Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III - Page 74

Voorheeszilla · 01-25-2010, 07:45 AM

Imo, it's the worst. It's all left up to opinion.

Rich · 01-25-2010, 04:36 PM

Other then Jessica Lang, Kong 70s has not one redeeming quality to it. He only fights one monster. The Kong in a suit thing does not work like it does for Godzilla. I think it is a terrible movie. It is definitely the worst. Actually, the only Kong movie that is worse is King Kong Lives. Now THAT was THE worst of Kong.

The Tall Man · 01-26-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rich

Other then Jessica Lang, Kong 70s has not one redeeming quality to it.

I think Jeff Bridges is great in the film (but then again, when is he not?). Charles Grodin is good in it as well. The three characters of the film are much more interesting characters than Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, and Bruce Cabot of the original. Especially Jessica Lange, who actually engages in discourse with Kong rather than merely screaming in his palm.

T.M., Esq.

Darth Reaper · 01-26-2010, 11:23 AM

I think the best part of KING KONG '76 is Kong. The suit looked good and Rick Baker did a good job acting in it. I'd say Kong is the most interesting and likeable character in the film. The tree-hugging hippie vs. the greedy oil man thing between Jeff Bridges and Charles Grodin is too heavy-handed, and Dwan often strikes me as too self-centered and rather dim.

I've heard that one of the reasons they didn't have dinosaurs or anything like that in this film is because Dino De Laurentis made the filmmakers blow a large wad of cash on the mechanical Kong that's only used in a few shots. I wonder what they would have done if they hadn't had to do that.

The Tall Man · 01-27-2010, 12:37 AM

Darth, I would go so far as say that Kong in the 1976 film is his best portrayal ever. He feels like a real character in the movie (or at least the most sympathetic), not just an angry pugilist (1933) or a big ape (2005).

T.M., Esq.

SpiderFace · 01-28-2010, 11:13 AM

What about Toolbox Murders, 2001 Maniacs and Little Shop of Horrors remakes?

Darth Reaper · 01-28-2010, 06:39 PM

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Darth, I would go so far as say that Kong in the 1976 film is his best portrayal ever. He feels like a real character in the movie (or at least the most sympathetic), not just an angry pugilist (1933) or a big ape (2005).

T.M., Esq.

Heh, yeah. I grew up watching KING KONG '76. I didn't understand half of the things that were going on in most of the film and I didn't care (although Jessica Lange's figure and oh so brief hints of nudity were fun), I was waiting for the King to show up. It's just a shame they blew all of that cash on the robot (if the story's true) because even if they decided not to go with dinosaurs I think there were opportunities for some fun fist fights that were totally missed. Imagine Kong slugging it out with a giant alligator, or a giant bear or something.

Speaking of fist fights, I think it's fun to think about this Kong going up against Godzilla because it's a man in a suit verses a man in a suit.

The Tall Man · 01-29-2010, 12:50 AM

Darth, that story is true. De Laurentiis blew a shitload of money on that robot Kong that appeared all of 30 seconds onscreen... And he also tried to claim this robot is what they used to shoot the whole movie with.

T.M., Esq.

Sean [The Wildcard] · 01-29-2010, 06:55 AM

Never saw this posted along with the other Action Figure:

The Tall Man · 01-29-2010, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sean [The Wildcard]

Never saw this posted along with the other Action Figure:

Timothy Dalton, is that you?

T.M., Esq.

Voorheeszilla · 01-29-2010, 07:21 AM

Looks pretty good, imo.

**The Dream Master** · 01-29-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by The Tall Man

Timothy Dalton, is that you?

I told you fuckers Freddy had an accent!

Master Taffer · 01-29-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Tall Man

Timothy Dalton, is that you?

T.M., Esq.

We already know he's capable of murder, after all...

He's a slasher! OF PRICES!

One, two, I've got some biscuits for you...

The Tall Man · 01-30-2010, 12:32 AM

Rhee is on fire today... and on a day I need to laugh badly too.

T.M., Esq.

Master Taffer · 01-30-2010, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by The Tall Man

Rhee is on fire today... and on a day I need to laugh badly too.

T.M., Esq.

I'm here for you, Tally.

NW77 · 01-31-2010, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Master Taffer

We already know he's capable of murder, after all...

He's a slasher! OF PRICES!

One, two, I've got some biscuits for you...

You're quite on a roll there, man.

Grizzlyman · 02-08-2010, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SpiderFace

You have to remember that not all horror remakes suck, there's these movies:

True, some of the 1970's and 1980's remakes of the more classic 1950's horror films for example, The Thing from Outer Space = John Carpenter's The Thing, were all excellent. The problem with today's horror film remakes is that the quality of the script and ingenuity has failed and the characters are stereotypical and if that is not the case, then it is almost a scene by scene rehash. Much of these traits represent and describe the pathetic examples of remakes and non-original material you see spewed out of the company Platinum Dunes, and out of the unoriginal one man genre assassin himself who runs that enterprise.

