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A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET Remake Moves Closer And Closer...

It will suck by HorrorFan81	Dec 12th, 2008 08:45:14 AM
Like all of Platinum Dunes remakes.
Oh. by HorrorFan81	Dec 12th, 2008 08:45:30 AM
And first.
NNNNOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! by Eats_sandwich_gets_laid.	Dec 12th, 2008 08:45:58 AM

As much as I hate remakes by Engelhast	Dec 12th, 2008 08:49:50 AM
and think this the idea of recasting Freddy sucks all the way to the balls the only actor I would like to even see attempt to try it would be Michael Emerson.
This bit of news gives me nightmares by ZoeFan	Dec 12th, 2008 08:53:03 AM
Dear Hollywood, I have PLENTY of scripts I can sell you that are new ideas!
but... by doodah	Dec 12th, 2008 08:54:19 AM
these pretzels are making me thirsty.
remakes by pencil-man	Dec 12th, 2008 08:55:15 AM
Since the economy is tanking, it's just cheaper and reliable to remake stuff that will sell instead of taking a 40 million dollar chance. Even remaking crappy obscure movies is a gamble to these executives. I can't wait until they remake Star Wars Episode 2 and 3. I thought Phantom Menace was pretty good, so there.
FUCK THIS by Sithdan	Dec 12th, 2008 08:57:40 AM
It's not Freddy without Robert Englund. END OF STORY. Please send the greedy Hollywood yuppies a message by BOYCOTTING this movie.
if you're gonna do it, do a sequel by Obscura	Dec 12th, 2008 08:58:40 AM
new nightmare was such an interesting concept, id love it to take a turn like that again.
Hollywood: Where imagination dies by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Dec 12th, 2008 08:59:57 AM
Once again unfortunately my regular slogan for any remake talkback.
It's gonna suck. by Mr Spork	Dec 12th, 2008 09:01:37 AM
Robert Englund IS Freddy Krueger. You can't recast an iconic character like that and it still be good. With Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers, it's easier to have different actors play them, because they're masked.
Nightmare Reboot sounds interesting... by Andillformthehead	Dec 12th, 2008 09:02:24 AM
Except it's being made by the same people who ruined The Hitcher.
Johnny Depp as Freddy Krueger by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Dec 12th, 2008 09:03:04 AM
C'mon someone had to suggest it. He's grown by leaps and bounds since his film debut (or it was close to his debut) in this movie.
TOO SOON!!! by Leafar the Lost	Dec 12th, 2008 09:03:15 AM
If Johnny Depp is not in this I will not see it, and I will try to block it's distribution in the U.S.
so stupid. by Judge Briggs	Dec 12th, 2008 09:05:20 AM
this movie does not need to be remade and let alone recast Englund. Re-re execs.. there are so many stories out there... just have an exect get a library card and take out some books... dumbasses.
CHILDREN OF FUCKING MEN!!! by HoboCode	Dec 12th, 2008 09:06:44 AM
Pull my finger.
Just fucking stop it!!!!!! by Gabba-UK	Dec 12th, 2008 09:08:29 AM
You hear me Hollywood!!!! Just fucking stop this shit!!!!!!!!! This is really becoming stupid. Well someone please think of a way of stopping the un-educated, moronic fucktards who insist on seeing these fucking remakes from going in the first place! My prefered method would be a 12 gauge nestled to the base of the skull and blow their fucking head off but too many morons, not enough shells. The only people that should see remakes are the critics who can tell us what we could already guess. It's another shit remake, don't waste your time or money. OK, rant over.
who is asking for this? by j2talk	Dec 12th, 2008 09:13:59 AM

who is asking for this? by Engelhast	Dec 12th, 2008 09:18:23 AM
Sheep don't ask to be fed...but if you put it in front of them they will eat it and as long as they keep eating they will keep feeding.
F13 vs Nightmare by enderandrew	Dec 12th, 2008 09:26:10 AM
F13 was pretty crappy from the get go and only got worse. Halloween was good and the franchise went to shit. New Nightmare wasn't bad, and the series wasn't all that bad. The only problem is that the audience saw Freddy as the protagonist as opposed to a scary figure. I think a sequel could have worked here. I'm curious how they make Freddy "scary" again.
