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Halloween
File:Zombie's Halloween poster.jpg
Directed byRob Zombie
Written byScreenplay:
Rob Zombie
Characters:
John Carpenter &
Debra Hill
Produced byMalek Akkad
Andy Gould
Harvey and Bob Weinstein
Rob Zombie
StarringMalcolm McDowell
Daeg Faerch
Tyler Mane
Scout Taylor-Compton
CinematographyPhil Parmet
Edited byGlenn W. Garland
Music byTyler Bates
Distributed byDimension Films
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release dates
United States 31 August, 2007
Country United States
LanguageEnglish

Halloween is a remake of the 1978 film of the same name. The film was written, produced and directed by Rob Zombie, and is expected to be released in the U.S. on August 31, 2007. Reports indicate that the film will not be a straight remake of the 1978 original, but rather an updated "re-imagining", similar to that of New Line Cinema's 2003 version of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Universal's 2004 version of Dawn of the Dead.[1]

Production

Following the wave of remakes that had begun in Hollywood, on June 4, 2006, Dimension announced that Rob Zombie, director of House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects, would be creating the next installment in the Halloween franchise.[2] The plan was for Zombie to hold many positions in the production; he would write, direct, produce, and serve as music supervisor for the film.[2] Bob Weinstein approached Rob Zombie about making the film, and Zombie, who was a fan of the original Halloween, and of John Carpenter, immediately jumped at the chance to make a Halloween film for Dimension studios.[2] Before Dimension went public with the news, Zombie felt obligated to inform John Carpenter, out of respect, of the plans to remake his film.[3] Carpenter's request was for Zombie to "make it his own".[4] During a June 16, 2006 interview, Rob Zombie announced that his film would combine the elements of prequel and remake to the original film. Zombie insisted that there would be more original content in the new film, then just simply reshot material.[5]

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Tyler Mane as Michael Myers in Rob Zombie's Halloween

His plan is to reinvent Michael Myers, because, in his opinion, the character, along with Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and Pinhead, has become more familiar to audiences, and as a result, less scary.[6] The idea behind the new film was to go deeper into Michael Myer's back story. A deeper back story would add "new life" to the character, as Zombie put it.[5] The mask itself will be given its own story, to provide an explaination as to why Michael wears it, instead of just simply stealing a random mask from a hardware store.[7] Zombie explained that he wanted Michael to be more true of what a psychopath really is. Zombie wanted the mask to be a way for Michael to hide. He wanted the young Michael to be charismatic, and for that to be projected onto the adult Michael. Zombie decided that Michael's motives for coming back to town should be a bit more ambiguous; "was he trying to kill Laurie, or just find her because he loves her?"[3]

Also, Michael would not be able to drive in the new film, unlike his 1978 counterpart who stole Loomis' car so that he could drive back to Haddonfield.[7] Zombie also wants the character of Dr. Loomis to be more intertwined with the character of Michael Myers, as opposed to what Zombie saw as just popping in and out to say something dramatic.[6] On December 22, 2006, Malcolm McDowell is announced to be playing Dr. Loomis[8] MacDowell stated that he wants Loomis to have a tremendous ego; to be someone who is out to get a new book from the ordeal.[7] Although Zombie was adding more history for the character of Michael Myers, creating more original content for the film, he chose to keep both the trademark mask, and Carpenter's theme song, in-tact for his version of the film.[5] Production officially began on January 29, 2007.[9] Shortly before production began, Zombie reported that he had seen the first production of Michael's signature mask. Zombie stated, "It looks perfect. exactly like the original. Not since 1978 has The Shape looked so good".[10]

Filming took place in the same neighborhood that Carpenter used for the original Halloween.[7] Production would officially end on March 22, 2007.[11] By the end, Zombie expressed that it was not his intention to leaving it open for a sequel, and he has no plans on returning to work on a sequel if one should present itself.[3] As part of promotion for the film, NECA is working on a Michael Myers action figure.[11]

