Rob Zombie's Halloween

[Zing!]

What are your thoughts on this latest developement regarding the next Halloween movie. Personally, I think Zombie is a terrific choice. The fact that he sought out JC for his blessing on the project, and that he intends to have it released in October (as all Halloween movies should be) speaks well of him already. Anyone care to put in their two cents?

[Duke Nukem]

I will hypothetically bet my entire life savings that it's a rumor seriously taken out of proportion. I refuse to believe it. Rob Zombie is the worst choice for "Halloween." He has his own unique style, but it isn't right belong in an H-film. This going be the same H6/Joe Chappelle crap all over again.

[Zing!]

With the official site splashing it on their front page, as well as Zombie himself acknowledging it as fact, I guess we have to believe that it is beyond rumor – for better or worse. Personally, I thought HO1C was a decent debut for a first-time feature film director, and The Devil's Rejects was a huge improvement and a much better film overall. I guess what I'm hoping is that RZ will tone it down for Halloween and approach the horror aspect with a little more subtlety. Since he is an admitted fan of the first film and seems to hold it in high esteem, it may be possible that he will make a somber, intelligent film based on the Myers mythos rather than an MTV bloodbath.

On another note: do you think it's possible that Akkad is starting a trend with this film for future Halloweens, in that a 'name' director is brought in to make a one-off Halloween/Michael Myers film (each one standing on its own and not tying in to other stories). Sort of a pseudo Halloween III idea in which every future Halloween film was to be different?

P.S. If this enters into Joe Chappelle or Othenin-Gerard 'Halloween 5' terrirtory, we're all in for a major disappointment! Let's hope it's not THAT bad!

[Duke Nukem]

I will have faith in Rob Zombie as long as he tones down his crazy directing. I liked "House of 1000 Corpses" for its nightmarish vibes, it was a fun movie. That's where Rob's credits are due.

However, I felt that he lost all creditility with "The Devil's Rejects." I thought it was terrible. He abondoned his unique visuals for a monotonous F-this/F-that/F-everything ride that was dull and went no where and had no purpose . I did not see what everyone else here saw in it.

But, I still give him credit for the underrated "House...", and from that stand point, a part of me sees potential in helming H9. Just as long as he tones down his visuals. We already saw style-over-substance in the theatrical cut of H6 and that we don't need another of.

As for the future of this franchise, they have been very vague so far on what this new film is supposed to be - a remake, a "re-imagining" a new chapter, a new beginning, etc. I don't know if they're going for a new-film/new-director/new-story thing. We'll have to wait until they specify on the story.

[Zing!]

Originally posted by Duke Nukem
As for the future of this franchise, they have been very vague so far on what this new film is supposed to be - a remake, a "re-imagining" a new chapter, a new beginning, etc. I don't know if they're going for a new-film/new-director/new-story thing. We'll have to wait until they specify on the story.

[Zing! here] Here's a few excerpts from the RZ interview Arrow has linked on the main page. It gives a little more dirt on the direction he's taking with this film. He all but admitted that it's a remake (calling it a 'semi-remake'). Not sure if I understand his logic, though. He seems to be calling it a remake and then doing a 180 and saying it's NOT a remake all in the same sentance.

QUESTION: Can you please clarify what you mean when you say you are "not making a sequel" and that your Halloween will be a "re-imagining" of the series? Isn't that just another word for "remake"?
RZ: Well, sort of. I am basically making a prequel and a semi-remake of the first film all in one. So really in theory there will be more original content than remake content. That's why I don't like the word "remake."

QUESTION: What is the title of the next movie...?
RZ: HALLOWEEN

QUESTION: For the next film, are you planning to maybe go into what Michael's childhood was like and how and why he became the serial killer he is? Is it at least going to take place in 1978?
RZ: Yes, I think this aspect of the story is very important in order to bring new life to the character of Michael Myers. The film begins in 1978.

RZ: I want to keep the mask classic.

QUESTION: Are you you planning on using any previous characters from the first 8 films (like Laurie Strode and Dr. Loomis) or are you planning something entirely new with no old characters?
RZ: Both, but I won't tell you which just yet.

