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EVILxxx

03-07-2005, 01:23 PM

According to Film Force it is a possibility. And knowing that Tarantino wanted to direct Halloween 6, it makes it a semi-believable rumor. Amazing, huh?

March 07, 2005 - IGN FilmForce has learned that none other than Oscar-winner Quentin Tarantino is in final negotiations to write and direct the Ultimate Jason Voorhees Movie, an all new Friday the 13th for New Line.

While the rumor mill had long suggested that the next movie might be Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash, that project never came together for a number of reasons.

Fans will instead be treated to the Ultimate Jason Voorhees Movie. The project will be a co-venture between New Line and Paramount Pictures. It is expected to be a "quickie" that could get underway as early as this year!

Tarantino's production company, A Band Apart, referred us to the William Morris Agency. A rep at WMA would only advise us that Tarantino has "not yet" been offered the job while refusing to elaborate any further.

If there's any (ultra-violent) filmmaker who could make Jason cool and scary again, it'd be the man who resurrected Travolta. I just wonder if the movie will be retitled Kill Jason?

Elgyn

03-07-2005, 08:50 PM

My first reaction: This has GOT to be bullshit.

My second reaction: BRING IT ON!!!

As much as I`d love to see this happen, something tells me this is probably just a rumor that`s an offshoot of the oft-told story of Tarantino trying to make "Halloween 6" years ago before he was popular.

P.S. - When I said "BRING IT ON", I was NOT talking about the cheerleading movie starring Kirsten Dunst.

X-Nightcrawler

03-07-2005, 08:54 PM

If it ain't no bullshittin' . . . I can't wait.

TornDaredevil

03-07-2005, 09:14 PM

It IS crazy, but crazy enough that part of me believes it. Why wouldn't Tarantino wanna make a fun, gory horror movie before taking on something really serious like Inglorious Bastards?

You know Tarantino has a great horror movie in him, and this just might be his chance.

TheDeadWalk

03-07-2005, 09:25 PM

Sweet.

If I was Tarantino, I would have the film base the fact that only parts 1-4 actually took place. Anything from 5 and beyond is noted as commercializing the stories that were 'based on true events' and stretching them into a fiction fan series.

Down with the zombified Voorhees, Tarantino! Save the franchise!

EVILxxx

03-07-2005, 11:07 PM

Duke Nukem

03-07-2005, 11:22 PM

Originally posted by TheDeadWalk
Sweet.

If I was Tarantino, I would have the film base the fact that only parts 1-4 actually took place. Anything from 5 and beyond is noted as commercializing the stories that were 'based on true events' and stretching them into a fiction fan series.

Down with the zombified Voorhees, Tarantino! Save the franchise!

To disregard Jason's zombie years would be like the blatent disregardance of H4-6 in the "Halloween series. However, I would disregard "Jason Goes To Hell," "Jason Goes To Hell" and obviously the spinoff FvJ (since they all disregard the first 8 movies and seriously muddle up the storyline), and just go back to the F13 Parts 1-8 storyline to keep things simple again. Jason is back home at Crystal Lake again, more murders and disappearances at Crystal in the last 15 years since 1989, etc. That's assuming Tarintino would set it at Crystal Lake, but Jason's been so many field trips lately, it's a probably a given.

TheDeadWalk

03-08-2005, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by EVILxxx
First off that is a direct rip off of Wes Craven's New Nightmare, which was an admirable try but not all that great. Second, if you recall at the end of F13th pt 4 Jason:

Spoilers

Gets a fucking machete to the skull, then proceeds to fall on said machetedriving the blade into his brain. He is pretty dead at the end of 4.

How is that a ripoff of New Nightmare?

New Nightmare sets itself in the real world and is about trying to make a seventh Nightmare on Elm Street film.

I was saying a possibility of having this be it's own part five, and actually giving acknowledge to parts 5-Vs. as saying that people took the camp crystal lake murders and made it into an unbelievable hoax, like the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Again. How is that a ripoff of New Nightmare? Did New Nightmare come in and try to say that Freddy was a true story, and everything after the dream warriors was fake? No. It played like they were all movies.

