Dave Boyle directs new Pulse reimagining
Horror fans are about to get a seriously dark and stylish return to a classic. A filmmaker known for atmospheric supernatural thrillers is gearing up to tackle a massive reimagining of the iconic 2001 J-horror masterpiece, Pulse>
The association has drawn immediate attention: Dave Boyle>, the director behind the upcoming supernatural horror film Never After Dark>, is attached to direct the new take on Kurosawa’s influential Pulse>. This ambitious project is being developed by Sony’s Screen Gems and Spyglass, with production handled by Parker Finn and Jonathan Fass through Finn’s Bad Feeling banner.
Boyle’s pedigree already hints at a unique sensibility for this material. He has a notable filmography steeped in Japanese themes, having directed projects like Big Dreams Little Tokyo>, Tokyo Cowboy>, and the Netflix series House of Ninjas>. This background positions him perfectly to approach the deeply unsettling themes of Pulse>
Adding another layer of creative intrigue, Boyle is also considering a screenplay penned by Luke Piotrowski, an author known for his work on films like The Night House>
The original Pulse>
was more than just a horror flick; it was a defining piece of J-horror, famous for exploring the intersection of technology, missing persons, and creeping dread. It debuted at the Cannes Film Festival and cemented its place as a cultural touchstone.
Interestingly, this is not the first attempt to bring the story to Western audiences. An American adaptation of Pulse>
Back in 2006, a version starring Kristen Bell, Ian Somerhalder, and Christina Milian was released, followed by direct-to-video sequels. This new venture represents the second effort to translate the psychological intensity of the original J-horror into an English-language cinematic experience.
With Never After Dark>
coming soon, there is a palpable buzz among horror enthusiasts. Some are already speculating that Boyle’s work on his upcoming film might inject a fresh, potent energy into the Pulse>
While the specific plot details for the reimagining remain under wraps—it is being framed as a creative update rather than a straight remake—the expectation is that the new film will explore the original’s themes of technological paranoia and psychological decay in a modern setting.
We wait now to see if the pairing of Boyle’s directorial vision and the legacy of Pulse>
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