RZ: I do not plan on doing the score for this film myself other than in a supervisor position. I have already done some work with the composer and we both feel that Carpenter's themes are classic and will play an important role.

RZ: I plan to focus on character, mood and terror.

[Count Ite]

Originally posted by Zing!
[Zing! here] Here's a few excerpts from the RZ interview Arrow has linked on the main page. It gives a little more dirt on the direction he's taking with this film. He all but admitted that it's a remake (calling it a 'semi-remake'). Not sure if I understand his logic, though. He seems to be calling it a remake and then doing a 180 and saying it's NOT a remake all in the same sentance.

QUESTION: Can you please clarify what you mean when you say you are "not making a sequel" and that your Halloween will be a "re-imagining" of the series? Isn't that just another word for "remake"?
RZ: Well, sort of. I am basically making a prequel and a semi-remake of the first film all in one. So really in theory there will be more original content than remake content. That's why I don't like the word "remake."

QUESTION: What is the title of the next movie...?
RZ: HALLOWEEN

QUESTION: For the next film, are you planning to maybe go into what Michael's childhood was like and how and why he became the serial killer he is? Is it at least going to take place in 1978?
RZ: Yes, I think this aspect of the story is very important in order to bring new life to the character of Michael Myers. The film begins in 1978.

RZ: I want to keep the mask classic.

QUESTION: Are you you planning on using any previous characters from the first 8 films (like Laurie Strode and Dr. Loomis) or are you planning something entirely new with no old characters?
RZ: Both, but I won't tell you which just yet.

RZ: I do not plan on doing the score for this film myself other than in a supervisor position. I have already done some work with the composer and we both feel that Carpenter's themes are classic and will play an important role.

RZ: I plan to focus on character, mood and terror.
Read that off the site yesterday. I think I should send in a question saying, if you're not going to call it Halloween 9, then why make it at all cause you're basically calling it a remake...

I like that fact that Zombie's making it, he did well with The Devil's Rejects and House of 1,000 Corpses...I have faith, just not a fucking remake.

[APzombie]

I'm both cofused and speachless as to where he is getting at with this one.

[Count Ite]

Originally posted by APzombie
I'm both cofused and speachless as to where he is getting at with this one.
Most people are...as I said, he might as well call it a remake if the name of it's not going to Halloween 9... If it's just going to be Halloween then it's a remake.:mad:

[Zing!]

On his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Zombie quite clearly states that it is a remake. He goes on to explain that his idea is to have the first half of the film be somewhat new, exploring Michael's motive, with the second half being the 'remake' part of what happens in Haddonfield in 1978. Here's the link to the full interview:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0RHdhc1V9c&search=rob%20zombie%20jimmy%20kimmel

On an unrelated note, do you think Zombie will shoot his version of Halloween in Pasadena at the same locations Carpenter used (which are all still there, although they look slightly different and the 'Myers House' has been relocated to a different neighborhood), or will he go the way of the sequels and shoot elsewhere - like Salt Lake City? Personally, I'd love to see him shoot principal photography in Pasadena and then shoot some pick-ups in small-town Illinois. I think that would be a first for the series. And, since the movies are supposed to take place in Illinois, it would be nice to actually show what October in Illinois actually looks like (hint: it's not as green as California in early spring).

[BloodyBoi]

He goes on to explain that his idea is to have the first half of the film be somewhat new, exploring Michael's motive, with the second half being the 'remake' part of what happens in Haddonfield in 1978.

Damnit, that's what made Halloween such a classic! Michael *had* no purpose in stalking Laurie, other than becoming fixated on her after seeing her drop off the key at the Myers house. That's the whole theme of the film, that fate is immoveable, that it was Laurie's fate that she happened to be at the Myers house the same time Michael was, and happened to have the entire rest of her life eradicated by his senseless violence.

Damnit, that was the whole point of the original. Of course, Carpenter fucked it all up with his half-assed script for Halloween II, but based solely as a stand-alone film, Halloween is a perfect classic. Now I know how fans of the original versions of Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Black Christmas, The Omen, The Hills Have Eyes, Dawn of the Dead and When a Stranger Calls feel now that the remakes have butchered their memories.