If anything, it's more like the Halloween series, only it plays acknowledgement to the sequels in some way, without having to divert to their whacked out storylines.

As far as Jason getting the machete in the head...

You mean there is no possible way to bring him back after a machete into the brain? We can't make him a pure unstoppable killer again without stooping the franchise down to another level by ressurecting him from lightning?(x2)

Shockwave

03-08-2005, 12:12 PM

I just read this at IGN and i got to say im dumbfounded! Ive wanted a big name director/writer to take on one of these franchises and make them shine but i never imagined anything near this cool.

This could kick-ass on a scale of epic porportions. :cool:

If I was Tarantino, I would have the film base the fact that only parts 1-4 actually took place. Anything from 5 and beyond is noted as commercializing the stories that were 'based on true events' and stretching them into a fiction fan series.

Your kidding right?

I thought Part 6 and 7 kicked the shit out of the earlier films.(save for part 4)

The last thing the series needs is to be split up. Look at how it nearly killed(if not DID kill) the Halloween franchise.

Mr-Blonde

03-08-2005, 12:23 PM

If this were to actually come to pass it would be one of my movie dreams come true (the other involves myself in a porn w/ several college co-eds)! This has the potential to kick so much ass it's almost unreal. With his otherworldly editing prowess and penchant for gore I think Tarantino could make a stellar horror film.

I wonder how QT would incorporate the F13 theme into his score for the film.

TheDeadWalk

03-08-2005, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by Shockwave
Your kidding right?

I thought Part 6 and 7 kicked the shit out of the earlier films.(save for part 4)

The last thing the series needs is to be split up. Look at how it nearly killed(if not DID kill) the Halloween franchise.

I love Jason lives, and I think it kicked a lot of ass. But I'm willing to sacrifice it to clean up the cliched crap that came later in the franchise and I would like to be forgotten.

I think this is close to what Halloween did, but not the same thing as they had absolutely NO explanation.

Halloween didn't nearly die I don't think, and if it did that wasn't the reason. Halloween also took the turn of hiring piss-poor directors who's only work was directing a bunch of shitty tv shows like 'Tru Calling' and 'Dawson's Creek'. For god's sakes, on the Ressurection DVD, Director Rick Rosenthal says the only reason he had Jamie Lee and Michael kiss on camera was so they could win the MTV Music Award for 'Best Kiss'. :rolleyes:

That's the type of attitude that kills a franchise.

But anyways, Tarantino is a quality filmmaker. I think he's going to realize that this isn't Pulp Fiction or Reservoir Dogs, he's going to make this a killer slasher movie. I don't see what's wrong with this. It's better than a cliched remake or something from Rick Rosenthal.

moose1132

03-08-2005, 03:41 PM

I really, really, hope this is true. If anyone can make Jason just as cool and bad ass as he was in the 80's, it's QT.

TheAxeGrinder

03-08-2005, 10:01 PM

All I can say is, 'Fuck YEAH!'. How awesome would this be if Tarantino got to helm this movie? Even better, if they got the real Jason Voorhees back (read: Kane Hodder). Hopefully Tarantino has sense to actually get Kane back behind the mask, where he really belongs, and no skinny ass imitators (read: Ken Kurtzinger).

JayWolf

03-08-2005, 10:02 PM

I'm doubting that this is true. If it is, I must say that I'll be very dumbfounded.

Elgyn

03-08-2005, 10:37 PM

Apparently Reuters had an article about this, so at least we know it`s not just a wild fanboy rumor. Apparently Tarantino really IS in talks about this...........but that doesn`t mean it`s definetly going to happen. *crossing fingers*:cool:

Now they need to get Jon Heder to play the requiste 'dorky guy' character!

APzombie

03-08-2005, 11:14 PM

This gets the "Holy shit" rumor of the year... nah, this gets the "Holy shit" rumor of the damn century.

Shockwave

03-08-2005, 11:21 PM

For god's sakes, on the Ressurection DVD, Director Rick Rosenthal says the only reason he had Jamie Lee and Michael kiss on camera was so they could win the MTV Music Award for 'Best Kiss'.

