Natalie Portman Spearheads 'Suspiria' Remake

Rumor has it that Natalie Portman is set to star in and produce a remake of the classic Dario Argento film, "Suspiria." Furthermore, David Gordon Green, whose "Pineapple Express" is currently in theaters, has been slated to direct. Portman's production company, Handsome Charlie Films, will be producing.

The film tells the story of an American ballet dancer who goes to Germany to join a prestigious dance academy. Only to find that it houses a secret coven of witches who practice black magic.

I can see Portman playing the American ballet dancer, Suzy Bannion. We've seen her play dancers before. Though I am surprised that she would want to have anything to do with it. In the past, she has stated she would never be in a horror movie or any other "Jennifer Love Hewitt type" film. I guess times change.

I'm more curious as to how Green was attached. Surely not for his recent comedy work. I'm a little puzzled.

This has not been confirmed by any of Portman's representatives. But there has been a new page started on the Internet Movie Database listing a "Suspiria" remake with a projected release date in 2010.