The Wicker Man

[Fathom Zero]

JESUS H. TAP-DANCING CHRIST, IT'S THE WICKER MAN!

http://thewickermanmovie.warnerbros.com/

[Grislygus]

Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the wicker man is rising up again

Okay, lame joke's done now. Anyway, the original movie was great, but I'm not sure that it's remake material. I mean, how many people who see this movie will have even heard of the Shaffer film?

Besides, Christopher Lee's not in it.

[Fathom Zero]

Yes, but I'm pretty sure that Nick Cage dies a fiery death at the end. That has to be worth the price of admission.

[James]

I mean, how many people who see this movie will have even heard of the Shaffer film?

That's pretty much why it's perfect for a remake. Hollywood isn't interested in appealing to fans of the original films. They're interested in not having to do as much work by coming up with something original.

[executioneer]

Yes, but I'm pretty sure that Nick Cage dies a fiery death at the end. That has to be worth the price of admission.

omg spoislers

[Fathom Zero]

Like anyone on this board would go to see The Wicker Man who hasn't seen it already. Besides, they may change the plot into a more craptastic one where Cage saves the day. Who wants to place a bet on the next scary movie to get remade?

[kinot]

maybe this time the wicker man's gonna be a monster instead of an effigy and chases Mr. Coppola around and it could end up like a scooby-doo episode where some people wanted to scare off all the tourists so they can buy the land for cheap?

[Grislygus]

Who wants to place a bet on the next scary movie to get remade?

I for one can't wait to see Johnny Knoxville and Nicole Kidman in 'Creature from the Black Lagoon'.

[ArrowX]

Next one is a US remake of Battle Royale.

Brek Eisner is directin the new Creature From the Black Lagoon.

Other spooky remakes include

The Hitcher
"Its Alive"
Pirahna
The Wolf Man

you can find more at UHM.

[executioneer]

lets see a remake of Leprechaun 5: Leprechaun in the Hood

[Grislygus]

Brek Eisner is directin the new Creature From the Black Lagoon.

Ho-lee hell, they actually are remaking it?! If there's any justice in the world, someone's going to get their ass smote for that.

[ArrowX]

no way I cna't wait for the Rock in the SPYHUNTER MOVIE.

[kinot]

Thanks for reminding me about the Rock Spyhunter movie. I liked forgetting about it.

[James]

I saw a commercial for The Wicker Man last night. They made it super gay.

[executioneer]

HERE COMES THE WICKERMANNNN
THERE GOES THE WICKERMANNNN

[executioneer]

my fav part is where the wicker man goes "yeah. shut up, kid."

[Misdemonar]

Nicholas Cage is hellrider, :(

[Juttin]

You mean, " Ghost Rider" ?

[James]

No, seriously. They made it super gay. There's a scene where a woman burts into flies or something, and another where the little girl he's looking for vanishes before his eyes.

So it's not a supernatural thriller instead of just a thriller. It's no longer an island full of Heathens, but an island full of demons and evil.

So in other words, once again a remake it made without any of the integrity of the original. I'm sure that sounds like Movie Snob Talk. But really; "Hey, this movie is kind of popular for these reasons. Let's get rid of those reasons and just keep the basic plot. Fill in any holes with flashy effects and jump scares. Oh, and make sure it's as PG-13 as possible!"

The number of GOOD remakes can be counted on one hand. A cartoon character's hand. That's been in a bad table saw accident.

[ArrowX]

the fact that a movie is PG-13 is rediculous, no movie ever GETS a PG-13, there all chopped down so they are accecible to the masses.

It really shows integrity when you have a movie intended for adults chopped down ot PG-13 because you know how much it suck.

[Grislygus]

So in other words, once again a remake it made without any of the integrity of the original. I'm sure that sounds like Movie Snob Talk. But really; "Hey, this movie is kind of popular for these reasons. Let's get rid of those reasons and just keep the basic plot. Fill in any holes with flashy effects and jump scares. Oh, and make sure it's as PG-13 as possible!"

It's the same mentality as with the Omen remake. After all, who needs minor details when you have a guy in a red cloak? Oh, and good thing that Damien acted eeeeevil. Wouldn't want the movie to be subtle, or anything.

[HickMan]

I'm waiting to put that noose around my neck for when they remake Scary Movie

[James]

I haven't seen it myself, but it sounded more like The Omen is closer to the Psycho remake, in that they offered up NOTHING new from the original. Which honestly is worse. Even if I hate most remakes, I at least appreciate their "creativity" in fucking everything up.

[kinot]

Wasn't the point of Van Sant's Psycho was to make a Psycho remake (shot-by-shot) so no one else would have to? At least Psycho is out of the way. But that still leaves every other damn Hitchcock flick open for remake.

[Fathom Zero]

The Birds got a sequal with Christian Slater. Eeewww.

[Jeff The Ninja]

Yeah, Remakes suck. Except for Peter Jacksons King Kong, which was Great as it Featured a Different take on a Classic film. Here are some movie remakes that suck.

