The Variable Man with Gary Goldman and Angus Fletcher | Development Hell
Revisionist History
Lessons from the Development Hell of Total Recall
Total Recall, released in 1990, saw immense success due to its rich genealogy from a short story by Philip K. Dick to a screenplay by Dan O'Bannon and Ron Schusette. The process of development hell was exemplified in this project, where initial excitement and investment can lead to extensive revisions and reconceptualization by various parties, potentially leaving the original creator feeling detached from the final product.
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