Bill 1981 · 02-12-2010, 05:41 PM

A sample of J.E. Haley's work on TV

Biosynthnut v.2 · 02-13-2010, 03:42 AM

I just want to know if the cars in the movie will be a mix of Volvo and Volkswagon.... Yes I notice stupid shit like this in the original series....*shakes head*

Bill 1981 · 02-13-2010, 04:34 AM

Nah... I'm sure they'll be promoting either GM or Ford vehicles in the movie...Heck, maybe Dodge/Chrysler might get a plug or two in as well...

Sean [The Wildcard] · 02-18-2010, 01:05 AM

Some new pics of the action figure(s), as well as Collectible Glove:

Bill 1981 · 02-18-2010, 01:21 AM

Oh, now that glove is just beautiful!

nottidelterrore · 02-18-2010, 01:51 AM

I'm digging the glove & the new figures.

**The Dream Master** · 02-18-2010, 01:58 AM

I wonder if Haley-Freddy is gonna hold up that lawn implement (I dunno what the fuck it's called) and say "intense, huh?"

Justyn · 02-18-2010, 06:02 AM

I think with "Fred Krueger" and the weapon, does that trump our suspicions of innocence before death?

01-25-2010, 07:45 AM	#1826
Voorheeszilla Lord of Cannabis Deranged Psychopath Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hell Posts: 4,246	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III Imo, it's the worst. It's all left up to opinion. __________________ "*The hands of death could not defeat me. The Sisters of Fate could not hold me. And you will not see the end of this day! I will have my REVENGE!*"

01-25-2010, 04:36 PM	#1827
Rich Naughty Camper Deranged Psychopath Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waipahu, Hawaii Posts: 6,112	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III Other then Jessica Lang, Kong 70s has not one redeeming quality to it. He only fights one monster. The Kong in a suit thing does not work like it does for Godzilla. I think it is a terrible movie. It is definitely the worst. Actually, the only Kong movie that is worse is King Kong Lives. Now THAT was THE worst of Kong. __________________ _baker's dozen_ & MaDMaNMaRz'S Metal Militia "Listen to them! Children of the night! What music they make!" - Count Dracula, 1931 "Why are you screamin? I didn't even cut you yet!" - Freddy Krueger, 2010

01-26-2010, 11:23 AM	#1829
Darth Reaper Skillful Survivor Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 898	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III I think the best part of KING KONG '76 is Kong. The suit looked good and Rick Baker did a good job acting in it. I'd say Kong is the most interesting and likeable character in the film. The tree-hugging hippie vs. the greedy oil man thing between Jeff Bridges and Charles Grodin is too heavy-handed, and Dwan often strikes me as too self-centered and rather dim. I've heard that one of the reasons they didn't have dinosaurs or anything like that in this film is because Dino De Laurentis made the filmmakers blow a large wad of cash on the mechanical Kong that's only used in a few shots. I wonder what they would have done if they hadn't had to do that.

01-27-2010, 12:37 AM	#1830
The Tall Man Toho Kaiju Deranged Psychopath Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hiding Behind a Rock Posts: 6,114	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III Darth, I would go so far as say that Kong in the 1976 film is his best portrayal ever. He feels like a real character in the movie (or at least the most sympathetic), not just an angry pugilist (1933) or a big ape (2005). T.M., Esq. __________________ Want rare versions of Fridays and Nightmares? Ask me! "Lessons are for pussies and pianists"-- Ken Walsh. "Sure one day we might see Kreddy return to the big screen"-- Bloody Disgusting. "I mean, who the hell doesn't like Bruce Springsteen, for God's sake?"-- murdering battered Aussie wife. "'It's my opinion' is not a defense... it's a dodge." "I will beat up Rob Zombie whenever it's appropriate... which coincidentally is ALWAYS"-- DM.

01-28-2010, 11:13 AM	#1831
SpiderFace Brainless Victim Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 40	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III What about Toolbox Murders, 2001 Maniacs and Little Shop of Horrors remakes?

01-29-2010, 12:50 AM	#1833
The Tall Man Toho Kaiju Deranged Psychopath Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hiding Behind a Rock Posts: 6,114	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III Darth, that story is true. De Laurentiis blew a shitload of money on that robot Kong that appeared all of 30 seconds onscreen... And he also tried to claim this robot is what they used to shoot the whole movie with. T.M., Esq. __________________ Want rare versions of Fridays and Nightmares? Ask me! "Lessons are for pussies and pianists"-- Ken Walsh. "Sure one day we might see Kreddy return to the big screen"-- Bloody Disgusting. "I mean, who the hell doesn't like Bruce Springsteen, for God's sake?"-- murdering battered Aussie wife. "'It's my opinion' is not a defense... it's a dodge." "I will beat up Rob Zombie whenever it's appropriate... which coincidentally is ALWAYS"-- DM.

