A Rob Zombie Film????
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Might as well talk about his other movies, if anyone has seen them?
I loved House of 1000 Corpses. It freaked me out, partly because of how weird and raw it felt. I'm a big fan of slasher movies and 80's horror in general, and it seems like the final evolution of the genre, in a good way. The Devil's Rejects was alright, but it definitely felt like a tacked on sequel.
His Halloween remakes, though? Man. I don't know. They're better than the remakes by Platinum Dunes, but I don't think that's saying much. I like that he has a unique take on the origin story, but he makes the mistake of turning them into mere slasher movies. What made the original so great was the suspense Carpenter built, which is sorely lacking in the remakes. The psychological aspect he adds in is kind of minor and more background information than anything. I was pretty disappointed, overall.
Might as well talk about his other movies, if anyone has seen them?
I loved House of 1000 Corpses. It freaked me out, partly because of how weird and raw it felt. I'm a big fan of slasher movies and 80's horror in general, and it seems like the final evolution of the genre, in a good way. The Devil's Rejects was alright, but it definitely felt like a tacked on sequel.
His Halloween remakes, though? Man. I don't know. They're better than the remakes by Platinum Dunes, but I don't think that's saying much. I like that he has a unique take on the origin story, but he makes the mistake of turning them into mere slasher movies. What made the original so great was the suspense Carpenter built, which is sorely lacking in the remakes. The psychological aspect he adds in is kind of minor and more background information than anything. I was pretty disappointed, overall.
Guess I'll jump in here, too. I liked House of 1000 Corpses. I LOVED Devil's Rejects. In fact, I thought it was pretty freakin' brilliant.
And I couldn't make it through the Halloween remake because it was too intensely violent. I still think it was well-done, though. Maybe it's just because I'm a big Zombie fan to begin with, but he's one of my favorite directors. Probably because he just does whatever the f*** he wants and makes money doing it. And besides, how can you not love Captain Spaulding?
And I couldn't make it through the Halloween remake because it was too intensely violent. I still think it was well-done, though. Maybe it's just because I'm a big Zombie fan to begin with, but he's one of my favorite directors. Probably because he just does whatever the f*** he wants and makes money doing it. And besides, how can you not love Captain Spaulding?
I loved House of 1000 Corpses, start to finish. Wasn't as into Devil's Rejects as much; too much of a 70s road movie for my tastes. I thought it was well done, just not really my thing. I think I was expecting more of a horror film, like House, and it's not.
I've been disappointed that he's been spending time doing Halloween remakes. I was never crazy about the originals (though I did like the third...WAY in the minority there), and I would have rather see him do something new. So, on that note, I'm REALLY looking forward to his upcoming Lords of Salem. Sounds RIGHT up my alley!
As an aside, I wish his Zombie-A-Go-Go record label had lasted longer, if only because I LOVE the Ghastly Ones. If you haven't heard them, they're the surf rock equivalent of Scooby Doo, and every bit as awesome as that sounds!
I've been disappointed that he's been spending time doing Halloween remakes. I was never crazy about the originals (though I did like the third...WAY in the minority there), and I would have rather see him do something new. So, on that note, I'm REALLY looking forward to his upcoming Lords of Salem. Sounds RIGHT up my alley!
As an aside, I wish his Zombie-A-Go-Go record label had lasted longer, if only because I LOVE the Ghastly Ones. If you haven't heard them, they're the surf rock equivalent of Scooby Doo, and every bit as awesome as that sounds!
Agreed on the brilliant part.
Plus, he totally wears sparkly jeans at his concerts.
That, right there, gives him instant street cred in my book.Have you all seen him live? He toured the Uk in Febuary, I was lucky enough to get hold of some tickets! Man, he's awesome. The whole show was incredible. Plus, that was when Joey Jordison was playing drums for him, made it even more awesome!
Anyhow, very much looking forward to "Lords...". The plot sounds like some low-budget, 80's, cheese-tastic, teen-horror, but I think it's safe to say that, being Zombie, it'll be far from it. In fact, he's gone on record to say this will be his most fucked-up movie yet...
Anyhow, very much looking forward to "Lords...". The plot sounds like some low-budget, 80's, cheese-tastic, teen-horror, but I think it's safe to say that, being Zombie, it'll be far from it. In fact, he's gone on record to say this will be his most fucked-up movie yet...
I saw him live at Metropolis in Montreal a few years ago, right after Educated Horses came out. It was fantastic. I'm not big on concerts, but I'd definitely go see him again.