Guy in a mask by enderandrew	Dec 12th, 2008 09:26:58 AM
Not to mention, that Leatherface, Jason, Michael Myers, etc. is basically a large guy in a mask. Recasting Freddy is something I just don't see working.
I'll say it again... by Fawst	Dec 12th, 2008 09:27:24 AM
Adrien Brody for Freddy. Of course, this movie is totally going to go the route of "JUMP SCARE, JUMP SCARE, GORE GORE GORE, JUMP SCARE WITH GORE, BE AFRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAID!!! BOOGEDY-BOOGEDY!!!" Which blows chunks. They have never really explored Freddy's child-molesting background other than to say "Hey, he diddled kids, the parents killed him, now he's living in your dreams and killing teens." My dream version of this story is to see them actually show Freddy ALIVE, post-molestation charges and getting away with it. Then his death at the hands of the angry mob. Then take it into the present. I've got even more ideas on how this could work well, but whatever. Bottom line is that I think Brody could bring a real element of horror to the character. Does he really need to be a wise-cracking ghoul? Can't he just be a ghoul? Oh well, I guess exploring the inner-workings of a demonic child-rapist/killer would be a little too heavy for this. Fuckers.
I predict Freddy will be played by by Vern	Dec 12th, 2008 09:28:35 AM
a 7 foot tall muscleman with long hair and a cool jacket
REMAKE GESTAPO ATTACK! by dr sauch	Dec 12th, 2008 09:32:15 AM
NO REMAKES EVER RAAAAAAAAARRR!!!
Bruce Campbell by enderandrew	Dec 12th, 2008 09:36:13 AM
Bruce plays Freddy in the new touching musical, "I Stole Michael Jackson's Date and Got Burned!"
Christian Bale as Grammaton Cleric Krueger by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Dec 12th, 2008 09:41:29 AM
If you're going to go stupid,as in even thinking of a remake, then why not go all out? Razor Glove Kata!
Damn straight about Johnny Depp as Freddy! by thecomedian	Dec 12th, 2008 09:50:31 AM
I suggested it 6 months ago. I hope somebody's paying attention. It would be the ultimate stunt casting. Hopefully Depp will do it out of gratitude since this is where his career started.
The important question hasn't been asked by SoylentMean	Dec 12th, 2008 09:53:41 AM
We know the glove will be there. We know the hat. We can guess that horrible burn scarring will be involved. But what about the sweater? You can't remake Nightmare On Elm Street without the sweater! Bill Cosby is taking his first wardrobe job on this "movie".
Depp would be great by bigbadbua	Dec 12th, 2008 09:56:17 AM
But I doubt he'd do it. They'll probably use some CW actor getting his big movie break. I'm intrigued by this project, but not hopeful at all.
Sweet zombie Jesus by Flyingcircus	Dec 12th, 2008 09:57:46 AM
I think Hollywood itself needs to be remade.
If Nightmare was directed by Tim Burton, Depp... by Leafar the Lost	Dec 12th, 2008 09:59:22 AM
...would play Freddie. It would be the only way that this remake would be watchable and enjoyable. Of course, that won't happen. Johnny Depp has moved lightyears away from his role in Nightmare. I doubt he will even watch it, must less appear in it.
Depp could do Nightmare without Burton by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Dec 12th, 2008 10:05:28 AM
They work well together, but Burton is not a crutch that Depp must have. Yes, Depp has moved light years beyond, but that's the point. It's because of that he would make a great Krueger. Plus, from a marketing standpoint it's about the only way you'll get fans of the original to watch this. That, and a cameo by Robert Englund.
Flyingcircus, it has been by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Dec 12th, 2008 10:05:55 AM
It's called Bollywood.
I just saw the original on HDTV by Homer Sexual	Dec 12th, 2008 10:17:41 AM
Anyone else catch it? All in High Def, the original totally holds up today, it's really excellent. I recall it got good reviews when it was in theaters as well. The Friday the 13th remake/sequel/whatever might be good but there is no way this won't be disappointing.
