J3FF3R00 Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I think it looks like it could be pretty good. The director hasn't made a feature before but has done tons commercials and music videos (like Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit"). It also has the dude from "Little Children" as the new Freddy... which could be good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-tSvrkKx2Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Great Maker ShaiHulud Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 No, it can't actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaksta303 Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 well, any fan of the original knows how much potential there is, but the reality is, unless the tone is right, this is going to be like 95% og the horror flicks of the past 10 years and be a slick clichéd mess. The only way it would be worth the remake is if it was actually psychologically frightening, and not just some rehashed scenes cut together in an updated "hip" way. Goddammit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 I just watched the original and #3/Dream Warriors last night. I think the original is actually one of those flicks that is much stronger in concept than in execution and could could probably benefit from a remake. I'm just saying it's not like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre where the original version was a flawless masterpiece of terror that just shouldn't be fucked with... imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneaksta303 Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I just watched the original and #3/Dream Warriors last night. I think the original is actually one of those flicks that is much stronger in concept than in execution and could could probably benefit from a remake. this is very true, i'm not even calling the actual movie some sort of sacred work, which is why I said what I said. The element I described was not in the 1st film enough imo. I just want this to be good and I know i'm probably going to be pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Great Maker ShaiHulud Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Actually I don't know why I even care since there is 0% I will see this remake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 It's also got that kid from Haunting in Connecticut and Jennifer's body in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Great Maker ShaiHulud Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 And I don't mean that in a snarky way. Please enjoy this if you think it's good or going to be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GrandPopPoplock Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Freddy sounds like Karl from Sling Blade . Jack is a good actor ,but...as Freddy Krueger......nah , man . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneToThirtySix Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 *wants to see to believe* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaarg Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Trailer tells me this will be utter shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chim Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaarg Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 The original had a unique atmosphere. Or atmosphere at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z_B_Z Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 when a music video director crosses over and makes a feature film, its going to be shit nine time out of ten. plus michael bay is attached to this. the new freddy looks kind of cool tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJW Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 well, any fan of the original knows how much potential there is, but the reality is, unless the tone is right, this is going to be like 95% og the horror flicks of the past 10 years and be a slick clichéd mess. The only way it would be worth the remake is if it was actually psychologically frightening, and not just some rehashed scenes cut together in an updated "hip" way. Goddammit. Precisely this. Also doesn't bode well that a guy like Michael Bay is in on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Sensi Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 That trailer gives me a bit of hope. I think the original is actually one of those flicks that is much stronger in concept than in execution and could could probably benefit from a remake. Hell yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 Reading back on these, it's funny how polarizing this issue is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blir Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I echo Sneaks perspective and I'm also a lover of the originals (even the campy sequels, they're great fun!). This film COULD actually be done justice because frankly as scary as I found the original was when I was a kid, these days it's almost laughably unscary. I don't necessarily think it will be done well, but it certainly could be done justice. Since Watchmen I quite like Jackie Earl Haley, so we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian trageskin Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 this looks shitty as fook. it's like that remake of texas chainsaw massacre they did. the movie was a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 this looks shitty as fook. it's like that remake of texas chainsaw massacre they did. the movie was a joke I'm just saying it's not like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre where the original version was a flawless masterpiece of terror that just shouldn't be fucked with... imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braintree Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Looks pretty good. We'll see how it is. I hope it's not as campy as the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaproy Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Crazy, didn't realise this was being remade as well, but along with Halloween, Texas Chainsaw, The Last House on the Left, and Friday the 13th, then I suppose this was only a matter of time. I can't say I'm that pleased. Although, I thought the Friday the 13th remake was pretty good. this looks shitty as fook. it's like that remake of texas chainsaw massacre they did. the movie was a joke I agree with this completely. Even more so with Micheal Bay’s involvement, and the Texas remake was awful. The only way it can be good is if it scares the shit of you first time and then some years down the line you see it more as a comedy. Perhaps I've seen the original so many times that I laugh at it now, but I still think it's a good film. Has a nice mix of scaring you and slapstick at the same time, which I always liked. The slapstick as in Freddy cutting of his finger to scare the girl then falling over the bins as he's chasing her (I think that’s what happens from memory) stuff like that, and the end scene when he's chasing her round the house I found amusing. The remake just may lack that quality and try to take itself too seriously. I'm just saying it's not like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre where the original version was a flawless masterpiece of terror that just shouldn't be fucked with... imo. I agree here too. Also, when I was visiting the States, Dallas, Texas a few years back, I was in Dealy Plaza, and I noticed that the street that the JFK was shot on is called “Elm Street”. I think this may have been inspiration for the film’s title but never been able to confirm or deny this. It seems logical, but does anyone know off hand? – Too lazy to scour for the internet. Not that’s it’s massively important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3FF3R00 Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 Also, when I was visiting the States, Dallas, Texas a few years back, I was in Dealy Plaza, and I noticed that the street that the JFK was shot on is called “Elm Street”. I think this may have been inspiration for the film’s title but never been able to confirm or deny this. It seems logical, but does anyone know off hand? – Too lazy to scour for the internet. Not that’s it’s massively important. I've heard that Wes Craven chose Elm St because it is the most common street name in the USA. He wanted the majority of the viewers to feel like this could happen in their town. Craven also grew up in my home town in Illinois. There was definitely an Elm St there. I had 2 friends that lived on Elm St and my Middle school was also on the same street. Jim and John Belushi were also from my home town and lived on Elm St. In the DVD commentary, Craven says he had originally envisioned the film being in the Midwest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjCAzjYnn9M&feature=player_embedded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 123 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Weirdest thing is that it is inspired by a true story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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