Synopsis

Michael Myers is a very disturbed 10 year old. He hates everyone in his family, except for his baby sister Laurie, who is very protective over.[9] After murdering his family, he is committed to a psychiatric facility. 17 years later, he is mistakenly released from the facility. He immediately returns to Haddonfield, his home, in search of his baby sister, Laurie.[3]

Cast

  • Scout Taylor-Compton as Laurie Strode: is the youngest sister of Michael, although she isn't aware of it. She is a responsible teenager, who's smart and doesn't get into trouble.[9] Her friends are always picking on her, trying to get her to go out. [12]
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Danielle Harris (Annie), Scout Taylor-Compton (Laurie) and Kristina Klebe (Lynda) in Rob Zombie's Halloween
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Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Sam Loomis in Rob Zombie's Halloween
  • Sybil Danning as Nurse Wynn:
  • Brad Dourif as Sheriff Brackett:
  • Daeg Faerch as Michael Myers (age 10): is "very unstable mentally", and likes to torture and kill animals. He hates everyone in his family, except for his baby sister, Laurie.[9]
  • William Forsythe as Ronnie White:
  • Skyler Gisondo as Tommy Doyle: is the little boy that Laurie babysits for. He is afraid of monsters, and is also the first person to see Michael after he escapes.[9]
  • Hanna R. Hall as Judith Myers: is the older sister of Michael. She often uses her sexuality to flirt with her mother's boyfriend.[9] She plays a large role in Michael's life.[13]
  • Danielle Harris as Annie Brackett:
  • Udo Kier as Morgan Walker: is the Head of Operations at the sanitarium that Michael is sent to. He is responsible for Michael's escape.[9]
  • Kristina Klebe as Lynda: is best friends with Laurie. She comes across as cheerleader-esque, and is "all about oppurtunity".[9]
  • Tyler Mane as Michael Myers (age 27): is out to find his baby sister.
  • Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Sam Loomis: is the doctor that treated Michael for 17 years. He has tried to keep Michael locked-up.
  • Jenny Gregg Stewart as Lindsey Wallace: is the young girl that Annie babysits for.
  • Dee Wallace-Stone as Cynthia Strode: is Laurie's adoptive mother.
  • Pat Skipper as Mason Strode: is Laurie's adoptive father. He is a real father figure for Laurie, and is genuinely concerned for her safety.[9]
  • Max Van Ville as Paul: Annie's boyfriend
  • Sheri Moon Zombie as Deborah Myers: is the mother of Judith, Michael and Laurie.

References

  1. ^ "Zombie plots new mayhem for Halloween". Retrieved 2006-12-19.
  2. ^ a b c "New "Halloween" film". HalloweenMovies.com. June 4, 2006. Retrieved 2007-04-09. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d "Halloween: On Set With Director Rob Zombie!". Bloody-Disgusting. March 19,2007. Retrieved 2007-04-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  4. ^ "Rob Zombie to Re-Make Halloween". TheGauntlet.com. June 4, 2006. Retrieved 2006-12-19. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  5. ^ a b c "Interview with Rob". HalloweenMovies.com. June 16, 2006. Retrieved 2007-04-09. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ a b "Evil Reborn: Zombie resurrects a horror classic". MTV. Retrieved 2007-04-10.
  7. ^ a b c d "Zombie Kills 'Halloween' Theme Song, Revokes Myers' Drivers's License". MTV. March 7, 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-10. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ "Rob Zombie's MySpace". MySpace. December 22, 2006. Retrieved 2007-04-09. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Official Halloween Casting Breakdown, Synopsis". Bloody-Disgusting. November 22, 2007. Retrieved 2006-12-19. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  10. ^ "The Big Question Answered Halloween". January 4, 2007. Retrieved 2007-01-04. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ a b "'Halloween' Remake Officially Wraps". Bloody-Disgusting. March 23, 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-09. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ "Halloween: On Set w/Scout Taylor-Compton (Laurie Strode)". Bloody-Disugusting. March 19, 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ "Halloween: On Set With Hanna Hall (Judith Myers)". Bloody-Disugusting. March 19, 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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