True, but since part 7 there really hasnt been a decent Jason movie either. Manhatten, Goes to Hell, and Jason X were all shit.

:(

TheDeadWalk

03-09-2005, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by Shockwave
True, but since part 7 there really hasnt been a decent Jason movie either. Manhatten, Goes to Hell, and Jason X were all shit.

:(

I agree with you, but I never really dug part 7, despite that it's a favorite of almost any Friday Fan.

Kane Hodder always did a nice Jason, but the 'What if we took Jason and had him..." sequels never did it for me, and I include seven into that bunch because of the Carrie-like chick with the telepathic powers.

But I just think if you try to get any intelligent screen writer (Charlie F'in Kaufman included) and tried to get them to write in an intelligent story that pays its respects to 1-Vs, I think they'll be more likely to come out with a cure for AIDS than a good film.

Elgyn

03-09-2005, 01:05 AM

Originally posted by TheDeadWalk

But I just think if you try to get any intelligent screen writer (Charlie F'in Kaufman included) and tried to get them to write in an intelligent story that pays its respects to 1-Vs, I think they'll be more likely to come out with a cure for AIDS than a good film.

Whoever said "intelligent" had anything to do with it?;)
We ARE talking about Jason, you know. A kickass Jason movie doesn`t need to be intelligent.

Come on Quentin, DO IT!!
Do it.

Patrick Bateman

03-09-2005, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by Elgyn
Come on Quentin, DO IT!!
Do it.

YES!

Us Friday fans are asking you nice.

Pretty please, with sugar on top. MAKE this fucking MOVIE!!!

TheDeadWalk

03-09-2005, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by Elgyn
Whoever said "intelligent" had anything to do with it?;)
We ARE talking about Jason, you know. A kickass Jason movie doesn`t need to be intelligent.

Come on Quentin, DO IT!!
Do it.

Intelligent was the wrong word choice.

At least something decent that doesn't compare to the schlock that has came out in the last five films.

I'm tired of "Bazooka hits Jason. He falls down. Gets up. Tank rolls over Jason. He falls down. Gets up."

Mr-Blonde

03-09-2005, 11:16 AM

Originally posted by TheDeadWalk
Intelligent was the wrong word choice.

At least something decent that doesn't compare to the schlock that has came out in the last five films.

I'm tired of "Bazooka hits Jason. He falls down. Gets up. Tank rolls over Jason. He falls down. Gets up."

I heartily agree. Jason's supernatural abilities have worked to the films' detriment. An immortal Jason really doesn't do much for the suspense of the series.

Hopefully QT can bring the series back to Earth a bit while giving us some brutally stylish kills to boot. :cool:

EVILxxx

03-09-2005, 11:40 AM

Originally posted by TheDeadWalk
How is that a ripoff of New Nightmare?

New Nightmare sets itself in the real world and is about trying to make a seventh Nightmare on Elm Street film.

I was saying a possibility of having this be it's own part five, and actually giving acknowledge to parts 5-Vs. as saying that people took the camp crystal lake murders and made it into an unbelievable hoax, like the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

Again. How is that a ripoff of New Nightmare? Did New Nightmare come in and try to say that Freddy was a true story, and everything after the dream warriors was fake? No. It played like they were all movies.

If anything, it's more like the Halloween series, only it plays acknowledgement to the sequels in some way, without having to divert to their whacked out storylines.

As far as Jason getting the machete in the head...

You mean there is no possible way to bring him back after a machete into the brain? We can't make him a pure unstoppable killer again without stooping the franchise down to another level by ressurecting him from lightning?(x2)

Well it isn't a direct rippoff but you're basically saying that 5-X were just movies made up in hollywood after the events of 1-4 happened. Pretty damn close to all of those movies with in a movie abortions that have been coming out.
And the only way to resserect Jason other than becoming a zombie would be, you guessed it technology. . . or voodoo. Zombie is the better choice.

wheresdonnie?