Sure, fans of the original don't *have* to see the remakes, just like I don't have to see Rob Zombie's remake, but still...Halloween is a film that does not need to be touched in any shape, way, or form. I shudder to think of the inevitable day when remakes of Rosemary's Baby, The Exorcist and Alien will be announced.

[rikimaru187]

Rob Zombie getting anywhere near a Halloween film is like strapping a $1,000 porcelain doll to the back of a rabid bull. He made the two worst horror films I have EVER seen. All he does is rip off other peoples ideas. No one should remake this movie. The original is a classic. Leave it alone. If it does come out, believe me, you couldn't pay me to go see it.

[shoe1985]

Gosh people I can agree with. The offical board is going all gagagagaga over Zombie. What has he done to prove he is worthy of this job? Now I would be curious to seem him do a sequel, but not a remake. You should never touch the original Halloween.

What happened to this series? It was the starter of everything, now it is a follower. It is doing the current trend now instead of being original. H20 saved the series. It isn't a great movie, but it brought a new crowd of fans to the series. Instead of doing a solid follow up, they do a lame internet movie. It pretty much has nothing to do with the previous movie but show how the last one ended, then go off into a new direction again.

People say we still have the originals, but they have so many plotholes. I hate to say it, but I would rather a direct to video, then a remake.

[Don_of_the_Dead]

I feel Rob Zombie is part of the future of Horror, a fan who does movies as he likes them.
Rejects and Corpses, to me, is probably 2 of the best horror/slasher/violence movies to come out in years.

Some people hate Rob to hate Rob. Fine. Don't see the new Halloween, stay home and watch the DVD of the original and leave space in the theater for people like me who will line up at midnight on opening night.

In other words, quityerbitchin'

[Duke Nukem]

I'm half and half with Rob.

On one hand, "House of 1000 Corpses" was a fun, stylish and well-directed surreal nightmare. The script wasn't brilliant, but the movie was decent entertainment. Perfectly good example of style-over-substance.

On the other hand, "The Devil's Rejects" is truly one of the top worst movies I've ever seen. He sacrificed all his jazz for "gritty" schlock that I feel has no redeeming qualities whatsoever. The hostage-motel/momma-Firefly-in-jail scenes in particular were the most excrutiating parts to sit though - and not because they were "scary/suspenseful/funny" either - because they were just plain bad. It was shock just for the sake of shock - which is pointless. I can take high degrees of sick horror, but this movie pushed it. I don't understand the love for this film and never will. I'd honestly rather re-watch "Salo: 120 Degrees of Sodom" than ever watch this crap again.

I may sound harsh regarding "The Devil's Rejects," but that's how I honestly feel. But, because of his debut film, I still cannot deny his talents. I certainly don't hate him for "the sake of hating him." He does have a potential future in horror. I just hope he doesn't try "gritty" schlock for the sake of shock again. I do feel that he has the potential to make a great "Halloween" remake/prequel. He did show his chops in "House of 1000 Corpses." He just better learn to tone down his crazy directing a little, because we don't need another theatrical cut of "Halloween 6" again. "Halloween" is more subtle and suspenseful than surreal and nightmare, and from the "Halloween: 25 Years of Terror" DVD, he does seem to acknowledge that...at least I hope he does.

[CHANCE]

Originally posted by Duke Nukem
I'm half and half with Rob.

On one hand, "House of 1000 Corpses" was a fun, stylish and well-directed surreal nightmare. The script wasn't brilliant, but the movie was decent entertainment. Perfectly good example of style-over-substance.

On the other hand, "The Devil's Rejects" is truly one of the top worst movies I've ever seen. He sacrificed all his jazz for "gritty" schlock that I feel has no redeeming qualities whatsoever. The hostage-motel/momma-Firefly-in-jail scenes in particular were the most excrutiating parts to sit though - and not because they were "scary/suspenseful/funny" either - because they were just plain bad. It was shock just for the sake of shock - which is pointless. I can take high degrees of sick horror, but this movie pushed it. I don't understand the love for this film and never will. I'd honestly rather re-watch "Salo: 120 Degrees of Sodom" than ever watch this crap again.

