Rob Zombie's Halloween

Jo269976 · 12-23-2006, 08:04 AM

I'm sure by now most of you have heard the news that Rob Zombie, director of House Of 1000 Corpses and The Devils Rejects, has written and will be directing the prequel/re-imagining of one of horrors most famous movies Halloween. Rob Zombie has confirmed that all the remaining key characters will stay and that Michaels mask will not change. One of the most noticable changes is that Michael Myers is 10 years old when he murders his sister (we all know it'll happen) and he is 27 when he breaks free from the asylum he is comitted to, to stalk and try to kill his other unknown (maybe to the audience?) sister Laurie Strode. Zombie has stated that he wants Michael Myers to be the main character in the movie, not the usual sub-character in the backround, the movie will focus upon him form his early years until the fateful Halloween night he escapes. Two cast members has already been announced Daeg Faerch will play Michael Myers at 10 years old, he will most likely have more screen-time than Young Michaels in the original which lasted approximatley 9 seconds! Malcolm McDowell will play as Michael Myers' nemesis Dr. Loomis! Rob's wife Sheri Moon has announced she will have a part in the movie, but she says she will NOT play Laurie Strode, so i assume she might play Dr. Loomis's assistant nurse. Filming Is due to begin 29 January 2007 and with a release date of August 31 2007 (Not Halloween because of the Saw III horror movie battles in 2006), now I know a lot of people are going to say "Hallowen doesn't need to be remade..." or "It will suck", but lets be honest, nothing can be worse than Michael Myers Big Brother, Halloween Ressurection

and it will be interesting to see another take on the classic horror movie.

There has been a trailer that is floating around the internet claiming it's the real teaser trailer, I doubt it but either way it's pretty effective. Yuo decide for yourself!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp5ZXbH1Rto

More updates to come!

*DrSpengler* · 12-23-2006, 12:03 PM

I read the cast sheet for the characters. Some are kind of "wtf", I have to admit.

I *liked* Zombie's previous two horror movies and I have faith that he can do a good Halloween flick. I'm just wondering...do we *really* need to watch Michael Myers' troubled childhood? What made the original so great was that Myers was just a normal kid who finally snapped. That's all you *needed* to know (well, the sequels established that magical Thorn crap, but let's ignore those).

But, of course, this isn't the original, so my point is moot.

One thing I wish I hadn't heard is that Sherri Moon Zombie is going to be in it. F***! I really wish he'd stop using her. She's gotta be the most irritating actress on the face of the planet. I don't care how hot she is, the woman is ANNOYING.

Jo269976 · 12-24-2006, 03:45 PM

Big Update!!!!

The Adult Michael Myers has just been announced not 20 minutes ago on Rob Zombies Halloween Myspace page, he will be played by Tyler Mane, here is the blog post:

"Here's more exciting news for the holiday break. Adult Michael Myers will be played by TYLER MANE.

I'm sure you all remeber Tyler as Rufus from The Devil's Rejects, Sabretooth in the X-Men and the unstoppable Ajax in Troy.

Tyler is mean, lean and ready to bring you the most psychotic Michael Myers yet."

So it looks like Myers is going to have some real power behind him this time, so he's gonna be able to do some real damage to his victims

*DrSpengler* · 12-24-2006, 04:38 PM

Wow.

Tyler Mane is freaking HUGE! I'd sooner cast him as Jason than I would Michael.

Still, this sounds like an interesting choice. Mane's gonna have to cut his hair, though.

Jo269976 · 12-30-2006, 05:54 PM

Everytime I hear the movie title, I picture Michael Myers coming out of Smith's Grove Mental Hostpial as The Terminator or something

Death's Head · 01-03-2007, 05:13 PM

I recall some woman winning a contest where she'd earn a cameo appearence in the next Halloween film, which would be this one.

Any information on said individual, as of late?

*KROW* · 09-15-2007, 07:54 AM

Well, the movie's been out for a while and instead of starting a new topic, I chose to go the necro-route. Maybe a mod can put the spoiler request in the title? Thanks.

I saw it last night and have to say that it was good and bad. Zombie's coming through with his directing, but this film felt a little slow in the pacing. Also, there was lots of screaming and crawling that felt repetitive and unnecessary. However, the story was good and all the likable elements were there: Myers as the unstoppable juggernaut, the girl screaming and running for her life, Dr. Loomis hot on the trail, unlocked doors for Myers to just walk in and kill you, and so on.

The movie, in itself, was good and a nice new start for the franchise. And, if I may be so bold, was left open for a possible sequel. Slasher flick fans will love it.

*Brodie* · 09-15-2007, 01:03 PM

It sucked. And blew.

*DrSpengler* · 09-15-2007, 02:19 PM

My review.

