Halloween 3-D [Archive] - F13: The Community

The Dream Master

08-30-2009, 07:57 PM

Halloween: Now With 100% Less Rob Zombie (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2009/08/halloween-3d-coming-in-summer-2010.html)

Halloween II" may not have won the box office this weekend, but Weinstein Co. is taking a lesson from the movie that did as it prepares a sequel for next summer.

The independent studio's co-Chairman Bob Weinstein said today that the 3-D sequel, titled, appropriately enough, "Halloween 3D," is in development.

The investment it takes to shoot movies in digital 3-D has proved particularly lucrative for horror films. For "The Final Destination," this weekend's No. 1 movie, theaters with at least one 3-D screen earned 3.25 times as much as those that showed the movie in 2-D only, according to distributor Warner Bros. That's substantially higher than for other recent releases. The equivalent 3-D multiple for last month's "G-Force," for instance, was only 1.7 on its first weekend. For July's "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" it was 1.4 and for June's "Up" it was 2.2. January horror flick "My Bloody Valentine" earned 6.4 times as much from 3-D theaters as it did from 2-D on its opening weekend.

Weinstein said Rob Zombie, who directed "Halloween II" and 2007's reboot of the 31-year-old horror series, won't return for "Halloween 3-D." He said the studio is in negotiations with a new director, whom he declined to name, who has experience in horror and has a "different take" on the franchise.

Odd, and I'm not quite sure I'm ready to completely believe this given the Weinsteins' financial woes, but hey, it's the LA Times. I figure it should be reliable.

Utellme

08-30-2009, 08:01 PM

That sounds like great news now if only the fans support it and maybe the series can be back on track.

Sean [The Wildcard]

08-30-2009, 08:09 PM

I'll bring my sentiments from the other thread over here.

There isn't an amount of curse words that can express how much I am pissed off at that news. IN 3-D?! Jesus Christ, give it up, people!

Stop...just...stop, damn it.

Leave the Halloween franchise alone. It's been dragged through the mud LONG ENOUGH now, there is NO WAY it can ever redeem itself.

:mad:

The Dream Master

08-30-2009, 08:11 PM

I dunno, I'm pretty interested in this. I want to know who the director is first. It's interesting that they appear to want to get another person who has his own take on the franchise rather than just getting a hired gun since they seem to be pushing the 3D gimmick.

Sean [The Wildcard]

08-30-2009, 08:13 PM

But here's the thing. Will they be continuing the series where H2 left off, or will they end up doing something completely different and totally avoiding both of Zombie's films?

If they go in the direction with where H2 left off, call me disinterested.

If they go in a brand new direction so that Myers is still alive and such then they have to come up with something smart.

I would like to know who the director will end up being as well, but I am holding very little hope for this.

Brett H.

08-30-2009, 08:13 PM

I'm excited as shit, the 3D gimmick is ehh, but I am not gonna ever bash 3D because the movies can just as easily be watched in 2D and it's an old genre staple. William Castle lived and died by this gun, and that's good enough for me.

I am hoping it's the Inside guys, but I dunno if they'd be into 3D.

The Dream Master

08-30-2009, 08:16 PM

But here's the thing. Will they be continuing the series where H2 left off, or will they end up doing something completely different and totally avoiding both of Zombie's films?

I think the "different take" referred to in the article is meant to be an indication that this isn't going to be a continuation of Zombie's two movies. Rest assured, if you're gonna do Halloween in 3D, you better have Michael Myers doing the killing--not Scout Taylor Compton. Granted we ARE talking about the Weinsteins here, so.... :X

Utellme

08-30-2009, 08:17 PM

;352632']I'll bring my sentiments from the other thread over here.

There isn't an amount of curse words that can express how much I am pissed off at that news. IN 3-D?! Jesus Christ, give it up, people!

Stop...just...stop, damn it.

Leave the Halloween franchise alone. It's been dragged through the mud LONG ENOUGH now, there is NO WAY it can ever redeem itself.

:mad:

I'll bring my sentiments from the other thread over here.I will also.

And that there being the reason the series got stuck with Rob Zombie.People complain about whatever new approach they try to take wether it be internet or 3D then you wonder why you get Rob Zombie.So i guess all 3d movies now are bad Jaws,F13th 3D,MBV 3D etc. Do we really need H1 1978 done over and over 12 plus times ? God forbid new ideas such as thorn or internet,or 3D,

Very excited.

Penhall

08-30-2009, 08:25 PM

Wow, that was a fast announcement. I'm not sure how I feel about it being in 3-D, since well, 3-D movies give me a headache. And it does seem pretty gimmicky.

But this gives me a sense of hope:

Weinstein said Rob Zombie, who directed "Halloween II" and 2007's reboot of the 31-year-old horror series, won't return for "Halloween 3-D." He said the studio is in negotiations with a new director, whom he declined to name, who has experience in horror and has a "different take" on the franchise.

But still...3-D??? I pray it'll be good.

Timberwolf Entertainment

08-30-2009, 08:30 PM

I just said this a few days ago...lol. I was half-kidding, but well it makes sense.

I actually want to see a 3D film cause I never have so depending on the story/director I'd give this a shot.

I am really curious, as others are where they will launch from. If it comes out in 2010 they really can't 'reboot' again can they?

I suppose they could go "Incredible Hulk" and show flashbacks to either 'origin' wether it be Zombie's or Carpenters. While I'm not against a sequel to H:R, that could be kinda confusing to the casual horror fan/film goer. Then again maybe they won't care at all.

Story wise you could even go more classic with Zombie's story, by making the Michael that died in H2 come back to life as a more supernatural blank face of evil like the old films. Like the conflict is now gone and he is just 'evil' 100%

I'm just curious on Akkad's H2 continuation idea he had mentioned.

This will be interesting that's for sure.

Sean [The Wildcard]

08-30-2009, 08:30 PM

And that there being the reason the series got stuck with Rob Zombie.People complain about whatever new approach they try to take wether it be internet or 3D then you wonder why you get Rob Zombie.So i guess all 3d movies now are bad Jaws,F13th 3D,MBV 3D etc. Do we really need H1 1978 done over and over 12 plus times ? God forbid new ideas such as thorn or internet,or 3D.

Here's the thing though. In my opinion, the Halloween franchise has been on a severe downward slope since H20. And both of Zombie's films were the final nails in the coffin.

Now, with this very quick announcement of making a Halloween III, on the heels of yet another very bad installment of the franchise, it's painfully obvious that Dimension still could give two shits about the films, or the Myers character in general.

Adding 3D to the mix just goes to show that they do not care about the product...they're just looking to cash in on a fad that is making a return.

The Dark Vampire

08-30-2009, 08:33 PM

I don't care about 3D (my local cinema doesn't have it anyway) but i do want to know who the director is 1st as long as it's not Zombie I'll be happy (lets not forget up until late last year Zombie said he would never ever do H2)

The Dream Master

08-30-2009, 08:36 PM

Adding 3D to the mix just goes to show that they do not care about the product...they're just looking to cash in on a fad that is making a return.

I'm a bit worried about such a quick turnaround myself because look what happened the last time they did that with part 5. :X

I hope that whoever they're in talks with has been at work on his idea for the film for a while now and that the whole thing isn't a rush job. 3D itself doesn't bother me as long as there's a solid script.

Timberwolf Entertainment

08-30-2009, 08:37 PM

;352643']

Adding 3D to the mix just goes to show that they do not care about the product...they're just looking to cash in on a fad that is making a return.

Well that is totally clear since H20. Of coarse they don't care, they are only about money 100% H20 was just to cash in on Scream and Curtis' name. H:R was a cash in on Scream and the internet craze

They don't care about Zombie's take either, they were just using his name and style gaining popularity from hsi music and Devil's rejects to make money, now that he is out, 3D is next. That should be no surprise to you.

As fans we can just hope that by accident they pick someone that makes a film we like. For me it was Zombie, but for others it may be someone else. The point is they don't care at all. They may take some care it is a bit more mainstream and less Zombie.. but mainstream of 2010 may not be classic Halloween either. Maybe it will be more like Saw, like H20 and HR were like scream.

My feeling is it will look and feel like H:R in 3D... teens, shocks, cool effects and Mikey.

Penhall

08-30-2009, 08:42 PM

Its true that they only care about money, but it just seems like the Weinsteins are especially heartless, you know? Any other studio at least seems to put a bit of care into their films, but with The Weinstein company/Dimension, they really do not give a shit about anything. But hey, maybe they're all like that and I'm just being hard on the Weinsteins.

But I'd feel better if the Halloween franchise were to be picked up by someone else.

Sean [The Wildcard]

08-30-2009, 08:45 PM

It seems to me that Dimension is becoming the Lionsgate films, in accordance to the Halloween films now. They're so quick to churn out yet another sequel (SAW anyone?), just to cash in on the name.

They've never really cared about the product, let alone anything they put out for that matter. It's a very sloppy business, and that's what they're known for.

Utellme

08-30-2009, 08:52 PM

;352643']Here's the thing though. In my opinion, the Halloween franchise has been on a severe downward slope since H20. And both of Zombie's films were the final nails in the coffin.

Now, with this very quick announcement of making a Halloween III, on the heels of yet another very bad installment of the franchise, it's painfully obvious that Dimension still could give two shits about the films, or the Myers character in general.

Adding 3D to the mix just goes to show that they do not care about the product...they're just looking to cash in on a fad that is making a return.

Well Sean again i thought H8 was good but either way these series as they go on 8,9 sequels later.Its hard for them to keep good box earnings.

Dimension is just being smart about things they know 3D will draw box office earnings.

And by adding 3D isnt there a option to watch it in 2D do you want the old series back with 1 3D movie or Rob Zombie ?

Darth Sinister

08-30-2009, 08:53 PM

Here's my response.

http://www.spooncraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/beat_dead_horse2.jpg

Timberwolf Entertainment

08-30-2009, 08:56 PM

Silver Shamrock Halloween 3D... now I'd line up for that!!! :D

Sean [The Wildcard]

08-30-2009, 08:58 PM

Well Sean again i thought H8 was good but either way these series as they go on 8,9 sequels later.Its hard for them to keep good box earnings.

Dimension is just being smart about things they know 3D will draw box office earnings.

And by adding 3D isnt there a option to watch it in 2D do you want the old series back with 1 3D movie or Rob Zombie ?

Here's the thing. I don't care about how well it does at the box office or not. If it were to do well, that means they'll just churn out yet another sequel. Hell, Dimension would do that regardless of Box office returns. I just want to see a GOOD Halloween movie, not all of this crap they've been giving us.

As for the whole "do you want the old series back with 1 3D movie or Rob Zombie ?"

Neither should be a choice.

Saw VII 3D, Underworld 4 3D, And now Halloween 3D. We are now having 3 horror's in 3D next year. What's next Friday the 13th Part 2 3D? I could give a shit about any of them.

http://www.spooncraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/beat_dead_horse2.jpg

Hey, shouldn't that horse be white? ;):p

MiGhTy KoNgZiLlA

08-30-2009, 09:00 PM

From the LA Times:

""Halloween II" may not have won the box office this weekend, but Weinstein Co. is taking a lesson from the movie that did as it prepares a sequel for next summer.

The independent studio's co-Chairman Bob Weinstein said today that the 3-D sequel, titled, appropriately enough, "Halloween 3D," is in development.

