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Englund As Freddy in ELM STREET Remake?? No Big Shock Here, But...

cool by BurgerKing	Feb 4th, 2008 09:01:00 AM
I like
k by BurgerKing	Feb 4th, 2008 09:01:50 AM
I probably should have actually read the article...
top 10 by Python	Feb 4th, 2008 09:02:19 AM
this sucks
ugh by El Cimarron	Feb 4th, 2008 09:02:36 AM
almost first: anyways, i would have liked it if englund was there to some extent... ANY extent
Awesome! by kikuchiyoboy	Feb 4th, 2008 09:04:20 AM
I hope it's Miley Cyrus.
They probably wont even use an actor by moondoggy2u	Feb 4th, 2008 09:05:59 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if they just used CGI and couple it with someone's mocap and/or voice work.
Bad decision is bad by MetiphisLabs	Feb 4th, 2008 09:06:03 AM
This whole project is an unnecessary cash in. I don't care how good it is, it still sucks.
well no no shit shylock! by redfist	Feb 4th, 2008 09:06:23 AM
Do you think that they would relaunch with a 50 something actor...they need a 20 something hollywood "it" guy so that this series can continue on for the next 10 years without a hitch. FOOKING GAY. Robert is Freddy.
well no no shit shylock! by redfist	Feb 4th, 2008 09:06:26 AM
Do you think that they would relaunch with a 50 something actor...they need a 20 something hollywood "it" guy so that this series can continue on for the next 10 years without a hitch. FOOKING GAY. Robert is Freddy.
double negative by blacklodgebob	Feb 4th, 2008 09:06:46 AM
for a second there, I thought his was going to be an article about Englund playing Freddy being locked down.
Englund by jsm1978	Feb 4th, 2008 09:07:08 AM
Didn't he say once before that he wasn't going to have anything to do with this series... then came back for two more? We'll see if it sticks.
so nice by redfist	Feb 4th, 2008 09:07:43 AM
I posts it twice.
worst news of the day.. by JBouganim1	Feb 4th, 2008 09:08:15 AM
and for a sec i was riding the giants win and feeling great. Now this shit...just do a great sequel. What is so hard ppl
"Englund does not not appear to be..." by Mullah Omar	Feb 4th, 2008 09:10:50 AM
Is this a typo or is this a shifty way of trying to make a statement?
Will Kurtzmann and Orci "write" it? by photoboy	Feb 4th, 2008 09:12:23 AM
Write is probably the wrong word, it's more akin to finger painting with each other's shit, but since they've successfully raped Transformers and Star Trek, I'm sure they'd love to ruin a Freddy film too. And obviously Bay's company won't want to cast Englund, that would run the risk of making parts of the film actually good and they'll be looking for something uniformly shit.
If this remake just couldn't be stopped . . . by Nice Marmot	Feb 4th, 2008 09:15:45 AM
. . . then I'm glad Englund won't be in it. Fucking bullshit.
This is some serious bullshit by johnnykool	Feb 4th, 2008 09:17:01 AM
It amazes me that they want to remake this series AND THEY WANT TO DO IT WITHOUT the man who defined this series. Freddy is not Freddy WITHOUT Robert Englund under the makeup. Anyone can put on a hockeymask or a bbq apron and stomp around. Freddy is more than that. These assholes don't get it. I hope Englund busts into their production, takes a big shit on the director, and runs off to star as Sam Witwicky in Transformers: 40 Years Later.
Maybe they'll cast Josh Hartnett by MetiphisLabs	Feb 4th, 2008 09:17:11 AM
That'll complete the glass shard ass raping of this process.
Casting by PunchWasFramed	Feb 4th, 2008 09:17:32 AM
Englund was great, but if it has to be re-cast, what about Billy Zane? He definitely showed the charisma needed for the role in Demon Knight. He would just need to add more grit. The makeup covering up his pretty face would do half the job.
If there is a new Freddy.... by Seany-Wan	Feb 4th, 2008 09:19:48 AM
Bring on Ben Foster. Just watch 3:10 to Yuma and you will agree he can be badass. Just drop the corny one liners. I hope Platinum Dunes doesn't ruin this like they did Amityville Horror. I had such high hopes..... What do you guys think?
Who cares? by CuervoJones	Feb 4th, 2008 09:22:51 AM
RIP Hollywood.
Englund does JACKASS now anyway. by OttopartS	Feb 4th, 2008 09:27:44 AM
That was funny when he shit in the dollhouse in number two.
can't we just come up with NEW HORROR by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 09:30:53 AM
I love Freddy and Jason and Michael all the 80's slasher horror stuff. I grew up on it. It was great for its time but everyone has to admit the slasher thing is kind of dated, even the Scream movies the "great slasher relaunch," has fizzled. Freddy was alway more fun to watch though he was never just a slasher. The was always more od that odd psychological dream aspect, and the fact that he could do or be almost anything, within the limits of 80's SFX. But you know, we just don't need any more Horror remakes. We don't need anymore Japanese/American Horror remakes. What we need and seem sorely lacking is our own imagination for horror, you can't tell me there isn't a single screenwriter out there with a great idea, hell maybe even a good script. Because I'm telling you, a new idea, a good fresh idea for horror, would sell so many more tickets and get so many more butts in seats than these damn rehashed ass remakes. Of course studios go for the easy money, hell even if the new Halloween remakedidn't do great in theaters its more than paying for itself by mad DVD rentals and sales. Where's the originality people?
Good call Seany-Wan by Neosamurai85	Feb 4th, 2008 09:34:34 AM
Ben Foster could really take the character in an interesting direction. This may sound odd, but my only problem with him might be hight. He seems on the short side, but I really don't know Englund's hight either, so who knows. Ben would need a good director though to help him shape a performance the fans could get behind, and that's the doubtful to happy. Either way, good call.
remakes suck by kwisatzhaderach	Feb 4th, 2008 09:37:11 AM
it's just a soulless cash in
I still think... by Anna Valerious	Feb 4th, 2008 09:37:55 AM
...Johnny Depp as Krueger would rock.
I agree Seany-Wan by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 09:38:54 AM
Ben Foster has that creepy quality that Englund could always pull off so well. The voice the slightness of his frame that made you not fear him physically (aside from the glove), but mentally because you just knew he was gonna come at you with so crazy-assed serial killer fantasy. Its the mad eyes and the stillness right before you die. Ben's got it. check him out in Hostage too, movie was only okay, but again he put in solid work as the bad guy; he was the stand out.
I'm more interested in what the new Freddy will look like! by DerLanghaarige	Feb 4th, 2008 09:42:17 AM
Same old Pizzaface or Davy Jones-like CGIed actor that looks more like the concept that Cravon originally had in mind?
This is Effing B.S. by TheBladehelm	Feb 4th, 2008 09:43:38 AM
Mother Effing B.S. I bet if you asked everyone you see for the rest of the week, you'd get one or two crazy assholes who think this MIGHT be a good idea, and then you should never talk to those crazy assholes ever again.
In reply to Nerosday by Pariah74	Feb 4th, 2008 09:46:28 AM
You're exactly right and not just with horror. With all of this remake fad. IMO the reason new horror is such a problem is because of the state of the world right now. Historically dark comedy and horror flourish when times are good, people have money and war is a far away concept in other lands (IE the 80's & 90's). In times when the economy is shit, and the news is filled with explosions and death horror tends to become stale and hollow. Oh and there might be screenwriters out there with ideas but they're on strike so... Personally I think Hollywood has needed a kick in the ass for a long time. People like Spielberg, Lucas, and Coppola might be making turds now (well maybe not Coppola) but they really shook things up in their day. We need something like that again. I think there's directors and writers out there who could do it...just need a studio that isn't run by chicken shits.
Merrick, Are You Fucking Kidding Me? by jub3i	Feb 4th, 2008 09:50:42 AM
Why in god's name would you post a sentence like this: "...hope these factors are taken into consideration when they're putting this project together." when you know god damn well Platinum Dunes are doing no such thing. the only thing these cocksuckers consider is the bottom line. if they have to rape a few franchises in the process, so be it.
I hope the make up is more like real burns by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 09:51:28 AM
That always bothered me about Englunds look it wasn't really burn-like. My great uncle, god rest him, was severly burned in a car crash when I was a kid, his face his hands, about 65% of his body. He lived until a couple years ago and was a great guy but as a kid I was always scared shitless of him. There is a smoothness to real burns and an outward warpping of how you know a person should look that the filmers could really play with. I don't like the CG idea for the character as a whole, just dream kills and SFX. I always pictured Freddy just being as scared as he was at the moment of death anyway. so there seems like there'd be a logical stopping point to the burn effect pefore CG would be needed too heavily beyond the nose or fingers maybe.
Ben Foster would be perfect as Freddy by FleshMachine	Feb 4th, 2008 09:52:20 AM
if maybe a bit young..... http://imdb.com/name/nm0004936 /
Thanks Pariah by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 09:53:34 AM

How about Mackenzie Crook? by Gilkuliehe	Feb 4th, 2008 09:57:46 AM
I wanted him for the Joker, but I bet he is capable of some great creepy un-englund Kruegerness. Did I just say that? Sheesh.
No Ticket For Me by Sithdan	Feb 4th, 2008 09:59:17 AM
Good. That's $10 more in tha bank for me.
Bette Midler by thetwat	Feb 4th, 2008 09:59:21 AM
she'd be fucking great. Either her or Barbara Streisand.
FREDDY HAS A BEER AND CHEATS ON HIS WIFE. by Elgyn6655321	Feb 4th, 2008 09:59:40 AM
This SUCKS. You would think after the success of "Freddy VS. Jason" they`d stay with Robert. Yeah he`s old, but who cares, you wouldn`t even know with the makeup and everything.
Graham McTavish as Freddy by Staldo	Feb 4th, 2008 10:03:11 AM
Did you see Graham McTavish as the Brit nutcase merc in Rambo? He has a similar look to Englund and he lays it on so thick in that movie you were laughing even as you were kind of scared of him. I could see him under the makeup
Problem with Ben Foster... by JBouganim1	Feb 4th, 2008 10:04:29 AM
He is an up and coming star. Sounds great for a film but someone like Ben who likes to go from role to role and try new things, def doesn't want to be sterotyped as the new Freddy Krueger. Love England but what has he done since? 2001 Maniacs I liked but he is really just known for Freddy.
cool by ryan74	Feb 4th, 2008 10:06:25 AM
I'm with it
The question is will Shia La Beouf be in this ? by A G	Feb 4th, 2008 10:09:41 AM
The answer is YES.
One, Two by Abominable Snowcone	Feb 4th, 2008 10:12:38 AM
Robert Englund is coming for you. Meanwhile, I'm coming for Heather Langenkamp. In my pants.
Or Bodger from Bodger and Badger by thetwat	Feb 4th, 2008 10:13:35 AM
BBC TV show: http://www.cfhf.net/lyrics/ima ges/bodger.jpg
Prequel? by darrenspool	Feb 4th, 2008 10:17:55 AM
I thought Eugland was going to star in a prequel before he gets burnt. Why the fuck would they reboot the character? This isn't James Bond, it's a horror series that doesn't require rebooting. This is a faggot cash grab and it's driving me crazy.
