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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.<ref name="MTV interview 2"/> 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.<ref name="MTV interview"/> On [[December 22]], [[2006]], [[Malcolm McDowell]] is announced to be playing Dr. Loomis<ref>{{cite web | url=http://profile.myspace.com/28735418 | publisher=MySpace | title=Rob Zombie's MySpace | date=[[December 22]], [[2006]] | accessdate=2007-04-09}}</ref> McDowell stated that he wants Loomis to have a tremendous ego; to be someone who is out to get a new book from the ordeal.<ref name="MTV interview 2"/> 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, intact for his version of the film (despite an apparent misinterpretation in an interview suggesting the theme would be ditched).<ref name="Zombie interview"/> Production officially began on [[January 29]], [[2007]].<ref name="breakdown">{{cite web | title=Official ''Halloween'' Casting Breakdown, Synopsis | url=http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/7683 | publisher=Bloody-Disgusting | date=[[November 22]], [[2007]] | accessdate=2006-12-19}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/7927 | title=The Big Question Answered ''Halloween'' | date=[[January 4]], [[2007]] | accessdate=2007-01-04}}</ref>
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.<ref name="MTV interview 2"/> 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.<ref name="MTV interview"/> On [[December 22]], [[2006]], [[Malcolm McDowell]] is announced to be playing Dr. Loomis<ref>{{cite web | url=http://profile.myspace.com/28735418 | publisher=MySpace | title=Rob Zombie's MySpace | date=[[December 22]], [[2006]] | accessdate=2007-04-09}}</ref> McDowell stated that he wants Loomis to have a tremendous ego; to be someone who is out to get a new book from the ordeal.<ref name="MTV interview 2"/> 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, intact for his version of the film (despite an apparent misinterpretation in an interview suggesting the theme would be ditched).<ref name="Zombie interview"/> Production officially began on [[January 29]], [[2007]].<ref name="breakdown">{{cite web | title=Official ''Halloween'' Casting Breakdown, Synopsis | url=http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/7683 | publisher=Bloody-Disgusting | date=[[November 22]], [[2007]] | accessdate=2006-12-19}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/7927 | title=The Big Question Answered ''Halloween'' | date=[[January 4]], [[2007]] | accessdate=2007-01-04}}</ref>


Filming took place in the same neighborhood that Carpenter used for the original ''Halloween''.<ref name="MTV interview 2"/> Production would officially end on [[March 22]], [[2007]].{{Fact|date=June 2007}} 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 in fact Zombie does, [[Malcolm McDowell]] and [[Brad Dourif]] both signed on for a few more sequels to reprise their roles as Dr. Loomis and Sheriff Brackett.
Filming took place in the same neighborhood that Carpenter used for the original ''Halloween''.<ref name="MTV interview 2"/> Production would officially end on [[March 22]], [[2007]].{{Fact|date=June 2007}} 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 in fact Zombie does, [[Malcolm McDowell]], [[Tyler Mane]] and [[Brad Dourif]] both signed on for a few more sequels to reprise their roles as Dr. Loomis and Sheriff Brackett.


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Halloween
File:Zombie's Halloween poster.jpg
Directed byRob Zombie
Written byRob Zombie
Produced byMalek Akkad
Andy Gould
Andrew G. La Marca
Bob Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein
Rob Zombie
StarringMalcolm McDowell
Sheri Moon Zombie
Tyler Mane
Scout Taylor-Compton
Brad Dourif
Danielle Harris
and
William Forsythe
CinematographyPhil Parmet
Edited byGlenn Garland
Music byTyler Bates
Distributed byUnited States Dimension Films
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
United Nations Miramax Films
Release dates
August 31, 2007
Country United States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$20,000,000

Halloween is a remake /prequel of the 1978 film of the same name. The film was written, produced and directed by Rob Zombie, and is scheduled to be released in the U.S. on August 31, 2007, and an October, 2007 release internationally. The film will star Malcolm McDowell, Brad Dourif, Danielle Harris and several unknowns in other roles, including Daeg Faerch, Tyler Mane and Scout Taylor-Compton.

Reports indicate that the film will not be a straight remake of the 1978 original, but rather an updated re-imagining.

