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PrintableXagain said: Freddy vs. Jason was fun.
Friday the 13th was cool, but it wasn't that great. Why not remake it? What's the harm? It doesn't mean the original won't exist anymore. Anyway, to the haters saying Hollywood needs to stop: They've been re-making films and turning out sequel after sequel since the movie industry began. I'm sure people were pissed when they were re-making "Ben-Hur" too.  And how many fucking Tarzan films did they make? What about Topper? They're STILL making Bond films, and the last one was the best one I've seen in many years!
A Friday the 13th redo might actually be great. It can't be worse than any Jason film past part 2.  My post has gotten eaten up more than once  ! At any rate...
While it's true that remakes (and sequels, which I'm also not particularly fond of in most cases) don't cause any real harm, and that the industry has been making them for a while, that doesn't mean that everyone has to like it. I can't speak for anyone but myself, but it's more about not seeing the point in fixing something that, in my opinion, wasn't broken in the first place. Also there's a certain amount of concern on my part about the originals being forgotten, and, in the case of a poor remake, disrespecting and tarnishing the memory/legacy of the original film. Irrational, I know, but that's how I feel. Hopefully I'm making sense. I liked "Freddy vs. Jason" too, but God forbid, they remake the "Nightmare on Elm Street" series (or even just the first film). A while back, I did read about a possible prequel though - I'd actually like to see that happen, as long as Robert Englund plays Freddy. | |
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there is nothing classic about the original Friday The 13th..its a horrid re-hash of Halloween for christ sake. Space for sale... | |
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paisleypark4 said: AnckSuNamun said: 
Bay pumps news blood into "Friday the 13th" Tue Oct 02, 3:00 AM ET "Transformers" director Michael Bay is reviving the "Friday the 13th" franchise through his low-budget production company. The remake of the original 1980 horror classic, which turned the villainous Jason into a cultural icon, is being produced for New Line Cinema by Bay's Platinum Dunes banner. Platinum Dunes was also behind the revival of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "The Hitcher." In the original "Friday the 13th," the serial killer made only a brief appearance in the final frames and never killed anyone. Jason didn't even don the famous mask until the third movie. The remake, however, will focus on Jason -- who will wear the mask and kill -- and keep the famous setting of Crystal Lake. Damian Shannon and Mark Swift will write the script. They wrote 2003's "Freddy vs. Jason," the killer's last big-screen appearance. That film grossed more than $82 million domestically. Reuters/Hollywood Reporter http://entertainment.tv.y...21100.html ----- I had been hearing rumors about this for the longest. The thought of Jason being remade irks me, because it's a classic slasher movie. You can't improve Jason imo. I'll definitely be first in line to go see it, but I hope it flops....big time.  I'm just so sick of these directors remaking classic horrors. And just great... the same people who made Freddy vs Jason are making this film.  Jason X and Freddy vs. Jason were the worst.....didn't they get a clue.Freddy VS Jason I thought was good...i guess i was the only one. I eblieve they should only remake Friday The 13th pt.s V, VII and VIII...in which they were....terrible....oh and jason X should just be written off Part 5.....with Dudley from Different Strokes? Nooooo! That part was hilarious, but the ending was kinda disappointing. You're right about Jason X, it's the only part I can barely tolerate watching. Jason Goes to Hell was pretty out there too as far as storyline, but nowhere near as bad as Jason X. I wasn't too crazy about the whole Jason morphing from person to person.....corny. I could still tolerate watching it though. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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GreenLeaves said: I can't speak for anyone but myself, but it's more about not seeing the point in fixing something that, in my opinion, wasn't broken in the first place. I couldn't agree more. Thing is, there are kids who simply won't watch films from the 70's. My nephew was all hyped about 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' when they did the remake several years back. I implored him to watch the original prior to the remake's release. He sat down for about 20 minutes of it and said it was 'low budget and boring'. Okay, low budget, yeah... but boring? | |
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sosgemini said: there is nothing classic about the original Friday The 13th..its a horrid re-hash of Halloween for christ sake.