03-09-2005, 11:42 AM

Hey, QT might just be the right man to revive this franchis, especially now since FVJ2 has been delayed.

countchocula

03-09-2005, 02:16 PM

These movies were never suspenseful, so I don't care that Jason is a zombie. It's more fun anyway. If Tarantino actually directs an F13 installment, I'll blow myself.

Mr-Blonde

03-09-2005, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by countchocula
These movies were never suspenseful, so I don't care that Jason is a zombie. It's more fun anyway. If Tarantino actually directs an F13 installment, I'll blow myself.

Actually, when these movies originally started out I found them suspenseful. Because Jason was just a big deranged guy in a goalie mask (originally potato sack was used to cover his hideous mug) who was seeking revenge for his dead mommie. Now he is an unstoppable, indestructible zombie/spirit. Hell they've blew the fucker to smithereens and he still came back. Trips to Manhattan and outer space didn't help the series much either.

I'm ready for a good old-fashioned hack an slash as per QT's vision. Lotsa blood and losta violence and some awesome dialogue for a change!

Cronos

03-09-2005, 07:57 PM

Originally posted by Elgyn
Come on Quentin, DO IT!!
Do it.

YES

although im holding off jumping up and down in excitement until its definitely confirmed, but i wouldnt really be surprised, he said in an interview a while ago that he'd love to do a horror film, and it would be great to see what he would do with jason

Nightmare_Dreaming

03-09-2005, 08:42 PM

Sweet Jesus! I just read about this on a wrestling forum in the off topic section. As soon as I read it I came straight over here. I think it could be true, apparently this first came about when QT mentioned something about wanting to make a F13 film to Eli Roth. And now it seems they are actually in talks. But I don't see Paramount and New Line teaming up to make this movie, do any of you? God I'm such a huge fan of QT's movies and the Friday the 13th movies are my favorite slasher movies. GOD I HOPE THIS FUCKING HAPPENS!

Elgyn

03-10-2005, 12:04 AM

Originally posted by Nightmare_Dreaming
But I don't see Paramount and New Line teaming up to make this movie, do any of you?

Good point.
That`s actually the thing that has me the most skeptical about this rumor. I could possibly see QT doing a "F13" movie......as crazy as it is......but Paramount and New Line teaming up? Why? Why would either studio want to involve the other? It doesn`t make any sense to me.

TheDeadWalk

03-10-2005, 01:03 AM

Originally posted by Elgyn
Good point.
That`s actually the thing that has me the most skeptical about this rumor. I could possibly see QT doing a "F13" movie......as crazy as it is......but Paramount and New Line teaming up? Why? Why would either studio want to involve the other? It doesn`t make any sense to me.

I could see them doing it for the massive marketabliity that comes with Quentin Tarantino.

Elgyn

03-10-2005, 01:26 AM

I suppose you`re right.

And also, I guess New Line would want to team-up with Paramount for fianicial reasons. I mean, I`m sure QT will probably be asking for a hefty paycheck for this.

TooL

03-10-2005, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by Elgyn
I suppose you`re right.

And also, I guess New Line would want to team-up with Paramount for fianicial reasons. I mean, I`m sure QT will probably be asking for a hefty paycheck for this.

New Line and Paramount. Probably to insert clips of the old movies during the opening,or maybe bring back/mention old characters. I can even imagine New Line cutting Paramount in on this in exchange for the rights to 1-8.

Blindrift

03-10-2005, 03:08 PM

Actually I hate to break it to the peeps that felt Jason was more human in part 4. If you'll recall, in part 3, Jason was hung, then had a large axe inserted into his brain. He somehow surivives that for 4 and at the end is whacked with the machete then falls allowing it to go through his brain. If you'll remember Tommy and his sister were hugging when Tommy saw Jason start to stir again.

So while Jason had human tendencey's, he was anything but. He was more Michael Myers like. Having Jason transform into a raging zombie was a good idea, because it finally gave Jason his own personalty, and took him out of Michaels shadow.

Shockwave

03-10-2005, 03:54 PM

So while Jason had human tendencey's, he was anything but. He was more Michael Myers like. Having Jason transform into a raging zombie was a good idea, because it finally gave Jason his own personalty, and took him out of Michaels shadow.

I was about to post something along those lines, i completely agree.