I may sound harsh regarding "The Devil's Rejects," but that's how I honestly feel. But, because of his debut film, I still cannot deny his talents. I certainly don't hate him for "the sake of hating him." He does have a potential future in horror. I just hope he doesn't try "gritty" schlock for the sake of shock again. I do feel that he has the potential to make a great "Halloween" remake/prequel. He did show his chops in "House of 1000 Corpses." He just better learn to tone down his crazy directing a little, because we don't need another theatrical cut of "Halloween 6" again. "Halloween" is more subtle and suspenseful than surreal and nightmare, and from the "Halloween: 25 Years of Terror" DVD, he does seem to acknowledge that...at least I hope he does.

I second your opinion...

I saw Rejects twice, with and without commentary...Rob only talks about tech stuff, like the movie was an exercise in style and effects....bored the hell out of me.

I just could'nt care about any of the characters in the flick, so his schock tactics did not have an impact on me...Even Spaulding became a boring rehash...

And his crappy wife needs to find a new job, if anything is going to suck about this redux/remake it will be her...trying to.. ahem..."act"

[shoe1985]

Originally posted by Don_of_the_Dead
I feel Rob Zombie is part of the future of Horror, a fan who does movies as he likes them.
Rejects and Corpses, to me, is probably 2 of the best horror/slasher/violence movies to come out in years.

Some people hate Rob to hate Rob. Fine. Don't see the new Halloween, stay home and watch the DVD of the original and leave space in the theater for people like me who will line up at midnight on opening night.

In other words, quityerbitchin'

I don't hate Rob. I just don't think he has done enough to wow me enough to make a remake of a movie like Halloween.

People say he has style, but really it isn't that great. His writing needs more work.

Future of horror? I don't think so. Neither of his first two movies is that great. I love horror movies. I will watch the bad ones and not complain about them. Now House of 1000 Corpses was hyped to be the second coming, and I was watching it and fell asleep. I was bored to tears. Now Rejects was ok, but it still felt like it was a draft or two away from being ready.

And knowing how Dimension Films treats horror movies, they will take a first draft of this remake and shoot it. Why? Because they are a horrible studio.

[CHANCE]

Originally posted by shoe1985
I don't hate Rob. I just don't think he has done enough to wow me enough to make a remake of a movie like Halloween.

People say he has style, but really it isn't that great. His writing needs more work.

Future of horror? I don't think so. Neither of his first two movies is that great. I love horror movies. I will watch the bad ones and not complain about them. Now House of 1000 Corpses was hyped to be the second coming, and I was watching it and fell asleep. I was bored to tears. Now Rejects was ok, but it still felt like it was a draft or two away from being ready.

And knowing how Dimension Films treats horror movies, they will take a first draft of this remake and shoot it. Why? Because they are a horrible studio.

Agreed...

I's not about hating Rob for being Rob, I have been a White Zombie fan since I saw them with Pantera in 92...

I just din't find his flicks scary/disturbing, to me it's style over content.\
He casts his flno talent wife in everything, Bill Mosley is stuck in Chop Top mode in both his films...

As Halloween is an exircise in supense and both Rob's movie have none, I can't say I'm exited at the prospect of a remake, not just by him but anyone period.

Nobody is "bitchin" Rob as a person just the decisions he makes about casting , plot etc...

[PSU80]

Originally posted by Don_of_the_Dead
I feel Rob Zombie is part of the future of Horror, a fan who does movies as he likes them.
Rejects and Corpses, to me, is probably 2 of the best horror/slasher/violence movies to come out in years.

Some people hate Rob to hate Rob. Fine. Don't see the new Halloween, stay home and watch the DVD of the original and leave space in the theater for people like me who will line up at midnight on opening night.