I liked Zombie's earlier films, but hated his Halloween remake.

Weak.

Ramboraph4life aka Matt · 09-17-2007, 05:21 AM

(Warning: A Collection of Curse Words And Cussing Abound in this Critique of a Craptastic Remake of a Classic Carpenter Film)

This film literally sucked the sweat off my balls...and it gave me cancer. No scratch that it gave me cancer and made my brain bleed out of my ****ing ears.

Worst excuse of a horror film...from the chubby looking Michael Myers kid that looked like one of the ****ing Nelson twins from the 80's....to the horribly ****** acting (especially by that Scout Taylor Compton...yep straight out of compton she is....and she should ****ing stay there). Weird ass song choices as well ( I mean "Love Hurts"...."LOVE ****ING HURTS!?"...in a Halloween movie???), and most of all it was just a boring piece of ****. And a terrible ending that was so horribly 'shaky cammed' to death and it was barely put together plot-wise (maybe put together in the scotch tape sort of way).

Spoiler Alert: 3 Things I Learned from Halloween the remake

1. I never knew you could be so ****ing drunk off your ass that a weakling, blonde haired boy could duct tape you whole god damn body, including across your head and mouth, without you even noticing it.

2. I never knew that when you have a psychotic kid in a mental institution, that you give him a METAL ****ING FORK to eat with....then you leave the kid alone with a nurse and the nurse TURNS AWAY!!! Why didn't she just tattoo 'dumb victim here' on her forehead so she could save us from this STD-infected crap.

3. When you find your friend on the floor naked, bleeding and crying for help (Danielle Harris in this case), instead of helping her and staying with her like anyone else would...you instead LEAVE HER TO BE BY HERSELF TO GET TO A ****ING PHONE!! Maybe it's just me....but if it was my friend...scratch that even if it was a total ****ing STRANGER...think I'd have the common decency to....oh I don't know....cover up her cold, naked, bloody body and take her with me, wouldn't you?

END SPOILERS

Sorry for the Harsh Language...but after watching this flick I'd rather puke DayGlo and swim in it than watch this ****ing movie again.

*Storm Wolf* · 09-17-2007, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrSpengler

My review.

I liked Zombie's earlier films, but hated his Halloween remake.

Weak.

Oedipus Complex? I don't see where that came from. I didn't see any more affection than normal between mother and son. I'd think "mamma's boy" would be a better assumption than an Oedipus complex.

I suppose I expected more from it myself. I was sorta disappointed that he used the same actors that were in his other two movies....it was like the Devils Rejects just migrated to another town and settled down.

12-23-2006, 08:04 AM	#1
Jo269976 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 592	Rob Zombie's Halloween I'm sure by now most of you have heard the news that Rob Zombie, director of House Of 1000 Corpses and The Devils Rejects, has written and will be directing the prequel/re-imagining of one of horrors most famous movies Halloween. Rob Zombie has confirmed that all the remaining key characters will stay and that Michaels mask will not change. One of the most noticable changes is that Michael Myers is 10 years old when he murders his sister (we all know it'll happen) and he is 27 when he breaks free from the asylum he is comitted to, to stalk and try to kill his other unknown (maybe to the audience?) sister Laurie Strode. Zombie has stated that he wants Michael Myers to be the main character in the movie, not the usual sub-character in the backround, the movie will focus upon him form his early years until the fateful Halloween night he escapes. Two cast members has already been announced Daeg Faerch will play Michael Myers at 10 years old, he will most likely have more screen-time than Young Michaels in the original which lasted approximatley 9 seconds! Malcolm McDowell will play as Michael Myers' nemesis Dr. Loomis! Rob's wife Sheri Moon has announced she will have a part in the movie, but she says she will NOT play Laurie Strode, so i assume she might play Dr. Loomis's assistant nurse. Filming Is due to begin 29 January 2007 and with a release date of August 31 2007 (Not Halloween because of the Saw III horror movie battles in 2006), now I know a lot of people are going to say "Hallowen doesn't need to be remade..." or "It will suck", but lets be honest, nothing can be worse than Michael Myers Big Brother, Halloween Ressurection and it will be interesting to see another take on the classic horror movie. There has been a trailer that is floating around the internet claiming it's the real teaser trailer, I doubt it but either way it's pretty effective. Yuo decide for yourself! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp5ZXbH1Rto More updates to come! __________________