The investment it takes to shoot movies in digital 3-D has proved particularly lucrative for horror films. For "The Final Destination," this weekend's No. 1 movie, theaters with at least one 3-D screen earned 3.25 times as much as those that showed the movie in 2-D only, according to distributor Warner Bros. That's substantially higher than for other recent releases. The equivalent 3-D multiple for last month's "G-Force," for instance, was only 1.7 on its first weekend. For July's "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" it was 1.4 andm for June's "Up" it was 2.2. January horror flick "My Bloody Valentine" earned 6.4 times as much from 3-D theaters as it did from 2-D on its opening weekend.

Weinstein said Rob Zombie, who directed "Halloween II" and 2007's reboot of the 31-year-old horror series, won't return for "Halloween 3-D." He said the studio is in negotiations with a new director, whom he declined to name, who has experience in horror and has a "different take" on the franchise."

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/17231

Timberwolf Entertainment

08-30-2009, 09:08 PM

"had it (H2)not started a fist fight with The Final Destination, it would have easily taken the top spot and make over $30m. The Weinsteins knows this and are quickly making plans for a third film."

That's a bold statement. H2 would not have opened with more that 25 TOPS no matter what... H-07 only opened with 26mill for christs sake.

Utellme

08-30-2009, 09:17 PM

[QUOTE=Timberwolf Entertainment;352648]
now that he is out, 3D is next. That should be no surprise to you..

;352663']Here's the thing. I don't care about how well it does at the box office or not. If it were to do well, that means they'll just churn out yet another sequel. Hell, Dimension would do that regardless of Box office returns. I just want to see a GOOD Halloween movie, not all of this crap they've been giving us.

As for the whole "do you want the old series back with 1 3D movie or Rob Zombie ?"

Neither should be a choice.

TW story wise i want the old Michael back a normal white mask and blue coveralls no bums ,hoodys or half mask.Rob had his run time to move on.

And 3D next your right there should be no surprise.Maybe this will just turn into the new thing to complain about just like remakes.I will tell you something that i do that will help you with that complaint i considered nothing safe evrything is open for remake and 3D me and you crying about it does nothing but make us look like crybabys.

Sean i care about both and Dimension does to box office earnings and a good movie.

As for neither should be a choice well that just proves my point the fans are who caused Zombie.And if fans start to complain about 3D and it shows at the box office this will be the end of the series is that what you want ? Or would you like the series to stay alive like me and many other fans want ? If your not gonna like anything but H1 just watch that and ignore all other movies.

Cody

08-30-2009, 09:19 PM

;352663']What's next Friday the 13th Part 2 3D?

The Dunies addressed the 3-D question, while talking about the possibility of an August 2010 release -

Andrew said, “I suspect it will not be in 3-D, although we’d love to make a 3-D horror movie.” Andrew explained since the cost would be a lot higher for 3-D and with the short turnaround time between filming later this year and a next summer release date, it’s probably not going to happen.

So they want to avoid the situation that this Halloween movie will be in.

Still, I'm up for this. 3-D and no Zombie, there's a good chance I'll actually see this one in the theatre.

Timberwolf Entertainment

08-30-2009, 09:25 PM

TW story wise i want the old Michael back a normal white mask and blue coveralls no bums ,hoodys or half mask.Rob had his run time to move on.

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Thats what I'm saying. If they wanted to follow H2, they could take Mike's body, some how he is alive, he breaks out of the hospital or whereever, goes to the store and steals nice new mask and clothes.

I don't care that they dont follow Zombie's, I don't want Zombie to follow Zombies, i don't think he could top what he did.

I'm just trying to look at it from a biz point of view and what might be the best way to follow it and not confuse people. Will they reboot again? If they do will they skip the origin ala "Incredible Hulk" will they follow H2, but make it more classic? Will they follow H:R? Will they follow H20 and Jamie wakes up from the nightmare that was HR? Will it be total stand alone?

I'm very curious.

But no, I don't want a sequel to H2. Its perfection, leave it alone.

Utellme

08-30-2009, 09:29 PM

Id like to have a normal Michael not some 7'9 giant a normal 6'1-6'4 guy would be fine.

Timberwolf Entertainment

08-30-2009, 09:35 PM

Id like to have a normal Michael not some 7'9 giant a normal 6'1-6'4 guy would be fine.

Again, even if they followed it, it may not be Tyler Mane. look at the old series, he got taller, shorter even fat! None of the old Myers are the same..lol. Shanks was veyr tall, Durnad was a little skinny bitch.

Ron

08-30-2009, 09:51 PM

I can't believe this. I guess it's safe to assume that Michael survived Halloween II.

The Dark Vampire

08-30-2009, 09:52 PM

From what I've read storyline wise they can't follow this on if I were them I'd just reboot it's not like over the last few years bad movies haven't been rebooted with the next one Hulk-- and from what I've read Fantastic 4 is getting rebooted.

I would except a follow of to H-R as well.

I do think the only good thing about RZ H2 is Rob has made it so his story can't be followed on

Ron

08-30-2009, 09:54 PM

Why? Michael has survived much worse.

The Dark Vampire

08-30-2009, 09:59 PM

Why? Michael has survived much worse.Isn't Laurie the killer now plus isn't this version of Micheal based in the real world nothing supernatural about him if it was the old Micheal I would agree but this one is just a normal human who is just a huge nutter

Timberwolf Entertainment

08-30-2009, 10:01 PM

Yea, like I said I don't WANT a sequel to H2.

But Akkad already has been quoted as saying he has a way to follow it.

Added to that, I don't think this 3D thing was deiced last night anyway. If Weinstien already has a director they are talking to, they have been talking to him for a bit.

I tend to lean toward a vague continuation not connect to either series, BUT, it could very easily follow H2
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Also..just cause he not 'supernatural' now, dont mean he cant become supernatural. Jason did it in part 6

The Dark Vampire

08-30-2009, 10:02 PM

I suppose if they did want to follow it with all the dream and vision stuff in H2 they could say the last X amount of movie was just a dream

Ron

08-30-2009, 10:04 PM

Isn't Laurie the killer now plus isn't this version of Micheal based in the real world nothing supernatural about him if it was the old Micheal I would agree but this one is just a normal human who is just a huge nutter

Wasn't it implied at the end of Halloween 4that Jamie was going to become the killer? I guess Michael being a normal human being is a pretty valid argument, but you know just as well as I do that the longer you stretch one of these horror franchises the more reliant on "the supernatural" they become. Take Jason for instance.

Timberwolf Entertainment

08-30-2009, 10:04 PM

I suppose if they did want to follow it with all the dream and vision stuff in H2 they could say the last X amount of movie was just a dream

Or the could just say he is supernatural and lived... still they would have to deal with Laurie.

What if they do reboot? Do we get a 3rd Loomis?

The Dark Vampire

08-30-2009, 10:15 PM

Wasn't it implied at the end of Halloween 4that Jamie was going to become the killer? I guess Michael being a normal human being is a pretty valid argument, but you know just as well as I do that the longer you stretch one of these horror franchises the more reliant on "the supernatural" they become. Take Jason for instance.

Yeah it was but they changed their minds when they realized Halit was a crap idea Halloween fans want to see Micheal that's why 3 is so disliked or was

I honestily don't know what Rob was thinking taking one of the most disliked ideas ever and decided to reuse it

The Dream Master

08-30-2009, 11:04 PM

Also..just cause he not 'supernatural' now, dont mean he cant become supernatural.

There already IS supernatural shit going on in H2. Like I've said before, normal people don't survive a shitload of gunshot wounds without medical care, nor do they develop psychic links and share weird visions with their siblings. Zombie is deluding himself if he thinks there's nothing supernatural going on in his own movie.

Timberwolf Entertainment

08-30-2009, 11:13 PM

There already IS supernatural shit going on in H2. Like I've said before, normal people don't survive a shitload of gunshot wounds without medical care, nor do they develop psychic links and share weird visions with their siblings. Zombie is deluding himself if he thinks there's nothing supernatural going on in his own movie.

I know this.. Thats why supernatural it's in quote thingys. Getting shot in the head in the first one already makes him at least superhuman if not supernatural.

Anyway, I'm trying to push the point they can pretty easily follow H2, even though I don't think they should. I'm on your side buddy ;) You can calm down.

The Dream Master

08-30-2009, 11:16 PM

I'm quite calm, but thanks anyway.

At any rate, I have a feeling that no matter what, Michael Myers will be in the next one regardless of which storyline is followed (if any), and I highly doubt anyone's gonna care if he comes back without any explanation. Hell, no one seems to care that he's up and walking in H2 without any explanation, so whatever.

Timberwolf Entertainment

08-30-2009, 11:34 PM

Well thats a given.. they wont make a film without Myers. Even if they have Scoutt in it, they will sorta brush it off her being the actual killer like H5/6 did.

I just hope we don't have any magic pebbles.

I have a feeling pretty basic next time... just in 3D

Jus-X

08-30-2009, 11:50 PM

Did I read this title right. Halloween 3 without Zombie? Good. Thats all Ihave to say. And why 3d? First it was trilogies, then prequels, then remakes/reboots. Now 3d is the popular thing!

Utellme

08-31-2009, 12:13 AM

. . And why 3d? First it was trilogies, then prequels, then remakes/reboots. Now 3d is the popular thing!

Why not ? It has not been done in this series yet im game for anything 3D.Besides theres allways the 2D option available.

Hockey Mask

08-31-2009, 12:21 AM

If Zombie is out I'll be there opening weekend.

The Dream Master

08-31-2009, 12:28 AM

If this must start where H2 left off (which I don't think it will), the only way to go is to make it Dourif vs. Myers, like most of H2 should have been in the first place. I'd watch that.

Apocalypto

08-31-2009, 12:34 AM

I'm glad Zombie is out, but if this is "Halloween 3" I'm rather disappointed...I was hoping they'd just reboot again after H2.

The Dream Master

08-31-2009, 12:37 AM

I guess it remains to be seen if that's the case. "Halloween 3D" may or may not be a pun on it also being "part 3" like other movies. If anything, that could just be a working title. This could just be a standalone entry that doesn't go out of its way to be an obvious reboot or continuation of anything, kind of like F13.

Utellme

08-31-2009, 12:39 AM

Heck why not follow up with taking off from the end of H8. H3D might even have Laurie battling Michael since she is now possesed with evil after touching Michael.Or maybe they will do what they had planned before Zombie took over and have it take place in a asylum and seeing how Robs ended there it would not be that hard to do.

But id rather have a start from the end of H8 or a whole new start.

The Dream Master

08-31-2009, 12:42 AM

One thing I'm sure we won't see is any obvious connections to part 8. I just don't see that happening at all. I wouldn't be surprised if the opening titles and credits had an H20-like montage of newspaper clips with generic headlines like "Escaped Maniac Terrorizes Haddonfield," which would apply to the events of both the remake and the original.

Utellme

08-31-2009, 12:44 AM

;352663'] What's next Friday the 13th Part 2 3D?

We can only hope that would be awesome.But they will save that for part 3, 2012 the 30th anniversary.

Ron

08-31-2009, 12:53 AM

I don't think they are going t reboot again. Not any time soon, at least. I strongly believe that they next film will pick up after the last. I have to say that I am a bit surprised that this is planned for a release next summer. Moustapha Akkad must be spinning in his grave.

Penhall

08-31-2009, 01:01 AM

I hope the next one does not follow Zombie's films at all. None of the same characters, nothing. I don't even want Tyler Mane back as Michael.

My hope is that they either make it a stand alone with all new characters, or another reboot with Michael's history (killing his sister when he was a kid and coming back on Halloween night 15 years later) a quick recap during the opening credits.

