Atlas

Corman’s take: Trawling Greek mythology for a ripping yarn, the producer/director hit upon Atlas – the man who literally carries the weight of the world on his shoulders – and fashioned a tale of a superhero betrayed by an evil king.

Why this one: Forget yer Marvel and yer DC, Greeks are back, baby! Clash Of The Titans is busy being retooled by Incredible Hulk’s Louis Leterrier and people will be ready for more.

Just don’t expect anyone to learn actual mythology from the film. We’re going for action all the way.

Who should make it: Paging Terry Gilliam to the director’s chair. Can you seriously say you don’t want to see TG’s visual style applied to the biggest film he’ll make since Baron Munchausen? 

A Bucket Of Blood

Corman’s take: Meet lowly nerd Walter Paisley, who sounds pathetic just given his name. He’s jealous of the talented types who hang out in a Bohemian café. But inspiration strikes when he accidentally kills his landlady’s moggy and covers up the death by literally covering the animal in plaster. His work is acclaimed and people want to see more. So he obliges…

Why this one: It’s pure, high concept horror schlock. And if something as straightforward as Friday The 13th can get remade then so can the tale of a man who murderlises his victims then seals them in statues.

The House Of Wax remake might have hurt its chances, but if you can gather a nubile, disposable cast and ditch the ‘50s references to avoid alienating generation X-Box, you’ve surely got a low-fi horror winner.

Who should make it: Anyone, as long as they have never directed a music video in their lives.

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