C'mon you don't even like the "ch-ch- ch- ha-ha ha"? I like the seriousness of Halloween, and I don't see that in Friday the 13th, which is why I don't see them as being too similar. I thought the whole Jason drowning and having his mom avenge his death on camp conselors was pretty original for it's time. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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violator said: GreenLeaves said: I can't speak for anyone but myself, but it's more about not seeing the point in fixing something that, in my opinion, wasn't broken in the first place. I couldn't agree more. Thing is, there are kids who simply won't watch films from the 70's. My nephew was all hyped about 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' when they did the remake several years back. I implored him to watch the original prior to the remake's release. He sat down for about 20 minutes of it and said it was 'low budget and boring'. Okay, low budget, yeah... but boring? Oh god yeah, I see so many younger people loving the remake, but hating the original....especially on the imdb boards. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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What's left for remaking...?
Seriously...? 'My Bloody Valentine' 'Suspiria' 'Rosemary's Baby' Those are three that stand out in my mind... although Argento fans would lose their everloving minds if that ever happened... | |
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sexxydancer said: I love horror movies,and Friday the 13th's 1 of my faves!
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violator said: What's left for remaking...?
Seriously...? 'My Bloody Valentine' 'Suspiria' 'Rosemary's Baby' Those are three that stand out in my mind... although Argento fans would lose their everloving minds if that ever happened... I'm really surprised Rosemary's Baby isn't being remade. Directors seem to go for the more popular horrors for some reason. As far as My Bloody Valentine, they did that movie Valentine a few years back with Denise Richards.....not really a remake, but used the same psycho killer on the loose on V-Day theme. I really wouldn't be surprised if they remade that one either. Suspiria's a little more surreal.....not sure these new directors wanna tackle that one. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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I hope it's better than the recent 'Halloween' remake,which I didn't really like. | |
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AnckSuNamun said: purplewisdom said: Add The Karate Kid..to the list of Remakes..
 Who's directing this one?Will Smith,, Will Smith's Karate Kid http://people.monstersand...Karate_Kid Will Smith's son Jaden is set to star in a remake of cult classic 'The Karate Kid'. Will's nine-year-old son is being lined up to play Daniel LaRusso in a new version of the popular 1984 film, with Jackie Chan as his martial arts mentor Mr. Miyagi. It is rumoured the 'Men In Black' star is set to make his directorial debut and helm the movie. Will's production company Overbrook Entertainment will produce alongside Jerry Weintraub, producer of the original film. The 'Karate Kid' follows youngster Daniel, who learns karate to help cope with school bullies. The first 'Karate Kid' - which starred Ralph Macchio as Daniel and the late Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi - was so successful it spawned three sequels, the most recent being 'The Next Karate Kid', in 1994. Jaden proved his acting talent last year when he earned rave reviews opposite his dad in 'The Pursuit of Happyness'. Sony Pictures have confirmed the project is in the initial planning stages.  "Dead in the middle of Little Italy little did we know
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AnckSuNamun said: Xagain said: Freddy vs. Jason was fun.
Friday the 13th was cool, but it wasn't that great. Why not remake it? What's the harm? It doesn't mean the original won't exist anymore. Anyway, to the haters saying Hollywood needs to stop: They've been re-making films and turning out sequel after sequel since the movie industry began. I'm sure people were pissed when they were re-making "Ben-Hur" too. And how many fucking Tarzan films did they make? What about Topper? They're STILL making Bond films, and the last one was the best one I've seen in many years!
A Friday the 13th redo might actually be great. It can't be worse than any Jason film past part 2. Part 3 was one of my favorites.....Jason got his mask and the theme song rocked. I actually liked all parts up to Manhattan. Jason X just plained flat out sucked....any time a horror movie goes outer space, I know I'm in for it. I know remakes have existed since forever. They seem to be remaking my personal favorites though. I mean, really everytime you turn around.....remake. The use of remakes couldn't have been as out of hand back then as it is now. From my observation, it's almost like directors are trying to see who can be the most gruesome, just because my generation likes very gory horrors. Ex: Texas Chainsaw Massacre. These directors are thinking they're improving these movies.....they're only improving the film quality and increasing the amount of blood and gore imo. I highly doubt this remake is gonna be better than the original especially with the writers being used for it. I love sequels, sequels I have no problem with. I was actually hoping for a Halloween sequel instead of Rob's version, because Halloween still had a plot line left to work with. I mean fans are still left dangling with the whole Jamie's baby issue.....Michael's only bloodline. I enjoyed part 5 aka the new beginning..to be honest first time watched it i didnt know about the fake jason theory, how can the imposter take all those shots and kept coming back? lol Alice Cooper mashed it so good for Jason 6 with "He's Back" ! "Dead in the middle of Little Italy little did we know
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MIGUELGOMEZ said: They really need to stop. Isn't Hollywood supposed to be about being creative. I guess it's just about money. C'mon. It's either a remake or a sequal these days. I'm sick of it.