Timberwolf Entertainment

08-31-2009, 01:01 AM

A raving mad Doriff haunted with the need to hunt and destroy Myer's is an interesting idea, and I'd be willing to give it a shot, I don't really see it happening as it would be more of areal movie with a plot and not a '3D' show which they seem to be leaning towrd. I mean how can you have a great acting scene with Doriff in 3D... seems kinda pointless.

I expect what DM says, a sorta vaque sequel to the series in general. It may lean toward the remake more for images/flashbacks simply cause its newer.. but i don't see it following the storyline.

Violent VictiM

08-31-2009, 01:06 AM

Regardless of how bad the movies come out, shouldn't we just love seeing our favorite horror icons on the screen again? Regardless of how raped they're getting.

Timberwolf Entertainment

08-31-2009, 01:10 AM

Regardless of how bad the movies come out, shouldn't we just love seeing our favorite horror icons on the screen again? Regardless of how raped they're getting.

Thats how I feel about the F13 remake.. Jason is back..and Mears is really good. I can't wait to see him in a better film.

Utellme

08-31-2009, 01:17 AM

Regardless of how bad the movies come out, shouldn't we just love seeing our favorite horror icons on the screen again? Regardless of how raped they're getting.

I feel the same way VV but some people are never happy they will cry about 3D,Remakes,Prequels etc.Im just happy to see them still around and someone making a attempt to do another movie.

Brett H.

08-31-2009, 03:29 AM

Regardless of how bad the movies come out, shouldn't we just love seeing our favorite horror icons on the screen again? Regardless of how raped they're getting.

I think we all are - but if the movie is a total fucking mess like 8 and the remake (H2... maybe, haven't seen it yet), it's not helping matters out any. You can't very well cheer Myers on if you no longer find him interesting or cool, which is what happened in those 2. I can dig H20 enough because of all the history.

WesReviews

08-31-2009, 03:30 AM

I am absolutely ecstatic about this news!

The sheer fact that they say "different take" means that the Weinsteins are distancing themselves from Rob's misguided two-film experiment and are wanting fans to know that the third film will not follow in those footsteps.

Here's hoping they'll eat a little crow and bring Maury and Bustillo back to the table.

CrazyChris187

08-31-2009, 04:40 AM

i dont really mind the remakes i love the original series they are the best but i gave rob zombies new one a chance and kind of like it i haven't seen H2 yet but i want to it looks interesting.Already making a 3rd thats quick i dont know if i will see it in 3-D but who knows time will tell

Violent VictiM

08-31-2009, 04:55 AM

Eh, Maybe I'm just easy. Where as I squirm through the films, everytime Michael or Jason were on screen it felt good to see them. Possibly since I missed the originals on screen being born in '85, I just get extra geeked at these sort of things.

I haven't enjoyed a horror film on screen since FvsJ and the only other iconic film I saw was Jason X which was a miserable outing.

Patrick

08-31-2009, 04:59 AM

Very cool news. My bf and I are going Tuesday to see Halloween II since we had to work all weekend.

The Tall Man

08-31-2009, 07:15 AM

Regardless of how bad the movies come out, shouldn't we just love seeing our favorite horror icons on the screen again?
In a word: FUCK. NO.

Regardless of how raped they're getting.
The problem is the character seen in these new films is in no way the same Michael Myers we've been following since 1978. He's a stranger to me. I have no interest in him or what happens to him whatsoever.

T.M., Esq.

Penhall

08-31-2009, 10:24 AM

The problem is the character seen in these new films is in no way the same Michael Myers we've been following since 1978. He's a stranger to me. I have no interest in him or what happens to him whatsoever.

T.M., Esq.

Exactly. Its not Michael Myers in Zombie's 2 Halloween films. It may as well be someone else. Which is why its impossible for me to be happy that Michael is still around...because he isn't anymore. At least, until (hopefully) next summer. :D

The Dark Vampire

08-31-2009, 10:42 AM

At very very best I consider this Micheal to be like in Marvel or DC comics where they have an alternate version of Earth and the ppl in it may have the same names but sometimes are very very different ppl.

A way out could be in H-R Busta hit him so hard he spent the last few years locked in a coma suffering a nightmare about what his life would be like if Rob Zombie controlled his world

Just Jeans

08-31-2009, 12:30 PM

who has experience in horror and has a "different take" on the franchise.

Whether the film is ultimately in 3D or not, the above is all I need to know. I'll be there opening day, same as I was with Zombie's first Halloween outing. Here's hoping it's a non-origin story reboot.

;352635']But here's the thing. Will they be continuing the series where H2 left off, or will they end up doing something completely different and totally avoiding both of Zombie's films?

Well if the above quoted snippet is to be believed, this will go in its own direction. And more power to 'em.

Michellemabelle

08-31-2009, 01:03 PM

A friend of mine suggested Alexandre Aja as a possibility.

As of right now, I'm kind of lukewarm on the whole idea. I don't think the Halloween franchise really lends itself to 3D.

The Dark Vampire

08-31-2009, 01:19 PM

I'm hoping that with all the 3D movies coming out it will make my local cinema get a 3D screen surely the extra movies they will be able to show and extra ticket sales will pay for it after time

Timberwolf Entertainment

08-31-2009, 01:42 PM

A friend of mine suggested Alexandre Aja as a possibility.

As of right now, I'm kind of lukewarm on the whole idea. I don't think the Halloween franchise really lends itself to 3D.

I would tend to agree.

3D is more of a FD / F13 thing with cars and arrows and machettes flying at the screen. Michael has always been a bit more hands on, even back in the early days pinning guys on walls and drowning girls in hot tubs.

Michael is a kind of a '2D' killer :D

Still , I'm sure they will come up with something.

However, why I'm usually the guy fighting for new and not old, I really, really, really want the Pumpkin opening back. That would be cool in 3D

Michellemabelle

08-31-2009, 01:44 PM

The only Halloween film I thought would lend itself to 3D was Halloween 6, and that's really only for the exploding head kill.

VoorheesGuy91

08-31-2009, 06:51 PM

As if the final nail in the coffin had not been put in after the piece of trash that was released this past weekend, now Myers will be entering the realm of 3D? R.I.P. Halloween franchise.

SlasherFreak

08-31-2009, 07:28 PM

As if the final nail in the coffin had not been put in after the piece of trash that was released this past weekend, now Myers will be entering the realm of 3D? R.I.P. Halloween franchise.

I know this is going to sound cliche...but we still have the old series. Really, some movies can't be outdid, and Halloween is one of them. When people mention Psycho...noone ever thinks of the Remake. I've said it before...years down the line, someone's gonna mention Halloween and it will always be associated with John Carpenters version, and some of the sequels that followed. Even someone born in the year Zombie's Halloween was made, in 2020, when they're thirteen years, and it's Halloween time, they're gonna see the original version and part 2 on tv...maybe even part 4 & 5. While I doubt Zombie's versions will be totally lost in obscurity, I really highly doubt they'd be syndicated regularly. In 2028 I garuntee you they'll be releasing the 50th anniversary edition of Halloween.

Jus-X

08-31-2009, 11:10 PM

There's one thing I wanna see in this movie...THORN

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Hockey Mask

08-31-2009, 11:28 PM

Screw Thorn.
Screw Zombie.
Screw the horse.
Screw Zombie's wife.
Screw Tyler Mane.
Screw 3-D.

BRING ON MICHAEL!

The Tall Man

08-31-2009, 11:45 PM

DiMidio, you make a good point because Zombie's two films are not especially television-friendly.

T.M., Esq.

Jus-X

08-31-2009, 11:49 PM

Screw Zombie's wife.

:lmao::lmao::lmao:

I'm sorry, just sounds funny!

Hockey Mask

08-31-2009, 11:50 PM

I know this is going to sound cliche...but we still have the old series. Really, some movies can't be outdid, and Halloween is one of them. When people mention Psycho...noone ever thinks of the Remake. I've said it before...years down the line, someone's gonna mention Halloween and it will always be associated with John Carpenters version, and some of the sequels that followed. Even someone born in the year Zombie's Halloween was made, in 2020, when they're thirteen years, and it's Halloween time, they're gonna see the original version and part 2 on tv...maybe even part 4 & 5. While I doubt Zombie's versions will be totally lost in obscurity, I really highly doubt they'd be syndicated regularly. In 2028 I garuntee you they'll be releasing the 50th anniversary edition of Halloween.

I agree that it isn't the end of the franchise or really tarnish the original but I will say the Psycho remake was a whole lot better than Zombie's attempts.

SlasherFreak

09-01-2009, 12:22 AM

Yeah I would definitely prefer the Psycho remake to the Halloween remake...but Im just saying, when you hear Psycho, you think of Alfred Hitchcok, Anthony Perkins, Janet Leigh. It's gonna be the same with Halloween. Years down the lane when someone mentions "Halloween" do you think Rob Zombie is gonna pop in their head? No...when someone mentions Halloween a decade or two from now, people are still gonna think John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasance.

So at least we have that.

Rick

09-01-2009, 04:33 AM

3-d doesn't necessarily equal "shitty movie", I hope it just makes the theatre-going experience more fun, but 3-D or not i am very pleased to see that Zombie won't be returning and that the person they are in negotiations with has a different take then Zombie did.
Of course in the end this guy's take could end up being just as bad as Zombie's, but the fact that Zombie isn't involved has given me a reason to actually be excited for the prospect of a new Halloween movie.
Excitement for a new Halloween movie, something I haven't felt in a long time.

Rich

09-01-2009, 05:35 AM

I am really looking foward to this. It will not involve Rob Zombie and be a new take on the series. On top of that, it will be 3D, which is awesome!

Lankenfurter

09-01-2009, 06:05 AM

im all for a new director but come on do they have to 3d everything?

The Dream Master

09-01-2009, 08:38 AM

Steve Miner To Direct? (http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/33280/miner-halloween-3d)

We usually don't report on rumors because they often have a nasty habit of ending up being debunked, but it's hard not to see the logic in this tasty tidbit that has come across our desks.

A tipster, who wants to be identified only as The Egg Man, wrote in to us tonight with what could very well be an interesting development on the Halloween 3D front.

It would seem that Dimension is in negotiations with none other than Steve Miner to helm the next Halloween film. Why him? You may remember that Miner directed Halloween: H20 and Friday the 13th Parts II and III.

Being that Miner has successfully brought Myers to life once already after a miserable bout of sequels and has experience working in 3D, he truly seems like a logical candidate to be up for the job. Hence our reporting on this possibility. Lord knows, a little logic pertaining to the Halloween franchise would be a good thing right about now.

Only time will tell. So if this does come to fruition, make sure you remember where ya heard it first.

Not the biggest fan of Miner's work for the past...20 years, I guess, but hey...something tells me his continuity-ignoring ass would forget Zombie's reign of terror. Then again, knowing Miner, he'd probably ignore his own film and make a direct sequel to Curse of Michael Myers. You never know what you get when you're dealing with Steve Miner: Time Changer.

Dave Dunwoody

09-01-2009, 10:18 AM

Penhall

09-01-2009, 10:33 AM

Damn, I really hope they don't use Steve Miner. But at the same time, ANYONE would be better than Rob Zombie. But Miner really pissed me off during the making of H20 when he kept bashing all the Halloween sequels. And he was one of the main reasons that H20 ignored parts 4-6. And the fact that he refuses to even talk about his work on the Friday franchise really makes my blood boil. Ungrateful bastard....

