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Kevin · Sep 16, 2007, 10:16 AM

I finally saw Rob Zombie's adaptation of the original Halloween movie. While the original holds a deep place in my heart (and many of those that like the horror film genre) I believe old Bob did the remake decently.

The main plot was still in intact but he added to WHY Myers was the way he was. And it made absolute sense.

Esp in this day and age of kids (and sometimes adults..) being cruel to others around them by teasing them or belittling them. Sometimes these people end up emotionally scarred, and become sociopaths.

All the good bits and scenes were re-created in an original way.

The girls on this movie acted more like High School girls than the ones on the original I might add. The original take the gals seemed more college age.

I just think Rob's version makes more "sense" than the original.

KeriVit · Sep 17, 2007, 11:34 PM

Thanks. I was wondering about this one. I really like the old one, but... always looking for something to add to my Netflix. (I don't see many out)

JoshuaZ · Sep 18, 2007, 12:31 AM

Oooo I was waiting for this to come out. I'm glad to hear your positive review. Remakes usually make me cry.

Kevin · Sep 18, 2007, 06:10 AM

i may be biased, as I love the horror movies. And most of Zombie's movies have been decent and original when it comes to such genre. Others hated it, but I did not.

exca1ibur · Sep 18, 2007, 11:10 AM

I agree totally. I like all of Rob Zombies movies. This one I thought was one of his best, just because it actually had a lot of depth to the character. You got the complete story of why he went nuts from a kid to an adult. He also made Michael Myers a lot more fierce once the stuff hits the fan. He did a great job on the remake, as I was worried because I'm a huge John Carpenter fan, and don't like to see any of his movies remade.

olePigeon · Sep 18, 2007, 12:12 PM

Originally Posted by JoshuaZ

Oooo I was waiting for this to come out. I'm glad to hear your positive review. Remakes usually make me cry.

John Carpenter's remake of The Thing is one of my absolute favorite sci-fis.

I enjoyed Rob Zombie's Halloween.

Kevin · Sep 18, 2007, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by exca1ibur

I agree totally. I like all of Rob Zombies movies. This one I thought was one of his best, just because it actually had a lot of depth to the character. You got the complete story of why he went nuts from a kid to an adult. He also made Michael Myers a lot more fierce once the stuff hits the fan. He did a great job on the remake, as I was worried because I'm a huge John Carpenter fan, and don't like to see any of his movies remade.

This is pretty much how I saw it.

Graviton · Sep 18, 2007, 01:21 PM

A maniac in a mask slashing his bloody way through a group of annoying teenagers.

I can't see how you can go wrong with that. It's a sure fire recipe for success.

Kevin · Sep 19, 2007, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by Graviton

A maniac in a mask slashing his bloody way through a group of annoying teenagers.

I can't see how you can go wrong with that. It's a sure fire recipe for success.

Believe it or not, it went a bit deeper than that. And there wasn't a lot of FF13th style gore.

::maroma:: · Sep 19, 2007, 12:51 PM

So I'm wondering why they released this movie in September, and not closer to Halloween. The first thing I thought when I saw the preview was "September? Really?". But I admit the preview had me intrigued. I liked the original, and I dig Rob Zombie's stuff so I'm looking forward to seeing it. Probably wait until closer to Halloween though.

residentEvil · Sep 19, 2007, 01:20 PM

They wanted to catch the end of the summer movie going crowd; hence the Labor Day weekend release. Summer time brings in more money; and being the last holiday of the summer...perfect timing. A release in October would have brought in less money. Traditionally.

Course, this movie could have been the exception...

Kevin · Sep 20, 2007, 05:09 AM

Plus, this will go straight to DVD more than likely. Around Halloween time..

residentEvil · Sep 20, 2007, 07:45 AM

I'm thinking it will get yanked from theaters; oh...this weekend. And then brought out again for a special screening on Halloween.

And then DVD

voodoo · Sep 20, 2007, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by olePigeon

John Carpenter's remake of The Thing is one of my absolute favorite sci-fis.

Mine too. A wonderful movie. Ranks with the Alien as the best sci-fi horror ever.

V

shabbasuraj · Sep 20, 2007, 03:48 PM

Aliens is the best sci-fi movie of all time.. it was so ahead of its time.

olePigeon · Sep 20, 2007, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by shabbasuraj

Aliens is the best sci-fi movie of all time.. it was so ahead of its time.

Yeah, but a head that detaches itself from a body, throws tentacles out, squirms accross a floor, then grown legs and walks away while screaming is AWESOME.

I agree, though, ALIEN is still my all-time #1 favorite sci-fi/horror. I'm just saying that The Thing was pretty good. It's my favorite movie to show off special effects.

residentEvil · Sep 20, 2007, 07:51 PM

Flash Gordon was the greatest....1980 version...of all time.

JoshuaZ · Sep 20, 2007, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by residentEvil

Flash Gordon was the greatest....1980 version...of all time.

Flash..... ah aaaaahhhhh.... hero of the universe...

I totally downloaded and watched that not two nights ago. The camp the camp. Its so good!

`Flash, I love you! But we only have 14 hours to save the earth!`

KeriVit · Sep 20, 2007, 09:06 PM

Michael wears a mask?

Kevin · Sep 21, 2007, 06:25 AM

Originally Posted by KeriVit

Michael wears a mask?

He wears many in this film. But don't worry, Captain Kirk's face mask is on most of the film.

The "Do you see anything you like?" scene was even kept in

They did good with keeping with what made the original great, and then made it a bit more deeper. You actually sort of felt sorry for Michael.

At least I did.

voodoo · Sep 21, 2007, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by shabbasuraj

Aliens is the best sci-fi movie of all time.. it was so ahead of its time.

Alien and the Thing are two of a kind. Far from being the same, they are both incredible storytellings. I can't say one influenced the other, except both are depictions of nightmares.

V

brassplayersrock² · Sep 21, 2007, 03:04 PM

:-( none of the theatres around here are showing it anymore. I really wanted to see it today.

Alex

Kevin · Sep 22, 2007, 07:08 AM

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock²

:-( none of the theatres around here are showing it anymore. I really wanted to see it today.

Alex

Well then there are other ways of seeing it.

Buy the DVD when it comes out and your Karma is set back on level.

brassplayersrock² · Sep 22, 2007, 12:59 PM

BU T I WA NTED TO S EE IT YES TER DAY! *pounds keyboard with fists in frustration*

yeah, you're right, just gotta wait till it comes out on dvd. It won't be the same as in theaters though

Alex

Kevin · Sep 23, 2007, 07:27 AM

No it wont. I've seen it in Theatres... and I also have a working "copy"

I will buy the DVD when it comes out however.