Fucken' stop reporting on this shit by Lost Jarv	Feb 4th, 2008 10:35:27 AM
There is less than nothing cool about it. Unless you think it's cool to see a creatively bankrupt group of dickheads destroy some great horror.
I went out clubbing with Bodger once by henrydalton	Feb 4th, 2008 10:36:00 AM
True story. He's kind of a lonely old tramp now. It was a bit sad, really.
why cant it stay dead? by cloudrider`	Feb 4th, 2008 10:37:28 AM
freddy, jason, myer, and all their z-grade horror friends... why cant they all stay dead once and for all? it boggles the mind that they became so popular in the first place. seriously, you guys keep blaming hollywood for making turd, but then these kind of turds keep making money.
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I'd like to go out clubbing bodger by Lost Jarv	Feb 4th, 2008 10:47:27 AM
jesus, that fucking awful programme was a source of distress for me growing up.
This is a shite idea for a remake by dastickboy	Feb 4th, 2008 10:50:36 AM
I thought they were pretty crap in the first place - bogeyman made real who stalks you in your dreams - shitfestival. I know they're banking on the built-in audience supporting this but fuck it, start a new mythology that won't invariably have people comparing with the previous films and ultimately condeming the follow-ups to DTV. Oh fuck, I think I just figured out what they're going to do with this remake - Kruger stalks you via the Internet...sweet baby jeebus!
How is this different than a new Dracula or Frankenstein? by tonagan	Feb 4th, 2008 10:51:50 AM
Actually, I guess there are differences, since those were based on books, but did people scream when Christopher Lee played Dracula instead of Bela Lugosi? Maybe they did, and if AICN was around back in the 50's, there'd be the same discussion. Or not.
One, two Freddys coming for you...again by The Bandit	Feb 4th, 2008 10:58:10 AM
Agreed, Freddy doesnt need to come back, the series has had its day and we dont need a remake or a reboot. However some of you guys make good points. I think the first thing that pisses us off so much is that we know if the right people handled this movie, and in the right way, this could be an amazing movie. The problem is we know that wont happen. Englund we always be Freddy, we know. But I dont think hes the only one who could pull of a good Freddy. Foster would be a cool choice but I dont see it going that way, hes moving up and I dont think hed wanna get stuck as Freddy at this point. About the burns, I agree, I love the original look, but it always bugged me that it didnt look like Freddy was really burned. I think if the burn stuff was real looking it could add a whole new level of fucked up and creepy to the film. Now we all know that effects do not a good movie make, but they can def. add to one if done the right way and not half assed or to excess. It'd be great to use the tech we have now and really do some amazing shit they couldnt do in the 80's. The major thing to nail for this obviously is the story, the character the atmosphere, etc. Thats why the first Nightmare anyway, is so great, its not just some lame slasher. Nothings gonna make the original go away or suck, so I'm not gonna shit b/c theyre making new ones, it has potential to be sweet but there are a lot of elements that need to come together to make that happen. Heres hoping
Uh, redfist... by TJ Donkey Show	Feb 4th, 2008 10:58:43 AM
It's "No Shit Sherlock", as in Sherlock Holmes. A 'shylock' is a loan shark.
Jason Biggs for Freddy! by classyfredblassy	Feb 4th, 2008 11:06:44 AM
Instead of Freddy arms growing really long and scary, it could be his nose!! Count Floyds would be given shivers on his goosebumps.
The problem with Foster... by Mosquito March	Feb 4th, 2008 11:07:11 AM
...is Foster. That kid is as annoying as fuck. I'm seriously getting sick of these "intense" young actors copping mannerisms from older established actors and chewing up the scenery in everything they're in (Foster thinks he's Brad Dourif). They need to take Foster and Ryan Gosling, seal 'em up in a rocket, and shoot 'em into the Sun.
so in other words you think the problem with Foster... by FleshMachine	Feb 4th, 2008 11:10:17 AM
is that he's a good actor??? he'd ge great...but only if they want to make a good film and not some quick cash teeny slasher garbage. If the script and director are good...I say go for it Ben.
Michael Bay's GOTTA EAT !!!! by Se7en	Feb 4th, 2008 11:10:20 AM
Wishing Platinum Dunes comes up with something original...
People forget by Abominable Snowcone	Feb 4th, 2008 11:11:49 AM
England just played Freddie three years ago in Freddy vs. Jason. If they want him to do this one, I'm sure he could. With the makeup, it doesn't matter how much older England himself looks, because Freddy will look the same. And for those who want a more gruesome Krueger, check out the last Nightmare movie, "New Nightmare" from 1990 or so. Craven re-did Freddy's look for that, with more burns and creepier eyes.
Nightmare on My Street by kafka07	Feb 4th, 2008 11:13:31 AM
I really prefer the DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince's take, A Nightmare on My Street.
DamnMichaelBay! by DamnMichaelBay	Feb 4th, 2008 11:15:12 AM
DamnMichaelBay!
DamnYouMichaelBay by DamnMichaelBay	Feb 4th, 2008 11:16:52 AM
YOU TALENTLESS FUCK.
Englund became a bad comic near the end- by Jugdish	Feb 4th, 2008 11:18:13 AM
Start fresh and this time go Scary...kinda how it all started.
Foster hahaha! by MC-909	Feb 4th, 2008 11:19:30 AM
3:10 to Yuma was fucking corny and Foster was a bitch in big boys clothes. Come on, we can do better than this. Where's all the Crispin Glover love you guys showed for him playing the Joker? Seems to me he'd make a better Freddy than Joker.
Will Smiff as Freddy! Vince Vaughn as Freddy! by anchorite	Feb 4th, 2008 11:20:32 AM
Freddy Prinze, Jr. as Freddy!
Fuck it by MC-909	Feb 4th, 2008 11:20:34 AM
Who cares?
Freddie Mercury as Freddy! by anchorite	Feb 4th, 2008 11:22:28 AM
Fred Grandy as Freddy!
Ben Stiller by MC-909	Feb 4th, 2008 11:24:17 AM
as Wacky Bumbling Freddy. Or Carrot Top...you wouldn't even need any makeup.
people actually think this is scary? by cloudrider`	Feb 4th, 2008 11:24:44 AM
there are horror movies, i mean real horror movies(notice the best ones need no gore), and then there's this subgenre of halloween mask killers with kitchen appliance hunting down horny teenagers. you can change the masks between these clowns and it wont make a difference since they're all the same movie. horror? more like comedy.
Tom Green as Freddy Got Fingered! by anchorite	Feb 4th, 2008 11:26:14 AM
Is he still alive? Brett Ratner should direct him in a film, produced by Luc Besson. They could call it Talentless Hacks.
Tom Green by MC-909	Feb 4th, 2008 11:28:23 AM
Has a talkshow he runs out of his living room in LA. www.tomgreen.com. Good stuff most of the time, semi big guests (Val Kilmer)
Ben Foster wil be glad you think he looks like by Mysterious Yobo	Feb 4th, 2008 11:34:40 AM
a child murdering pedophile!
Who Cares!? by FILMFUNK	Feb 4th, 2008 11:34:59 AM
Wes Craven Whores his old movies and characters again! None of his stuff is any use anyway cept the first Nightmare on ElmSt. That recent Werewolf one with Christina moonface was unwatchable!
I don't think anyone is asking for a shitty actor by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 11:35:21 AM
But the posts about why Ben Foster or the like wouldn't want to do it are valid too. If this is a successful remake/reboot, more decided by the money it brings in than anything else in Hllywood's eyes; there will be sequals as surely as there will be blood. Odds are whatever actor is cast will have a clause for at least one or two sequals. If they are sucessfull, ironicly, especially if they're good then the same way we say Robert Englund is Freddy to us the next generation it could be the new guy. There goes his career. He is that character. Young actor, great performance in an iconic role equals mark hamill: Skywaler-he had to find voiceover because he was Luke to most people. Nemoy=Spock. Chris Reeve=Superman. Great actors but they never recovered professionally from the iconic status they gained. I'd be hesitant to touch the project too. No matter how great the director or script.
Good! by Olee Starstone	Feb 4th, 2008 11:38:13 AM
I've always thought that a restart to the series would be a good move. Even the original is kinda lame really. A hardcore remake suits me fine.
Mysterious Yobo, or...... by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 11:41:42 AM
do most child murdering pedophiles look like Ben Foster because they don't look like monsters in the first place because then the kids would run away at first sight. Look at your local sex offenders web site. The baby rapers are always the ones who look like skippy the next door neighbors kid who just hasn't moved out yet. Some look like uncle Chuck the "funny uncle" but you get my point. lol
burn victims by ArcadianDS	Feb 4th, 2008 11:44:55 AM
burn victims have no hair on their head, no nose, and no ears. Often they have no lips - they are essentially an egg shaped head with two pinholes for nostrils and a thin line for a mouth. Almost fetal in a sort of way. Thats what Freddy should have looked like.
Does Wes Craven need the cash THIS badly by skimn	Feb 4th, 2008 11:45:12 AM
C'mon Wes, the Scream series and Red Eye should have let you bank some bucks. The Hills Have Eyes remakes, as much as they didn't need to exist, make sense because I bet more people heard of the original then have seen it. And it was a pretty low budget production. Nightmare, though, is your signature creation. Hell, that series helped make NewLine the major player they are today..It's just sad that Bay continues to mine signature material (Chainsaw, Hitcher..this) for his remake mill.
Ah Photoboy... by critch	Feb 4th, 2008 11:46:40 AM
"Write is probably the wrong word, it's more akin to finger painting with each other's shit, but since they've successfully raped Transformers and Star Trek, " Ah the internet. Where every success is a failure. I won't call you any names or anything which seems more suited for you, I just feel sorry for you that you can't enjoy things. I wasn't aware that you've seen Star Trek. How was it?
Horror is in decline now, why the remakes? by Mysterious Yobo	Feb 4th, 2008 11:46:58 AM
i mean i know the usual horror crap costs 10 million but a freddy remake with special effects required should cost about 25 million, like FVJ. plus worldwide marketing costs of 30 mil. so iv answered my own question cause basically anyone can make money from shit in hollywood. Bye! im off to LA to cram my stomach full and then take a laxative.
RAINN WILSON as Freddy by rolo_tony	Feb 4th, 2008 11:46:59 AM
Rainn Wilson as Rainn Wilson is scary enough, I don't need nightmares.
Nerosday, im just kidding. by Mysterious Yobo	Feb 4th, 2008 11:49:21 AM
pedos look like normal people, thats whats so great about them! sometimes they obviously show outward signs of mental distress but others are too cool for cats baby!
I thought he didn't want to do Freddie anymore by ricarleite	Feb 4th, 2008 11:51:17 AM
So what's the big deal?