The Dream Master

09-01-2009, 10:58 AM

Hmm. I won't know what to think until I hear what the plan is storywise/continuity-wise. A gimmicky rush job isn't appealing at all, even sans Zombie, but if someone who actually gives a fuck cooks up an interesting plot...

Pretty much how I feel. I'm not sure I want to see Myers vs. Random Teens. I hope whoever comes on board has a solid idea for some type of protagonist/adversary for Michael. Really, that's one thing the series always had up until part 8, whether it was Loomis or Laurie. Once it became Myers vs. Busta and crew, something was missing.

Just Jeans

09-01-2009, 11:57 AM

Miner is a safe, boring choice. At the very worst, Halloween 3-D will be mediocre (which, as far as I'm concerned, is one possible best case scenario. If the film is bland and forgettable, there will be no reason for the overblown spectacle of Internet fandom ripping each other limb-from-limb arguing about its artistic merit.)

I think the script will be key here. Let's hope it's strong.

Dave Dunwoody

09-01-2009, 12:38 PM

Agreed James. Right now, I feel the same about this as I do the Re-Aninator situation, wherein a lack of funding/interest for original sequels caused the powers that be to crow "3D REMAKE TIEM." At least Halloween has already been through the remake wringer and they'll be forced (I think) to come up with a new story.

WesReviews

09-01-2009, 02:27 PM

Not the greatest admirer of H20 but...

I will watch a Steve Miner film over a Rob Zombie film any day of the week.

Rick

09-01-2009, 04:00 PM

What's Miners 3-D experience consist of? Friday the 13th 3 back in 1981 or 1982?
I'm not all that knowledgeable about the format, but hasn't 3-D technology changed over the last 27 years?
Wouldn't Patrick Lussier make a much better choice since he directed MBV3D just last year?

Utellme

09-01-2009, 04:01 PM

Then again, knowing Miner, he'd probably ignore his own film and make a direct sequel to Curse of Michael Myers.

im all for a new director but come on do they have to 3d everything?

DM Continuing from the end of H6 would be awesome imo.But whos to say he wont continue from the end of H8 ?

Lankenfurter 3D Because the Blu Ray era which i think is a great combination.3D looks great on Blu Ray refer to My Bloody Valentine etc.

Heres my question to all the people getting worked up here why not 3D.On my DVD'S and movie theatres they give the option of 2D.Is this option not offered to the rest of the world ?

So why punish fans who are finally getting there Halloween series back just cause.You dont get or want to watch the 2D version. Are we ever happy i think its great to see these franchise still alive and kicking.And prepare yourself cause there will be a F 13th 3D 2012 i just about gaurantee it.Like i said nothing is safe from the remake bug or 3D especially with HD now.

Bill 1981

09-01-2009, 04:13 PM

Here's my response.

http://www.spooncraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/beat_dead_horse2.jpg

Co-fucking-signed.

Hockey Mask

09-01-2009, 05:07 PM

DM Continuing from the end of H6 would be awesome imo.But whos to say he wont continue from the end of H8 ?

Lankenfurter 3D Because the Blu Ray era which i think is a great combination.3D looks great on Blu Ray refer to My Bloody Valentine etc.

Heres my question to all the people getting worked up here why not 3D.On my DVD'S and movie theatres they give the option of 2D.Is this option not offered to the rest of the world ?

So why punish fans who are finally getting there Halloween series back just cause.You dont get or want to watch the 2D version. Are we ever happy i think its great to see these franchise still alive and kicking.And prepare yourself cause there will be a F 13th 3D 2012 i just about gaurantee it.Like i said nothing is safe from the remake bug or 3D especially with HD now.

The reason I am against 3-D is because the script revolves around the 3-D gimmicks. H3 needs to have a decent script to get the series back on track and "alive and kicking" with no distractions.

As for where the next installment is concerned they just need to make it a stand alone film. Don't try and do a follow-up to H6, H8 or HZ2. That will only please or disappoint a few die-hards and alienate the main stream audience (with the exception of bringing back JLC).

Rick

09-01-2009, 05:36 PM

WesReviews

09-01-2009, 06:05 PM

Well, prior to MBV: 3D, Lussier didn't have 3D experience. I say give Miner a shot. Though the technology has changed since F13 Part 3, the notion of having stuff jump out at the audience has not. He'll do just fine, I'd say.

Just trying to forget that he directed that awful Day of the Dead DTV flick. :X

Cody

09-01-2009, 06:55 PM

I love F13 2 and 3, but I'm not a fan of most of his later work, including H20. Miner is a bland as cardboard choice. I'm hoping for someone new (to the franchise anyway) and interesting. This is kind of the perfect rumor, though - so lazy that it's easy to spread and hard to dismiss.

Penhall

09-01-2009, 06:59 PM

The reason I am against 3-D is because the script revolves around the 3-D gimmicks. H3 needs to have a decent script to get the series back on track and "alive and kicking" with no distractions.

While I'm not really against the idea of it being in 3-D, i do understand what you're saying. I'm really hoping for a good quality Halloween film. The movie can be in 3-D with crazy death scenes, but it can also have some decent characters and suspense. But will it? Or will it be a sloppy rush job with no effort put into the script at all?

I've said it before and I'll say it again: They need to hire Stefan Hutchison (I believe thats his name) to pen a Halloween flick. He's the guy behind the Halloween comics and he's done an awesome job.

Hockey Mask

09-01-2009, 07:09 PM

This is franchise horror we're talking about, none of the movies in the series so far would have suffered from 3-D, nor would it have been a big stretch to add 3-D to the existing story-lines we got.
A good script with a few 3-D oriented kills thrown in I think will just make the movie more fun to watch in the theatre.

The original Halloween would have sucked in 3-D. It wouldn't have been taken seriously, the effects would have been over-the-top and script would have catered to the third dimension. And once the film hits the DVD market in 2-D it would look even worse. Friday 3 is my favorite of the Fridays but half the reason is the cheesy effects. If the movie makers calculated up all the hours it takes to produce 3-D film over a 2-D film and took those hours and spent them on script development we would all be better for it.

They can't make a good 2-D film why would anyone have faith they could make a good 3-D film.

Brett H.

09-01-2009, 07:17 PM

To be fair, Ron Zombie has fucked the series up so bad at this point (and it's on the third movie now) that I bet the Weinsteins think the only way the film will be viable is to have it in 3D. This new film could be the best movie in the overall series at this point, but because there's a 3 beside it, fewer people are going to see it. Judging from the Part II box office... well, it's not exactly a moneymaker. I bet 3D will be the only way to get a fourth film in the franchise. After that, it'll probably be done, or DTV will be brought up.

Rick

09-01-2009, 07:23 PM

If they are worried that Zombie has fucked it up to to the point that no one will see a part 3 at least 3-D will get asses in seats and good word-of-mouth can spread from there.

Hockey Mask

09-01-2009, 07:35 PM

Well, I have to agree with both of you there, it will sell some tickets. As long as they have a story to go with it maybe it can jump start the series a bit.

Brett H.

09-01-2009, 07:50 PM

Rick

09-01-2009, 07:54 PM

A short amount of time doesn't mean it'll be a bad script.
If they hire a writer that knows what they are doing it should turn out fine story wise.
Zombie's problem is that he's just not that good of a writer.

The Dream Master

09-01-2009, 07:58 PM

It's also important to not get our hopes up just yet, at least until a director is announced. Didn't Ron enter the fray late when it came to Halloween II? That would be too much to take at this point. A fucking Ron Zombie 3D movie...

But could you imagine all the beards flying out towards the audience in the first ever 3D beardsploitation flick?

Jus-X

09-01-2009, 08:26 PM

But could you imagine all the beards flying out towards the audience in the first ever 3D beardsploitation flick?

Well hopfully Michael in this movie would have the decency to shave?

Just Jeans

09-01-2009, 08:40 PM

It's also important to not get our hopes up just yet, at least until a director is announced. Didn't Ron enter the fray late when it came to Halloween II? That would be too much to take at this point. A fucking Ron Zombie 3D movie...

Rob is going on tour, and while he's on tour he'll be writing the script for The Blob. I doubt whether he'd have time to tour and prep both The Blob and Halloween 3-D.

Brett H.

09-01-2009, 09:04 PM

How long do you think it takes Ron to come up with the crappy shit he does. :X If Rocky was cranked out over a weekend, Halloween 2 could have been done over lunch.

Death Curse

09-01-2009, 09:55 PM

Utellme

09-01-2009, 11:29 PM

A 3D Halloween will likely be a big "event movie" but not a "good movie". It'll be 90 minutes of sharp objects being thrust towards the screen and it will be lousy.

But, since the last 3 or so Halloween movies have been pretty lousy already, giving it the 3D treatment is the only thing left for this miserable Franchise.

I for one hope to never watch a new movie with "Halloween" in the title again. Michael is dead.

Wow thats a dismall depressing way to look at it but to eaches own.I welcome the thought of yet another Halloween movie.And im not picky give me 3D,2D,4D, The worst script in the history of movie making im happy with any of it.As long as Michael is on the big screen and me and my son can go and enjoy ourselfs for 90 minutes thats great stuff let the movie be hoorible just happy to be there watching it.Like Brett said the franchise probably only has 2 movies left a 3d and 1 more after that.And maybe DTV if us die hard fans are lucky.So im not gonna bail on my franchise now im sticking with it to the end and enjoying the good along with the bad.

The Tall Man

09-01-2009, 11:50 PM

If Rocky was cranked out over a weekend, Halloween 2 could have been done over lunch.
Boo, while it took Sly three days to pen the first draft script for "Rocky", that's not where he quit. He re-wrote the script 18 times after that. The script he shot the movie from differed WILDLY from that first draft, which Stallone has said many times, "Oh, it was terrible! But the underlying idea was there."

T.M., Esq.

Hockey Mask

09-02-2009, 12:34 AM

Wow thats a dismall depressing way to look at it but to eaches own.I welcome the thought of yet another Halloween movie.And im not picky give me 3D,2D,4D, The worst script in the history of movie making im happy with any of it.As long as Michael is on the big screen and me and my son can go and enjoy ourselfs for 90 minutes thats great stuff let the movie be hoorible just happy to be there watching it.Like Brett said the franchise probably only has 2 movies left a 3d and 1 more after that.And maybe DTV if us die hard fans are lucky.So im not gonna bail on my franchise now im sticking with it to the end and enjoying the good along with the bad.

Well that is how I feel about the Friday series so I can't fault you there. Jason hasn't been quite as basterdized* as Michael though. And that includes JGTH and JX.

*Q.T. spelling

sam hane

09-02-2009, 12:35 AM

There is actually a rumor going around that Steve Miner is in talks to direct this. He's done 3D before so maybe it'll work

The Dude

09-02-2009, 01:29 AM

i'm reading a lot of complaints about a movie that is nothing more than an idea at the moment.

Utellme

09-02-2009, 01:31 AM

i'm reading a lot of complaints about a movie that is nothing more than an idea at the moment.

Exactly..........

Sean [The Wildcard]

09-02-2009, 01:44 AM

There is actually a rumor going around that Steve Miner is in talks to direct this. He's done 3D before so maybe it'll work

Oh god, I hope not.

Sure, he did good things for F13 2 and 3, but good lord, what he did with H20...no thank you.

And his latest outing 'Day of the Dead' (remake)....ugh.

Rich

09-02-2009, 05:48 AM

A 3D Halloween will likely be a big "event movie" but not a "good movie". It'll be 90 minutes of sharp objects being thrust towards the screen and it will be lousy.