I agree, why dont they think of something new | |
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Raine said: MIGUELGOMEZ said: They really need to stop. Isn't Hollywood supposed to be about being creative. I guess it's just about money. C'mon. It's either a remake or a sequal these days. I'm sick of it.
I agree, why dont they think of something new Although the movie 30 Days of Night may not be an original concept, I can't wait until it comes out. They better not blow it. The only thing that ruined the trailer for me was that what's-his-name-from-PearlHarbor is in it. MyeternalgrattitudetoPhil&Val.Herman said "We want sweaty truckers at the truck stop! We want cigar puffing men that look like they wanna beat the living daylights out of us" Val"sporking is spooning with benefits" | |
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MIGUELGOMEZ said: Raine said: I agree, why dont they think of something new Although the movie 30 Days of Night may not be an original concept, I can't wait until it comes out. They better not blow it. The only thing that ruined the trailer for me was that what's-his-name-from-PearlHarbor is in it. Hopefully they have managed to squeeze a decent performance out of that guy. I really liked the comic books so I hope they have. | |
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Raine said: MIGUELGOMEZ said: Although the movie 30 Days of Night may not be an original concept, I can't wait until it comes out. They better not blow it. The only thing that ruined the trailer for me was that what's-his-name-from-PearlHarbor is in it. Hopefully they have managed to squeeze a decent performance out of that guy. I really liked the comic books so I hope they have. I totally forgot. Was it a Graphic Novel? Cool. MyeternalgrattitudetoPhil&Val.Herman said "We want sweaty truckers at the truck stop! We want cigar puffing men that look like they wanna beat the living daylights out of us" Val"sporking is spooning with benefits" | |
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MIGUELGOMEZ said: Raine said: I agree, why dont they think of something new Although the movie 30 Days of Night may not be an original concept, I can't wait until it comes out. They better not blow it. The only thing that ruined the trailer for me was that what's-his-name-from-PearlHarbor is in it. Oh my god, when I first saw the trailer in theaters a few months ago, I was so excited to see it, but now I've been seeing the T.V trailers which are different from the ones I saw back then. The t.v trailers make it seem less interesting. I'm not a big Josh Hartnett fan either. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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purplewisdom said: AnckSuNamun said: Part 3 was one of my favorites.....Jason got his mask and the theme song rocked. I actually liked all parts up to Manhattan. Jason X just plained flat out sucked....any time a horror movie goes outer space, I know I'm in for it. I know remakes have existed since forever. They seem to be remaking my personal favorites though. I mean, really everytime you turn around.....remake. The use of remakes couldn't have been as out of hand back then as it is now. From my observation, it's almost like directors are trying to see who can be the most gruesome, just because my generation likes very gory horrors. Ex: Texas Chainsaw Massacre. These directors are thinking they're improving these movies.....they're only improving the film quality and increasing the amount of blood and gore imo. I highly doubt this remake is gonna be better than the original especially with the writers being used for it. I love sequels, sequels I have no problem with. I was actually hoping for a Halloween sequel instead of Rob's version, because Halloween still had a plot line left to work with. I mean fans are still left dangling with the whole Jamie's baby issue.....Michael's only bloodline. I enjoyed part 5 aka the new beginning..to be honest first time watched it i didnt know about the fake jason theory, how can the imposter take all those shots and kept coming back? lol Alice Cooper mashed it so good for Jason 6 with "He's Back" ! Yeah, part 5 was just crazy. That fake Jason thing was just retarded.  What was with Tommy at the end. They made it seem like he was gonna be the killer in the next Jason film. I just liked the randomness of that part. I think it definitely wins as funniest part. I always laugh at the scene where the Reggie's older brother is singing in the outhouse, and "Jason" gets him while he's taking a shit. Cold blooded  looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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Moonwalkbjrain said: no no no no no no no no NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!! omg NO! i was fine and even excited 4 the halloween remake, but THIS?! NOOOOO
I ended up being disappointed with Rob's Halloween. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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SoulAlive said: I hope it's better than the recent 'Halloween' remake,which I didn't really like.
