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Edo · 03-21-2008, 08:09 PM

Freddy's Back! Platinum Restarts Nightmare Franchise!

Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form have been set by New Line to re-launch Freddy Krueger, the iconic psycho who haunts the subconscious dreams of teenagers and kills them in their sleep.

The trio will create a new franchise based on A Nightmare on Elm Street, the 1984 Wes Craven film.

Originally played by Robert Englund, Krueger haunted nine films and two TV series, and was New Line's most lucrative franchise until "The Lord of the Rings."

The deal comes as Bay, Fuller and Form ready for an April start for Friday the 13th, a New Line re-launch of another iconic baddie, Jason Voorhees. Marcus Nispel will direct a script by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift ("Freddy Vs. Jason").

Variety erroneously states Cloverfield's Odette Yustman will star in "Friday." We have confirmed the actress is instead appearing in the David Goyer untitled supernatural project produced by Platinum.

Sylin · 03-21-2008, 09:36 PM

I was never a fan of the original series, but I can see how this reboot could be cool. Unfortunately, my hunch is they'll take it in the direction of the SAW franchise and just put in a bunch of gore for shock value, instead of focusing on true suspense-driven horror... so rare these days.

Edo · 03-21-2008, 09:42 PM

i agree with you ..i kinda like the orginal movie and after that it kinda sucked. like you said this re-boot might be good and i hope its not az bloody as saw franchise..well we will wait and see

Amon37 · 03-21-2008, 10:20 PM

Without Robert Englund it will be a hard sell, but I'll keep an open mind about it for now.

03-21-2008, 08:09 PM	#1
Edo Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Chi-town Blu-ray reviews:13	looks like freddy will be back Freddy's Back! Platinum Restarts Nightmare Franchise! Platinum Dunes partners Michael Bay, Brad Fuller and Andrew Form have been set by New Line to re-launch Freddy Krueger, the iconic psycho who haunts the subconscious dreams of teenagers and kills them in their sleep. The trio will create a new franchise based on A Nightmare on Elm Street, the 1984 Wes Craven film. Originally played by Robert Englund, Krueger haunted nine films and two TV series, and was New Line's most lucrative franchise until "The Lord of the Rings." The deal comes as Bay, Fuller and Form ready for an April start for Friday the 13th, a New Line re-launch of another iconic baddie, Jason Voorhees. Marcus Nispel will direct a script by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift ("Freddy Vs. Jason"). Variety erroneously states Cloverfield's Odette Yustman will star in "Friday." We have confirmed the actress is instead appearing in the David Goyer untitled supernatural project produced by Platinum.

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03-21-2008, 09:36 PM	#2
Sylin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Nashville Blu-ray collection:1 Trading Score:159	I was never a fan of the original series, but I can see how this reboot could be cool. Unfortunately, my hunch is they'll take it in the direction of the SAW franchise and just put in a bunch of gore for shock value, instead of focusing on true suspense-driven horror... so rare these days.

03-21-2008, 09:42 PM	#3
Edo Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Chi-town Blu-ray reviews:13	i agree with you ..i kinda like the orginal movie and after that it kinda sucked. like you said this re-boot might be good and i hope its not az bloody as saw franchise..well we will wait and see

03-21-2008, 10:20 PM	#4
Amon37 Power Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA,Arizona PSNetwork: Amon37	Without Robert Englund it will be a hard sell, but I'll keep an open mind about it for now.

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