But, since the last 3 or so Halloween movies have been pretty lousy already, giving it the 3D treatment is the only thing left for this miserable Franchise.

I for one hope to never watch a new movie with "Halloween" in the title again. Michael is dead.

That isn't true. My Bloody Valentine 3D was not just about weapons coming out at you, but the backgrounds and foregrounds had the 3D depth as well. It had the entire look.

It could be very good actually.

There is actually a rumor going around that Steve Miner is in talks to direct this. He's done 3D before so maybe it'll work

He is a rumor because Bloody-Disgusting said that the new director has experience with 3D horror and Halloween. It could still be Patrick Lussiur though becaue he not only directed MBV3D, but he also edited Halloween H20. My hopes are still there for Patric over Steve Miner any day.

The Dream Master

09-02-2009, 05:53 AM

Actually, the official press release says "the studio is in negotiations with a new director...who has experience in horror and has a 'different take' on the franchise."

That could refer to a ton of people; the reason Miner's name is popping up is because an inside source claims that it's going to happen. It's not exactly a solid lead, but it's not just BD throwing something out there this time. I hope that it's BS though because Miner's work in the last two decades (sans Lake Placid) hasn't been that good.

Rich

09-02-2009, 05:58 AM

As a huge fan of both remakes Texas Chainsaw and Friday the 13th I hope it is Platinum Dunes and Marcus Nispel. They seem to know how to make good horror films.

The Dream Master

09-02-2009, 06:01 AM

Jus-X

09-02-2009, 06:48 AM

Last night, I came to the conclusion that Akkad and the Weinsteins should just say "fuck it all" and wait until Carpenter gets done with The Ward and throw him whatever amount of money he wants to come back and do another Halloween. :X

I really like this idea. I definitly like the idea of someone taking the helm who "has a different take."

The Dream Master

09-02-2009, 07:38 AM

A Tidbit (http://movies.yahoo.com/news/movies.ap.org/39final-destination39-arrives-no-1-with-283m-ap)

The Weinstein Co. plans to release "Halloween 3" in 3-D next summer, said Bob Weinstein, who co-founded the company with brother Harvey. While Zombie will not be back to direct, the next sequel will pick up from his story and give a new twist on slasher Myers, Weinstein said.

I hope that's just Weinstein talking out of his ass.

Penhall

09-02-2009, 07:52 AM

A Tidbit (http://movies.yahoo.com/news/movies.ap.org/39final-destination39-arrives-no-1-with-283m-ap)

I hope that's just Weinstein talking out of his ass.

Good God I hope so too. I don't want Zombie's taint anywhere near the franchise ever again. And that means no more movies set in his universe with his characters too. Nothing.

sam hane

09-02-2009, 07:57 AM

Great news thanks for posting Dream Master

The Dark Vampire

09-02-2009, 08:00 AM

A Tidbit (http://movies.yahoo.com/news/movies.ap.org/39final-destination39-arrives-no-1-with-283m-ap)

I hope that's just Weinstein talking out of his ass.
http://accordionguy.blogware.com/Photos/2005/05/noooooooo.jpg

Just Jeans

09-02-2009, 11:15 AM

While Zombie will not be back to direct, the next sequel will pick up from his story...

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/JeansieWho/shitstorm-flyer-1.jpg

...and give a new twist on slasher Myers...

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/JeansieWho/drcox.jpg

I hope that's just Weinstein talking out of his ass.

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo201/JeansieWho/BeldingApproves.jpg

Rick

09-02-2009, 01:11 PM

A Tidbit (http://movies.yahoo.com/news/movies.ap.org/39final-destination39-arrives-no-1-with-283m-ap)

I hope that's just Weinstein talking out of his ass.
I'm realy hoping the "pick up from his story" is just the person reporting misunderstanding what Weinstein actually meant. If it is true I'm no longer excited for this project.

That isn't true. My Bloody Valentine 3D was not just about weapons coming out at you, but the backgrounds and foregrounds had the 3D depth as well.

That's exactly what I'm hoping for.
MBV did have some weapons gags, but the movie wasn't based around those.

Ron

09-02-2009, 01:37 PM

What's with all of this "new twist" bullshit?

Just Jeans

09-02-2009, 01:37 PM

My Bloody Valentine looked brilliant in 3D. The illusion of depth was awesome. The crappy at-home 3D simply can't compete.

nottidelterrore

09-02-2009, 01:42 PM

As long as Zombie isn't involved, I'm on board.

Rich

09-02-2009, 04:30 PM

If they are going to pick up where Rob's story left off then forget about it. Of course it still might not include any of Rob's characters and just be called Part 3. It's really too early to tell anything, but if it is in any way even associated with what Rob did then I will not be happy.

Jus-X

09-02-2009, 06:09 PM

OR even associated with Michael himself? Remember the last part 3 we got?

Brett H.

09-02-2009, 06:24 PM

My Bloody Valentine looked brilliant in 3D. The illusion of depth was awesome. The crappy at-home 3D simply can't compete.

Depth is really all 3D is to me. I have never once bought the idea that something was jumping out at me. I will admit I've never seen a movie in 3D at the theatre - but I do have one of those real 3D shutter glass systems (which I can't use now because of HD), and the depth was amazing. Jumping out? Ehhh. I ain't fooled.

nottidelterrore

09-02-2009, 06:25 PM

OR even associated with Michael himself? Remember the last part 3 we got?

I wouldn't mind that at all if they went the route of the original Halloween III with something entirely different. I love the original Halloween III. :)

The Dream Master

09-02-2009, 07:41 PM

Depth is really all 3D is to me. I have never once bought the idea that something was jumping out at me. I will admit I've never seen a movie in 3D at the theatre - but I do have one of those real 3D shutter glass systems (which I can't use now because of HD), and the depth was amazing. Jumping out? Ehhh. I ain't fooled.

With MBV and FD 4, there were some times where shit really looked like it was right in front of you--it was fuckin' wild. I dunno how much the Real 3D technology they use now improves over the old systems, but it's pretty boss.

Jus-X

09-02-2009, 08:36 PM

I wouldn't mind that at all if they went the route of the original Halloween III with something entirely different. I love the original Halloween III. :)

You know, I hated it. First time I saw it I was very dissapointed because Michael wasn't there. Years later I stumbled upon this great film with masks and robots and crazy guys doing shit on Halloween, it also felt very Carpenter-esque, and when the closing credit rolled I was like "This was Halloween!!!???!?!"

From then on I liked the movie. I didn't like the fact it was called "Halloween" seeings how I knew about parts 4 and 5, but as an individual film separate from the others, it was very good.

I was just joking about the no Michael Myers in the 3D movie though.

Just Jeans

09-03-2009, 12:44 AM

With MBV and FD 4, there were some times where shit really looked like it was right in front of you--it was fuckin' wild.

Yeah, I've never used the old shutter glass system so I can't compare them, but compared to the red-and-green shit you get on home DVD and Blu-ray at the moment, Real 3D is mind blowing. I never really bought into the notion of shit jumping off the screen at you, but during My Bloody Valentine, it really did. I couldn't believe how effective it was.

That added field of depth helped, too. And I didn't notice any eye strain to speak of, which is a real bitch when using the red-and-green glasses.

Killa Pimp

09-03-2009, 01:29 AM

If Zombie is out I'll be there opening weekend.

100% co - sign

The Tall Man

09-03-2009, 03:55 AM

Depth is really all 3D is to me.
That's the European outlook on 3-D as well. Just that the image had depth. "Shit flying at you" is more of the American approach.

I have never once bought the idea that something was jumping out at me. I will admit I've never seen a movie in 3D at the theatre - but I do have one of those real 3D shutter glass systems (which I can't use now because of HD), and the depth was amazing. Jumping out? Ehhh. I ain't fooled.
You gotta see them in the theater to appreciate it. Unless you've got a 100 foot screen or some such, it's not gonna cut it, no matter the technology. When I saw "Freddy's Dead" in theaters, I actually did jump back when the dream demons (in Freddy's brain) fly at the screen. It really did look like they were coming straight for me. And Freddy's head flying at the screen? Hoo-hoo-hoo...

T.M., Esq.

WesReviews

09-03-2009, 05:27 PM

You gotta see them in the theater to appreciate it. Unless you've got a 100 foot screen or some such, it's not gonna cut it, no matter the technology. When I saw "Freddy's Dead" in theaters, I actually did jump back when the dream demons (in Freddy's brain) fly at the screen. It really did look like they were coming straight for me. And Freddy's head flying at the screen? Hoo-hoo-hoo...

T.M., Esq.
I can vouch for this. The ending Freddy's Dead was pretty awesome in theaters. I went to the four o'clock matinee after school ended on its first day of release during my 6th grade year. I thought the final explosion worked pretty well, too. Still have my original glasses, to boot.

Darth Sinister

09-03-2009, 11:25 PM

I agree as well about FD. It was pretty good all things considering. MBV was even better.

Undrtkerkane

09-07-2009, 03:13 AM

I came up with a quick little poster, its not much....didnt take me that long

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/Undrtkerkane/Halloween1.jpg

Rich

09-07-2009, 06:39 PM

After seeing The Final Destination last night, I simply can not wait until Halloween 3D comes out! Final Destination was absolutely amazing! I have never ever had an experience with a 3D horror film the way I had last night. RealD 3D is absolutely amazing! I can't wait to hear that classic Carpenter music (it had better be in the film) and see Michael walking right toward me with the knife. That is going to be fucking exiting!

The Dream Master

09-07-2009, 07:14 PM

And the Director Talking with Dimension is... (http://fangoria.com/home/news/9-film-news/3828-halloween-3-d-writerdirector-named-another-children-of-the-corn.html)

Variety has revealed the name of the filmmaker who’s currently in discussions with Dimension Films to write and direct HALLOWEEN 3-D, which the company announced the moment it was clear the dimensional FINAL DESTINATION had trounced HALLOWEEN II at the box office.

Patrick Lussier, who has a long history with Dimension (editing the SCREAM pics and helming the DRACULA franchise), and most recently revisited another classic slasher in 3-D with MY BLOODY VALENTINE, is the man in talks to do the latest Michael Myers adventure. A summer 2010 release is currently being targeted.

Penhall

09-07-2009, 07:18 PM

The Dream Master

09-07-2009, 07:24 PM

Yeah, with the shape the Weinsteins are in, who knows what's going to happen with the franchise. I dunno exactly how it's going to work considering that Trancas still owns the franchise and that Dimension was apparently only involved with co-financing and distributing. I know that Disney still shares profits any franchise that originated with Dimension before the Weinsteins split, but I wonder if Halloween is exempt from that since Dimension never truly owned it in the first place. My guess is that Trancas will get to shop the franchise around to other studios if the Weinsteins go under.

Special Killa B

09-07-2009, 07:31 PM

I came up with a quick little poster, its not much....didnt take me that long

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/Undrtkerkane/Halloween1.jpg

The tag line to the movie on the poster could be:

"The night he came home...........IN 3-D!

Cody

09-07-2009, 07:35 PM

Based on MBV, Lussier is a good choice. That was much closer to a Halloween movie than Zombie's flicks. He's got another 3-D movie (where Nicolas Cage will overact right in our faces) lined up to start filming in April, though, so I don't know how he's going to have time to prep/film/post H3-D by August.

The Dream Master

09-07-2009, 07:37 PM

It'd be cool if Lussier could be done with that other project in time to get Halloween 3D in theaters in October though.

