Regardless of how Samuel Bayer’s version of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET pans out, I have to give the dude some dap. In a time where probably 75-80% of studio flicks at least entertain the idea of making they’re film in 3D, here’s a dude averse to the idea all together. You see, when Platinum Dunes approached Bayer with thoughts of 3D conversion, Bayer said NO. And did not waver. My kinda man!
What’s particularly funny about this story is, after seeing some of the poster art for the film in the last few months, we joked about how certain images looked as if they were meant to be 3-dimensional (see what you think HERE). I wonder if said artwork was conceived as such before Bayer was consulted on the matter.
In a sit-down with the L.A. Times, Bayer had this to say:
“When New Line initiated several conversations about converting ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street” to 3-D, ‘we pushed back,’ says director Samuel Bayer. ‘This was shot in 2-D and was meant to be shown in 2-D.’ He added, ‘Just like I don’t want to see a lot of great movies remade’ — alluding to the other Hollywood vogue — I don’t want to see a lot of them in 3-D.’”
Word, Sammy. Word!
And it’s not like horror flicks aren’t cashing in on the current 3D stronghold. MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D worked financial wonders, as did THE FINAL DESTINATION, a feat Aja Alexandre’s PIRANHA 3D (just to name a few of the higher profile projects) looks to keep intact. An healthy cash cow this could have been for Bayer, yet still, the man has his integrity. Does this guy realize he’s in Hollywood?
As I’m sure you know, Freddy skulks down Elm Street this Friday (April 30th).
You think Katie Cassidy (above) will get diced in the film? How long into the run-time?
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