Scarlett Johansson, the 27-year- old screen diva, will be taking on the role of Janet Leigh in the upcoming Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho. The Lost in Translation actress is set to star in one of the most iconic movie clips in American cinema: the memorable shower slaying scene.
Alfred Hitchcock's horror classic, based on Stephen Rebello's novel by the same name, earned four Academy Award nominations. Johansson will be playing the actress that portrayed the character Marion Crane in the original film.
Scary flicks are known for resurfacing years after their initial release, with many modern titles based on earlier works. With all the hype surrounding Johansson's role in the upcoming Hitchcock-based film, here's a look at the some of the hottest female leads in previous horror remakes.
Johansson was cast as Janet Leigh in the upcoming remake. ReutersIn 2003 “7th Heaven” star Jessica Biel played the lead role in the remake classic slasher horror story “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.” The movie tells the story of a group of friends being chased down by a deformed killer with a chainsaw. The original film was released in 1974.Reuters$11.9 million as of 2010ReutersBrittany Snow plays the lead role of Donna Keppel in this mystery slasher remake. “Prom Night” follows Snow’s character as she escapes from a sadistic killer chasing her and her friends after their high school prom. The original movie debuted in 1980, and starred Jamie Lee Curtis as Snow’s role. Curtis is famous for her role in the “Halloween” movie franchise.Reuters“The Last House on the Left” is a horrifying account of a teenage girl struggling to escape from her kidnappers after being abducted. The plot twists when the captors unknowingly seek refuge in a vacation home belonging to their victim’s parents. The original film was released in 1972.ReutersThis horror thriller tells the story of a family being stalked by radioactively deformed locals living in the desert’s hills. Ravin plays the role of Brenda Carter, one of the endangered family members. The original version was released in 1977. Reuters