In other words, quityerbitchin'

I don't hate Rob Zombie just to hate him. I watched House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects and found both of them to be horribly acted and quite frankly nothing more than Toby Hooper copies. He tried to be dark and grainy with both of those films and I think both of them were quite cheesy and stupid. Personally I think he only gets attention on the film scene because he was a "shock rocker". And to call any of his films "horror" is just ridiculous, I'll agree with the words senseless, lack of originality and violent. And maybe he does have some potential to be a decent film maker but he shouldn't be allowed to get any where near an original classic like Halloween.

Also I really disagree with you that people will be standing in line at midnight on opening night. If they are, they won't be there to see Zombies remake of Halloween.

[DR BUTT]

Im actually afraid to put my two cents in on this one. See, Halloween has always been special to me, its my favorite horror movie without question and quite possibly my favorite movie of all time(i may change my profile). The problem is I liked Zombies films. while I can see someone saying they are Toby Hooper ripoffs and they dont have that much direction they still entertained me and showed me that this guy has somewhat of a vision. Somethint ells me this guys got it, I dont know what it is, but I know hes a fan and I know he wants to please us. Honestly I really think this is going to be huge and not just because I want that because I really think Zombie cares. Im going with my instincts on this one...this film is gona be a Fing great addition to the halloween series. Ill be just as pissed as the rest of u if not more pissed if it sucks. Hey at least we dont got it as bad as the jason fans, Michael bay hahahaha

[CHANCE]

Originally posted by DR BUTT
Im actually afraid to put my two cents in on this one. See, Halloween has always been special to me, its my favorite horror movie without question and quite possibly my favorite movie of all time(i may change my profile). The problem is I liked Zombies films. while I can see someone saying they are Toby Hooper ripoffs and they dont have that much direction they still entertained me and showed me that this guy has somewhat of a vision. Somethint ells me this guys got it, I dont know what it is, but I know hes a fan and I know he wants to please us. Honestly I really think this is going to be huge and not just because I want that because I really think Zombie cares. Im going with my instincts on this one...this film is gona be a Fing great addition to the halloween series. Ill be just as pissed as the rest of u if not more pissed if it sucks. Hey at least we dont got it as bad as the jason fans, Michael bay hahahaha

Give Jason Micheal bay...at least it won't be a "return to true horror" speech we hear from all so called "new "directors....

Jason with a bazooka...killer...

[evilmonkey]

Personally, I think Zombie is a terrific choice. The fact that he sought out JC for his blessing on the project, and that he intends to have it released in October (as all Halloween movies should be) speaks well of him already.

I hated the Devil's Rejects. That said, I really like the original Halloween and I think that it, along with The Thing, are two of the coolest horror movies ever, both directed by Carpenter. However, just because Carpenter gave Zombie hi slbessing doesn't make the movie automatically good. Carpenter himself has said that he puts his name on things just for money sometimes (Vampires: Los Muertos...). Secondly, I'm a fan of Zombie's music and he seems like a cool guy, but directing full-length films is not his thing. He can direct really cool music videos (which explains why the music sequences in The Devil's Rejects were the only interesting parts), but he knows nothing about acting or pacing or suspense. I hope he does Halloween justice, but I'm not gonna count on it.

[evilmonkey]

Originally posted by Zing!:
Personally, I think Zombie is a terrific choice. The fact that he sought out JC for his blessing on the project, and that he intends to have it released in October (as all Halloween movies should be) speaks well of him already.

I hated the Devil's Rejects. That said, I really like the original Halloween and I think that it, along with The Thing, are two of the coolest horror movies ever, both directed by Carpenter. However, just because Carpenter gave Zombie hi slbessing doesn't make the movie automatically good. Carpenter himself has said that he puts his name on things just for money sometimes (Vampires: Los Muertos...). Secondly, I'm a fan of Zombie's music and he seems like a cool guy, but directing full-length films is not his thing. He can direct really cool music videos (which explains why the music sequences in The Devil's Rejects were the only interesting parts), but he knows nothing about acting or pacing or suspense. I hope he does Halloween justice, but I'm not gonna count on it.

[Zing!]

