ROTTEN TOMATOES: Rob Zombie's "Halloween" Gets a New Poster and Website Comments

Rob Zombie's "Halloween" Gets a New Poster and Website

by Scott Weinberg | June 06, 2007

Summary

The official site for Rob Zombie's "Halloween" remake is up and running, and that's where you can check out the trailer and just a few other gizmos. Back to Article

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BrokebackYoda writes:
on Jun 06 2007 02:06 PM

I agree with those saying that Michael Myers has been ruined by the remakes...starting with number four. But...I think Rob Zombie is as good as anyone. Because he really LOVES the movie, so...I guess we'll see. Maybe it will be something we don't expect.

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Ashron writes:
on Jun 06 2007 02:15 PM

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I don't know. The sympathetic thing is just hearsay right now, isn't it? And Zombie's characters in his previous movies have been anything but sympathetic. Hell, even the "good" guys are pretty effed up in his stuff.

I can understand the concerns everyone has, but let's face it, we'll all be there the first weekend to check it out. Our company's already planning to take the afternoon off on the 31st to go check it out.

And Batspideykong, I'll have to disagree with you on Corpses. I found it pretty damn chilling, because just when you thought things couldn't get worse for the heroes, it did. It was pretty no holds barred, and I appreciated that gutsiness. But I do agree that overall Rejects was a better film.

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Metafact writes:
on Jun 06 2007 02:35 PM

In reply to this comment (#868150)
It was revealed that Myers would be portrayed as a "sympathetic" character after the script made it to the offices of Ain't It Cool News.

By the way, what company do you work for?

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South_park300 writes:
on Jun 06 2007 02:36 PM

i honestly hate long, pointless posts about nothing, sooo i'll get to the point.

i think it looks great, and there will always be haters for everything. it's not about what they are excited for, it's about what you are excited for.

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Admiral_N8 writes:
on Jun 06 2007 02:56 PM

Sites down for me.

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Ashron writes:
on Jun 06 2007 03:15 PM

I actually am co-owner of two companies. One is Indievision, a creative agency, and the other is Synthetic Fur, a film production company. If you're really interested, you can check out our websites.

http://www.indievision.com

http://www.syntheticfur.com

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BrokebackYoda writes:
on Jun 06 2007 03:34 PM

Well I'm sure i will see it too. Out of curiousity.

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VinceVega writes:
on Jun 06 2007 03:44 PM

I'm just hoping Zombie doesn't pull any punches. When I heard he was doing this remake, my first thought was that he would be the only man I'd trust to do it, given his mind-boggling devotion to the horror genre. But the only way this can succeed is if he manages to bring something new to the story that the original didn't already do.

That's why I like the fact that he's "exploring" the Michael Myers character. I don't think "sympathetic" is really where he's going, but realistic, insofar as explaining the origins of his rage. But he'll still be evil.

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Metafact writes:
on Jun 06 2007 03:55 PM

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Damn, I wish I could work for a company that takes the afternoon off for a movie. And you co-own two? Impressive.

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aknddon3 writes:
on Jun 06 2007 05:12 PM

Whoever said that the original Halloween was not good is insane. Halloween is arguably the best horror/thriller ever. The only other movies that come close are jaws, psycho, and the exorcist.

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Flyshooter writes:
on Jun 06 2007 05:28 PM

I think you are judgin something that's not even out yet, give Rob his chance. The worst thing that can happen is for it to be an enjoyable flick, wich is a lot more than the last entries of this franchise. Moreover, Rob has proved to be a skillfull director with a very low budget and he does his job with passion and honesty (Cf the Bonus DVD of Devil's Rejects, he's totaly in his trip). I mean The Devil's Rejects will be a movie that will still be talked about in 10 years. And I think the fact they're releasing in august (so shortly after the shooting has been finished, wich is a feat in itself) is because they have entire confidence in both Rob Zombie and his baby, thus no need to play on the halloween period (which ends up being bukled up by mostly crap anyway). Let's wait and see folks. Oh, btw, I'm new here, so give me a warm welcome and a cup of coffee. Thank you!

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Ashron writes:
on Jun 06 2007 05:48 PM

In reply to this comment (#868157)
Impressive? Difficult is more like it :-) But thanks. They're small companies, and being the boss has its advantages, such as being able to take an afternoon off for a movie. We don't do it often. King Kong was the last time. The best part is, since we're in the film business, I get to write the tickets off on my taxes as research :-)

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narcissusbleh writes:
on Jun 06 2007 05:55 PM

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You're excited about Tyler Mane being in the film?

Two words. Or names, rather.

Malcolm McDowell.

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Mr. Kong writes:
on Jun 06 2007 06:07 PM

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Well I wouldn't say excited, I'm just glad it's not some wrestler that has had no previous experience in acting. But Malcom McDowell's in it? That's worth getting excited over.

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Ashron writes:
on Jun 06 2007 06:22 PM

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Are you sure you're 14? You have better knowledge of movies and actors than most 30 year olds.

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Mr. Kong writes:
on Jun 06 2007 06:23 PM

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I swear to God, I'll be floored if you get any cooler.

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JackHorner1979 writes:
on Jun 06 2007 06:43 PM

[b]How are people worried about this?[/b]
Right, because before Zombie took over, the Halloween franchise was just chugging along into quality territory.
Are you kidding me? Anything Zombie does is an improvement over what we've been offered since Season of the Witch. Yeah, that long ago. I don't understand the level of contempt people have for remakes. If you don't like the new one, so be it. You'll always have the original to enjoy. It's not like someone is breaking into your home to steal your original version, never to be seen again.

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Ashron writes:
on Jun 06 2007 07:03 PM

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I've always had this attitude myself. Some remakes I like, some I don't, but it's not like seeing a remake completely destroys my memory of the original.

The only real complaint I have about remakes is that for every one done, that's one less slot for an original idea written by some as yet unknown screenwriter or a great, original film made by some as yet unknown director. So I sort of have a love/hate relationship with the whole remake concept. But what are you gonna do. Hollywood doesn't like to take chances, so they'll keep making them as long as people keep watching them.

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Ashron writes:
on Jun 06 2007 07:03 PM

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Thanks. I try my best

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dylan21484nj writes:
on Jun 06 2007 07:49 PM

wow, i'm really liking the intelligent discussion in this thread. Metafact, FILMCZY, and Ashron, i applaud you guys. the original Halloween still evokes this kind of intellectual conversation, which is why it transcends all the other countless slashers that have followed. as far as Zombie's "reimagining" goes, i'm hoping for the best but expecting the worst.

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