Total Recall

Total Recall is a science fiction film directed by Paul Verhoeven. Arnold Schwarzenegger starred as Douglas Quaid, a "regular guy" who struggled to distinguish reality from delusion.

In February 2009, MSNBC.com reported that producer Neal H. Moritz (Original Films) is in negotiations with Columbia Pictures to make making a contemporary version of the 1990 hit.MSNBC: Total Recall Ready for Revival (February 25, 2009)

• Arnold Schwarzenegger as Douglas Quaid
• Rachel Ticotin as Melina
• Sharon Stone as Lori Quaid
• Michael Ironside as Richter

• Douglas Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is has a recurring dream in which he travels to Mars to purchase a dream vacation from Rekall Inc. The company product is implanted memories, so one could buy "dream vacations", literally. Unable to distinguish between reality and fantasy, Quaid believes he is a secret agent on a Martian colony who is fighting to overthrow a tyrannical ruler who controls the production of air.MSNBC: Total Recall Ready for Revival (February 25, 2009)

• Total Recall was originally distributed by TriStar in 1990. Bob and Harvey Weinstein planned on developing a sequel, through Dimension Films, a division of Miramax, and they reportedly acquired the rights for approximately $3.15 million. When the Weinstein's left Miramax to form their own company, Miramax retains the film rights to Total Recall. Eventually, Columbia Pictures secured the rights from Miramax.MSNBC: Total Recall Ready for Revival (February 25, 2009)