Kelsey Grammer for Freddy! by lord_zedd	Dec 12th, 2008 10:21:29 AM
Oh yeah!
The only thing that doesn't hold up is by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Dec 12th, 2008 10:28:17 AM
the fashion. Other than that, leave this classic alone. If it must be redone cast Englund, Depp, or no one at all.
Love Depp... by Engelhast	Dec 12th, 2008 10:30:20 AM
but he would be an awful Freddy....in fact he should naver take a role that would require him to cover up his pretty face. Yeah I gotta man crush on Johnny wanna make something of it?!?
SCARY FREDDY INSTEAD OF LAME FREDDY. by alice 13	Dec 12th, 2008 10:33:22 AM
FREDDY NEEDS A HARD REBOOT. good idea. with a new actor and a new persona.
Depp is covered in makeup galore in by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Dec 12th, 2008 10:34:02 AM
Sweeney Todd, and Charlie and the Choclate Factory, and Edward Scissorhands. He's covered his face up plenty of times.
white make up and black make up around the eyes by Engelhast	Dec 12th, 2008 10:37:57 AM
is not covering up his face like it would require for him to play Freddy.
I nominate by Flyingcircus	Dec 12th, 2008 10:41:29 AM
Majel Barrett as the voice of Freddy.
oh yessssssss by ryan74	Dec 12th, 2008 10:44:20 AM
sounds promising!
alice 13 by Grammaton Cleric Binks	Dec 12th, 2008 10:53:54 AM
You mean scary as in the first Nightmare and a few early sequels, but nothing beyond Nightmare 3?
Elm St. 2 by Engelhast	Dec 12th, 2008 10:56:24 AM
was by far the worst of the series.
It's Gonna Suck... Suck! Suck! Suck! by KISSman24	Dec 12th, 2008 11:04:48 AM
You can cast just about anyone to play masked murders who don't speak, but you can't recast Freddy. I love the series, but this just isn't going to work.
Ben Foster as Freddy!! by FleshMachine	Dec 12th, 2008 11:09:23 AM
perfect. www. imdb.com/name/nm0004936/
Anybody ever wonder what happens one street over? by SoylentMean	Dec 12th, 2008 11:27:05 AM
Or why the fuck the people continue to live on Elm Street? I mean people moved away from Chernobyl...
Might I suggest by Purgatori	Dec 12th, 2008 11:28:23 AM
John Glover? Or Ben from Lost I could deal with. Johnny Depp would be preferred...but no one can replace Englund. Although Alice Cooper might also be good since he played Freddy's dad. And he's got the face and voice for it. But I'd still rather this didn't happen at all.
Is there such a thing... by Engelhast	Dec 12th, 2008 11:54:46 AM
as to much gay subtext?
Two words - Ben Foster by SomaShine	Dec 12th, 2008 12:01:51 PM
The End
Two words - Ben Foster by SomaShine	Dec 12th, 2008 12:01:55 PM
The End
Does the Research Back This? by DeeJay	Dec 12th, 2008 12:06:39 PM
This sequel's overwhelming response in the genre community looks bad, to say the least. In fact, it looks unusually negative. I have to wonder if the involved studios have done the requisite research here. First, I've got the impression that almost ever horror fan between 15 and 24 years of age has already seen a number of these movies... so I'm not sure how large of a potential audience they may be dealing with. In fact, "Freddy vs. Jason" may have shown that forwarding the mythology allows a project to tap into multiple audiences... but what do I know? If they're going with a new killer, I just think it would be better to take a character(s) from one of the prior movies and make him/her the new killer, with Englund's Freddy making a cameo here and there. Whatever the case, I think there's been enough post-1987 research on dreams--- in Psychology, Neuroscience, etc.--- to allow the producers to build off of what they already have in place... and create a downright interesting piece of art.
Meant to write "reboot" instead of sequel by DeeJay	Dec 12th, 2008 12:07:24 PM

Fuck this braindead producer by D.Vader	Dec 12th, 2008 12:24:03 PM
I like how he tries to sound all creative and original by stating that in this film Freddy will be "horrifying" and won't be cracking jokes, as if that's how he wasn't portrayed in the first one! And on kills, they're going to "borrow" from the rest of the series. Don't you mean "STEAL", you hack.