El Rooto

09-07-2009, 07:44 PM

MBV3D wasn't bad.

It would be nice to have Scout and Tyler back...and Brad. IMHO.

The Dream Master

09-07-2009, 09:52 PM

If they have to continue from Zombie's story (I wish they wouldn't, but you know), Dourif is a must. I could care less about Mane, though I guess it'd be weird to have a normal-sized Myers again if it's still set in Zombie's universe. Scout...ehhh. I actually liked her a lot in the things I've seen her in, but I just don't see what she could do in a part 3.

WesReviews

09-07-2009, 10:40 PM

I can live with Lussier. Bring on Halloween 3-D!

Rick

09-07-2009, 10:54 PM

Good news on the director. I could do without any of Zombie's cast returning and really hope the do not continute his story.

Jus-X

09-07-2009, 11:36 PM

Good news on the director. I could do without any of Zombie's cast returning and really hope the do not continute his story.

You know everyone thinks the same way, but thats just too big of a mess to clean up. Starting from scratch again or doing a sequel from H8 would just confuse everyone. So I'm sure we'll get a sequel to H2 in the Zombie universe. It would be easier to continue with his characters than starting over again, or continuing an expired story.

The Dark Vampire

09-07-2009, 11:45 PM

Undrtkerkane

09-08-2009, 12:21 AM

This is a much better version of what I did before...both color and font wise...I had the night he came home in it..but didnt look right

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/Undrtkerkane/Halloween3.jpg

Penhall

09-08-2009, 12:50 AM

Just Jeans

09-08-2009, 12:52 AM

Patrick Lussier is a good choice. My Bloody Valentine was great fun, and the 3D was superb.

Natman

09-08-2009, 01:28 AM

Agreed, if it's gotta be 3-D, then I suppose it's gotta be Lussier.

sam hane

09-08-2009, 01:44 AM

I enjoyed Lussier's other films as well, the Dracula 2000 series especially. I would love for him to get a shot at a Halloween film.

The One and Only

09-08-2009, 01:51 AM

Thumbs up from this particular dipstick if Lussier is being hired. Loved DRAC2K TRILOGY too no end ,and had a hoot-in-a-half at MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D, Despite my pesky theater not showing it in that format. :doh: He was on my short list to direct Friday The 13th when everyone was in the speculation mode over that one.

Although if Dimension/The Wienstien Company is still around and running next year, I have one suggestion for it.RELEASE THE BLOODY THING IN OCTOBER.

nottidelterrore

09-08-2009, 02:08 AM

Patrick Lussier is a good choice. My Bloody Valentine was great fun, and the 3D was superb.

I think he would be a good choice too. I've seen MBV '09 about three times now & I love it more with each viewing. It's one of the better remakes I've seen too. I haven't seen it in 3D yet but will one of these days. The 3D gags are easy to point out when you watch it in 2D & I'm sure they look pretty rad in 3D.

Just Jeans

09-08-2009, 02:28 AM

If you missed it in the theater, you really don't know what you're missing. The 3D gags are secondary. They could remove them entirely and I wouldn't mind. It's the illusion of depth that kicked my ass all over the theater. It's like you could be standing right there next to them. The way things in the foreground mix into the background is really damn cool. That sort of illusion would be hard to recreate on a television, even a big one, and is impossible to re-create with those shitty red-and-green 3D glasses. The RealD 3D system is a whole different ballgame.

Rick

09-08-2009, 05:37 AM

You know everyone thinks the same way, but thats just too big of a mess to clean up. Starting from scratch again or doing a sequel from H8 would just confuse everyone. So I'm sure we'll get a sequel to H2 in the Zombie universe. It would be easier to continue with his characters than starting over again, or continuing an expired story.

Starting from scratch again, IMO is the way to go,or a remake/reboot as F13 did, retaining the base essentials of the original.
Continuing from 8 isn't a good idea, yet continuing from Zombie's terrible sequel isn't that great of an idea either.
It's doing poorly, getting poor reviews and bad word of mouth.

I also agree with The One and Only, release it in October. Hell, on Halloween or a day or two before.
A Halloween movie released on or near Halloween with the added gimmick of 3D is going to make money. Look what Friday the 13th made in February taking advantage of the date.
Even if it makes a ton of cash the first weekend and then has a huge drop off, as with Friday the 13th, it'll still be a financial success and give them a little breathing room for the followup if they decide to continue.
A new Halloween needs to be a good, entertaining movie. It doesn't need to worry about getting bogged down by the junk in the old series or the new series.
3D will get asses in seats. "From the director of My Bloody Valentine 3D" will help out a lot as well. Actually releasing it in October will give it an extra novelty.

The One and Only

09-08-2009, 06:01 AM

At least have the flick open in late September ,mid-October, when the Halloween vibe is just starting to pick up. I know the Wienstiens look at the title as brand name, but it always seems a little wierd to have a flick set in the fall, on a holiday synonymous with fall ,released in the dog days of summer. Although, I first saw my favorite installment of the series, The Return of Micheal Myers On the rather warm, and humid evening of Saturday, August 2nd. So what do I know ?:geek:

Penhall

09-08-2009, 07:52 AM

Yeah I agree: relase it in October. Beginning, middle, or end.

nottidelterrore

09-08-2009, 11:46 AM

Jus-X

09-08-2009, 06:00 PM

Starting from scratch again, IMO is the way to go,or a remake/reboot as F13 did, retaining the base essentials of the original.
Continuing from 8 isn't a good idea, yet continuing from Zombie's terrible sequel isn't that great of an idea either.
It's doing poorly, getting poor reviews and bad word of mouth.

I also agree with The One and Only, release it in October. Hell, on Halloween or a day or two before.
A Halloween movie released on or near Halloween with the added gimmick of 3D is going to make money. Look what Friday the 13th made in February taking advantage of the date.
Even if it makes a ton of cash the first weekend and then has a huge drop off, as with Friday the 13th, it'll still be a financial success and give them a little breathing room for the followup if they decide to continue.
A new Halloween needs to be a good, entertaining movie. It doesn't need to worry about getting bogged down by the junk in the old series or the new series.
3D will get asses in seats. "From the director of My Bloody Valentine 3D" will help out a lot as well. Actually releasing it in October will give it an extra novelty.

.If they remade/reboot it again, yeah we might get it. The fans might get it. But Halloween fans are the minority. If I wasn't a fan, but just some dude that enjoyed a good scare, a sequel to HR or a reboot would confuse the shit out of me. I mean, what's the tagline going to say, "Finally, we got it right!" I don't know, I just think it would confuse people. But I guess we'll see.

The Dark Vampire

09-09-2009, 12:20 AM

if they have to continue it on from RZ's universe I honestily feel sorry for whoever gets the job as I feel no matter who gets it the best the movie will be is watchable which is more than can be said for the Zombie movies

It won't be the new persons fault but it's just the fact they will have to make the best of what they have left over to work with and lets face it that is not much at all it's like you may be a world class chef but if all you have to work with is out of date food from the garbage of a cheapo supermarket then you can't expect much of a meal at very best it will be eatable

I feel it will take a few more sequels to slowly wean the Zombie universe out I honestily don't like the idea of a reboot so soon but IMO that is the only real option if they want the next movie/s to be good rather than Ok to watchable

Ron

09-09-2009, 02:15 PM

Yeah I agree: relase it in October. Beginning, middle, or end.

I would love to see a Halloween film in the theater's around Halloween. The chances of that happening are slim though, because they don't want to compete with Saw.

The Dream Master

09-09-2009, 05:35 PM

If they were to open it during the first (or even second) weekend in October, it wouldn't even be competing with Saw really. Obviously they're not going to open it on the same weekend, but with the way movies make their money these days, if it got a 2 or 3 head start, a new Saw movie would barely affect its box office.

The One and Only

09-09-2009, 05:44 PM

Not a slam against any of the SAW fans here, but it seems the series fan love is cooling a bit. So mid-October wouldn't be too far out a good release date.

The Dream Master

09-09-2009, 05:45 PM

Of course, knowing the Weinsteins, they probably would end up releasing it the same weekend as Saw. :X

Apocalypto

09-10-2009, 02:16 AM

I doubt that'd turn out any worse than the same weekend as FD (which may top out higher than SAW VI) and shortly after two huge hits with great legs like D9 and IB.

Ron

09-10-2009, 02:42 AM

I personally don't think having a Halloween film released close to a Saw film would be detrimental to the former's theatrical success. I'm just speaking in terms of what the studios mentality might be. I know it was that way 2 years ago, but perhaps it has changed....Like Rob Zombie's mind when it comes to remakes....and sequels to remakes:duh:

Hockey Mask

09-10-2009, 04:17 PM

With current situations I am doubting that 3-D even happens next year.

WesReviews

09-10-2009, 05:16 PM

The only reason Saw = Halloween these days is because Dimension allowed it to happen. Had there been a Halloween movie released the weekend of Halloween each time a new film comes out, you wouldn't see Saw released that weekend. Halloween needs to take it back and make the release date its rightful own. I never understood the August openings of Halloween, ever since H20 started the trend.

It's been a while, but wasn't Resurrection released in April? I seem to remember a mock fan made teaser poster featuring a bunny Myers.

The Dream Master

09-10-2009, 06:35 PM

Resurrection came out in July.

Really, the best release date slot for a Halloween film isn't so much the weekend before/of Halloween. They should come out about a week or so earlier and then rely on the Halloween weekend for good repeat business (which will no doubt be difficult because of Saw, but you know).

Rich

09-10-2009, 07:16 PM

hack slash

09-10-2009, 08:47 PM

It would not be wise to put it up against Saw. The funny thing is both Halloween 3D and Saw VII are both supposed to be 3D films next year. How funny would that be? In october, which 3D horror film are YOU going to see? Personally, I thought the Saw series lost it's steam after the third one.

after the 3rd one? I thought it was after the 2nd one :D

but I think IF a Halloween movie was released on or around Halloween and against another (god it's getting VERY boring) Saw sequal, I really think Halloween would crush it at the box office and have an opening like Friday did

The Dark Vampire

09-10-2009, 08:52 PM

The Tall Man

09-11-2009, 12:00 AM

It's been a while, but wasn't Resurrection released in April? I seem to remember a mock fan made teaser poster featuring a bunny Myers.
DM beat me to it, but July 12th, to be exact.

It would not be wise to put it up against Saw.
Fuck "Saw". The real Myers given a fighting chance and a decent script/storyline would bury those torture porn cock-a-roaches.

T.M., Esq.

Cody

09-11-2009, 01:12 AM

Akkad Offers Some Clarification (http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=11751)

Last night, producers Malek Akkad and Andy Gould were joined by the lovely ladies of Halloween II and Tyler Mane for a special screening of the Rob Zombie film in Thousand Oaks. During a Q&A, Gould and Akkad was pressed for details on the recently announced Halloween 3D.

The former repeated what was said already: Zombie would not be back for a third round. Akkad, however, jokingly reminded him that the director said he wouldn't return for a sequel after the first film. "There will most likely be a '3,'" Akkad told the audience. "We're trying to figure something out."

I caught up to Akkad outside the theater moments later to ask about the weekend news break that positioned Patrick Lussier (My Bloody Valentine 3D) as the prime contender for the director's chair. The producer stressed that they're looking at a number of directors. Lussier is definitely one and because he's toyed with 3-D once already, that is an appealing factor. Akkad said they're currently waiting to see what Lussier's take is going to be.

