob Hackett in line with them, and Bisu as co-executive producer.
This unconventional, darker take on The Munsters by the creative minds of Universal Content Productions, James Wan, and Lindsey Anderson Beer, is set to infuse fresh life into the Munsters legacy. As anticipation builds, ‘1313’ seems poised to be an exciting endeavor, architecting a new era in entertainment.
