Halloween Remakes and Sequels

[TenTwentyFive78]

In my opinion, if they want to make more sequels, that’s fine. I will neither condemn nor endorse another sequel (I know I'll see it no matter how bad it is). In regards to remakes, that is an absolutely ridiculous proposition. Instead of the remaking the original "Halloween." Why not give it a high profile re-release. Fix any sound problems that linger from the remastering that took place several years back. Then, re-release it one October and give it a large ad campaign. The film could pull in at least twenty to forty million more dollars. They re-released "The Exorcist" in 2000 in about 800 theatres and that worked marvelously. I think that film grossed another forty to fifty million dollars. "Halloween" is an audience movie. It benefits from the theatrical experience. One of the other strengths of "Halloween" is that when you watch it, it feels rather contemporary. It doesn't have the dated feeling that many movies suffer from. Why not take advantage of this strength and re-release it? Fans always talk about bringing the sequels back to the basics, well, what better way to bring things back to the basics than re-releasing "Halloween." The large fan base would go see it. Casual fans would go too (to revisit a classic!). And we could bring in a whole new generation to see it for the first time. We need to promote the original "Halloween" as much as possible. Not that the sequels are worthless, but Michael Myers should be remembered for his terrifying first outing, not the endless parade of sequels. I don't know if any executives involved with the "Halloween" series pays any attention to these boards, but they should. I think I have a good idea here. Incidentally, they were exploring re-release options several years ago. Does anyone know why that attempt fell through?

[NCamp]

While the would undoubtably work, I personally dont see that happening. I dont know why, but its just a feeling.

[takerkane8]

I think its a great idea... Hell they could even throw in the scenes that are only added when they play the movie on TV and then say advertise the re-release as having new footage never before seen in theaters. Hell I'd go see it in the theater!

[TheShape2005]

Originally posted by takerkane8
I think its a great idea... Hell they could even throw in the scenes that are only added when they play the movie on TV and then say advertise the re-release as having new footage never before seen in theaters. Hell I'd go see it in the theater!

kool Idea but I don't think they need to improve the movie at all

[SonOSam]

I think they should keep making em but hopefullly they will put more into it. It shouldn't be that complicted to make. I'm curious about a remake. i say go for it. More focus on Loomis part (even though it won't have DP).

[thetodd]

If the movie is remade well, I'd have no real problem with it.
I'm afraid, however, that they'd just sling together a hack director and some teens of the moment.

[ten31]

I remember back in 98 there was talk of re-releasing Halloween around the same time as H20's release. For whatever reason it never happened.

Although I did see both Halloween and H20 back to back at the Drive In in 1998.

[Laow-Z]

Originally posted by TenTwentyFive78
One of the other strengths of "Halloween" is that when you watch it, it feels rather contemporary. It doesn't have the dated feeling that many movies suffer from.
I agree with everything you said except for that statement^^. Halloween is dated and to me it's the look and feel of the film that was recorded in 78 that makes it a classic. These films nowdays are contemporary with the big bright colors and "pretty" people acting in them, most of which you can see on TV and other films around the same time which doesn't make the current movie your watching seem realistic. Having the grittyness and semi "dull" color of the film like recorded back in the 70's and 80's is much better to me.

[benluvin]

halloween is the greatest movie ever, in my opinion they should re release all the movies back in theaters(including the producers cut0 and keep making more, id go see em all more than once prolly

[horrorqueen7]

Originally posted by Laow-Z
I agree with everything you said except for that statement^^. Halloween is dated and to me it's the look and feel of the film that was recorded in 78 that makes it a classic. These films nowdays are contemporary with the big bright colors and "pretty" people acting in them, most of which you can see on TV and other films around the same time which doesn't make the current movie your watching seem realistic. Having the grittyness and semi "dull" color of the film like recorded back in the 70's and 80's is much better to me.

I completely agree with that! Which is probably why I love the first 3 Halloweens so much.

