Which of Luca Guadagnino’s Criterion Closet Picks Will He Remake Next?

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To promote his new film, *After the Hunt*, director Luca Guadagnino visited the Criterion Collection’s film archive. This got us wondering: which classic film might he remake next? Guadagnino is known for reimagining older movies, having previously updated *La Piscine* with 2015’s *A Bigger Splash* and Dario Argento’s *Suspiria* in 2018. More recently, his inspirations have been less direct, drawing from topics like #MeToo and the work of William Burroughs. He’s currently planning a version of *American Psycho* starring Austin Butler, but it’s unclear if that project will come to fruition, much like his planned *Sgt. Rock* adaptation. While we wait to see if Butler will play Patrick Bateman, we’ve compiled a list of Criterion films that Guadagnino might creatively borrow from in the future.

The Last Temptation of Christ

Guadagnino often connects films back to their original books, showing he considers the broader story alongside the director’s vision—as he does when discussing a Scorsese film. He’s proven with *Suspiria* that he’s willing to reimagine movies that are beloved by film fans. But now the question is: will he tackle films that are generally considered controversial or even ‘bad’?

The Naked Kiss

Luca Guadagnino actually wrote a remake of a classic film by Sam Fuller when he was just 20 years old. He now feels that version should remain unfinished and never be seen. However, he deeply admires Fuller, calling him one of the best directors of all time, and might revisit the project, *Shock Corridor*, someday as a more mature filmmaker.

Sorcerer

This movie is essentially a fresh take on *The Wages of Fear*. But imagine this: what if the entire crew was bisexual? The suspense wouldn’t just be about the danger of the dynamite, but also about the simmering sexual tension between everyone involved. It’s an interesting idea to consider.

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2025-10-11 03:54