Urban Hip Hop star as new Freddy by picardsucks	Feb 4th, 2008 11:52:45 AM
To target key demographic. Diamond encrusted spinning knives on his glove. Nick cannon as Freddy Lamar Jackson Kruger, betrayed and murdered by his bichez, Freddy's back and hez gonna get paid. Also starring the cast of Bring it on II. Coming from MTV films in 2010
I know I was too... lol by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 11:53:33 AM

I was mainly looking for a wat to use the Skippy Line by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 11:55:16 AM

Merrick FYI by eXcommunicated	Feb 4th, 2008 11:59:58 AM
Feathers get "ruffled", not "rustled". Just a heads up, m8. ;)
Ben Foster by topdolla69	Feb 4th, 2008 12:00:08 PM
I know it will sound like blasphemy to everyone but, I heard somewhere that Ben Foster was a name passed around for freddy. I thought it was fucked up to lose englund, but looking back at how great foster played the part in 300 days of night, maybe he could pull it off.
MC-909, if by semi-big you are referring to the... by anchorite	Feb 4th, 2008 12:00:22 PM
amount of weight that Val Kilmer has put on over the last few years, then I concur. Who's next on the Tom Green show, James Spader? That guy must be on the all-donut diet. He must be taking nutritional advice from the Shat. I mean Denny Crane!
FleshMachine by Mosquito March	Feb 4th, 2008 12:00:26 PM
Motherfucker, can't you read? Hell no, I don't think he's a good actor. If you'd actually read my post, you'd realize that I think he's a copycat and an overactor. When he acts, I don't even see him - I see Brad Dourif. I would bet good money that Foster is a huge CUCKOO'S NEST fan, and Dourif's performance is why he wanted to become an actor. As a result, in every movie he's in, Foster's not playing a stagecoach robber or skin-art junkie or a wannabe vampire or a home invader; he's Ben Foster pretending he's Brad Dourif playing the role - to the max! But the guy can serve up all the Billy Bibbit-esque manic mannerisms and fiery glares he wants - he doesn't have an ounce of Dourif's humanity or gravitas. Foster's performances are totally superficial. And, for the record, "intensity" does not equal a genuinely good, nuanced performance. If you think it does, you deserve the shit-hackery this guy's slinging at you.
IAs much as I like Johnny Depp by TheManBehindTheMask	Feb 4th, 2008 12:01:08 PM
and as much as I think he would do a great job (as usual), I realy don't want him doing another "Depp show" as Freddy
Eric Dane as Kreuger 2.0 by Mr. Profit	Feb 4th, 2008 12:01:28 PM
He's the right age. He won't ask for 3 million bucks. And doesnt seem to be snobby that he would turn down sequels. Plus he's banging Rebecca Gayheart. And the fat women who ogle him on Greys Anatomy will flock to see him. If not Dane hire Meloni from SVU.
The geeks have spoken! Ben foster as freddy! by irc-Hollywood	Feb 4th, 2008 12:04:22 PM
casting ben foster will actually create some positive buzz for this movie! Do it!
Englund will cameo as one of the victims... by Bill Clay	Feb 4th, 2008 12:04:26 PM
The new Freddy kills the old Freddy. Get it?
No Englund, no Freddy = FINO. by AllPowerfulWizardOfOz	Feb 4th, 2008 12:07:32 PM
FINO.
I like that Bill Clay by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 12:07:41 PM
sick, but hell its Freddy
Or is it Hans? by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 12:08:29 PM

First, stupid idea...this movie is great by Judge Briggs	Feb 4th, 2008 12:09:03 PM
Doesn't need to be remade at all. Secondly, RE is Freddy as Kevin Conrad is Batman. Third, if they do recast Freddy, it HAS to be Shia Labeuof!
Edward Norton as Freddy Krueger! by Pops Freshemeyer	Feb 4th, 2008 12:12:06 PM
That is all.
Since there's no way to stop it. by skimn	Feb 4th, 2008 12:13:16 PM
..my choice for Freddy would be Michael Wincott..its all in the voice..
"hope these factors are taken into consideration" by Vern	Feb 4th, 2008 12:18:27 PM
I wish I could consider that a vague possibility, but this is Platinum fucking Dunes. They are not the taking into consideration type. They remade Texas Chain Saw without it even being about the family. They didn't even put the dinner scene in! They work fast and don't have time for unnecessary steps like understanding what made the original movie good or watching it and being familiar with its basic elements. And in defense of Leatherface, he is a character and a performance just as Frankenstein's monster is. In the original and in part 2, although he's played by two different actors, he has two very strong characterizations. In the remake and prequel he also has a character, but his character is "big muscle man who's gonna fuckin kill everybody! SWEEEET! (guitars)." But yes, Freddy is one of the few horror icons of the '80s who talks and has a face and cannot be replaced. So of course, they're gonna replace him, because that's what they do. I guess we will survive a crappy, forgettable, one-time only "relaunch," but I feel sorry for Robert Englund, who seems so proud of being Freddy. note: this could also be a publicity stunt so they can pretend they are listening to the fans if there is a big enough outcry. But I'm not sure they would bother with that shit.
Michael Wincott by MC-909	Feb 4th, 2008 12:19:45 PM
would be a good choice. I've always thought he was underappreciated. Seems like an asshole though.
ANOESINO by Gilkuliehe	Feb 4th, 2008 12:21:54 PM
Robert Englund as Ehren Kruger.
Diane Kruger is HOT. by Gilkuliehe	Feb 4th, 2008 12:23:11 PM
A wet dream on Elm Street.
Will Ferrell as Freddy! by leobloom	Feb 4th, 2008 12:28:17 PM

I don't know who Ben Foster is by Vern	Feb 4th, 2008 12:28:31 PM
but if he's not a 6'7" professional wrestler he probaly doesn't have a shot. They want this to be modern and realistic. Why would a murderer going after you in dreams be scary UNLESS he could bench press a car?
dear platinum dunes - STOP. by fastcars	Feb 4th, 2008 12:32:57 PM
seriously, is it that hard to film an original script? STOP REMAKING MOVIES THAT GOT IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME. jesus.
Look@all these Krugers man! by Mysterious Yobo	Feb 4th, 2008 12:33:37 PM
Its a fucking krugerthon! 1. Ehren Kruger (Writer, The Ring (2002)) 2. Jan Krüger (I) (Director, Unterwegs (2004)) 3. Otto Kruger (Actor, High Noon (1952)) 4. Hardy Krüger (Actor, Barry Lyndon (1975)) birth name "Franz Eberhard August Krüger" aka "Eberhard Krüger" aka "Hardy Kruger" 5. Kurt Kreuger (Actor, The Enemy Below (1957)) aka "Kurt Krüger" 6. Answald Krüger (Writer, ...und abends in die Scala (1958)) 7. Antonia Kruger (Make-Up Department, Iris (2001/I)) 8. Marli Kruger (Make-Up Department, Hotel Rwanda (2004)) 9. Jay Krueger (Stunts, Armageddon (1998/I)) aka "Jay Kruger" 10. Aaron Kruger (I) (Miscellaneous Crew, Shrek (2001)) 11. Elizabeth Kruger (I) (Writer, Passport to Paris (1999) (V)) 12. Guido Krüger (Stunts, Enemy at the Gates (2001)) 13. Mike Krüger (Self, "Krügers Woche: (#1.7)" (2007)) birth name "Michael Friedrich Wilhelm Krüger" 14. Nana Krüger (Actress, Alles bleibt anders (2006) (TV)) 15. Robert Krüger (V) (Art Department, V for Vendetta (2005)) 16. Siegfried Kruger (Art Department, Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)) 17. Yvette Joan Kruger (Casting Department, Lord of War (2005)) 18. Bum Krüger (Actor, "Am grünen Strand der Spree" (1960) (mini)) birth name "Willy Krüger" 19. Dreddy Kruger (Actor, Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)) 20. Ines Krüger (I) (Visual Effects, The Pianist (2002)) 21. Jost Krüger (Writer, Jede Menge Kohle (1981)) 22. Hardy Krüger Jr. (Actor, Stauffenberg (2004) (TV)) aka "Hardy Krüger Jun." aka "Hardy Krüger jr." 23. Marie Krüger (Writer, Barracuda (1997)) 24. Mikkel Kryger Rasmussen (Self, "Planet Voice: Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Premiere" (2007)) aka "Mikkel Krüger" 25. Alma Kruger (Actress, His Girl Friday (1940)) 26. Bastian Krüger (Director, "Mein neues Leben - XXL" (2007)) 27. Benjamin Kruger (Writer, "Brothers & Sisters: Favorite Son (#1.22)" (2007)) 28. Christiane Krüger (Actress, Anne of Green Gables (1985) (TV)) aka "Christiane Kruger" 29. Christine Krüger (I) (Director, "Gespenster von Flatterfels, Die: Nimm dir ein Beispiel an Papa (#1.1)" (1992)) 30. Kai Krüger (Director, Tote Ernte - Der Krieg ums Saatgut (2001) (TV)) 31. Maria Krüger (Writer, Dziadek do orzechów (1967)) 32. Sam Kruger (I) (Sound Department, The Wings of the Dove (1997)) 33. Sonia Kruger (Self, "Dancing with the Stars: The Final Countdown (#6.7)" (2007)) 34. Lone Bodholt (Writer, "Store danskere: Leif Panduro (#2.1)" (2004)) aka "Lone Krüger Bodholdt" aka "Lone Krüger Bodholt" 35. Arturo Dominici (Actor, Indagine su un cittadino al di sopra di ogni sospetto (1970)) aka "Henry Kruger" 36. Thomas Krueger (Miscellaneous Crew, Magnolia (1999)) aka "Thomas G. Kruger" 37. Alexis Krüger (Actor, "Beutolomäus kommt zum Weihnachtsmann: Die Tasse der Geschenke (#1.13)" (2006)) 38. Frank Krüger (I) (Writer, "Fall für zwei, Ein: Doppelmord (#23.9)" (2003)) 