Elgyn

03-10-2005, 11:46 PM

I will go on the record as saying I like zombie Jason better too.

Nightmare_Dreaming

03-11-2005, 11:15 AM

I agree, although some horrible movies came along with zombie Jason (Jason Takes Manhatten and Jason-X) I like zombie Jason better too. But hey, look at all the great movies that came along with it, Jason Lives, The New Blood, and yes, I'd take up for Jason Goes To Hell any day of the week.

Elgyn

03-11-2005, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by countchocula
If Tarantino actually directs an F13 installment, I'll blow myself.

Better start practicing yoga, just in case!:D

countchocula

03-11-2005, 07:53 PM

I guess I forgot to tell you that I'm the guy in my avatar. :D

Terror Australis

03-11-2005, 09:15 PM

While I think would be excellent if Quentin Tarantino would direct a "Friday The 13th" film, I have a strange feeling that it won't most likely happen but if it does I will be completely shock, suprised and excited.

SonnyVanHelsing

03-12-2005, 01:45 PM

"Hey Freddy ... you know what they call a horny teenage camper's severed head in France?"

countchocula

03-12-2005, 06:27 PM

Jason to horny camp counselors: "You came here to fuck...right?"

Hack

03-13-2005, 03:49 PM

I'll bite.........what?

countchocula

03-13-2005, 03:57 PM

It's a Kill Bill joke.

Nightmare_Dreaming

03-13-2005, 04:37 PM

I just thought of how QT is. He says he'll do something, but then moves it to the "back burner" for another project, and ends up never doing it at all. :(

And am I the only one who DOESN'T care if they get Kane Hodder to play Jason in the next movie or not? "Look a the way he moves his head!" Fuck that shit...

chilli pepper

03-13-2005, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by Nightmare_Dreaming
I just thought of how QT is. He says he'll do something, but then moves it to the "back burner" for another project, and ends up never doing it at all. :(

And am I the only one who DOESN'T care if they get Kane Hodder to play Jason in the next movie or not? "Look a the way he moves his head!" Fuck that shit...

I actually agree, take the credits off of the box and the movie, I wouldnt really even be able to tell the difference. Kane Hodder, Ken Kirzinger, so what.

Nightmare_Dreaming

03-13-2005, 07:12 PM

I was on the phone with my g/f a few minutes ago, who is not a movie buff like me and does not read movie news on the internet and she said "Cool, Q.T. is making a new Jason movie." I asked her how she knew and she said they were talking about it on MTV news. I asked her what they said about it and she was like "I don't know, something like Jason is coming back to the big screen and it's Q.T'.'s fault." Does this mean he's gotten the job? Did anyone else see this?

countchocula

03-13-2005, 07:29 PM

Wow. I'm surprised that this news blurb landed on MTV of all places. I didn't see it, as my television combusts every time I turn it to the godforsaken channel.

heavy!!!

03-13-2005, 07:30 PM

I read this on the film updates on Vodafone live on my mobile
and thats updated by Reuters so i guess this is a well founded rumour.

Fingers crossed!!!

moose1132

03-13-2005, 07:35 PM

I saw the MTV news thing yesterday. They said QT was meeting with New Line later this week to talk about it. :D

Nightmare_Dreaming

03-13-2005, 07:52 PM

Well MTV news comes on every 10 minutes till the hour, so be watching for it. Anyways, I went to MTV.com and went to the movie news section and they had this up ...

Movie File: Quentin Tarantino, Director in talks to get involved in next installment of 'Friday the 13th.'

Is there a sign in front of his house that reads "Dead Teenager Storage?" New Line Cinema certainly hopes so, as it has scheduled a meeting this week with Quentin Tarantino to discuss his possible participation in the next installment of the "Friday the 13th" slasher series. A studio spokesperson confirms that the "Pulp Fiction" mastermind has expressed an interest in bringing his unique slant to the iconic hockey mask and machete. Currently being referred to internally as "The Ultimate Jason Voorhees Movie," it is unknown whether Tarantino will write or direct, or whether Jason's most recent nemesis, Freddy Krueger, will participate. Keep your razor-gloved fingers crossed. ... In more certain QT news, the former video store clerk will direct the season finale of "CSI," according to The Hollywood Reporter. The episode, which will shoot in April and air May 19, will involve one of the key members of the CSI team getting into some serious jeopardy. Here's hoping it involves William Petersen and "the gimp."

