Tim Burton Teams Up With KPop Demon Hunters Writers for Bold Remake

Word’s out that Tim Burton, the bloke behind Batman, Beetlejuice, and Corpse Bride, is set to direct a fresh take on the 1958 cult classic Attack of the 50 Foot Woman. He’s teaming up with Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan, the duo who penned KPop Demon Hunters, for this ambitious project. Quentin Tarantino would probably be chuffed about this one.

Tim Burton is set to direct a reimagining of ‘ATTACK OF THE FIFTY FOOT WOMAN.’

• Script by Danya Jimenez and Hannah McMechan (‘K-Pop: Demon Hunters’)

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The original film, released back in 1958, was a B-grade affair. It followed a woman who, after a strange encounter, grows to a massive size and goes on a rampage, targeting her cheating husband and his lover before meeting her own end. Not exactly a masterpiece, but it’s got its place in pop culture history.

With Burton at the helm and Jimenez and McMechan on script duties, there’s a fair bit of hope that this reimagining will iron out the flaws of the original and deliver something genuinely entertaining for today’s punters.

Fresh Energy from KPop Demon Hunters Creators

KPop Demon Hunters made a splash worldwide when it landed on Netflix in 2025. The film’s catchy tunes and lively story struck a chord with viewers everywhere, making it a standout in recent years.

Burton, known for his offbeat style and gothic flair, has built a reputation for bringing a unique touch to every project. His films are instantly recognisable, and he’s never been one to shy away from the weird or wonderful.

Bringing together Burton’s vision and the creative spark of the KPop Demon Hunters writers could mean the giant woman at the centre of this story finally gets her due. Instead of a tragic figure, she might just become a legend in her own right.

Changing the Remake Game in Hollywood

Hollywood’s been on a bit of a remake bender lately. From Disney’s endless reboots to new takes on classics like The Mummy and The Running Man, it seems every old film is getting a shiny new coat of paint. Usually, that just means better effects, sharper visuals, and maybe a 3D upgrade, but not much else changes.

There are exceptions, of course. James Gunn’s Superman, for example, gave the DC Universe a much-needed shake-up. But more often than not, remakes just swap out the cast and call it a day, sometimes even stirring up controversy over casting or story tweaks.

What Burton and the KPop Demon Hunters team are doing could set a new standard. Instead of just rehashing the same old story, they’re looking to take a B-grade oddity and turn it into something fresh for modern audiences. That’s a far cry from just updating the visuals or making token changes for the sake of it.

Looking Ahead to a New Kind of Remake

Rather than simply replacing actors or sticking to the same tired plot, this approach could breathe new life into forgotten gems. It’s a move away from the trend of injecting political messages into family films or making changes just for the headlines.

Locals are already buzzing about what Burton’s version of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman might look like. If you’re keen to see what all the fuss is about, KPop Demon Hunters is streaming now on Netflix.

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