[TheShape2005]

Originally posted by horrorqueen7
I completely agree with that! Which is probably why I love the first 3 Halloweens so much.

yeah I like them all but 1-3 just really have that back in 78 feel!

[Hallow-Scream]

especially with the restored version of Halloween, it seems as if the movie could have been made last year, but whoa blast from the past theyre wearing 70's close.

[fanatic986]

Originally posted by Laow-Z
I agree with everything you said except for that statement^^. Halloween is dated and to me it's the look and feel of the film that was recorded in 78 that makes it a classic.

I love 70's horror for that reason.:)


But they could keep making sequels till the cows come home, I'll go and see them. But a remake...no way.

Why remake Halloween when sequels are still being made? It'd be stupid.

[The New Guy]

Originally posted by thetodd
If the movie is remade well, I'd have no real problem with it.
I'm afraid, however, that they'd just sling together a hack director and some teens of the moment.

Agreed. I wouldn't mind seeing it remade. I've always been obsessed with the idea of LeeLee Sobieski playing Laurie. I don't know why.

[DarthMyers]

Amy Smart= Laurie Strode
http://www.filmzonen.dk/images/profiles/pictures/amysmart.jpg

Katherine Isabelle= Annie
http://www.carfax-abbey.com/actorpics/kisabelle.jpg

Rachel Nichols= Linda
http://images.zap2it.com/20040520/rachelnichols_theinside_240.jpg

Dennis Franz=Sheriff Bracket
http://images.usatoday.com/news/health/spotlight/photos/franz.jpg

Patrick Stewart= Dr. Sam Loomis
http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/1400000/images/_1402445_stewart300.jpg

or
Lance Henriken= Dr. Sam Loomis
http://www.mujweb.cz/www/easyworld/data/Picture/JCVD-Pic/hardtarget/Lance.jpg

The Shape
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v470/Darthvong/MVC-615F.jpg

[halo thirty one]

you want kane hodder to play michael myers??? you're crazy man! he's too big! ;) :D

[Laow-Z]

Originally posted by halo thirty one
you want kane hodder to play michael myers??? you're crazy man! he's too big! ;) :D
I'm probably one of the few who didn't really like him as Jason either.....and Darth, you'd make a good Michael...you'd have a mask on so why not:D

[halo thirty one]

Originally posted by Laow-Z
I'm probably one of the few who didn't really like him as Jason either.....and Darth, you'd make a good Michael...you'd have a mask on so why not:D

i wasn't a big kane hodder as jason fan either. having a beard under the masks or all that make up has to suck.

[Hallow-Scream]

same here, maybe someone new for michael, and hodder can stick to jason

[The New Guy]

Brad Loree could always do it again.

[benluvin]

the shouldnt remake them with new characters. i def wouldnt like that. i think that would kinda ruin the halloween series. i just think they should restore the original ones then re release them is thearters. not remake the entire movie.

[urg]

remakes are a stupid idea. no one could replace DP ever. i also don't want to see them replace JLC or especially DH.

[Demonswrath]

I would like to see a Michael like George Wilbur's in H6. If not, one like H1 or H2. The thin, yet brutal Myers.

[urg]

bring back nick castle!

[Andrew73]

Wouldn't it be stupid if Halloween was remade. Since there plans to still release sequels at this time.

[6Michael6Myers6]

Originally posted by Andrew73
Wouldn't it be stupid if Halloween was remade. Since there plans to still release sequels at this time.

yea but i imagine, one day when the series has ended and they want to get more money, they willl...it's almost the fate these days that great classics are remade to get that extra buck...it is a shame however

why can't they leave well enough alone

[TheShape2005]

Originally posted by 6Michael6Myers6
yea but i imagine, one day when the series has ended and they want to get more money, they willl...it's almost the fate these days that great classics are remade to get that extra buck...it is a shame however

why can't they leave well enough alone

I'm just hoping they do leave HalloweeN alone! I don't care what they do to other movies just don't Remake HalloweeN! it's a classic and I don't think by remaking it will make it any better then it already is!!!!