I won't see this shit. by Sick Fixx	Dec 12th, 2008 12:25:24 PM
You poor saps fall for this remake bullshit every single time, then talk yourselves into saying that it 'was not as bad as I thought it would be' to make yourselves feel better. When the fuck are people going to learn that the past is fine just the way it happened. Why ruin your memories by trying to recreate them!?
My memories of that time with that hooker.. by Engelhast	Dec 12th, 2008 12:28:53 PM
i'd like to recreate that.
D. Vader & Sick Fixx by DeeJay	Dec 12th, 2008 12:30:01 PM
D. Vader... you've got a point. If Freddy doesn't crack jokes, how could he really be Freddy? That's like an ultra-stoic Spiderman, a Wolverine who faints at the sight of blood, or a Dr. Doom who doesn't like to read. Sick Fixx... while I don't entirely agree with your premise, I think "when this film is released" might be the point in time that certain studio execs may realize that, sometimes "the past is fine just the way it happened."
2nd Ben Foster by T 1000 xp professional	Dec 12th, 2008 12:31:36 PM
Chris Cunningham's music videos give me nightmares... hmmmmmm
c'mon guy's...its just like... by nobunaga209	Dec 12th, 2008 12:32:24 PM
Agent Smith said..."it's inevitable..." bitchin about it in the TalkBacks will only make it worse...just sayin....
oohhh VERN!! by nobunaga209	Dec 12th, 2008 12:34:17 PM
How's about Triple H?!?!? mini sledge hammer's instead of steak knives....man that'd be dope!
BEN FOSTER FTW!! by Mike_D	Dec 12th, 2008 12:34:45 PM
I thrided that.
Vern- did you see PUNISHER: WARZONE yet?! by Mike_D	Dec 12th, 2008 12:35:11 PM
lets hear it
Freddy had personality. Without a sense of humor... by D.Vader	Dec 12th, 2008 12:43:49 PM
He's just another fucking Michael Myers. Or Jason. Or Leatherface. FUCK THIS IDEA.
This should NOT happen by hallmitchell	Dec 12th, 2008 12:49:04 PM
There is nothing they can add to this. I won't be going.
as bad as Part 2 is..... by Bouncy X	Dec 12th, 2008 12:49:05 PM
it cant hold a candle to the terrible-ness of Freddy's Dead. the series has never had awesome acting or anything but its always been acceptable, but Freddy's Dead is just terrible in every way possible. even Freddy himself is bad, terrible makeup, ugly glove and i dont know what happened to the sound guy or whatever but his voice sounded so bad. i know its often fluctuated through the series but Parts 4 and 5 had finally found a perfect sound. The fact that New Nightmare and FVJ sounded good too just shows it was due to half-assed work. until Freddy's Dead, Part 2 was the worst but least i can still sit through it, i cant say the same for Freddy's Dead....and my pointless rant is done.
gotta agree by GavinVanDraven	Dec 12th, 2008 12:49:15 PM
ben foster. watch 30 days of night. dude was creepy and has a freddyish look about him. still, there is no reson robert englund cant still play freddy. half the names that people mention for the character are just as old as robert is, so that just makes no sense.
Robert Englund's involvement by two fathoms deep	Dec 12th, 2008 12:54:44 PM
They should have him for a cameo as either one of the main parents in the lynch mob throwing molotov's into Freddy's place, or the judge that sets him free.
sequel, sequel, sequel by Bouncy X	Dec 12th, 2008 01:27:42 PM
i'm pretty sure Platnum Dunes are hoping this is a hit and becomes a new series, so in that way of thinking, recasting makes perfect sense. despite the stories/rumors of older actors i'm 99% sure whoever fills the boots will be mid 30s tops, if even that old...that way he can keep making more. Englund isnt too old as FVJ showed but he obviously has no say and has pointed out recently that he feels he's getting too old with regards to the makeup process and all. Although it would have been so cool to have an actor not only play in a remake of his own movie, but play the same role. oh well..c'est la vie.