Very true - but I think (I hope anyway) that Zombie is going into this with good intentions and not just to make a buck. The October release is out the window, by the way. Look for the Halloween remake/re-imaging/re-whatever to be released at the end of August.

[PSU80]

The sooner this movie comes out the better. I'm actually tired of hearing all the arguing and debating about it. Let's just see it and if it's good, great. If it's not, the memory won't last long.

[CHANCE]

Originally posted by PSU80
The sooner this movie comes out the better. I'm actually tired of hearing all the arguing and debating about it. Let's just see it and if it's good, great. If it's not, the memory won't last long.

[shoe1985]

Originally posted by PSU80
The sooner this movie comes out the better. I'm actually tired of hearing all the arguing and debating about it. Let's just see it and if it's good, great. If it's not, the memory won't last long.

Me too. If it is good, I will say so, but if it is bad, believe me I will be bitching like a madman.

[Lost in Space]

I am all in on this movie. Rob Zombie is a genious, he will pull it off, and while it will be different it will be great.

[Rabbit]

I'm still up in the air with Rob Zombie directing this flick. As long as he stays in the spirit of the Halloween franchise, i'll be happy. Less blood, less macabre, less mayhem, and more of the tension building like Carpenter does with his flicks, and I think Zombie will do it justice. I'm just not sure about Tyler Mane (Sabertooth) playing the adult Myers. He's huge!! Michael was never a big guy. I'm just not sure about that. I hope you know what you're doing Rob.

[Valo the Crow]

Like I said about Friday the 13th and A Nightmare On Elm Street possible remakes. JUST DON'T DO A REMAKE ON THESE FILMS!!! I now want to say please DON'T REMAKE THIS FILM, I could deal with a prequel or even a sequel. I loved Rob Zombie's House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects, but I can't see him remaking Halloween. I have to agree with so many others on saying this isn't his style of movie, based on his first two releases. But who knows we all might get something we never expected one of the VERY FEW better remakes of the 2000's. We'll have to wait and see.

[Rabbit]

***This may be a spoiler***




I am officially pissed off about the Halloween remake from Rob Zombie; from the sounds of it, Zombie gave Myers way, way too much of a back story and it sounds like he tried to give Michael a reason for being a heartless killing machine. YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO KNOW WHY MICHAEL KILLS...HE JUST DOES!!!

[Elgyn]

And apparently Michael talks. Whats going on here Zombie? Have you ever even SEEN "Halloween"?

[Zing!]

Based upon the script review I've read, I have to agree. What is Zombie thinking? A unique take on that tragic Halloween night would be welcome.

A complete re-inerpretation of WHY Michael kills would not.

As I said in the current/upcoming forum: Mr. Zombie - please do not make Michael out to be more than what he is. You only have to watch John Carpenter's original (and, to some extent, it's immediate sequal) to understand that Michael's motivations are beyond him. They are beyond the physical world.

His desire for death is not founded upon his mother's lifestyle, nor her boyfriends abusive tendancies. As anyone can tell you - Michael Audrey Myers was a perfectly normal, albeit quiet, boy that one day simply snapped. That you're trying to fill in the gaps with sensationalized, MTV claptrap does nothing to further his legacy, nor does it appeal to those fans to whom you're catering.

I sincerely hope you will re-think your currentl direction and for once consider the fans - the ones who will be shelling out their hard-earned money to see what you have to say. Surely you must understand that by agreeing to helm this project, you have taken upon the near impossible challenge of interpreting a cultural icon for a new generation of fans. This goes without saying. I just hope you understand how important this is to us - and that anything less than uncompromising love and respect for the original Halloween - and Michael's bloodlust - will be met with outrage, or worse, indifference.

[Rabbit]

I completely agree.
You don't need a complex storyline to make a good horror film, let alone a slasher film. Keep it simple and scary...THAT'S IT!!

[Duke Nukem]

Originally posted by Elgyn
And apparently Michael talks. Whats going on here Zombie? Have you ever even SEEN "Halloween"?

I haven't read this script review and I'm still waiting to wake up from this nightmare, but if we're talking pre-possessed 6 year old Mikey talking, I don't see how this is a big deal. Otherwise, that's the only defense coming from me so far.

