The Wages of Fear is an upcoming French film that will be released on Netflix. The film is in the action thriller genre and is based on the eponymous French film that was released in the year 1953. Fans of the original have been going bonkers ever since this modern-day remake was announced.
People are wondering who will star in it and when will they get to see it. So if you are also one of them who wants to know its release date and other stuff, we have got you covered.
What Is The Wages of Fear All About?
The Wages of Fear is an official remake of the 1953 French-language thriller film that was released under the same title. It chronicles four people from different European countries for an oil company based out of the United States of America.
They are given the task of driving two trucks that are filled with dangerous nitroglycerine. The chemical is required at a far location to dowse a fire that took place at an oil well. As they begin their journey, the group encounters various problems including difficult terrains and roads.
The film stars Franck Gastambide, Alban Lenoir, and Sofiane Zermani among others. Julien Leclercq is the producer and director of the film, the same person who directed the acclaimed Ganglands. The script has been written by Lecercq and Hamid Hlioua. The project was first announced in early 2023 and the film will be released in 2024.
Prior to this Netflix film, The Wages of Fear was remade in Hollywood in the year 1958 with a film called Violent Road. It was followed by another remake titled Sorcerer which was released in 1977. An episode of the television series MacGyver titled Hellfire also took inspiration from the same storyline.
What Is The Cast of The Wages of Fear?
The Wages of Fear stars several interesting French actors including. Sofiane Zermani, Alban Lenoir. Apart from them, Franck Gastambide and Ana Girardot (known for her role in Escobar: Paradise Lost) are also playing pivotal roles in the film.
Besides the principal cast, the film also stars Ana Girardot, Joseph Beddelem, Birol Tarkan Yildiz, Franck Gastambide, Douglas Grauwels, Mohammed Boussalem, Toussaint Colombani, and Frédéric Ducastel.
Do We Have A Trailer?
So far, no there is no trailer. However, the makers of The Wages of Fear dropped its official teaser video on January 29th, 2024. The one-minute and 13-second-long teaser is like an adrenaline pump as it provides a glimpse of some of the most exciting scenes from the film.
It starts off with a massive explosion taking place at an oil well with people running towards safety. A voice-over says, ‘There is a gas pocket feeding the flames. To put it out, we need to blow it up.’
We are then introduced to all the main characters as they are told about the dangerous mission. One of them reminds us that there is a ticking clock and they need to be quick. ‘You have just 24 hours to put out the fire.’ As the teaser races towards its end, we witness a series of shots consisting of gunshots, explosions, and other things that build up the tension.
Conclusion
The Wages of Fear remains one of the most iconic thriller films in the history of cinema. Based on an intriguing novel, the original film achieved massive critical as well as commercial success. It inspired several remakes over the years and it’s still examined by scholars and cinephiles as a textbook example of how to create tension with a paper-thin plot and minimum characters.
The black and white film opened doors to many thriller films to this date that are high on concept and very high on creating tension despite a simplistic plotline. The 2024 remake seems like the same story has been pumped up with acid. The increase in production value as compared to the original film that came out in the 1950s, will work to its advantage. We can expect to see more explosions as well as thrills of different kinds from the new film as a lot has changed in filmmaking since the first one came out.
One thing that makes The Wages of Fear a super success and relatable for people across the globe is not its suspense. Despite its surface-level plot involving a hazardous chemical, the story is not about it. The film is about the people who are doing this job. It talks about the human condition and how people go to any length when they are desperate. All four people in the original story are going through a tough time and at the very end of luck. This makes the drama more interesting as they have nothing to lose but more to gain.
The Wages of Fear is mainly a survival story along with a human story of resilience garbed under the suspense thriller genre. There are millions of fans of the original film as well as the book it was based on. Right after the remake was announced, people were excited to once again see their favorite story unfolding in modern times with a bigger budget.
The film’s director also has an impressive track record which is assuring for fans as it reminds them that the story is in safe hands. Fans are now eagerly waiting for the official trailer to be released which will give a further glimpse into the new and exciting world.
We can expect the film to do well on the streaming platform Netflix mainly due to the strong legacy it’s carrying. People who have grown up walking the original will be especially elated to see the remake. It is expected to work for those as well who haven’t watched the original and don’t know anything about the story involving a chemical and trucks. All we can say is that the story of The Wages of Fear is so universal and timeless, that’s why it intrigues filmmakers.