01-29-2010, 06:55 AM	#1834
Sean [The Wildcard] It's called the Octagon. Deranged Psychopath Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 3,105	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III Never saw this posted along with the other Action Figure: __________________ FACEBOOK \| TWITTER Running over Cujo with Christine Sean's Opinionated Guide to Everything Baker's Dozen \| Miller Timers \| Pineapple Cult \| The Rudd Reich \| The Cult of Thorn \| Harsh Corps \| Joe Bob Briggs

01-29-2010, 07:21 AM	#1836
Voorheeszilla Lord of Cannabis Deranged Psychopath Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hell Posts: 4,246	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III Looks pretty good, imo. __________________ "*The hands of death could not defeat me. The Sisters of Fate could not hold me. And you will not see the end of this day! I will have my REVENGE!*"

01-30-2010, 12:32 AM	#1839
The Tall Man Toho Kaiju Deranged Psychopath Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hiding Behind a Rock Posts: 6,114	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III Rhee is on fire today... and on a day I need to laugh badly too. T.M., Esq. __________________ Want rare versions of Fridays and Nightmares? Ask me! "Lessons are for pussies and pianists"-- Ken Walsh. "Sure one day we might see Kreddy return to the big screen"-- Bloody Disgusting. "I mean, who the hell doesn't like Bruce Springsteen, for God's sake?"-- murdering battered Aussie wife. "'It's my opinion' is not a defense... it's a dodge." "I will beat up Rob Zombie whenever it's appropriate... which coincidentally is ALWAYS"-- DM.

02-12-2010, 05:41 PM	#1843
Bill 1981 Evil Overlord Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Road Less Traveled Posts: 2,070	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III A sample of J.E. Haley's work on TV __________________ This is the cloud that swallows trust This is the black that uncolors us This is the face that you hide from This is the mask that comes undone.

02-13-2010, 03:42 AM	#1844
Biosynthnut v.2 Vic Rattlehead for pres.2012 Slayer of Evil Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: BuffaloNY Posts: 1,456	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III I just want to know if the cars in the movie will be a mix of Volvo and Volkswagon.... Yes I notice stupid shit like this in the original series....shakes head __________________ Edgar Friendly is right. Gravity thou art a heartless bitch. Prof. Sheldon Cooper.

02-13-2010, 04:34 AM	#1845
Bill 1981 Evil Overlord Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Road Less Traveled Posts: 2,070	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III Nah... I'm sure they'll be promoting either GM or Ford vehicles in the movie...Heck, maybe Dodge/Chrysler might get a plug or two in as well... __________________ This is the cloud that swallows trust This is the black that uncolors us This is the face that you hide from This is the mask that comes undone.

02-18-2010, 01:05 AM	#1846
Sean [The Wildcard] It's called the Octagon. Deranged Psychopath Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 3,105	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III Some new pics of the action figure(s), as well as Collectible Glove: __________________ FACEBOOK \| TWITTER Running over Cujo with Christine Sean's Opinionated Guide to Everything Baker's Dozen \| Miller Timers \| Pineapple Cult \| The Rudd Reich \| The Cult of Thorn \| Harsh Corps \| Joe Bob Briggs

02-18-2010, 01:21 AM	#1847
Bill 1981 Evil Overlord Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Road Less Traveled Posts: 2,070	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III Oh, now that glove is just beautiful! __________________ This is the cloud that swallows trust This is the black that uncolors us This is the face that you hide from This is the mask that comes undone.

02-18-2010, 01:51 AM	#1848
nottidelterrore Damn Enchiladas! Deranged Psychopath Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 9,249	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III I'm digging the glove & the new figures. __________________ You're gonna get it, bitch! Dead Community / Phantasm Community / The Action Alliance / My DVD Collection

02-18-2010, 01:58 AM	#1849
The Dream Master Cheap Seed Forum Staff Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16,279	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III I wonder if Haley-Freddy is gonna hold up that lawn implement (I dunno what the fuck it's called) and say "intense, huh?" __________________ Oh, the Horror!--All Decades, All Sub-Genres

02-18-2010, 06:02 AM	#1850
Justyn Imposter Deranged Psychopath Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: LBC Posts: 6,095	Re: Platinum Dunes' A Nightmare On Elm Street (April 30, 2010) - Thread III I think with "Fred Krueger" and the weapon, does that trump our suspicions of innocence before death? __________________ "The fat lady gets stabbed before she ever sings…and then somebody brings her back as a zombie or a remake.” - Todd Farmer Member of: þ Cult Of Thorn þ \| F13th's Christians \| Bakers Dozen\| Nuke Banantulas Worst Thread: The Man Thread, F13 Short Story Winner

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