[CHANCE]

The problem I see is in making Michael human...his childhood is the reason for his rage? Is this also the reason why he cant be killed? Is there another reason why Michael is "undead/supernatural"? Will we get a seperate explanation for his powers...a second backstory? Or will we get a MANIAC/AMERICAN PSYCHO/PSYCHO REMAKE depressingly human killer...? I dont think this will work...

[Rabbit]

Originally posted by Duke Nukem
I haven't read this script review and I'm still waiting to wake up from this nightmare, but if we're talking pre-possessed 6 year old Mikey talking, I don't see how this is a big deal. Otherwise, that's the only defense coming from me so far.


Apparently Michael talks as an adult as well. That's why this blows.

[Elgyn]

Originally posted by CHANCE
The problem I see is in making Michael human...his childhood is the reason for his rage? Is this also the reason why he cant be killed? Is there another reason why Michael is "undead/supernatural"? Will we get a seperate explanation for his powers...a second backstory? Or will we get a MANIAC/AMERICAN PSYCHO/PSYCHO REMAKE depressingly human killer...? I dont think this will work...

Ditto.

And yeah Duke Nukem, according to the script review, Michael talks as an adult.

[Rabbit]

How could John Carpenter give the go ahead to Rob Zombie on this!?!? GODDAMMIT, I'M FURIOUS!!
As far as I'm concerned, they've only made one good John Carpenter remake and that was "Assault on Precinct 13."
"The Fog" was terrible; what's next?? Why not "Escape from New York" with Jamie Foxx as Snake Plissken. F*!K
Mark my words, there'll be remakes in the near future such as "Friday the 13th", "A Nightmare on Elm Street", "Hellraiser", and "The Toxic Avenger." And guess what...they'll all suck!

[CHANCE]

Originally posted by Rabbit
How could John Carpenter give the go ahead to Rob Zombie on this!?!? GODDAMMIT, I'M FURIOUS!!
As far as I'm concerned, they've only made one good John Carpenter remake and that was "Assault on Precinct 13."
"The Fog" was terrible; what's next?? Why not "Escape from New York" with Jamie Foxx as Snake Plissken. F*!K
Mark my words, there'll be remakes in the near future such as "Friday the 13th", "A Nightmare on Elm Street", "Hellraiser", and "The Toxic Avenger." And guess what...they'll all suck! Money my friend...As long as people will pay, there will always be remakes...this will be the last posts on this subject from me till I seen this flick...Some fans are realy looking forward to this and those against will never see eye to eye...I getting a little too upset a movie and thats realy not healthy...

[Rabbit]

Good point. I'll wait till I see this flick to post anything new as well. Also, I'm not going to read anything about the pre-production either, because it just seems to upset me.

[Zing!]

For those who care - here's the cast list so far. Thoughts?

Laurie Stode...............Scout Taylor-Compton
Malcolm McDowell.......Dr. Sam Loomis
Brad Dourif.................Sheriff Brackett
William Forsythe.........Ronnie White
Daeg Faerch...............Young Michael Myers
Sheri Moon Zombie....Deborah Myers
Hanna Hall..................Judith Myers
Tyler Mane..................Adult Michael Myers
Dee Wallace Stone.....Cynthia Strode
Pat Skipper.................Mason Strode
Adrienne Barbeau
Lew Temple.................Nole Kluggs
Courtney Gains
Ken Foree....................Big Joe Grizzly
Clint Howard
Danielle Harris.............Annie Brackett
Danny Trejo.................Ismael Cruz
Daryl Sabara

[bourahioro]

This is a Personal message from Linda Love Lee, on myspace, who works for Sherri through her Total Skull clothing line.

Date: 31/01/2007
Subject Halloween Filming has begun!!!
Body: Hi Rejects and Ghouls~!

Wanted to give you the latest.

Sheri dropped me a line this morning to say that she has started filming yesterday and that she is sporting her BLONDE HAIR for the film!!! She said all went well!

Just wanted to give you the skinny.....

As always

LLL