39. Franz-Otto Krüger (Actor, Germania anno zero (1948)) aka "Franz Otto Krüger" 40. Karl-Heinz Krüger (Writer, "Um Haus und Hof" (1974)) 41. M. Krüger (Writer, Mädchen in Weiß (1936)) 42. Martina Krüger (II) (Writer, Kein Amt für zarte Seelen (2003) (TV)) 43. Ole Ludvig Krüger (Actor, Dan in Real Life (2007)) 44. Silke Krüger (Miscellaneous Crew, V for Vendetta (2005)) 45. Willem Krüger (Director, Départ du Léopoldville pour le Congo, Le (1908)) 46. Willy Krüger (Actor, "Familie Schölermann: (#1.111)" (1960)) 47. Zia Kruger (Writer, "Tales of the Unexpected: Death in the Morning (#5.12)" (1982)) 48. Thilo Krueger (Sound Department, Gelbe vom Ei, Das (1999) (TV)) aka "Thilo Krüger" 49. Béatrice Kruger (Casting Department, Casino Royale (2006)) aka "Beatrice Krüger" aka "Beatrice Kruger" 50. Benjamin Krüger (Sound Department, V for Vendetta (2005)) aka "Ben Krüger" aka "Ben Kruger" 51. Detlef Krüger (Cinematographer, "Quer... durch die Woche: (2007-11-08)" (2007)) 52. Ekkehard Krüger (Cinematographer, Frieden verpflichtet, Dem (1981)) 53. Gottfried Krüger (Director, Mit der Emden um die Welt (1934)) 54. Christian Krüger-Johnsen (Cinematographer, Børn på barrikaderne (1998)) 55. Jonathan Kruger (II) (Camera and Electrical Department, À ma soeur! (2001)) 56. Julie Kruger (Costume and Wardrobe Department, Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002)) 57. Lance Kruger (II) (Cinematographer, My Nose (2007)) 58. Mike Kruger (Art Department, Double Jeopardy (1999)) aka "Michael Kruger" 59. Nadia Kruger (Costume Designer, Tsotsi (2005)) 60. Ottilie Kruger (Actress, Queen Esther (1948)) 61. Richard Kruger (II) (Cinematographer, The Silent Fall (2006)) 62. Robert Krüger (IV) (Cinematographer, Leben von Adolf Hitler, Das (1961)) 63. Pedro Von Krüger (Camera and Electrical Department, Tropa de Elite (2007)) 64. Elsa Krueger (Actress, Grenzfeuer (1934)) aka "Elsa Krüger" 65. Ben Kruger (I) (Actor, Mandela and de Klerk (1997) (TV)) 66. Caroline Krüger (Actress, Morena (1986)) 67. Caron Kruger (Art Department, Tremors 3: Back to Perfection (2001) (V)) 68. Daniela Krüger (Actress, Trip (2001) (V)) 69. Gerhard Krüger (Cinematographer, Wenn man baden geht auf Teneriffa (1964)) 70. Hilde Krüger (Actress, Braut in Eile gesucht, Eine (1935)) aka "Hilda Kruger" birth name "Katerina Matilde Krüger" 71. Kelly Kruger (Actress, Mysterious Skin (2004)) 72. Lene Krüger (Writer, "Hallo Europa" (2003)) 73. Lotte Krüger (Actress, Fest auf Hederlevhuus. Drama in einem Vorspiel und vier Akten, Ein (1921)) 74. Mark Kruger (I) (Writer, "Revelations" (2005) (mini)) 75. Martina Krüger (I) (Actress, Bunnebacke (1974) (TV)) 76. Nestor Kruger (Art Director, "Odd Job Jack: Jack Ryder Goes to War (#2.6)" (????)) 77. Steve Kruger (Transportation Department, Mandela and de Klerk (1997) (TV)) 78. Sven Kruger (Actor, Padroni del mondo, I (1983)) 79. Wilhelm P. Krüger (Actor, Krach um Jolanthe (1934)) aka "Wilhelm Paul Krüger" aka "Wilhelm Krüger" aka "W.P. Krüger" 80. Ruth Krüger-Willkomm (Actress, Schöner Leben (2006)) 81. Ben Kruger (II) (Sound Department, A Sound of Thunder (2005)) 82. Dayn Kruger (Miscellaneous Crew, Catch a Fire (2006)) 83. Detlof Krüger (Actor, Kampf um den Reigen, Der (1969) (TV)) 84. Ed Kruger (Camera and Electrical Department, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1968) (TV)) 85. Elizabeth Kruger (II) (Miscellaneous Crew, The Ant Bully (2006)) 86. Erin Kruger (Producer, Pink Dress (2003)) aka "Erin Michelle Kruger" 87. Gaye Kruger (Actress, Mr. Mom (1983)) 88. Gil Kruger (Producer, Flutter Kick (2005)) 89. Gudrun Kruger (Actress, Lift, Der (1972) (TV)) aka "Gudrun Krüger" 90. Harm Krüger (Self, Unser täglich Brot (2005)) 91. Heiko Krüger (Actor, Rückwärts laufen kann ich auch (1990)) 92. Henrik Krüger (Writer, Khomeinis drenge (1986) (TV)) 93. Isis Krüger (Actress, Epilog (1992/I)) 94. Jack Kruger (Actor, The Unknown Rider (1929)) 95. Jan Krüger (II) (Producer, Leroy (2007)) 96. Kathrin Krüger (Make-Up Department, Paul Is Dead (2000)) 97. Kevin Kruger (I) (Actor, Newsies (1992)) 98. Kobus Kruger (Director, Funny People (1977/I)) 99. Lena Krüger (Actress, "Achterbahn: Angeber (#2.2)" (1993)) 100. Mats Krüger (Sound Department, Barnens ö (1980)) 101. Matthias Krüger (II) (Producer, "Kalkofes Mattscheibe" (1994)) 102. Morten Krüger (Cinematographer, Dyre støtte, Den (2004) (TV)) aka "Morten Kruger" 103. Oliver Krüger (Actor, "Gespenster von Flatterfels, Die: Nimm dir ein Beispiel an Papa (#1.1)" (1992)) 104. Pit Krüger (Actor, Younger and Younger (1993)) 105. Ralf Krüger (Actor, Männerpension (1996)) 106. Raphael Krüger (Miscellaneous Crew, Turistas (2006)) 107. Rebecca Krüger (Production Manager, "Little Amadeus: Auf in die Welt (#2.13)" (2006)) 108. Thomas Krüger (Actor, Boonekamp-Affäre, Die (1981)) 109. Urmas Krüger (Self, Voitka - Metsän veljet (2004)) 110. Wieland Krüger (Sound Department, FC Venus (2005)) 111. Wolfgang Krüger (III) (Transportation Department, Engel aus Eisen (1981)) 112. Lea Lander (Actress, Cani arrabbiati (1974)) aka "Lea Kruger" aka "Lea Krüger" 113. Cresta Freeberg (Actress, Perfume (2001)) birth name "Cresta Kruger" 114. Johan Kreuger (Actor, Windprints (1990)) aka "Johan Kruger" 115. Timon Krueger (Sound Department, Gestern ist nie vorbei (1999) (TV)) aka "Timon Krüger" 116. Andrea Krüger (Art Department, "HeliCops - Einsatz über Berlin" (1998)) 117. Belinda Kruger (Casting Director, The Flyer (2005)) 118. Bob Kruger (Music Department, "Orleans" (1997)) 119. Brett Kruger (Music Department, Bam Bam and Celeste (2005)) 120. Carol Kruger (Miscellaneous Crew, Blood Diamond (2006)) 121. Charlotte Krüger (Actress, Medaille, Die (1955) (TV)) 122. Cordula Kruger (Actress, Anthropophagous 2000 (1999)) 123. Daniel Krüger (Actor, "MA 2412: Wahlkampf (#1.30)" (2002)) 124. David Kruger (Actor, Claudine (1974)) 125. Edino Kruger (Composer, Seminarista, O (1977)) 126. Egbert Kruger (Art Department, "The Triangle" (2005) (mini)) 127. Ernst Krüger (Producer, Kautschuk (1938)) aka "Dr. Ernst Krüger" 128. Frank Krüger (II) (Actor, Asphaltnacht (1980)) 129. Frans Kruger (Camera and Electrical Department, The Evil Below (1989)) aka "Franz Kruger" 130. Fred Krüger (Production Manager, Am Brunnen vor dem Tore (1952)) 131. Hans-Otto Krüger (Editor, "Schwein - Eine deutsche Karriere, Das" (1995) (mini)) 132. Jonathan Kruger (I) (Actor, Doctor Mordrid (1992)) 133. Jörg Krüger (Actor, "Polizeiruf 110: In einer Sekunde (#10.3)" (1980)) 134. Klaus Krüger (Actor, "Fünfte Kolonne, Die: Die ägyptische Katze (#4.2)" (1966)) 135. Lilo Krüger (Editor, Brot des Bäckers, Das (1976)) 136. Lori Kruger (Actress, No Small Affair (1984)) 137. Mario Krüger (Actor, Liegen lernen (2003)) 138. Matt Kruger (Camera and Electrical Department, Beware: Children at Play (1989)) 139. Michael Krüger (II) (Production Manager, Superstau (1991)) 140. Michèle Krüger (Make-Up Department, "Tatort: Macht der Angst (#1.673)" (2007)) 141. Paul Kruger (I) (Actor, A Hatful of Rain (1957)) 142. Paul W. Krüger (Actor, Veilchen vom Potsdamer Platz, Das (1936)) aka "P.W. Krüger" 143. Per Scheel Krüger (Actor, Lad de små børn (2004)) aka "Per Scheel-Krüger" 144. Peter Michael Krüger (Production Manager, Jeder stirbt für sich allein (1976)) 145. Richard Krüger (Actor, Schneeweisschen und Rosenrot (1955)) 146. Robert Krüger (II) (Actor, Power (1986)) aka "Robert Kruger" 147. Shane Kruger (Actor, Touched (1999)) 148. Sharon Kruger (Producer, Kick (1999)) 149. Stephan Kruger (Camera and Electrical Department, Styx (2001)) 150. Stephen Kruger (Camera and Electrical Department, Charlie (2004)) 151. Sven Krüger (Sound Department, Kuscheldoktor (2001)) 152. Tim Krüger (Sound Department, Vater und Feind (2005)) 153. Travis Kruger (Actor, Deadly Species (2002) (V)) 154. Ayres Campos (Actor, A Pensão de D. Estela (1956)) birth name "Ayres Kruger da Senna Campos" 155. Ali Krüger (Producer, Es geigt sich was (1987) (TV)) 156. Alison Kruger (Actress, The End of Innocence (1990)) 157. Amy Kruger (Camera and Electrical Department, Burnt Toast (2005/I)) 158. André Krüger (Sound Department, "Geschichte Norddeutschlands, Die" (2005)) 159. Angela Krüger (Producer, Anna (1988)) 160. B. Krüger (Art Department, Schimmelreiter, Der (1978)) 161. Bert Krüger (Transportation Department, Elevator (2003/III)) 162. Björn Krüger (Production Manager, Lebenswandel (2007)) 163. Börge Krüger (Actor, Blåjackor (1945)) 164. Boris Krüger (Editor, Punainen viiva (1984) (TV)) 165. Carsten Krüger (Cinematographer, Mensch Biermann! (1977)) 166. Connie Kruger (Miscellaneous Crew, Silent Night, Deadly Night (1984)) 167. Corina Krüger (Self, Pacto de silencio (2004) (TV)) 168. Don Kruger (Miscellaneous Crew, The Electric Horseman (1979)) aka "Donald Kruger" 169. Doris Krüger (I) (Actress, Fräulein (1939)) 170. Eric Kruger (Actor, "Ligne de démarcation, La: Claude (#1.8)" (1973)) aka "Erik Kruger" 171. Ferdie Kruger (Stunts, Any Man's Death (1988)) 172. Francesca Kruger (Actress, Potato Fritz (1976)) 173. Francis Kruger (Camera and Electrical Department, Hostage (1987)) 174. Fred Kruger (Actor, "The Twilight Zone: What You Need (#1.12)" (1959)) birth name "Fredrik H. Kruger" aka "Fred H. Kruger" 175. Frida J. Krüger (Producer, "Newton: Om sinne (#7.16)" (2006)) 176. Gisela Krüger (Costume Designer, Etwas sonderbare Dame, Eine (1968) (TV)) 177. Harry Krüger (Sound Department, Frau für gewisse Stunden, Eine (1985)) 178. Helen Kruger (Music Department, String (2006)) 179. Helmut Krüger (Actor, Herz aus Glas (1976)) 180. Horst Krüger (I) (Composer, Konzert, Das (1982) (TV)) 181. Howard Kruger (Producer, Willie and the Poor Boys (1985) (V)) 182. Irmgard Krüger (Actress, Wenn ein Mädel Hochzeit macht (1935)) 183. Ivan Kruger (Actor, Gor (1988)) 184. Jan Franz Krüger (Actor, "Polizeiruf 110: In Maske und Kostüm (#8.3)" (1978)) 185. Jason Kruger (Actor, Carnal Sins (2001) (V)) 186. Jeffrey Kruger (Producer, Rock You Sinners (1957)) aka "Jeffrey S. Kruger" 187. Jenny Kruger (Art Department, Return of the Boogeyman (1994) (V)) 188. Joe Kruger (Miscellaneous Crew, Wake of Death (2004)) 189. Joel Kruger (II) (Art Department, Brittle Glory (1997)) 190. Johan Kruger (II) (Actor, Hostage (1987)) 191. Jonas Krüger (Art Department, "Jul på Vesterbro" (2003)) 192. Jordan Kruger (I) (Actor, All She Ever Wanted (1996) (TV)) 193. Julian Krüger (Actor, Dunckel (1999) (TV)) aka "Julian Urbschat-Krüger" 194. Kevin Kruger (II) (Composer, The Stay Awake (1987)) 195. Kim Kruger (II) (Miscellaneous Crew, Lust in the Dust (1985)) 196. Kurt Krüger (Composer, Damals... zu Hause (1955)) 197. Kyle Kruger (Art Director, Rain Falls from Earth: Surviving Cambodia's Darkest Hour (2008)) 198. Lars Krüger (Visual Effects, Tauro (2002)) 199. Lutz Kruger (Actor, Turlis Abenteuer (1967)) 200. Marco Krüger (Sound Department, Weihnachtswette, Die (2007) (TV)) 201. Matthias Krüger (I) (Camera and Electrical Department, "Polizeiruf 110: Mit dem Anruf kommt der Tod (#21.7)" (1991)) 202. Michael Krüger (IV) (Sound Department, Doppelleben (2006)) 203. Nadine Krüger (Actress, Drachentöter, Die (2003) (V)) 204. Paul Kruger (III) (Actor, Lunarcop (1994)) 205. Robert Krüger (I) (Music Department, Foul Play (1978)) 206. Robert Kruger (III) (Stunts, Warhead (1996)) 207. Robert Krüger (III) (Actor, Sugar Orange (2004)) 208. Robert Kruger (IV) (Editor, Overval, De (1962)) 209. Sam Kruger (II) (Producer, Sweet Beat (1959)) 210. York Kruger-Schmidt (Actor, Papy fait de la résistance (1983)) 211. Sebastian Krüger (Sound Department, Apfelkomplott, Das (2007)) 212. Thomas Kruger (Editorial Department, "Frankenstein" (2004) (mini)) 213. Todd Kruger (Miscellaneous Crew, Transamerica (2005)) 214. Udo Krüger (Sound Department, Angekommen (2004)) 215. Victoria Kruger (Self, "The Indestructibles: (#1.6)" (2006)) 216. Werner Krüger (I) (Actor, Rumpelstilzchen (1955)) 217. Werner Krüger (II) (Producer, Asse - Anno 74 (1975)) 218. Winnie Krüger (Actress, Erscheinen Pflicht (1984)) 219. Wolfgang Krüger (I) (Art Department, Als Mutter streikte (1974)) 220. Wolfgang Krüger (II) (Editorial Department, Verbrechen nach Schulschluß (1959)) 221. Simone Ritscher-Krüger (Actress, Mutterkind (2003) (TV)) 222. Dieter Krueger (Production Manager, Lotte in Weimar (1974)) aka "Dieter Krüger" 223. Monika Krueger (Editorial Department, Spinnennetz, Das (1989)) aka "Monika Krüger" 224. Alois Krüger (Actor, Nacht der Zwölf, Die (1949)) 225. Bernd Krüger (Actor, "GSG 9 - Die Elite Einheit: Ich, der Feind (#1.13)" (2007)) 226. Bill Kruger (Actor, Action U.S.A. (1989)) 227. Darryl Kruger (Transportation Department, King Solomon's Mines (2004) (TV)) 228. Doris Krüger (II) (Miscellaneous Crew, Mesmer (1994)) 229. Fabian Krüger (Actor, Knallhart (2006)) 230. Hans-Hartmut Krüger (Actor, "Polizeiruf 110: Der Mann im Baum (#18.2)" (1988)) 231. Harald Krüger (Art Department, Stundenglas, Das (1990) (VG)) 232. Helmuth Krüger (Actor, Richter von Zalamea, Der (1920)) aka "Hellmuth Krüger" 233. Ines Krüger (II) (Self, "Brisant" (1994)) 234. Jim Kruger (I) (Art Department, Iolanthe (1997) (TV)) 235. Johan Kruger (I) (Producer, The Red Phone: Manhunt (2001) (TV)) 236. Julius Kruger (Actor, Hostage (1987)) 237. Karoline Kruger (Self, Melodi grand prix (1988) (TV)) 238. Lennart Krüger (Actor, Zwilling zuviel, Ein (2001) (TV)) aka "Lennardt Krüger" 239. Linda Krüger (Actress, Kom igen, nu'rå! (1981) (TV)) aka "Linda Kruger" 240. Mary Kruger (Actress, Action U.S.A. (1989)) 241. Michael Kruger (Actor, "Quantum Leap: The Color of Truth - August 8, 1955 (#1.6)" (1989)) 242. Paul Kruger (II) (Cinematographer, Cold Stone Jug (2003) (TV)) 243. Peter Kruger (Self, Ban the Sadist Videos! (2005) (V)) 244. Peter Krüger (Producer, Vreemde man, De (2003)) 245. Quentin Kruger (Director, Eddie (2007)) 246. Richard Kruger (I) (Miscellaneous Crew, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (2003) (VG)) 247. Sabine Krüger (I) (Actress, "Polizeiruf 110: Treibnetz (#15.3)" (1985)) 248. Sarah Kruger (Actress, "Joey: Joey and the Big Audition (#1.10)" (2004)) 249. Stanislav Krüger (Actor, Elementarteilchen (2006)) 250. Stubby Kruger (Actor, Mister Roberts (1955)) birth name "Harold Kruger" 251. Witta Krüger (Actress, Silvias Bauch (1998) (TV)) 252. Vanessa Krueger (Actress, 42plus (2007)) aka "Vanessa Krüger" 253. Antje Krüger (Costume and Wardrobe Department, Superstau (1991)) 254. Arno Krüger (Miscellaneous Crew, Goebbels-Experiment, Das (2005)) 255. Brit Krüger (Self, East Side Story (1997)) 256. Christian Krüger (I) (Set Decorator, Fälscher, Die (2007)) 257. Edwin Kruger (Actor, Triporteur de Belleville, Le (2005) (TV)) 258. Florian Krüger (Miscellaneous Crew, "Unser Sandmännchen" (1958)) 259. Frank Jürgen Krüger (Actor, "Achterbahn: Die Emil Bulls (#2.1)" (1993)) aka "F.J. Krüger" 260. George Kruger (Actor, Nightmare (1981)) 261. Hanspeter Krüger (Actor, Nicht löschbares Feuer (1969)) 262. Harold Kruger (Miscellaneous Crew, You Said a Mouthful (1932)) 263. Helge Krüger (Miscellaneous Crew, Millionær for en aften (1960)) 264. Ingrid Krüger (Actress, Frau Venus und ihr Teufel (1967)) 265. Jennifer Kruger (Actress, The Snowden, Raggedy Ann and Andy Holiday Show (1998) (TV)) 266. Karen Kruger (Actress, The First Time (1983)) 267. Kim Kruger (I) (Miscellaneous Crew, Fleshtone (1994)) 268. Marylyn Kruger (Self, Basic Football (1994) (V)) 269. Palle Krüger (Self, Vektløs (2002)) 270. Paul Krüger (Self, Kruger and Body Guard Leaving the Volksraad (1903)) nickname "Om Krüger" birth name "Stephanus Johannes Paulus Krüger" 271. Paul Kruger (V) (Casting Department, Only Love (1998) (TV)) 272. Robert Kruger (I) (Miscellaneous Crew, The Finest Hours (1964)) 273. Ryan Kruger (Actor, Doomsday (2008)) 274. Vinicius Kruger (Actor, Oh! Rebuceteio (1984)) 275. Wolfhardt Krüger (Self, Ausfahrt Ost... ins Leben von Nico, Lenne und Tomcat (1999) (TV)) 276. W.P. Krüger (Actor, Annemarie. Die Geschichte einer jungen Liebe (1936)) 277. Aaron Kruger (II) (Actor, Adam and Yvette (2003)) 278. Adelheid Krüger (Production Manager, Kein Hüsung (1954)) 279. Alain Kruger (Editorial Department, "Cercle, Le" (2004)) 280. Andrew Kruger (Self, Exploring Tropical Australia (1993) (TV)) 281. Angelika Krüger (Actress, In Frankfurt sind die Nächte heiß (1966)) 282. Anita Krüger (Self, "DAS!: (2007-12-12)" (2007)) 283. Anne Krüger (Costume and Wardrobe Department, Raus aus der Haut (1997) (TV)) 284. Barbara Kruger (Self, "Art in the Twenty-First Century: Consumption (#1.4)" (2001)) 285. Bernard Kruger (Self, "K Street: Week 9 (#1.9)" (2003)) 286. Bobby Kruger (Miscellaneous Crew, Flutter Kick (2005)) birth name "Robert Landon Kruger" 287. Brian Kruger (Actor, Take 2 (2007)) 288. Brigitte Kruger (Actress, Black Dju (1996)) 289. Carmen Krüger (Self, "Zibb: (2007-07-02)" (2007)) 290. Ceilheb Kruger (Actor, Detached (2004)) 291. Chris Kruger (Actor, Take 2 (2007)) 292. Christian Krüger (II) (Actor, "Licht und Schatten: Wege ins Glück (#1.39)" (1993)) 293. Christina Krüger (Actress, "Alphateam - Die Lebensretter im OP: Alles Lüge (#6.2)" (2001)) 294. Christine Krüger (II) (Actress, Zeitzünder (1984) (TV)) 295. Claudia Krüger (Self, "Jugendgericht, Das" (2001)) 296. Clemens Krüger (Transportation Department, Schattenkind (2007)) 297. Edith Krüger (Actress, "Powenzbande, Die" (1973) (mini)) 298. Edward Kruger (Miscellaneous Crew, The Seven of Daran: Battle of Pareo Rock (2008)) 299. Erna Krüger (Actress, Frau meiner Träume, Die (1944)) 300. Hannes Krüger (Actor, "Kapitel für sich, Ein" (1979) (mini)) 301. Hans-Georg Krüger (Actor, Piraten auf der Pferdeinsel (1963)) 302. Hartmut Krüger (Actor, Barrings, Die (1955)) 303. Heinz Krüger (Actor, Frontstadt (1983)) 304. Ida Kruger (Actress, Fátima Milagrosa (1928)) 305. Janine Kruger (Actress, Tau ya Soweto (2007)) 306. Jay Kruger (Self, "The Biggest Loser: (#5.1)" (2008)) 307. Jeanett Krüger (Self, "Super-Chancen: (1995-11-02)" (1995)) 308. Joan Kruger (Actress, "Producers' Showcase: Ruggles of Red Gap (#3.5)" (1957)) 309. Joel Kruger (I) (Actor, Death by Invitation (1971)) 310. Jordan Kruger (II) (Actress, Detached (2004)) 311. Jürgen Krüger (Actor, Märchenschloss, Das (1961)) 312. Karin Krüger (Production Manager, "Polizeiruf 110: Tod durch elektrischen Strom (#20.8)" (1990)) 313. Karla Krüger (Actress, Inferno - Flammen über Berlin, Das (2007) (TV)) 314. Katja Krüger (Actress, Pirouette (1996)) 315. Ken Kruger (Actor, Fantasm Comes Again (1977)) 316. Kerstin Krüger (Miscellaneous Crew, 31. März - Ab April wird alles besser... (1996)) 317. Lance Kruger (I) (Art Department, Dog Run (1996)) 318. Lon Kruger (Self, Four Square Miles to Glory (2008)) 319. Lulu Kruger (Actress, Nooi van my hart (1959)) 320. Malaika Krüger (Self, "V.I.P.