12-24-2006, 03:45 PM	#3
Jo269976 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 592	Big Update!!!! The Adult Michael Myers has just been announced not 20 minutes ago on Rob Zombies Halloween Myspace page, he will be played by Tyler Mane, here is the blog post: "Here's more exciting news for the holiday break. Adult Michael Myers will be played by TYLER MANE. I'm sure you all remeber Tyler as Rufus from The Devil's Rejects, Sabretooth in the X-Men and the unstoppable Ajax in Troy. Tyler is mean, lean and ready to bring you the most psychotic Michael Myers yet." So it looks like Myers is going to have some real power behind him this time, so he's gonna be able to do some real damage to his victims __________________

12-30-2006, 05:54 PM	#5
Jo269976 Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 592	Everytime I hear the movie title, I picture Michael Myers coming out of Smith's Grove Mental Hostpial as The Terminator or something __________________

09-15-2007, 07:54 AM	#7
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Well, the movie's been out for a while and instead of starting a new topic, I chose to go the necro-route. Maybe a mod can put the spoiler request in the title? Thanks. I saw it last night and have to say that it was good and bad. Zombie's coming through with his directing, but this film felt a little slow in the pacing. Also, there was lots of screaming and crawling that felt repetitive and unnecessary. However, the story was good and all the likable elements were there: Myers as the unstoppable juggernaut, the girl screaming and running for her life, Dr. Loomis hot on the trail, unlocked doors for Myers to just walk in and kill you, and so on. The movie, in itself, was good and a nice new start for the franchise. And, if I may be so bold, was left open for a possible sequel. Slasher flick fans will love it. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

09-15-2007, 01:03 PM	#8
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	It sucked. And blew. __________________ Stupendous Monster

12-23-2006, 12:03 PM	#2
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	I read the cast sheet for the characters. Some are kind of "wtf", I have to admit. I liked Zombie's previous two horror movies and I have faith that he can do a good Halloween flick. I'm just wondering...do we really need to watch Michael Myers' troubled childhood? What made the original so great was that Myers was just a normal kid who finally snapped. That's all you needed to know (well, the sequels established that magical Thorn crap, but let's ignore those). But, of course, this isn't the original, so my point is moot. One thing I wish I hadn't heard is that Sherri Moon Zombie is going to be in it. F***! I really wish he'd stop using her. She's gotta be the most irritating actress on the face of the planet. I don't care how hot she is, the woman is ANNOYING.

12-24-2006, 04:38 PM	#4
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Wow. Tyler Mane is freaking HUGE! I'd sooner cast him as Jason than I would Michael. Still, this sounds like an interesting choice. Mane's gonna have to cut his hair, though.

01-03-2007, 05:13 PM	#6
Death's Head Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: I'll just say that I'm a Texan. Posts: 116	I recall some woman winning a contest where she'd earn a cameo appearence in the next Halloween film, which would be this one. Any information on said individual, as of late?

09-15-2007, 02:19 PM	#9
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	My review. I liked Zombie's earlier films, but hated his Halloween remake. Weak.

09-17-2007, 05:21 AM	#10
Ramboraph4life aka Matt Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Liberty, Iowa Posts: 1,234	(Warning: A Collection of Curse Words And Cussing Abound in this Critique of a Craptastic Remake of a Classic Carpenter Film) This film literally sucked the sweat off my balls...and it gave me cancer. No scratch that it gave me cancer and made my brain bleed out of my **ing ears. Worst excuse of a horror film...from the chubby looking Michael Myers kid that looked like one of the ing Nelson twins from the 80's....to the horribly ** acting (especially by that Scout Taylor Compton...yep straight out of compton she is....and she should ing stay there). Weird ass song choices as well ( I mean "Love Hurts"...."LOVE ING HURTS!?"...in a Halloween movie???), and most of all it was just a boring piece of . And a terrible ending that was so horribly 'shaky cammed' to death and it was barely put together plot-wise (maybe put together in the scotch tape sort of way). Spoiler Alert: 3 Things I Learned from Halloween the remake 1. I never knew you could be so ing drunk off your ass that a weakling, blonde haired boy could duct tape you whole god damn body, including across your head and mouth, without you even noticing it. 2. I never knew that when you have a psychotic kid in a mental institution, that you give him a METAL ING FORK to eat with....then you leave the kid alone with a nurse and the nurse TURNS AWAY!!! Why didn't she just tattoo 'dumb victim here' on her forehead so she could save us from this STD-infected crap. 3. When you find your friend on the floor naked, bleeding and crying for help (Danielle Harris in this case), instead of helping her and staying with her like anyone else would...you instead LEAVE HER TO BE BY HERSELF TO GET TO A ING PHONE!! Maybe it's just me....but if it was my friend...scratch that even if it was a total ing STRANGER...think I'd have the common decency to....oh I don't know....cover up her cold, naked, bloody body and take her with me, wouldn't you? END SPOILERS Sorry for the Harsh Language...but after watching this flick I'd rather puke DayGlo and swim in it than watch this **ing movie again.