Brad Fuller updates Friday the 13th and Elm Street sequels, Monster Squad remake

Like it or not, Twitter has become an acceptable and reliable source of news these days. It’s an excellent way to bridge the gap between celebrities and their fans. Platinum Dunes producer Brad Fuller recently took to the social networking site to speak about their upcoming remake of THE MONSTER SQUAD, potential sequels to FRIDAY THE 13TH and A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET, and the state of R-rated horror

Clearing up the rumors of a long-gestured FRIDAY THE 13TH and A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET sequels, Fuller commented “I want to set the record straight on Freddy and Jason. First, let’s talk Jason. [Damian] Shannon and [Mark] Swift wrote a great script. We are ready to go, when New Line is ready. But as of yet, they are not ready.”

He adds, “As for Freddy, as far as I know, there isn’t even talk of writing another script. Rated R Horror movies, right now, don’t seem to generate interest from the studios. Everyday we want to hear from any studio that they want a horror movie, but it hasn’t happened. So right now we are working on a handful of films, including TMNT and OUIJA.”

About MONSTER SQUAD, Fuller only had one brief remark: “Since a few people asked, Monster Squad is being written and [we] hope to have a script in the next few weeks.” The remake is being penned by Mark and Brian Gunn to be directed by Rob Cohen.

So not much in terms of news, but it’s nice to be kept updated. I will happily watch more Jason Voorhees any time he is put on the screen. I’m a bit disappointed we won’t be seeing Freddy Krueger for a while, but I can’t blame them after that crappy remake. I’m a bit heartbroken over MONSTER SQUAD, as it certainly needs no updating. What’s your take?

A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET’s Katie Cassidy