So, for now, it appears Halloween 3D does not have a "locked" director.

Jus-X

09-11-2009, 01:26 AM

Akkad, however, jokingly reminded him that the director said he wouldn't return for a sequel after the first film.

You see, Malek knows too! :lol:

The Dark Vampire

09-11-2009, 01:33 AM

TBH that quote has me worried that they haven't completely ruled out Zombie coming back

The Tall Man

09-11-2009, 03:20 AM

Lord... Moustapha needs to come back and give his son a good goddamned kick in the butt.

"And **kicks** that's for pushing Busta Rhymes on me too!"

T.M., Esq.

The Dream Master

09-19-2009, 05:25 AM

Lussier Confirmed (http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/33631/exclusive-patrick-lussier-confirmed-direct-halloween-3d)

After weeks of speculation we can now confidently report that the person taking over the reins of the Halloween franchise will be none other than Patrick Lussier, director of My Bloody Valentine 3D.

Halloween 3D is going into production early this November for what we can only speculate will be a late summer release. Which brings us to another question ... What does that mean for Lussier's recently announced Drive Angry with Nicolas Cage?

Rest assured that film is very much still happening. A trusted source close to the production of both films has told us exclusively that the two projects are extremely important to Lussier and company, and production of Drive Angry will begin immediately after Halloween 3D is completed.

In fact, production on H3D isn't affecting Drive Angry in the slightest bit because the Cage vehicle was always scheduled to begin filming spring of next year. Lussier can still hit that without a hitch. Halloween 3D has simply slid through the perfect window for the team working on it, and that's a very good thing for us fans.

With Lussier now on board, you can bet Todd Farmer will be writing the script for H3D, and that too spells win. With My Bloody Valentine the pair proved that they know not only how to do 3D, but how to successfully revitalize a slasher film.

And let's not forget ... this isn't Lussier's first trip to Haddonfield as he served as editor on Halloween: H20. He knows the character, knows the series, and respects the power that it has amongst the fan base.

Finally Michael Myers will be coming home again in what I can only imagine will be top form, and we will have our franchise back. I almost feel as if we're waking from a bad nightmare. Look for more including the official announcement soon.

Now let's hope the Todd Farmer speculation comes true. And that Todd gives us some full frontal this time.

Wait what?

Sean [The Wildcard]

09-19-2009, 06:13 AM

That's great news that he nabbed the directors spot. Just still wondering where this could go, though.

As for Todd Farmer, that'd be interested. Heh, he posted a Facebook status update recently that said "Listening to the Halloween theme for no particular reason."
Could be Todd playing some reverse psychology, in a way, on us.;)

skuppy

09-19-2009, 09:05 AM

I hope Todd does write the script. It'll be interesting to see his take on Myers.

Penhall

09-19-2009, 09:37 AM

Hmmmm....So looks like Todd Farmer has been confirmed as the writer, according to Bloody Disgusting.

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/17425

He seems like a cool guy, although I gotta admit, I'm not blown away by his writing. I read the original unaltered draft he did for Jason X, and it was WORSE than the finished product. MBV remake was good (but not great, IMO). I actually didnt think the scipt was that great...

But the fact that Rob Zombie will be nowhere near this film makes me VERY happy!

So come on Lussier and Farmer...PLEASE don't screw this one up...

Rick

09-19-2009, 01:01 PM

I hope this turns out at least as good as MBV did.
I was excited at first, but the possibility of continuing from the mess Zombie made still makes me weary.

Germaniac

09-19-2009, 01:25 PM

Whoa, Todd gets to write another installment of a famous Horror-franchise?
I love Jason X (I have to agree with Penhall: the first draft wasn´t as good as the movie; I think Cunningham actually improved the movie with his input) and I thought MBV was great so I am actually looking forward to this.
I liked Zombies Halloween, haven´t seen the sequel yet.

Just Jeans

09-19-2009, 02:36 PM

Holy shit, that's some epic win right there.

Don't get me wrong, I think Jason X is a flawed film from script to screen, but I liked Todd's original script much better than the final film, and I think Todd ought to have been given the chance to rewrite the thing himself rather than have Cunningham inject things on his own.

Having said that, I think My Bloody Valentine was great fun with solid directing and a pretty good script. Todd taking a crack at Halloween ought to be quite interesting. Plus, it means we might just get a cameo kill-off. How many people can say they've been killed by both Jason and Michael?

I've had a couple of chats with Todd in the past. He's a really groovy guy, and I think the franchise is in more appropriate hands now that Rob Zombie has moved on.

The Dark Vampire

09-19-2009, 02:51 PM

Zombie is 100% out of it then now only one thing to do

YwEMxYggoKQ

i am SAW

09-19-2009, 03:11 PM

Hmmmm....So looks like Todd Farmer has been confirmed as the writer,

He seems like a cool guy, although I gotta admit, I'm not blown away by his writing.

me neither, he also wrote this masterpiece-of shit,

http://image.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/Messengers2(2).jpg

Just Jeans

09-19-2009, 03:14 PM

Given how little of Todd's original script remained in tact for the first Messengers, I'm surprised he was even involved with the second. Reading about the film on Wikipedia, it sounds like the prequel recycles a lot of what Todd originally wanted to do with the first film before the script was heavily re-written.

SlasherFreak

09-19-2009, 03:17 PM

Now, the question remains, will he follow up to Rob Zombies films? If so, Im gonna download it.

Just Jeans

09-19-2009, 03:20 PM

I think Todd and Patrick will go in their own direction artistically. Given the fact that Zombie's film underperformed to expectations, I don't think the studio will harangue them, demanding they turn in a script that is a direct follow-up to Zombie's film.

I wouldn't be surprised if this film is a reboot of sorts; that the 3-D in the title is meant to indicate only that the film is a 3-D movie.

Apocalypto

09-19-2009, 05:20 PM

after the 3rd one? I thought it was after the 2nd one :D

but I think IF a Halloween movie was released on or around Halloween and against another (god it's getting VERY boring) Saw sequal, I really think Halloween would crush it at the box office and have an opening like Friday did

Then you thought wrong, on multiple levels.;)

"Fuck "Saw". The real Myers given a fighting chance and a decent script/storyline would bury those torture porn cock-a-roaches."

It may bury "torture porn cock-a-roaches," but it'd still get crushed by SAW.
I see Halloween having a very hard time getting passed the remakes gross, that only made as much as it did because it was a remake of such an iconic film, if it had been billed as a straight sequel, I doubt would've so well.
With where the series stands right now, even if H3D ends up being really, really good, I don't see it making it much past the $40 million range. They'd need to take a really big break, then come back with a strong reboot to be making it near F13 numbers, and Zombie had a chance at doing something like that and screwed it up.

Lussier wouldn't have been my first choice, I'd have loved to see Aja do it and it'd be nice to see the Inside guys guys a shot at Halloween, I'm satisfied with Lussier though.

Jus-X

09-19-2009, 05:43 PM

Thank God Lussier is on board, I hope Farmer's next. We can expect a great story if Farmer get's on board. He's a fan of the series so we should get something good. Even if it IS a continuation in the Zombieverse, we can rest assured there will be more suspense, more stalking, no white trash, more real characters. Let's just pray Farmer comes on board everyone.

Apocalypto

09-19-2009, 05:53 PM

I'm just as anxious to find out if this is a continuation of Zombie's Halloweens or just a reboot as I was to find out who was writing and directing it.

Cody

09-19-2009, 07:02 PM

I've been hoping the Lussier/Farmer collaboration would continue on this. I really hope they try to bring back some of the Halloween style.

Even if it's a follow-up to the Zombieweens, just handle it like Zombie's quote about The Blob:

Whatever they did, I want to do the exact opposite. I’m not really a fan of either of those movies.

Hockey Mask

09-20-2009, 12:52 AM

I never saw MBV3D but it can't hurt to have some horror 3-D experience. He should do just fine.

I really hope the Halloween series regains it's footing again. Zombie can suck it.

Cody

09-20-2009, 01:04 AM

Scout getting a look at the H3D treatment on Monday, or people jumping to conclusions over Tweets?

Last month Zombie (http://twitter.com/RWZombie) and Scout (http://twitter.com/PoutyScouty) were joking around about the filming of H2 and Zombie said

girl gets 1000 bruises while homeless mouth enjoys cigar in warm trailer.

Seemingly referring to Tyler Mane as "homeless mouth". Today Scout sent Zombie a picture of a monkey and Tweets followed -

Zombie: hmmmm? maybe that little guy can be part of that mysterious treatment coming on monday. a bold new direction for the fans.

Scout: oh but he is... he is the new "homeless mouth"... they thought it'd be better this way...shhhh don't tell anyone I told you!

Zombie: the revenge of "homeless monkey mouth". should be a hit. too bad I can't be part of it.

Brett H.

09-20-2009, 01:06 AM

With a dumper like that, she should at least spend her time Tweeting better filmmakers. Like maybe the guy who made Doom Asylum.

nottidelterrore

09-20-2009, 02:16 AM

Excellent news. I hope Todd is on board to write this.

I'm just so glad that hack Rob Zombie is gone.

Cody

09-20-2009, 04:16 AM

Lussier confirms the confirmation with STYD (http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=11882)

Lussier did in fact reach out to us tonight to say he's excited to be aboard. Shooting is expected to begin by the end of the year!
ADDED:
Todd is also confirming (http://www.ohmb.net/showthread.php?t=16457&page=36)

...right now our focus is on the film. The story, the characters, the Shape. Lussier and I are HUGE fans. We know we won't win over everyone but we hope to make the majority proud.

If that doesn't work, tell the fans to calm down or I will send Michael into SPACE! Don't test me! I've done it before! Stay back! I've got my finger on the button, people! :)

Rick

09-20-2009, 04:35 AM

Cody

09-20-2009, 04:44 AM

Zombie is definitely mocking the whole thing, but it's interesting if Scout really is receiving the treatment on Monday.

Just Jeans

09-20-2009, 10:31 AM

nottidelterrore

09-20-2009, 01:35 PM

Haha Rob Zombie is in no position to mock anything. Give us something good first before you do that, Rob.

Rick

09-20-2009, 03:46 PM

Do you know, I'd be fine with them rebooting it for a third time with Scout as Laurie Mrk III. I think she's a fine actress (in more ways than one), and I'd like to see her play a different interpretation of the character.

I didn't think she was anything special in terms of acting.
I did find Zombie's version of Lori to be incrdible annoying and whiney and really hoped that he would have Michael kill her off.

Rich

09-20-2009, 06:32 PM

Scout is definitely NOT anything special when it comes to acting. She is just "the pretty girl next door" type of actor who belings in these kind of genre films. Those she did turn me on, in Halloween (2007) when she did that thing with the bagle. :D

As far as Rob Zombie goes, I really can't see how you can mess up The Blob, but I'm sure he'll find a way.

Rick

09-20-2009, 06:39 PM

The thing with the bagel was annoying and set the mood for her character.

Lankenfurter

09-20-2009, 08:36 PM

while i don't think they should follow zombies story so much i do think it would be cool for it still to be a sequel. maybe when they killed myers any part ofhis past dies with the mom and horse and stuff and when he reawakens he is the shape blank and cold, gets a new mask poof new film, reboots of sorts but not confusing to move goers. brad doriff can be the new loomis type character, no one believes him myers is still alive and he looking to get myers cause he killed annie. drop in a new group of teens some 3d and 60million easy. as for laurie, keep her locked up, or she just gets better.