-Schaukel: (#5.3)" (1975)) 321. Maren Krüger (Actress, Sounds of Fear (2004) (V)) 322. Mark Kruger (II) (Self, "The Biggest Loser: (#5.1)" (2008)) 323. Michael Krüger (I) (Actor, Nicht versöhnt oder Es hilft nur Gewalt wo Gewalt herrscht (1965)) 324. Michael Krüger (III) (Self, Musik im Fahrtwind - Joachim Kaiser (2006) (TV)) 325. Petra Krüger (Actress, Na und (1967)) 326. Phyllis Kruger (Self, "The Steve Allen Show: (#2.9)" (1956)) 327. Roland Krüger (Actor, TKKG 9 - Voodoozauber (2001) (VG)) 328. Albert Krüger-Rougé (Actor, Kleine und das große Glück, Das (1953)) 329. Sabine Krüger (II) (Actress, Findling, Der (1967) (TV)) 330. Serge Kruger (Self, Alain Pacadis, un héros in (2003)) 331. Florian Krüger-Shantin (Miscellaneous Crew, "Unser Sandmännchen" (1958)) 332. Anette Krüger-Spitta (Actress, "Markt" (1989)) 333. Steffi Krüger (Self, "Nürnberger Schnauzen" (2008)) 334. Suzie Krüger (Actress, Dandy Dust (1998)) 335. Edith Kunze-Krüger (Actress, Anschi und Michael (1977)) 336. Krüger Wilhelm (Actor, Goethe lebt...! (1932)) 337. Sidney Kruger (Miscellaneous Crew, Around the World in Eighty Days (1956)) 338. Barbro Krüger (Thanks, Black Deutschland (2006) (TV)) 339. Faith Kruger (Actress, Brigadoon (1954)) 340. Lea Krüger (Actress, Lass mich am Sonntag nicht allein (1959)) 341. Markus Krüger (Thanks, Black Deutschland (2006) (TV)) 342. Karl Krüger (Actor, Germania anno zero (1948)) 343. Carl Kruger (Miscellaneous Crew, Moon Over Miami (1941)) 344. Horst Krüger (III) (Actor, Bande des Schreckens, Die (1960)) 345. Jim Kruger (II) (Actor, On the Line (1984)) aka "James Patrick Kruger" 346. Sandra Kruger (Actress, Schulmädchen-Report: Was Eltern nicht für möglich halten (1970)) 347. Johan Kruger (III) (Enigma Pictures) 348. Rachel Kruger (Rolf Kruger Management)
New Forgetting Sarah Marshall trailer - "red band"(?) by Pennsy	Feb 4th, 2008 12:42:07 PM
http://www.empireonline.com/vi deo/forgettingsarahmarshall/
another in a long line of high school newspaper articles by ArcadianDS	Feb 4th, 2008 12:42:10 PM
to appear on AICN. "Hey I know how to generate tons of adclicks! I'll craft a headline that makes it sound like the very opposite of what the story says. Kinda like a 'haha i gotcha!' story. M Night Shamalan is already working on the screenplay version of this update. SPOILER ALERT I see dead web domains
no effing way by robertplant	Feb 4th, 2008 12:42:54 PM
If not Robert Englund then bullshit. If bullshit then yeah- GET WILL FERREL! Otherwise I won't pay to see this bullsh.
Süsses aufprallendes Baby Jesus Geheimnisvolles Yobo by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 12:46:23 PM
Mein Gott, Mann! Der ist der längste Pfosten, den ich überhaupt gesehen! Wie ist Kruger den Namenssmith auf englisch?
sorry, had to do it. by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 12:47:57 PM

Ben Foster by Hispanic at the Disco	Feb 4th, 2008 12:53:11 PM
After seeing Ben Foster in Alpha Dog, 30 Days of Night, and 3:10 to Yuma I think it'd be a nice piece of casting. But would Bay & Co. actually have the brains to pull the trigger on that? We all know it's just gonna be over stylized. Will it have any substance is the question.
substance and Bay don't mix... could be your answer there. by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 12:54:39 PM

substances and Bay... well by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 12:55:47 PM

Al Pacino as Freddy! Dave the Demon as Freddy! by anchorite	Feb 4th, 2008 12:57:31 PM
He would make Vern's day...
Freddy to be played by Johnny Depp! by anchorite	Feb 4th, 2008 12:58:33 PM
Now that even has the tie-in we were all hoping for.
This just in: by Regenhund	Feb 4th, 2008 12:59:49 PM
"Blogosphere in uproar as Dracula being remade without Legosi!"
Mysterious Yobo: Thanks for bringing Mike Krüger to AICN by DerLanghaarige	Feb 4th, 2008 01:17:40 PM
And Nerosday: Yes, Krüger is one of the German "Smiths".
.... by SebastianHaff	Feb 4th, 2008 01:29:39 PM
"it's certainly understandable that they'd re-cast part to a performer without baggage/the weight of pre-association." What the FUCK are you talking about? The audience this will be aimed at won't know what a Robert Englund is anyway, so there's no baggage there. Meanwhile, those of us that remember Englund, the ones whose cash spent on the NOES flicks in the eighties fucking built New Line, wouldn't see Englund as baggage as all. We'd see him as reassurance. It would be a win-win situation. For the record though, not even Robert Englund could save Freddy's Dead. What a mess!
Brett Ratner as Freddy by mode_7	Feb 4th, 2008 01:32:02 PM
Bored and unemployed due to Harry Knowles' near constant attempts to sabotage his career, The Rat has no choice but to go back to his original job of child killer/molester.
Danke Der Langhaarige, mein Freund. by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 01:35:31 PM
Wie meine Übersetzung Software tut. Mein Deutsch ist ein wenig rostiges.
I'm done... by dr_john_zoidberg	Feb 4th, 2008 01:42:03 PM
I was only half heartedly following this remake from the beginning. Remakes in general are a nasty idea. Now Englund isn't playing Freddy? Count me out alltogether. Englund mad that character his own, NO ONE else deserves to play it. Even if they obtain someone who can do the job, WELL, I'm still out on this one. These remakes are really making me hate movies.
'New Nightmare 2 - Real-Freddy's Revenge' by pokadoo	Feb 4th, 2008 01:47:32 PM
In which Englund-Freddy starts picking off the beautiful young cast & crew on the set of a pointless Michael Bay remake of 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'.
Vern by mode_7	Feb 4th, 2008 01:49:30 PM
Weren't you asking for a new Freddy movie the other day? I hope this teaches you to use your talkback powers only for the forces of good. With great power comes great responsibility ect...
It's not the same as Lugosi by Vern	Feb 4th, 2008 01:58:43 PM
Dracula is from a book. Lugosi wasn't even the first actor to portray him on stage or in a movie. And if he wanted to keep doing the sequels I'm sure they would've let him. If Hammer had wanted Lugosi to play Dracula in their movie it would've been hard to pull off because he was dead. Freddy is a different matter because he was created on film, and has been portrayed by the same actor in 8 movies and a TV series. Any other version of Freddy (comic books, etc.) has always been based on Robert Englund. And this also has the Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken factor because until this remake is made there is still hope of the series continuing with Englund. As recently as last month there were stories about New Line developing a Freddy vs. Jason 2 or a new Elm Street sequel. So hiring whichever wrestler or overly noticeable celebrity they choose will have consequences in that sense, it will cut off Robert Englund. So to make that comparison is stretching. Of course, it could turn out to be like Dracula if somebody besides Englund could come up with a brilliant interpretation of Freddy that people would accept. But the chances of that coming from this production company, who so far have not made a good movie, seem slim.
F*CK MICHAEL BAY AND NEW LINE. by Redfive!	Feb 4th, 2008 02:04:41 PM
I say hire a hit man and take bay out...and everyone should go to new lines offices and all take a shit on their door step,.
HOLLYWOOD, JUST FUCKING DIE PLEASE by Ray Gamma	Feb 4th, 2008 02:20:35 PM
FUCK OFF FUCK OFF FUCK OFF.... this is such utter fuckwittery i can hardly even muster the words. Robert Englund IS Freddy Krueger. Why remake this film at all? What exactly is the fucking point? FUCK OFF AND STOP WASTING MONEY THAT YOU COULD BE DONATING TO STARVING CHILDREN, YOU STUPID ARSEHOLES.
bring out the violins by topdolla69	Feb 4th, 2008 02:35:33 PM
I can understand that he is a special character that in our hearts, can not be replaced. But honestly, you people want this old fart to keep climbing out of his coffin to reprise his role of the child murderer? come on, shit he is well past his prime. let the old fucker die already. The Nightmare series is my favorite horror series and i will be the first to shit on the film if they fuck it up, but if they do put foster in it, he might do the film justice. at least they arent scooping up broc lesner to don the red and green striped shirt. stop being pussies about it and let it go. Dont get me wrong, no one would be able to replace him for us, but let someone else in for some glory for the kids of today.