Me either. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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purplewisdom said: AnckSuNamun said: Who's directing this one?Will Smith,, Will Smith's Karate Kid http://people.monstersand...Karate_Kid Will Smith's son Jaden is set to star in a remake of cult classic 'The Karate Kid'. Will's nine-year-old son is being lined up to play Daniel LaRusso in a new version of the popular 1984 film, with Jackie Chan as his martial arts mentor Mr. Miyagi. It is rumoured the 'Men In Black' star is set to make his directorial debut and helm the movie. Will's production company Overbrook Entertainment will produce alongside Jerry Weintraub, producer of the original film. The 'Karate Kid' follows youngster Daniel, who learns karate to help cope with school bullies. The first 'Karate Kid' - which starred Ralph Macchio as Daniel and the late Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi - was so successful it spawned three sequels, the most recent being 'The Next Karate Kid', in 1994. Jaden proved his acting talent last year when he earned rave reviews opposite his dad in 'The Pursuit of Happyness'. Sony Pictures have confirmed the project is in the initial planning stages. I wouldn't want to make my directing debut with a well known remake. Pretty damn brave of him. btw, I still have to see Pursuit of Happyness.....I heard it was really good. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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I wonder if they'll reproduce the shock ending of the original, seeing as everybody will expect it and thereby render the ending pointless. Anyway, I'm going to give my post a (rather predictable) shock ending, just like the 1980 original did...
I suggest everybody else who posts on this thread does the same.  | |
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Haystack said: I wonder if they'll reproduce the shock ending of the original, seeing as everybody will expect it and thereby render the ending pointless. Anyway, I'm going to give my post a (rather predictable) shock ending, just like the 1980 original did...
I suggest everybody else who posts on this thread does the same.
That's why I'm not crazy about remaking movies with surprise endings or twists. You're right, it ruins the flow of the movie. If you're really young and haven't seen the originals, then yeah I guess you'd have no issues with it. At the end of the day, it's basically about money. These directors know that the loyal fanbase will come out to support the movie regardless to compare it to the original, and they know they're also bringing in the younger crowd who may not have seen or even know about the original. $$$$ looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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Great. He can make it even more mindless! Christian Zombie Vampires | |
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violator said: GreenLeaves said: I can't speak for anyone but myself, but it's more about not seeing the point in fixing something that, in my opinion, wasn't broken in the first place. I couldn't agree more. Thing is, there are kids who simply won't watch films from the 70's. My nephew was all hyped about 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' when they did the remake several years back. I implored him to watch the original prior to the remake's release. He sat down for about 20 minutes of it and said it was 'low budget and boring'. Okay, low budget, yeah... but boring? I have to agree with your nephew on that one, lol. The original has a handful of creepy moments, but to sit through that whole movie is a snorefest. The editing is awful and erratic IMO. | |
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violator said: What's left for remaking...?
Seriously...? 'My Bloody Valentine' 'Suspiria' 'Rosemary's Baby' Those are three that stand out in my mind... although Argento fans would lose their everloving minds if that ever happened... If they so much as TOUCH Suspiria, I will be standing outside of the theaters protesting it, LOL.
Speaking of Suspiria, it's getting the Blue Undeground treatment and being re-released in a special 2 disc set. So is Opera. | |
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AnckSuNamun said: Moonwalkbjrain said: no no no no no no no no NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!! omg NO! i was fine and even excited 4 the halloween remake, but THIS?! NOOOOO
I ended up being disappointed with Rob's Halloween. i actually liked the remake, my only issue is that mike is like MAD violent in it and that they kill doctor loomis - but i got my hands on the workprint version of it (havent watched it all yet) but it looks like he doesnt die in that one so i'm good lol but part of why i was so excited 4 halloween is that theres finally some back story on mike, even if it is a bit cliche u finally get an understandin of why he offed his folks. but u cant really do that with friday the thirteenth cuz everythting has already been explained. but i dunno, we'll see - as much as i dont wanna see this happen i'ma be first in line when its released lol Yesterday is dead...tomorrow hasnt arrived yet....i have just ONE day...
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 Hollywood has no shame.
Hey, isn't it time they remade the remake to Halloween? I mean, the Rob Zombie project is, what, like a full month old now!?! It's definitely overdue! Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
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