Rick

09-20-2009, 08:56 PM

If they really must continue from Zombie's entries Douriff is the only actor I wouldn't have a problem with returning.
Everyone else was bland to poor.
And lets please get a different interpretation of Michael then what Zombie gave us.
Crazy masked, grunting hobo Myers who went evil because he had a shitty childhood just didn't work for me.

Lankenfurter

09-20-2009, 09:07 PM

Just Jeans

09-20-2009, 09:47 PM

I think Scout has untapped talent. Lots of actors with potential are often failed by the mateiral they're given to work with. Given a better script with stronger characterization, I think she'll surprise some people.

WesReviews

09-21-2009, 12:45 AM

While I'm sure we'll get Tyler Mane again, I really wish they would bring back Brad Loree. Definitely the best thing about Resurrection and probably my favorite Myers since Castle and Warlock.

As far as Rob Zombie goes, I really can't see how you can mess up The Blob, but I'm sure he'll find a way.

Yup. And not actually featuring a "red Jelloy thing" as the blob is a damn good start to do so.

nottidelterrore

09-21-2009, 01:18 AM

If Mane returns, maybe he'll perform better with Lussier at the helm.

WesReviews

09-21-2009, 01:21 AM

First thing I hope Patrick yells at him... "LESS GROWLING! MORE STALKING!"

The Dream Master

09-21-2009, 01:23 AM

And then "SHAVE THAT FUCKIN' BEARD."

:X

nottidelterrore

09-21-2009, 01:29 AM

First thing I hope Patrick yells at him... "LESS GROWLING! MORE STALKING!"

Damn right! Hopefully it's more like "NO GROWLING AT ALL(HEAVY BREATHING ISN'T GRUNTING/GROWING)! MORE STALKING! AND WATCH THAT MOUTH, I'M NOT A DIPSHIT WHITE TRASH WANNABE ARTY FARTY DIRECTOR!"

And then "SHAVE THAT FUCKIN' BEARD."

:X

:lol:

"AND STAY OUT OF MY TRASH! THIS ISN'T A ROB ZOMBIE MOVIE!"

Sorry about the caps lock. Total impersonation.

Then Todd shows us his ass.

Sean [The Wildcard]

09-21-2009, 01:38 AM

And then "SHAVE THAT FUCKIN' BEARD."

:X

Tyler could probably end up fighting it.

"Michael wouldn't do that."

:shifty:

Penhall

09-21-2009, 01:43 AM

While I'm sure we'll get Tyler Mane again, I really wish they would bring back Brad Loree. Definitely the best thing about Resurrection and probably my favorite Myers since Castle and Warlock.

I agree. Loree was my favorite Michael since Warlock, and he really seemed like a cool guy that loved the part.

I really hope they reboot and drop Tyler Mane. I don't want any connection at all to Zombie's films.

The Dream Master

09-21-2009, 01:47 AM

;356678']Tyler could probably end up fighting it.

"Michael wouldn't do that."

At which point Lussier would inform him that the character has Mane so far isn't Myers, but instead is a killer hobo. So pretty please, with sugar on top, shave the fuckin' beard. :X

nottidelterrore

09-21-2009, 01:52 AM

So pretty please, with sugar on top, shave the fuckin' beard. :X

:lmao:

Harvey Keitel in this shit!?

The Dream Master

09-21-2009, 01:54 AM

Fucking right, but you can just call him The Wolf.

nottidelterrore

09-21-2009, 01:55 AM

Or if Mane doesn't shave that beard, The Razor.

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x310/The_Ultimate_Wrestling_Gallery/Scott%20Hall/RazorRamon013.jpg

Lankenfurter

09-21-2009, 01:56 AM

i'm not sure I've seen Myers since 1981, well besides loree who was the right guy and even in the right house, but someone shot the wrong movie there :) anyway, it seems pretty clear by production of zombies films and even h20 that weinstein doesn't give a rats ass about style or continuity, he just wants to make money. resserection was made cause h20 made a assload of cash. hr didnt make a assload so we got a remake cause tcm made a assload. h2 got zombie back case his remake made a assload of cash. h2 didnt because fd kicked its ass. to them fd made a ass load of cash because it was 3d so now they are making it 3d. i think we really have to outcomes. 1. we will get a vague sequel to zombie's films with maybe mane or doriff or whoever. it will be a sequel in the way that f137 is a sequel to f136 but it will look and feel different, and for sure more like older myers. or 2. we will get a totally loose reboot that is sort of a sequel to all the films, but none of the films ala f1309. i have the feeling since bob dont care as long as he gets money, akkad will do the part 3 sequel thing even if its a different feel and style simply so he can continue to make his halloween series and not his dads.

Apocalypto

09-21-2009, 01:58 AM

;356678']Tyler could probably end up fighting it.

"Michael wouldn't do that."

:shifty:

Don't forget "My Michael is not a shape!" Which is an actual Mane quote, he actually says it as though being called the shape is somehow offensive.

The Tall Man

09-21-2009, 03:37 AM

So pretty please, with sugar on top, shave the fuckin' beard. :X
I have actually had to use this direction on set.

T.M., Esq.

The Dream Master

09-21-2009, 03:37 AM

To John Travolta?!

WesReviews

09-21-2009, 04:08 AM

I have actually had to use this direction on set.

T.M., Esq.

All this talk about the beard shaving reminds me of what I read in the book "What Just Happened?" about the making of the movie The Edge. Alec Baldwin showed up on set for the first day of filming with a fully grown Grizzly Adams type beard. The director and producers demanded he shave, and he apparently went completely apeshit and threw a temper tantrum. He did later shave, though.

Must've thought Rob was directing. :X

Rick

09-21-2009, 01:26 PM

while the execution in general of zombies films are ok to poor. it is pretty clear that he isn't evil simply cause he had a bad childhood. that is pretty obvious in the first 20min of the remake. the horse shit just makes him even more off his rocker. but there is a evil force controling him, that much is clear. i think zombie, unsuccessfully, tried to explain the evil taking him over. he tried to cover what carpenter just skipped over. that was a mistake. its better more unknown. anyway, if they just move forward in 3 and have myers just be evil again and we dont actually see in his head we will be better off.

Very unsuccessfully since I never saw anyone begin pointing this out until Zombie himself explained it in an interview after the film opened.
Even with my hate of Zombie's films I did end up giving this a shot and "an evil force taking over Mikey" was not obvious at all.

Lankenfurter

09-21-2009, 08:13 PM

Very unsuccessfully since I never saw anyone begin pointing this out until Zombie himself explained it in an interview after the film opened.
Even with my hate of Zombie's films I did end up giving this a shot and "an evil force taking over Mikey" was not obvious at all.

i saw it pretty clearly just by watching it the first time. but i can see how to someone else the shit childhood could be confused with it since its so annoying and distracting in the film general. i saw what zombie was trying to do, but he jammed so much shock value in it he fucked up his own point to most viewers not paying as much attention. and who could blame them :)

The Tall Man

09-22-2009, 12:01 AM

To John Travolta?!
No. Alec Baldwin. :|

(Not really, but I did have to use that direction before)

T.M., Esq.

El Rooto

09-25-2009, 01:20 AM

Don't forget "My Michael is not a shape!" Which is an actual Mane quote, he actually says it as though being called the shape is somehow offensive.
Michael was the main character in Rob Zombie's Halloween. So his saying that is appropriate.

Apocalypto

09-25-2009, 01:41 AM

Michael was the main character in Rob Zombie's Halloween. So his saying that is appropriate.

How much he's in the film isn't really relevant, it's a matter of the way he's depicted. Yes, him saying it was accurate, but that doesn't make it a good thing.

El Rooto

09-25-2009, 01:42 AM

I think his point was that Michael wasn't a faceless, lurking killer like in the original. I never meant it had to do with screentime.

Cody

09-25-2009, 04:19 AM

Move to October? (http://weblogs.variety.com/bfdealmemo/2009/09/)

In addition, the company wants to shoot “Halloween III” in 3-D, aiming to release it in October 2010.

Apocalypto

09-25-2009, 04:29 AM

I think his point was that Michael wasn't a faceless, lurking killer like in the original.

Indeed, in other words, he really wasn't even Michael Myers at all, just some brute psycho with his mask on.

The Dream Master

09-25-2009, 04:30 AM

Move to October? (http://weblogs.variety.com/bfdealmemo/2009/09/)

This makes sense. I'm sure the Weinsteins will find a way to fuck it up though.

The One and Only

09-25-2009, 05:36 AM

ABOUT
DAMN
TIME !!!
:brow:

Just Jeans

09-25-2009, 05:59 AM

Bet they run it on the same weekend as SAW 9,556.

skuppy

09-25-2009, 09:00 AM

wow, a Halloween film in theaters in October! Was Halloween 5 the last one to be released that month?

andrew8798

09-25-2009, 09:03 AM

wow, a Halloween film in theaters in October! Was Halloween 5 the last one to be released that month?

Yeah Part 5 was the last to be released in October

sam hane

09-25-2009, 09:14 AM

Bet they run it on the same weekend as SAW 9,556.
then they can get stomped at the box office again! I mean I enjoyed the Zombie Halloween movies but to release part II against a Final Destination movie (even a horrible one) was just movie suicide. Same thing would happen if they released it against Saw

skuppy

09-25-2009, 09:38 AM

It'd be stupid to run at the end of the month anyway. Release it early October, so it will have four weeks of play before the holiday of Halloween. No need to release it the weekend before the holiday.

francesco

09-25-2009, 01:12 PM

i'm glad about this. i'm sure todd farmer will make it great!

releasing it during halloween will let it make a lot of more money.

nottidelterrore

09-25-2009, 02:13 PM

Nice. I'd definitely like to watch this in October. I will more than likely see this one in theaters since Rob Zombie isn't involved. The last(and only) Halloween movie I saw in theaters was Resurrection. Not the greatest movie out there but it was a fun experience in theaters. Then I had to take a break because I didn't want to pay to see Rob Zombie's crappy "visions" on the big screen but found other means to see them for myself. I'm glad his reign of terror is over so I can resume watching the Halloween series in theaters. Looking forward to what Todd & Patrick have in store for us.

Rich

09-25-2009, 04:28 PM

First of all, I can't believe they are making another Scream film!

Okay, now that that's out of my system, I am looking foward to Halloween 3D very much. It is being released in October, which is awesome! It will give the film more of a novelty feel being released in the month of the day.

I am confiedent in this film because of Farmer and Lussier. They proved themselves with MBV3D.

Hey, maybe Platinum Dunes will get them to do their version of Friday the 13th Part 3 in 3D when the time comes. How cool would that be!? :D

The One and Only

09-25-2009, 04:45 PM

I don't think the SAW franchise will overwhelm HALLOWEEN. I've been getting the vibe that SAW has been loosing steam among moviegoers,and I'd think a HALOWEEN flick released during October would do quite well. However, seeing that this is a Dimension release. My big fear is that the Wienstiens will do what they do best best when it comes to their genre releases. Meddle.:mad:

Cody

09-29-2009, 02:06 AM

Tweets. 'Cause why not?

Scout to Zombie on Monday: Still waiting for this uhm "outline"

Fan to Scout: Are you doing Halloween 3D, if not im deff not going to see it!

Scout: I don't kno...it's all up in the air at the moment. :)

Zombie: yo what are you doing (in Thailand)? Homeless mouth vs elephants in 3D? was the treatment so bad you fled the country?

Scout: I fled so I DIND'T have to read it... think it worked? I'm hear for the "Bangkok Film Festival".