I'm telling you it's gonna be Hip Hop Freddy by picardsucks	Feb 4th, 2008 02:37:15 PM
Gole teefe yo. Nick Cannon back from the dead to smoke da bichez dat played him. Diamond encrusted spinner glove knives. Sean John red and green striped sweaters which will be marketed as stylish. MTV films 2010. Another loveletter from the "new" hollywood to it's supportive fanboys. Fuck this shit !!! No wonder I prefer Asain cinema.
Rob Zombie will direct... by Kid Z	Feb 4th, 2008 02:40:51 PM
...and the first hour and a half will be about Freddy's childhood and what motivates him to enter dreams and kill... yaaaawwwwnnnn!
Part of the blame lies with the fans... by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 02:41:09 PM
I have no problem with studios remaking anything, no matter how distasteful I personally find it. They only do it because we pay to see it and they're in the business to make money. Hell yes they'll recast, why not. They will have no loyalty to Englund. They could make an utter turd and people would still see it and rent it. You want these shitty remakes to stop? Stop going to see them. Tell your friends not to see them. Don't rent the DVD. The only thing a studio hears is the jinggle of coin in their pockets, not your rants and curses, speak to them with your money. That they will hear when their pockets stop clinking. Stay home on the weekends or go out and do other stuff, but don't go see it. That's the only thing they'll get. I mean they just made a japanese/american horror remake about death by voice mail for Chrissake. Who the hell would or did pay to see that anyway. That's the people that encourage this crap.
fuck i'm old by DtotheP	Feb 4th, 2008 02:44:03 PM
i was born in '82 and i first saw this movie when i was 3. i can't believe that i'm old enough to see remakes of movies that came out after i was born. fuck. incidentally, if robert englund is not freddy in this, i hope they don't use him in some corny cameo as a wink/middle finger to fans of the original. wait, fuck i sound like i'm accepting this horse shit proposal. this movie will fucking suck. wes craven personalized this film by naming freddy after a grade school bully of his, there won't be half the heart or honesty of the original in this remake. fucking michael bay and anoes is more illogical than van sant and psycho. why doesn't he remake top gun or some other stupid guy movie i fucking hate? maybe a franchise i don't give a fuck about like phantasm. also, michael bay is fucking ugly. he looks like a tom cruise/cryptkeeper hybrid.
(sigh) by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 02:45:59 PM

Art vs. Reboot The Franchise. Discuss. by www.valiens.com	Feb 4th, 2008 02:47:34 PM

JEtt, your new name is... by Kid Z	Feb 4th, 2008 02:48:13 PM
...Professor IMDB!
Zombie will make him look like a football player by donwillymo	Feb 4th, 2008 02:51:18 PM
or a juiced up baseball player
They should remake Evil Dead with Freddie Prinze Jr. by Abin Sur	Feb 4th, 2008 02:52:12 PM
Sigh
Vern by Knuckleduster	Feb 4th, 2008 02:55:45 PM
You don't know Ben Foster? Do yourself a favour, mate, and watch Alpha Dog, 30 Days of Night, 3:10 to Yuma... Hell, even Liberty Heights. The guys shows a lot of promise. That said, he is too young to play Freddy and if he has any taste (which I'm certain he does) he'l stay as far away from Platinum Dunes as possible.
D to the P by Abominable Snowcone	Feb 4th, 2008 02:58:33 PM
I was five or six when the Dino de Laurentis "King Kong" was released. I wasn't old enough to see it at the theater, but I recall the giant cutout of Kong they had on top of a local cinema. A couple years later, when it was shown on TV, I felt it was different enough from the original. The score was excellent. The world trade stuff was 'cool' to me back then (I'd seen the original, so putting it in 'real life' New York was cool).
In all fairness to Platinum Dunes, though... by Knuckleduster	Feb 4th, 2008 03:00:44 PM
... If they do recast Englund as Freddy, it would hardly be seen as a "relaunch", would it? Most people would think of it as just another shitty sequel and stay the fuck away. The only reason anyone watches remakes is because of the novelty factor.
Michael Bay... by mode_7	Feb 4th, 2008 03:07:50 PM
...reminds me of Bale's character in American Psycho. I guarantee Bay watches himself fucking prostitutes in his mirrored bedroom wall. I dunno if he chainsaws 'em to death afterwards but it wouldn't surprise me.
englund is a genius... by deliciouscowbell	Feb 4th, 2008 03:11:53 PM
but funny freddy was lame in the later movies. the first movie is still a masterpiece though. awesome movie.
Something to Consider... by rune_spell	Feb 4th, 2008 03:12:55 PM
It seems the consensus amongst talkbackers is that Platinum Dunes (PD)is a blight of the film industry today. Most everyone here seems to know and care about movies and the grand history of it all. Unfortunately, no matter how much we hate PD, these crap-filled remakes will make them money, make these arseholes running the company rich, and encourage them to make more unoriginal shite films. The reason? The consumer. Simple, uneducated, easily amused people will pay to see this movie. So, I'm not trying to defend PD or anything, but they don't see film as art, they see it as business, BUT, if nobody went to see their films, they wouldn't stay in business. They would go bankrupt! Now, we all want to see that happen to them, so the best thing to do is hope no one goes to see their films. But, good luck telling that to these kids today with their myspace and their ipods and their total disregard for anything made before they hit their "tween" years. [Fudge] these kids. [Fudge] them and their disposable income and subsequent support of horrible films like Meet the Spartans. May every theater they populate burn with them in it. And may all ye true film buffs continue to insult this horrible trash. Talk on!
but is novelty worth it? by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 03:15:45 PM
its only a novelty if it happens on the rare occasion but it is so frequent Dunes is a company that just makes remakes essentially. Does anyone see the wrongness in that? A new company that produces nothing but bad remakes of okay to decent horror movies, and makes a living doing it. Hell, maybe its my generation. The Gen X and Y bunch we have money and jobs and its like we're spoiled kids trying to get that one toy we didn't get that Christmas when we were six and now we can, and all this crap is coming back, GI joe, Transformers, Slasher Flicks, Game systems, Not only do we see the movies but adults are buying the toys to collect ect. Can we just not grow up or let go? Is it because we're not marrying till 30 going back to live with mom and dad after college instead of getting kicked the fuck out, not having kids of our own till nearly 40. What!? whew sorry had that rant brewing all day. Can you tell I turned 30 this weekend.
can we have new material instead? by fireclown	Feb 4th, 2008 03:16:13 PM
New movies. I can has them now? Failing that, a Leslie Vernon sequel. There.
FINO by MasterBateman	Feb 4th, 2008 03:16:52 PM
Robert Englund and Freddy go together like Godzilla and man in suit.
rune_spell by mode_7	Feb 4th, 2008 03:22:33 PM
I'm with you on the part about kids and their disposable income. When I was a teen we didn't have enough cash for booze AND movies and thus, weren't part of a demographic worth pursuing. Parents, please, stop giving your kids money, it's ruining the movie industry. Not to mention the music industry.
In my own defense... by nerosday	Feb 4th, 2008 03:27:23 PM
I went to college, got married, joined the militarty, went to war, had a kid, got another degree and now I teach. And I still watch shitty movies and have the entire collection of 25th annaversary GI Joes, and own a comic shop on the side that peddles the crap of which I speak to other people my own age! So... yeah I'm a hypocite.
Danny Glover as Freddy Krueger! by Pops Freshemeyer	Feb 4th, 2008 03:28:25 PM
In this version Freddy Krueger is after those who are too smart to fall for the bullshit being sold by Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro. Powered by liberal guilt (which proves to be his downfall), Krueger attacks conservatives in their sleep, but is easily defeated by common sense and the ability to use facts to come to a rational, rather than emotional, conclusion. Hopefully they can work in parts for Sean Penn and Tim Robbins so they can both feel they're making the world a better place through Hollywood propaganda...
"How about Mackenzie Crook?" by DamnMichaelBay	Feb 4th, 2008 03:30:52 PM
"How about Mackenzie Crook?" I sometimes walk past Mackenzie Crook in my home town (An area of London). Mackenzie Crook smokes a shitload of weed. Every damn time I walk past him he's toking on a massive reefer.
nerosday by Knuckleduster	Feb 4th, 2008 03:31:32 PM
You have my sympathy, mate. And novelty isn't worth it. These guys are looking to make a quick buck and that's exactly what they're gonna get. Let's face it, we're all gonna go watch it, because we're curious to see how it turns out, curious to see if the new guy playing Freddy is any good. Even those of us who hate the idea will go see it, and we'll probably be pissed off afterwards, but that won't change the fact that we paid these cunts in order to see their movie.
Knuckleduster by mode_7	Feb 4th, 2008 03:37:22 PM
I'm probably gonna download it, thereby retaining the morel high ground even though I'm stealing. Who'd have thought it?
Why not.... by The Dum Guy	Feb 4th, 2008 03:46:15 PM
Do a semi-prequel thing with Englund as the human Freddy and then have a CGI Freddy after he "dies", that way.... never mind, I think they should do something with the existing universe or something along the line of New Nightmare (hell, what about Freddy vs Jason part deux?).
I'll probably watch it in the theatres. by Knuckleduster	Feb 4th, 2008 03:47:48 PM
I'm a masochist. Although, I didn't watch the Texas Chainsaw, Hills Have Eyes or Halloween remakes on the big screen, so maybe I can withstand this one too. Then again, it's fuckin Freddy, man!
Why not do an Elseworlds movie? by Pops Freshemeyer	Feb 4th, 2008 03:53:31 PM
An imaginary story where Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent go to Camp Crystal Lake and are harassed by summer camp handyman Freddy Krueger and Mrs. Vorhees would be kind of kick ass. Well, as long as Mrs. Vorhees didn't get pissed and hunt down Clark and Bruce for having sex with one another...
No NO No by hallmitchell	Feb 4th, 2008 03:53:46 PM
Absolute waist of time and money. I will not go to see this at all. Just make another movie in the franchise. As the old joke goes. " Why does Hollywood remake movies" " Because they didn't screw it up the first time "
Yo Bichez I'm goona Smoke yo ass A'ight!! by picardsucks	Feb 4th, 2008 03:55:23 PM
Wif my diamond spinner knives bitches, que the Akon music video, An ma Sean John threads are tight. Freedy ain gonna let you see da light. A'ight. Holla Freddy gonna smoke you punk ass with his Marc Jacob knives. Mtv films 2010
Directed by Uwe Boll and Paul W.S. Anderson by picardsucks	Feb 4th, 2008 04:02:14 PM
starring Nick Cannon as Freddy Chicks dressed like whores from CW shows who fight using aerbic Taebo starring a bunch of guys Lou Pearlman molested Special apperance by Akon as Da Preacha Costumes by Sean John, Bling by Marc Jacobs MTV Fims 2010
They're not re-painting the Mona Lisa, guys... by Flim Springfield	Feb 4th, 2008 04:04:15 PM
"Nightmare" was a good single movie, but the sequels were terrible and it devolved into a self-parody. Making a new film with Freddy as a scary rather than comedic character could be a good idea. (Not that they'll do a good job, but the idea is sound.)