KILL FOR ME, JESSE!!! by Abominable Snowcone	Dec 12th, 2008 01:30:23 PM
I recall reading that the kid who played Jesse in Nightmare 2 was gay. Now that quasi homoerotic murder-the-gym-coach-in-the-lo ckeroom-shower scene makes sense
SoylentMean by mrbong	Dec 12th, 2008 01:31:33 PM
i think Freddy just waits for the kids to come and visit kids living on Elm Street. isn't there something that he can only come back and prowl on Elm Street, except when he has to leave there to fill in plot holes?
This idea is so bad... by Sick Fixx	Dec 12th, 2008 01:32:44 PM
we should fucking rebel against it physically. Turn over cardboard stand-ups the week of the premiere or something.
Roman Polanski's Nightmare on Elm Street by Samuel Fulmer	Dec 12th, 2008 01:33:17 PM
Now that'd be creepy.
I just can't imagine anyone other than Englund as Freddy. by Mr Nicholas	Dec 12th, 2008 02:38:41 PM

What is the point? by GeorgieBoy	Dec 12th, 2008 02:45:16 PM
Jeez, what's with all these young punks who think they can make a movie better? Oo... Let's make it gritty, edgy and less campy! Yeah, that's it! You can thank Batman Begins and Battlestar Galactica re-imaginings for this one.
Warning Horror Fans by Continentalop	Dec 12th, 2008 02:46:15 PM
I normally don't care that Hollywood remakes a movie, but I think this is going to far. Not only are they remaking the (arguably) schlocky Horror movies, but also the undoubtedly artistic and classic ones as well. Remakes of the Scanners, Birds and Rosemary's Baby are in the works so what is next? Alien, Exorcist, Jaws, a non-shot-by-shot remake of Psycho by Rob Zombie?
Didn't I read that Billy Bob Thorton by skimn	Dec 12th, 2008 03:23:24 PM
was to be cast? Or did I dream that??
Foster IS perfect by Darksider	Dec 12th, 2008 03:37:53 PM
All Ben Foster would need then is a step stool to separate him in size from his child victims, and a then a stand in for when it calls for Freddy to be scary.
Ben could work by Engelhast	Dec 12th, 2008 03:48:25 PM
not Ben Foster...Ben Linus from Lost.
Freddy... by The Eskimo	Dec 12th, 2008 03:53:03 PM
...was always like a cat to me, playing with his prey before killing them. You have to keep that element, but I agree the lame one liners have got to go. Anway, Heath Ledger would've been perfect for this.
This time Freddy is a mime by SoylentMean	Dec 12th, 2008 04:03:48 PM
and he totally deserves his death by conflagration.
Billy Bob Thorton by Bramton1	Dec 12th, 2008 05:31:05 PM
It was misreported that BBT had been cast. Apparently Robert Englund said he'd love to see BBT cast as Freddy, and people instead read it as "BBT has been cast as Freddy." Killer idea, though. Johnny Depp would be good too, and quite appropriate. Who plays Nancy? Do you go with an unknown or a fairly-well known. Not that it would surprise anyone since it's a remake, but I'd love to see them go with the Hitchcock approach and have a well-known as Tina and an unknown as Nancy.
John Kerry as Freddy by RaRoMo	Dec 12th, 2008 06:19:00 PM
He's got that H P Lovecraft look going. Just slap some burn makeup on him, and before every scene remind him how he fucked-up the 2004 election. Scary! Nobody would miss him in the senate. It's perfect! Plus this way, he wouldn't have to live off his wife's money anymore. Am I a genius?
what about... by darthwaz1	Dec 12th, 2008 06:31:24 PM
just continuing the Freddy vs Jason movie?
Ben Foster YES by dead youngling	Dec 12th, 2008 06:52:44 PM
I concur
Bring Englund back by drewlicious	Dec 12th, 2008 07:51:50 PM
Same iconic character with a different interpretation. It just seems wrong to recast when the original is always game to step into the spotlight.
