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What KennyThaKiller Thinks about Remakes

(This is KennyThaKiller's Icon, so to me this is his face..lol.)  Can you tell me loves Freddy?

KENNY SAYS:

"I think there should be a rule that all filmmakers should have to abide by: only remake a movie if you intend to improve upon it, if it's even possible to do so. Movies like "The Fly", "The Thing", "Invasion Of The Body Snatchers", etc., were all made from original films that were great for their time, but as cinema and time progressed, became antiquated and had so much potential to be done better. That should be the criteria for embarking on a remake. 

If not, then you wind up with silly movies like the Vince Vaughn/Anne Heche "Psycho", shot frame for frame exactly like the original. What's the point in that? So you can say you did it? It's already been done. Then there's movies like the ANOES remake that, while not shot frame for frame from the original, borrow heavily from it and lack the class and charm and serve no other purpose than to enrage the fanbase of the original movie, who they are making the film for in the first place.

Having said that, I'm kind of on the fence when it comes to Carrie. While it's a classic, it could be considered a bit antiquated, having been filmed in 1976, so I could see how there might be some room for improvement. On the other hand, Carrie has some iconic scenes (pig's blood, shower scene, dirty pillows, hand coming up out of the ground, etc.), so I wouldn't be disappointed if they just left it alone. Plus, it would be kind of hard to envision anyone trumping Sissy Spacek's portrayal of Carrie White.

(and before anyone says it, yes, I am well aware that Angela Bettis threw her hat in the ring, but it was a made for tv movie and I wasn't impressed) 

The major drawback would be, we've already seen it, so why do it again? My main contention with remakes for years has been that Hollywood is getting lazy by rehashing past successes in hopes of reclaiming that success, instead of trying to be successful with original ideas. 

I would much rather see a new movie with a new premise that's intriguing than be dragged down the same old road to see the same old movie. 

Just my 2 cents." (KennyThaKiller on horrormoviefan.com)


I think Kenny has an excellent point, and I firmly agree. 

What A Process!

The video below is an up date of the crow reboot.  This film was made in June of 2010, and they were predicting for the film to be released in 2011.. well, that didn't happen.  There have been many complications with this film, so in my opinion they should just throw in the towel and drop the whole thing.  Yes, they now have a new director and writer, but I still think making this movie is a mistake.

Bradly Cooper Drops Out

Bradley Cooper has dropped out of ‘The Crow’ remake, but a couple of interesting names are rumored to replace him – and Channing Tatum is one of them.

It’s been a strange road for The Crow remake. We’ve been covering the film since 2008, and during that time it’s gone through multiple directors, writers, and lead actors. Now, it appears that The Crow is going through yet another change.
Most recently, director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and Hangover star Bradley Cooper were linked to the project. Fresnadillo is still directing the film, but it looks like he’s going to need another star.

The original is better... Here is the trailer we all know and love.

The Crow Reboot Gets A Director

It looks like F Javier Gutierrez is taking on the project of being the director for the Crow Reboot.  I Hope he is up for the challenge.  I think we all could agree that he has his work cut out for him.  The question is: will he stick to the same ambiance as the original, or will be give it a new voice?  Is the film just going to be a copy cat of the original?  I think we can except this as a reality of we know he is going to attempt to make it better than the original. However, I do not think it is possible.

Read the article here

Here is a Great Conversation I had with my Fellow Fans About The Remake of CARRIE

Here is my original post that I made in January to my fellow horror movie fans.. we had a great conversation of how we feel about the remake of Stephen King's Carrie, and how we feel about remakes in general.

My Post:   "Ok.. so I heard that there is going to be a remake of Stephen King's carrie... I get really up tight about remakes because I feel that it will make this generation not appreciate the original... what do you think about remakes like this? Carrie was a classic.. should they really remake it?" (Bloodyholly) (my username)

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THE AWESOME CONVERSATION WE HAD!

Concept Art for The Crow

Here is the latest concept art for the crow reboot.  From this image it is clear to me that they are trying to stay true to the comic, and not focus on the original film at all.  I think it is better for them to focus on the comic rather that the original film because that gives them room to have a second take on the comic rather than reproducing the film.  I will say this makes me feel better about The Crow reboot, but I am still not on board.

Website for this image

Horror Movie Remakes can be Scary..

Director Rob Zombie's recent remake of John Carpenter's classic slasher flick "Halloween" proved that plenty of fresh blood is pumping in old horror movies.

The new "Halloween" grossed $26 million in its opening weekend on its way to $57 million to date. And there's more bloodletting on the way, with "Friday the 13th," "Hellraiser," "Prom Night," "Scanners," "April Fool's Day" and "Piranha" being remade.

David Edelstein, film critic for New York Magazine, could do with fewer horror remakes. He sees them as easy sells for studio executives who can make them on the cheap and franchise them to the public.

"They know they only have to cough up $15 million and that people have seen the original movie," Edelstein said. "So all they have to do is up the gore quotient and use the vocabulary of modern films, which involves more hand-held cameras and faster, choppier cutting."

Edelstein walked out of "The Amityville Horror" remake. He said the old films are "put in new packages by very lazy people. That doesn't mean there can't be creativity within that. But you'll never get the sort of organic satisfaction like a movie like the original 'The Hills Have Eyes.' "

Here's how some recent horror remakes have been measuring up the last few years, and thoughts on which movies are prime for a makeover.

Remakes that did the job

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American Werewolf In London

In June 2009, It was announced that Dimension Films was developing a remake of the classic 1981 werewolf tale, although at the time, no writers, director, or starts have been decided

Oh No! The Crow is being remade! WTF?

Dallas Observer has run a wonderful in depth interview James O'Barr, creator of "The Crow" comic, to look back on the book's 20th anniversary. While we're going to focus on remake talk - Relativity has locked Juan Carlos Fresnadillo to direct with Bradley Cooper cast as the new Eric Draven - I highly suggest clicking the link to read an emotional reflection on the story that was originally meant as a cathartic response to the death of the author's fiance. 

As for the remake, "I have kind of divorced myself from all of that," said O'Barr. "I was heavily involved with the first film, and Brandon [Lee] was my friend. I kind of feel like I made my movie, and I really have nothing else to say with that character or that scenario. It was never designed to be a 'Star Trek' or 'James Bond' franchise, which is what they keep trying to turn it into. Initially, I thought that they would cheapen the first film by making these bad sequels but in reality all they did was make it look that much better.

"Remaking 'The Crow,' a film that is only 15 years old, is kind of ridiculous at this point," he continues. "I don't think anyone sets out to make a bad film, but the first 'Crow' was a $10 million movie. I don't think it matters how much money you throw at it or what stars you put in it -- no one is going to top what Brandon and Alex Proyas did in the first film."

Frankly, I can't think of any actor that is going to have Brandon's physicality and his charisma. I just can't think of anyone that can pull that off. I actually think of Brandon when I think of 'The Crow' now."

Click the link above for the rest of one of the best interviews out of the San Diego Comic-Con.