Recently had an opportunity to acquire rights to a classic film that I hold in such high regard I wouldn't want to even think about, let alone actually do, a remake or sequel. What movies would you consider off-limits for a remake or sequel? [Reply]
Originally Posted by InChiefsHell:
Casablanca was remade in the 80's as a tv series...totally bombed as you might expect. And there is a sequel\remake in the works.
Horrible idea.
Thanks for digging up that repressed memory.... [Reply]
The Crow (I know, too late...)
Cool Hand Luke
Fight Club
Citizen Kane
Prince Of Darkness (Dated, but still super creepy.)
Rashomon (You think it's some $3itty import flick but it's the best/first Mindfuck...)
Do The Right Thing
The Professional (despite having a frenchman there is no suck. This defies all known laws of physics. Recreating this film is like winning the lottery - you'll die before getting it right.) [Reply]
Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud:
A friend is directing that movie. When I saw him the day of the announcement, I said "You're a brave man". His response was "I'm up for it".
I sure hope so. He's a great guy with a nice résumé. Oscar nominated.
Just looked it up. I guess this is the guy who made Monster House? That was a pretty good flick. But yea, he's got his work cut out for him. IMO Poltergeist is one of the best horror flicks ever made. Other than the effects it still holds up. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Deberg_1990:
Just looked it up. I guess this is the guy who made Monster House? That was a pretty good flick. But yea, he's got his work cut out for him. IMO Poltergeist is one of the best horror flicks ever made. Other than the effects it still holds up.
Well, that's what I told him, that Poltergeist was one of the scariest and creepiest movies I'd ever seen and could remember the year and day of the week I first saw it.
Gil's a sharp guy with a great vision, so I'm sure he'll do well with the material. Casting Rosemarie DeWitt was a stroke of genius because she has a similar aesthetic to JoBeth Williams.
And if Sam Rockwell comes aboard, look out. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud:
Well, that's what I told him, that Poltergeist was one of the scariest and creepiest movies I'd ever seen and could remember the year and day of the week I first saw it.
Gil's a sharp guy with a great vision, so I'm sure he'll do well with the material. Casting Rosemarie DeWitt was a stroke of genius because she has a similar aesthetic to JoBeth Williams.
And if Sam Rockwell comes aboard, look out.
Rockwell would be awesome. Who's he got playing the Zelda Rubenstein role? [Reply]