Johnny Depp is WAY above this movie by zombiefan	Dec 12th, 2008 08:16:58 PM
The guy is an A-lister who is set to make $56 million for the next big budget, high profile POTC movie and people still think this slasher remake even registers on his radar?
Oh God yes, DerLanghaarige you're right by Citizin_insane	Dec 12th, 2008 09:28:20 PM
chris cunningham would be perfect
Look, it's like Dracula or Frankenstein at this point by catlettuce4	Dec 13th, 2008 12:17:02 AM
...as much as we might like to pretend otherwise, "Nightmare" is a nearly quarter-centry old horror movie and those things get remade all the time. Twenty-five years after the classic "Universal" monster movies, studios had no qualms about remaking Dracula, Frankenstein or the Wolfman. Why should Freddy be any different?
Zac Efron as Freddy by JoeSixPack	Dec 13th, 2008 01:26:04 AM
How can they recast such an iconic role. I hope this film loses a lot of money. They should be ashamed.
Cillian Murphy or Crispin Glover as Freddy. Or... by foreverguardian	Dec 13th, 2008 04:22:25 AM
How about just NOT MAKING THE FUCKING THING???? Thanks.
Boycott Anyone? by spix14	Dec 13th, 2008 07:20:34 AM
Seriously, making a Freddy movie without Englund...it's bullshit. It's like Die Hard without Bruce Willis, or Indiana Jones without Harrison Ford. I am not gonna be watching this piece of garbage and I hope no one else does, either. Maybe if enough people are vocal about their dissatisfaction over this travesty, they'll...aw hell, I dunno. They're gonna make the damn thing one way or the other. But I still feel like our voices should be heard.
Damn you Michael Bay by admiraltigger74	Dec 13th, 2008 09:30:21 AM
Flames on Freddies glove.
Cattletuce... by DeeJay	Dec 13th, 2008 09:40:04 AM
To answer your question; because, now, such a movie can be different. The character of Dracula, et al. didn't have DVDs of his original installment/ cable broadcasts/ actors appearing at annual fan conventions at the time the character was recast. Granted, I'm with you in the sense that New Line execs can do whatever they choose. That's their perogative. I just don't see why they'd turn their proverbial backs on an opportunity to give some of today's writers a little more to play with while simultaneously giving a boost to the sale (and potential re-release) of their existing "Nightmare" DVDs. The execs may have already crunched the numbers and seen where the concerns of so many fans are moot, of course... so I suppose we'll need to wait and see.
Ill second "Crisp"in Glover by Ronnie__Dobbs	Dec 13th, 2008 10:14:22 AM
Cast him as Freddy and I'll watch.
Fuck Platinum Dunes by HerbWestAustin	Dec 13th, 2008 01:22:34 PM
Everyone should boycott Platinum Dunes films! then hopefully, they will die.
You win bay by High_Plains_drifter	Dec 13th, 2008 06:45:03 PM
I don't think i can keep getting angry about these remakes,they're relentless.
oh joy oh joy by Charlie_Allnut	Dec 14th, 2008 12:53:52 AM
yay. woo hoo.
Why? by toxicbuddha	Dec 14th, 2008 10:42:55 AM
That is all.
I know! White Trash Freddy Kreuger by JustyHakubi	Dec 16th, 2008 01:44:38 PM
Freddy as a young boy is raped by 1000 rednecks. He then dies later in life when his trailer is burned down for being an anti-social freak. He comes back from the dead an haunts teenage sexual fantasies wielding a chainsaw arm, spouting bar chanty limericks and complaining about Global Warming. Freddy of course would be played by Will Smith in a Shatner mask... sigh... why does Hollywood insist on skullfukking my youth? (Directed by M. Night Shyamalan and Produced by Dino De Laurentis)
AWESOME CONCEPT and ACTOR for FREDDY by monsterman69	Mar 14th, 2009 04:47:51 PM
This is posted on YouTube... it looks really cool. The guy who plays Freddy in this does a great job. It says he has an agent getting him an audition. Check it out. There may be hope for a remake if it looks and feels like this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =jxPmOP1_HIY

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