So we know that Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes production company has plans to remake Wes Craven's horror classic A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET. The entire movie would get the facelift that an appropriate budget would provide, including a new dream-dwelling mass murderer. But who could possibly replace Robert Englund as the iconic rake-handed Freddy Krueger?Englund also claims he's not opposed to being replaced (as he says, he already made the movie), or the remake itself, since he feels it's the sort of movie that deserves a bigger budget for the dreamscape special effects (they ran out of money while making the first movie).
Thornton seems like the kind of dude who's receptive to any sort of material, and he does have an existing Bay connection from ARMAGEDDON. Food for thought (or nightmares)!
Thanks to 'Blake' for the tip!
Source: JoBlo
Extra Tidbit: Who would your dream pick (or nightmare pick) be for the new Krueger?
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(Though I do agree they shouldn't even touch this one.)
(Though I do agree they shouldn't even touch this one.)
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I just know he was creepy in Charlie and chocolate factory...lol
He's a gifted actor....and if given a chance I bet he could just as creepy as the original.
I just know he was creepy in Charlie and chocolate factory...lol
He's a gifted actor....and if given a chance I bet he could just as creepy as the original.
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I think with a lot of make up....maybe a lil weight gain....Johny Depp I think could be a creepy guy in that role.
I think with a lot of make up....maybe a lil weight gain....Johny Depp I think could be a creepy guy in that role.
2:54PM on 08/12/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Let's face it, the Batman from TimB and now from Nolan are all remakes of an original story, can all be considered remakes of the first Batman movie from 1966!! - [link]1966_film)
Why Batman can have a remake but no...
Let's face it, the Batman from TimB and now from Nolan are all remakes of an original story, can all be considered remakes of the first Batman movie from 1966!! - [link]1966_film)
Why Batman can have a remake but not Freddy?
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That being said there's no indication that A Nightmare on Elm Street *will* be a good remake but it bugs me when people just freak out at the mere mention of "the r-word".
2:33AM on 08/12/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
That being said there's no indication that A Nightmare on Elm Street *will* be a good remake but it bugs me when people just freak out at the mere mention of a "r-word".
Gender ambiguity.
11:38PM on 08/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Have they lost all imagination?
Have they lost all imagination?
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On a different note, I say Johnny Depp since that is where he got his start..........not that I can see him stooping this low........again.
On a different note, I say Johnny Depp since that is where he got his start..........not that I can see him stooping this low........again.
9:30PM on 08/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
But if they are going to do it how about that guy from Little Children? Jackie Earle Haley...he could do it and make it work!
But if they are going to do it how about that guy from Little Children? Jackie Earle Haley...he could do it and make it work!
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Fred Krueger: Come to...what did you say?
Nancy: It's only a dream!
Fred Krueger: But I'm still here...
Nancy: It's only a dream!
Fred Krueger: Would... God damn it! Are you fucking with me?
Fred Krueger: Come to...what did you say?
Nancy: It's only a dream!
Fred Krueger: But I'm still here...
Nancy: It's only a dream!
Fred Krueger: Would... God damn it! Are you fucking with me?
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and greenman, yeah there are probably thousands...
and greenman, yeah there are probably thousands of people with original ideas but those creative ideas are deemed to risky. Hollywood is afraid to too afraid to take risks, my friend. Lord knows what other abominations we have in store
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Is there no one left in Hollywood with an original idea. I am sick of remakes. they only work if the original was messed up, example Batman. just leave nightmare alone. come up with something new
Is there no one left in Hollywood with an original idea. I am sick of remakes. they only work if the original was messed up, example Batman. just leave nightmare alone. come up with something new
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What do you guys think?
What do you guys think?
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But seriously, i like Gary Oldman for the part. Or how about Peter Stormare. That guy is fucked up!
But seriously, i like Gary Oldman for the part. Or how about Peter Stormare. That guy is fucked up!
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Just a thought.
Just a thought.
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JOHNNY DEPP for Freddy!!!
Talking about coming full circle, huh?
JOHNNY DEPP for Freddy!!!
Talking about coming full circle, huh?
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If they had to replace him though Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luther from Smallville) would be a much better choice.
If they had to replace him though Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luther from Smallville) would be a much better choice.
4:55PM on 08/11/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
How about Crispin Glover or Gary Oldman?
How about Crispin Glover or Gary Oldman?
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It sounds sort of like a joke on Englund's part.
I'm sorry I just can't imagine or would want anyone but Englund for Freddy.
It sounds sort of like a joke on Englund's part.
I'm sorry I just can't imagine or would want anyone but Englund for Freddy.