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ANOES Remake by Freddy himself

Thought you guys might find this interesting....

Robert Englund's thoughts on returning as Freddy Krueger in the A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET remake:

"It’s a remake! It all came about while I was in Italy working on another film, so now I am back in Hollywood trying to play catch up. All I know is that Michael Bay made an announcement that he is producing the remake of the original. I don’t know if it has Wes Cravens blesng, I presume it does. With the success of Rob Zombies remake of Halloween and Hills Have Eyes remake, The Texas Chainsaw remakes, I like both the originals and the remakes. But of all the films I think The original Nightmare on Elm Street is certainly the scariest posble of the 20th century. Because the nature of the story and the stylized surrealism, the dreamscape that unfolds, if any of these movies are need of a remake with the use of new technologies it would seem that A Nightmare on Elm Street is one of them. It really does beg for the new technology, if you could think about the original with the benefit of CG it wouldn’t be a detriment. I don’t think it would hurt it because it’s such a great story and strong clascal myth. I don’t know what that means, is he in overalls because he is a janitor, no more sweater, maybe a tool belt or some sort of creative reinterpretation of the original. There is something sacred about clascs, regardless of genre, but there is a time and a place for it, I am certainly not appalled with it. I just hope they have Wes’s Blesng and that trust his story. But they could certainly have fun with the dream, sequences and of course re-interpreting Freddy.

I wouldn’t mind playing a cameo; it would be interesting to see if I could play the dream psychiatrist, I have heard that there is an interesting script regarding a prequel to the original going around. But lets face it I’m not a kid anymore; I have done a variety of films in many genres. I came out of that makeup after 10 years, and after I did a whole bunch of different films I did Freddy vs. Jason and have been real busy nce. I could probably don the makeup, but they would certainly need a stunt double for the action stuff. I’m only good for about one take; then I get kind of sore.

If some one like Michael Bay who did the Transformers wants to get involved, he would certainly have a love and respect for it, and he and Wes could talk about all the hot young directors out there right now. I just worked with a great kid Adam Green on Hatchet, and Scott Glosserman on Behind the Mask. These guys are so talented, it would seem to me that of all the films that are getting tweaked Nightmare would lend it self to the new technology. I’m not surprised with the recent success of the later remakes, that A Nightmare on Elm Street is being remade."
Horror Domain - Cursed Evil Overlord Thursday 2/21/2008 at 03:51 AM | 2916
Maybe I'm just not used to the idea of Englund not playing the part of Freddy, but even if that's the case... my mind hasn't changed. I still think that he's the man for the part. Damn stupid remakes. I'd rather have a few more sequel-type movies... at least until Robert can't do it anymore. Like I said though... I'm probably just in denial.
Myers31TKD Tuesday 2/26/2008 at 01:39 AM | 3182
I just watched dance of the dead and enjoyed it. I thought I would mention that nce englund was the topic here.

As for him not playing freddy I would have to see what they come up with next. I would have him not be the same and would like to see a new take on it if he wont be freddy. I dont know how they will pull this off but I would like to see them try...ehy not ya know.
quietonthesetstudios Tuesday 2/26/2008 at 01:58 AM | 3192