Synopsis

Michael Myers, a disturbed 10 year old, hates everyone in his family, except for his baby sister Laurie, of whom he is very protective.[1] After brutally murdering his older sister, her boyfriend and his mother's boyfriend; 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 now adolescent sister, Laurie.[2]

Cast

  • Scout Taylor-Compton as Laurie Strode: Laurie 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.[1] Her friends are always picking on her, trying to get her to go out. [3]
  • Brad Dourif as Sheriff Brackett: Annie Brackett's father and Haddonfield's local sheriff.
  • Daeg Faerch as Michael Myers (age 10): Michael is "very unstable mentally", and likes to torture and kill animals. He hates everyone in his family, except for his baby sister, Laurie, whom he calls "Boo".[1]
  • William Forsythe as Ronnie White: Ronnie is Deborah Myers' abusive boyfriend.
  • Skyler Gisondo as Tommy Doyle: Tommy 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.[1]
  • Hanna R. Hall as Judith Myers: Judith is the older sister of Michael. She often uses her sexuality to flirt with her mother's boyfriend.[1] She plays a large role in Michael's life.[4]
  • Danielle Harris as Annie Brackett: One of Laurie's best friends
  • Udo Kier as Morgan Walker: Morgan is the Head of Operations at the sanitarium that Michael is sent to. He is responsible for Michael's escape.[1]
  • Kristina Klebe as Lynda: is best friends with Laurie. She comes across as cheerleader-esque, and is "all about oppurtunity".[1]
  • Tyler Mane as Michael Myers (age 27): Michael is out to find his baby sister.
  • Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Sam Loomis: Dr. Loomis is the doctor that treated Michael for 17 years. He has tried to keep Michael locked-up.
  • Jenny Gregg Stewart as Lindsey Wallace: Lindsey is the young girl that Annie babysits.
  • Dee Wallace-Stone as Cynthia Strode: Cynthia is Laurie's adoptive mother.
  • Pat Skipper as Mason Strode: Mason is Laurie's adoptive father. He is a real father figure for Laurie, and is genuinely concerned for her safety.[1]
  • Max Van Ville as Paul: Annie's boyfriend
  • Sheri Moon Zombie as Deborah Myers: The mother of Judith, Michael and Laurie.

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.[5] 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.[5] 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.[5] Before Dimension went public with the news, Zombie felt obligated to inform John Carpenter, out of respect, of the plans to remake his film.[6] Carpenter's request was for Zombie to "make it his own".[7] 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, than just simply reshot material.[8]

File:Halloweentrio.jpg
From top to bottom: Tyler Mane as adult Michael Myers, Rob Zombie and Daeg Farch as young Michael Myers.

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.[9] The idea behind the new film was to go deeper into Michael Myers's back story. A deeper back story would add "new life" to the character, as Zombie put it.[8] 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.[10] 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?"[6]

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.[10] 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.[9] On December 22, 2006, Malcolm McDowell is announced to be playing Dr. Loomis[11] McDowell stated that he wants Loomis to have a tremendous ego; to be someone who is out to get a new book from the ordeal.[10] 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, intact for his version of the film (despite an apparent misinterpretation in an interview suggesting the theme would be ditched).[8] Production officially began on January 29, 2007.[1] 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".[12]

Filming took place in the same neighborhood that Carpenter used for the original Halloween.[10] Production would officially end on March 22, 2007.[citation needed] 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 in fact Zombie does, Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane and Brad Dourif both signed on for a few more sequels to reprise their roles as Dr. Loomis and Sheriff Brackett.

Websites

  • www.halloweenseries.com
  • www.halloweenmovies.com (Also official series website)
  • www.halloween-themovie.com

References

  1. ^ 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)
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference -interview was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "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)
  4. ^ "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)
  5. ^ a b c "New "Halloween" film". HalloweenMovies.com. June 4, 2006. Retrieved 2007-04-09. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ a b "Halloween: On Set With Director Rob Zombie!". Bloody-Disgusting. March 19,2007. Retrieved 2007-04-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ "Rob Zombie to Re-Make Halloween". TheGauntlet.com. June 4, 2006. Retrieved 2006-12-19. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ a b c "Interview with Rob". HalloweenMovies.com. June 16, 2006. Retrieved 2007-04-09. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  9. ^ a b "Evil Reborn: Zombie resurrects a horror classic". MTV. Retrieved 2007-04-10.
  10. ^ 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)
  11. ^ "Rob Zombie's MySpace". MySpace. December 22, 2006. Retrieved 2007-04-09. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ "The Big Question Answered Halloween". January 4, 2007. Retrieved 2007-01-04. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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