SonnyVanHelsing

03-13-2005, 09:37 PM

Originally posted by countchocula
It's a Kill Bill joke.

I'd love to see Jason vs. The Deadly Viper Assasination Squad!

TheDeadWalk

03-13-2005, 10:06 PM

Maybe he'll do a cool two parter (making it F13ths 12 and 13) and bring back Tommy Jarvis.

I'd like to see if QT can ressurect the career of.... COREY FELDMAN!!!

hahahahahahaha

Elgyn

03-13-2005, 11:33 PM

Originally posted by TheDeadWalk

I'd like to see if QT can ressurect the career of.... COREY FELDMAN!!!

Hey I`m sure they`d get along fine. When the cameras aren`t rolling they could go do huge amounts of coke together.;)

Elgyn

03-13-2005, 11:35 PM

Originally posted by countchocula
Wow. I'm surprised that this news blurb landed on MTV of all places. I didn't see it, as my television combusts every time I turn it to the godforsaken channel.

:D :D :D Hehehehe.......count, you`re still the King Of All Schmoes!

Can`t wait to see the scene where Jason trains with Pai Mei, or slices up a teenager while "Stuck In the Middle With You" plays in the background.

TooL

03-14-2005, 08:27 AM

“What’s happening with Friday The 13th? Nothing at all! It’s a complete lie. I like Jason and everything, but I’ve no intention of directing a movie! New Line talked to me about it, but it was a complete fabrication, that article. I would love to do a horror film. I’m just saying it’s not going to be Friday The 13th…” - QT

http://www.empireonline.co.uk/site/news/NewsStory.asp?news_id=16627

moose1132

03-14-2005, 10:20 AM

:( After seeing the rumor on TV and everything I was really hoping it'd happen.

spacemonkey

03-14-2005, 12:25 PM

So yeah, it was all a fucking lie!

Well it was nice to toy around with the idea of Qt doing a F13th ....but as the saying says it was "too good to be true".

Jimmy"The Gent"

03-14-2005, 01:20 PM

I wonder if this means that the Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash angle could still happen. I thought the treatment I read for it was pretty interesting, and it would definitely make some money.

Mr-Blonde

03-14-2005, 02:23 PM

I knew it smelled of bullshit. Not startling news really. Oh well-- bring on Sin City!

wheresdonnie?

03-14-2005, 02:39 PM

Oh well....it would have rocked, but never mind.

Elgyn

03-14-2005, 05:03 PM

Poopycrap.

Yeah, I said poopycrap.:( :( :(

For a moment there I thought I had something to look forward to. Ahh well, I guess I shouldn`t have ever gotten my hopes up that it would actually happen.

Nightmare_Dreaming

03-14-2005, 06:38 PM

Fuck you QT, go do your stupid CSI.

Shockwave

03-14-2005, 06:38 PM

I just died a little bit on the inside.

Nightmare_Dreaming

03-14-2005, 06:41 PM

This is from BD...

So much for the great Quentin Tarantino jumping on board New Line Cinema's Friday the 13th franchise- according to QT it was never going to happen, which is a total load of crap. Read and to see what he said and prepare for another few months of silence while we wait for the dreaded "Plan C"...

Being a geek himself, how could he completely lie to us- especially when geeks know the power of the internet. Integrity man! Come on! Here's Quentin digging himself a hole to Empire Online, not that the news was supposed to get out there anyways:

"What’s happening with Friday The 13th? Nothing at all! It’s a complete lie. I like Jason and everything, but I’ve no intention of directing a movie! New Line talked to me about it, but it was a complete fabrication, that article. I would love to do a horror film. I’m just saying it’s not going to be Friday The 13th..."

I'm glad we didn't break the news- because then QT would be calling me a liar to my face and then I'd have to declare war on the MF.