Crispin Glover should do it. by 3 Bag Enema	Feb 4th, 2008 04:09:08 PM
I just want to watch Crispin Hellion Glover kill people. Is that so wrong?
YO FREDDY! BUS IT! HE GOT SKILLZ YO! by deliciouscowbell	Feb 4th, 2008 04:09:47 PM

I keep saying it. Chucky vs Leprechaun. by Knuckleduster	Feb 4th, 2008 04:10:22 PM
But Hollywood just isn't listening. One day they'll realize that fighting midgets sell more tickets than tits.
The ONLY way this will work... by gridbug	Feb 4th, 2008 04:12:44 PM
...is if they get Fab Five Freddy to do his thang all over some whitebread teens. Now THAT'S entertainment!!!
OR, just make a new sequel to the superior original... by gridbug	Feb 4th, 2008 04:15:12 PM
...and bring back Englund. Pretend all the shitty sequels never happened and for once, do the shit right. No wisecracking antihero with finger knives, just some good old fashioned horror like from when we was young.
How about a NEW franchise, instead of this shit? by ZeroCorpse	Feb 4th, 2008 04:24:37 PM
No Englund means this is not a Nightmare on Elm Street movie. It's a shitty copy. If you want to make a movie that doesn't feature the character actor who made the series great, then you might as well not call it A Nightmare on Elm Street at all. Call it "The Dream Monster" or something. I wouldn't pay to see this. This is completely different from remaking Halloween or Friday the 13th or Texas Chainsaw... The villains in those were masked nobodies. Freddy IS all personality. Freddy IS Robert Englund.
Only way to do this is by doing a prequel by voxmortis	Feb 4th, 2008 04:35:08 PM
Basic kiddie killing horror movie... at the end he's burnt to death by the parents. Opening scene is his Mum being raped by 100 maniacs (or whatever the backstory was). Englund MUST be in it - pre-make-up, of course.
Sad, sad news... by sonnyfern	Feb 4th, 2008 04:37:05 PM
Englund IS Freddy. Anyone else would probably just be doing an imitation of him anyway. I'm still not sure why they don't just do a proper sequel...
VERN! here's an idea. by GavinVanDraven	Feb 4th, 2008 04:54:54 PM
can we petition? no elmstreet without englund? fuck, my buddy who works at a theater said he wont sell tickets to a robert englund less movie. lol. dont give these fuckers any of your money when this piece of shit comes out. if it fails at the box office, maybe hollywood will get a clue and stop remaking movies that dont need to be remade.we only have ourselves to blame. of course, there are people out there who dont know any better... maybe they never watched an elm street flick. maybe they dont even watch horror movies. they arent the target audience. the target audience is the people who love these movies, and the target audience should take a stand against this.
So we have to sit through the origin story again? by I Dunno	Feb 4th, 2008 05:13:57 PM
I's all been beaten to death in at least 3 or 4 of the movies. Just make a sequel. Take a cue from Dream Warriors. That was the only decent sequel anyway.
highly doubt theres anyone by huggerorange	Feb 4th, 2008 05:15:31 PM
that could even pull this off, ..theyd have to totally reinvent the charcter of freddy which i highly doubt can top englunds take on it. If they didnt invent a different freddy itd simply be an actor pretending to be robert englund acting as freddy...wouldnt you want the real deal? just get robert englund and make a good Nightmare on elm street movie that justifies a remake..ben foster doesnt even come close from what ive seen, he looks and sounds like a teenager..hed be good for freddy:the high school years.
Kids...Calm Down... by Cheif Brody	Feb 4th, 2008 05:16:49 PM
We can expect plenty of 80's horror classics being updated now that CGI has come so far along. I mean...Now we have technology to make anything you can dream appear REAL as hell on screen. So while they are doing it...why not update the character, too? Would we expect Kurt Russell to reprise his role as MacReady in the eventual "The Thing" remake/reboot, do you? Nope...it'll be some new hot shot actor from today's casting pool...who will have to stand in front of green screens all day reacting at "nothing" but tennis balls on green sticks...when Kurt got the benefit of actual latex and goo animatronic alien life forms to interact with. Advanced CGI will be forcing movie makers to remake ALL our favorites from the 70's and 80's. You better just get use to it. It's never going to stop.
I could get behind the Hellraiser remake by I Dunno	Feb 4th, 2008 05:23:07 PM
Because Clive Barker himself is going to do it because there are things he couldn't do back in 1986. That remake would have a purpose. This does not.
This is a tough one... by brokentusk	Feb 4th, 2008 05:56:16 PM
On the one hand, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET does not need to be re-made for all the obvious reasons, but on the other hand, as Cheif Brody said, think about all the great deaths they could come up with using CGI - it could be quite fun if the screenwriters use their imaginations. Having said that, it's being written by the Academy Award winning writers of FREDDY VS. JASON, so it's bound to be a masterpiece.
Let Bay know your displeasure... by TestSubject28	Feb 4th, 2008 06:09:23 PM
I found Mr. Bay's personal forum. http://tinyurl.com/2kc8yw If your really upset, go and let him know peronaly. It may make ya feel better even if you know it won't do a lick of good.
This can't be worse than some of the sequels. by Rev. Slappy	Feb 4th, 2008 06:13:25 PM
I don't get the hate here for a remake. It would have to be an improvement on some of the horrendously awful films in this series.
TO QUOTE by Ray Gamma	Feb 4th, 2008 06:14:14 PM
"We can expect plenty of 80's horror classics being updated now that CGI has come so far along. I mean...Now we have technology to make anything you can dream appear REAL as hell on screen." Now just hold it right there. Doesn't real stuff like latex and ketchup already look more REAL (because, after all, it is) than a bunch of expensive CGI latex and CGI ketchup? Michael Bay is a cock and he can eat my shit.
then remake the sequels, leave the original alone.. by TestSubject28	Feb 4th, 2008 06:17:01 PM
It was a great movie, the sequels yeah remake em, and do them better...
writers of FVJ? by Bouncy X	Feb 4th, 2008 06:35:24 PM
i've seen many people, here and on other sites complain that the writers of FVJ are on this. but unless im really blind, i havent seen their names connected to this at all, they're doing the Friday movie. there isnt a writer picked for this til the strike ends.
Ray Gamma...you crack me up... by Cheif Brody	Feb 4th, 2008 06:41:58 PM
I mean...come on...some of our classic 80's horror had some pretty fake ass shit in it. God love 'em, the filmakers and effects guys were pushing the envelope to the best of their abilities....But the cost of CGI and the massive render time has come WAY down since, say, the 1st Jurassic Park...to where it is now COST EFFECTIVE for studios to go back through some of their 20 and 30 year old properties and say...Wow....imagine the update we can do with that story! The possibilities can become endless....Now will all the updates and reboots have the same care and attention to detail that, say, Peter Jackson took with King Kong? Probably not. I think Harry might argue himself that the original Kong is far superior to Pete's remake in some respects. But to a desperate Hollywood...starving for new tent pole movies evry god damn summer... A NEW Nightmare on Elm Street...with updated effects and a whole new cast....brings a great story up to date for a whole new generation. I mean...fuckin Johnny Depp was IN the original Nightmare....but a whole generation only knows him as Cap't Jack Sparrow. I'm just saying...whether it's Michael Bay...or Uwe Boll doing the raping...BECAUSE of cost effective CGI....your childhood is going to be raped...hard....and sometimes without lubricant....and all the petitions in the world ISN'T going to stop it. But every once in a while...something NEW will hit that silver screen... A new "Matrix" or "Lord of the Rings" will come along and make these lame re-imaginings and remakes feel like yesterday's news...and Hollywood will go back to looking for fresh NEW ideas. Until then, Ray...I suggest you lube up.
What is it with film remakes?? by DarkJediStoops	Feb 4th, 2008 07:01:33 PM
Get some new ideas for films goddamit! - stop ruining classic films!
Homage.... by Cheif Brody	Feb 4th, 2008 07:07:27 PM
Homage...that's the word missing from my previous post. Pete Jackson paid homage to King Kong...striving to the last fucking detail to capture tthe feeling that the original Kong gave to audiences back in 1933. He just had better toys to do it with. When studios greenlight all these fucking remakes...from The Wolf Man...to Elm Street...they better hire directors and artisans who know what the word homage means. Otherwise...they are just wasting everyone's time and money. If they strive to give their remake the respect that the original source material deserves...then some of these thing may actually be fun for new and old audiences alike. If they take the "cookie cutter" Hollywood blockbuster conveyor belt route...it's gonna be a dark time in cinematic history.
They gonna butcher it anyway.... by nieman	Feb 4th, 2008 07:23:45 PM
Why don't they just go in a different direction. Robert Englund is the ONLY Freddy. Since they want to remake/revisit, whatever, just create an entirely different character. No Freddy, have a different mass murder, different dream demon, anything but Freddy and the Elm Street world. You know they gonna uff it up
Freddy appears as the Giant Kruger Robot. by TomBodet	Feb 4th, 2008 07:24:50 PM
SNIKT!!!!! Hey KIDS!! time to get yer WEENIESSSSS!!!!!
As a fan of Noted_Auteur Mikey_Bay- by TomBodet	Feb 4th, 2008 07:28:46 PM
-I think he's fugging STOOPID for wanting to 'reimagine' this w/out Robert Englund there. Seriously. C'mon Mikey-Bring Back More Giant Robots! and leave the Terrorizing-the the Pros.
CGI Freddy by ThePilgrim	Feb 4th, 2008 07:32:11 PM
And Let Robert voice the role. I mean the fucker is supposed to be burned beyond recognition right!?!?!?!? CGI would be acceptable. A real burn victim would never look like those latex appliance pieces that Robert sported for all those films. Fuck!!! This way Robert can keep the role, and his age and psyhicality is no longer a factor. Not that it ever was, but if they are that hard up to reinvent freddy look and persona. Then this is the obvious answer that keeps both sides happy. We still get Robert and they get whatever new incarnation they feel they need to reinvent the look and feel of the new Freddy. Think of it as the new Gollum Challenege.
Steve Buscemi as Kruger's brother. by TomBodet	Feb 4th, 2008 07:34:43 PM
That way we could have the best of both worlds.
i can almost def. say that this line will be in this movie by Kloipy	Feb 4th, 2008 08:05:09 PM
freddy walks up to someone with his glove stretched out to their throat and says "You're gonna die, bitch!" the teen pulls out a shotgun and says "In your dreams!" and blows Freddy away. And we all die a little more
Hugh Jackman as Freddy by Darth_Inedible	Feb 4th, 2008 08:11:04 PM
Or if Hugh is too expensive get his casting doppleganger Dougray Scott to fill the knived gloves. Get Del Toro to direct a more serious, broodingly ambiguous Freddy picture.
Why no FvJ2? by vezner2007	Feb 4th, 2008 08:18:12 PM
Didn't the first one do pretty good in the BO? Why don't they just make a sequel with the same actors as before?
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