King Kong (1970's version with to much gore to be sentimental)

Texas Chainsaw massacre 2000 (lacked the Fear and suspense of the Original, as well as the Meat Locker scene and Man in wheelchair getting Shredded)

Night of the Living Dead 90 (Didnt seem as good as the original)

The Omen 2006 (a rushed project to take advantage of the Marketning tools of the Year 2006 by releasing the movie on 6/6/06)

The Longest Yard (while not terrible, it was a PG-13 remake of a Classic R rated movie (they better not do it to Slap Shot))

[Fathom Zero]

Night of the Living Dead 90 (Didnt seem as good as the original)

I disagree with your decision, sir.

[Jeff The Ninja]

How so? Its not like I hated the Remake of Night of the living dead, its that it lacked the Social commentary of Romero's Original. The 90 version had better gore (due to it being directed by Tom Savini). I found the same problem with the new Dawn of the Dead.

[Misdemonar]

the social commentary in NOTLD, was by accident.

[Fathom Zero]

There's a difference because the newer Dawn turned it into a straight-forward action movie, while the Night of the Living remake was really just a improvement on the original. In that sense, Dawn was actually remade as new. NotL was the same thing with a few added features thrown in, except for the ending.

[ArrowX]

aside from Barbara the 90s remake is almost identical :(

There both great movies, Romeros bing a great social commentary, and Savinis being a fun Zombie flick.

[Jeff The Ninja]

Precisely, Savini's NoTLD was Just a Violent and Fun Zombie film. While George A Romero, in all his films, contained social commentary and Insight into the Human Psyche that we dont see very often. Neither is a Bad film, but It is a personal preferance of Mine that I prefer the original films.

In the original night of the living dead, The Social Commentary wasnt very evident until the end, where Ben gets shot and killed after Being either mistaken for a zombie or he may have been murdered by a racist who wanted any excuse to kill a black man (with the film being made during the sixties, it wouldnt be surprising if the theme was Racism in America) it also ephasises the importance of Teamwork to defeat the Zombies as WOrking together is integral to human survival.

In dawn of the dead, the Theme this time around is Consumerism. This is highlighted by the fact that the Zombies all converge upon the mall, as the mall was an important place in their lives and repressed memories draw them towards it.

Day of the dead, also emphasises the Importance of Team Work and the growing power of the military at the time of the films release with the military personel having more power than the scientists who attempt to understand the Problem at hand, while the military personel tends to go out with guns blazing. It could also be Interpeted as a commentary on the growing hostility between the United states and the Soviet union, with the military having power and not taking the time to examine the situation and all the thinkers who are willing to talk and discuss to seek a peaceful solution but having no say in the matters that important.

In land of the dead, the Entire World has been taken over and humanity is fucked. Teamwork is Emphasised as with all the other films (I cannot commentate more on this one as I have yet to finish it)

[Pub Lover]

After rewatching 2001: A Space Odyssey last night, I think a remake would be awesome. Preferably if it was 22 minutes and 35 seconds long.

[Misdemonar]

The social commentary in NOTLD was a fucking accident you douche.

[ArrowX]

ya, misdemonar is right, Romero said himself that the Posse was to kill Ben indiscrimnately just because they were jun crazy trailor trash. The only reson people think it was racism because Ben was black. In truth the character of Ben wasn't written black or white, Romero just hired whom he thought was a better actor, it was iregardless of color.

Land of the Dead is mostly about how the weak and the stupid hold the greatest power.

[Juttin]

" They're going to get you BAAAHBARA!"

" You're ignorant! "

:/

[Fathom Zero]

They're horny, Barbara.

[ArrowX]

the undead hold erections!

[Jeff The Ninja]

The only reson people think it was racism because Ben was black. In truth the character of Ben wasn't written black or white, Romero just hired whom he thought was a better actor, it was iregardless of color.

Thank you for bringing this to my attention. :)

It still doesnt change the fact that In many of the "Dead" movies, Teamwork and Failure to Cooperate is what inevitably leads the survivors to their Demise.

[Chojin]

i hate it when people think 'irregardless' is a word.

[Juttin]

I've seriously never understood this movie :/

If I were the main character, I'd just leave it alone.

Just, Let it go

I mean, she's not my kid :)

[executioneer]

you'd make a lousy hero

[Grislygus]

I've seriously never understood this movie :/

I can relate. There are many things that I don't get in horror movies. For example, why that one stupid cop grabbed Chucky's head in Child's Play, after being specifically told not to touch the pieces.

[Trash]

Because he wanted to touch the kid's little man :tehseksualpunz

[Fathom Zero]

Get the hell out of my thread, Trash-Bag.

Hahaha. I made a joke.

[J. Tithonus Pednaud]

the undead hold erections!

They do actually, well the dead can - so one would asume the same for the undead. It's a condition called Angel Lust by the Victorian and is fairly common in hangings. Spontanius ejactualtion is also possible after death.