The 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' remake has a Freddy...

[DC 536]

I was worried how they would get anyone to replace Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger for the upcoming remake/reboot, but it appears that Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes production company have found the right man for the job...

 

Jackie Earle Haley is Freddy Krueger!

He's slipping on the striped jumper

BY James White

Apr 6th 2009 6:06AM

 

These days, web whispers are becoming truth faster and faster – and the latest example is Jackie Earle Haley’s casting as Freddy Krueger in the new Nightmare.

 

Yes, New Line has announced that the artist formerly known as Rorschach will indeed be donning the blade-spouting glove and horrific facial scarring to take over as the iconic dream demon, confirming what Latino Review reported in February.

 

The studio – alongside regular horror partners Platinum Dunes – started working on a relaunch of the Nightmare On Elm Street series last year and casting rumours have been feverish.

 

It’s no shocker that the companies want to bring Freddy back – before a little series called The Lord Of The Rings, Nightmare was New Line’s biggest cash cow.

 

While we’re sorry to see Robert Englund deposed from the throne (cameo, please!), Haley’s a damn good choice.

 

Samuel Bayer is making the move from music vids and adverts to direct the film, which starts shooting next month in Chicago.

 

[source: Variety]

Credit: http://www.totalfilm.com

 

Having seen Earle Haley's turn in Watchmen (he was easily the best part of the film), I feel confident that at least on aspect of the remake should be worth watching.

[Guest Reno]

I actually predicted this before I saw Watchmen, and Watchman really sealed the deal.

 

Good stuff.

[Guest Fiona]

I don't know if I can stomach another Nightmare on Elm Street movie. The first couple were okay, but like everything else they did it to death (no pun intended). Same with the Halloween and Friday the 13th series.

 

I'd like them to do a remake of Black Christmas. That movie scared the crap out of me. Not only the ending but my dad worked with someone that owned the house they filmed it in. Weird.

[Guest Nemesis Enforcer]

There is a remake of Black Christmas Fi, its called Black Xmas and was released a few years ago :)

 

As for Freddy, I am glad to hear they have found someone who can probably pull of Freddy, but for me Englund will always be the man I associate with Kruger

[Guest Fiona]

There is a remake of Black Christmas Fi, its called Black Xmas and was released a few years ago :)

 

 

Are you kidding? Where the hell was I then? Good god that's my favourite horror movie and I missed the remake, I have to get out of the house more.:P

[Guest Nemesis Enforcer]

Nope I am not kidding Fi, I have had it on DVD for over a year :lol http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0454082/ that is the info on it from IMDB

[Guest Fiona]

All I can say is Rats, big furry Rats with long tails.

[Guest Saz]

The remake of Black Christmas is possibly the worst film ever made, possibly!

[Maxximus 353]

So, this is the guy that's gonna play Freddy Kruger huh...

 

http://blogs.e-rockford.com/movieman/files/2009/03/kellyleak.jpg

 

As apposed to this guy

http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/j/Robert%20Englund.jpg

 

 

:lol

 

That is scary!

Edited April 7, 2009 by Maxximus

[DC 536]

So, this is the guy that's gonna play Freddy Krueger huh...

 

http://blogs.e-rockford.com/movieman/files/2009/03/kellyleak.jpg

 

That is scary!

No, this is the guy who going to play Freddy...

 

http://i41.tinypic.com/2nu7g4k.jpg

 

http://i41.tinypic.com/2jgwtg.jpg

 

http://i42.tinypic.com/11hh3r4.jpg

 

... and, yes, he will be scary.

[Guest Reno]

I've got to agree with you there, DC. He will be very scary, he's an inspiration to short people like me everywhere. :lol

[Maxximus 353]

I've got to agree with you there, DC. He will be very scary, he's an inspiration to short people like me everywhere. :lol

 

Fine DC, you got me on that one. Well done. Although the Bad News Bears pic was funny I thought. Hard to believe its the same guy.

[Guest devilsplaygirl]

Englund will always be the man I associate with Kruger

 

Exactly, and ive nver been able to picture anyone elae playing Freddie either.

[DC 536]

With Krueger being cast, the next big role to fill is that of Nancy; and we have a winner...

 

A Nightmare On Elm Street Nancy cast!

Remake has its star...

BY Sam Ashurst

Apr 23rd 2009 9:09AM

 

Despite ourselves, we can’t help but have a grudging respect for the Nightmare On Elm Street remake folk.

 

Not only have they cast our dream Freddy – Jackie Earle Haley – but they haven’t taken the obvious route with lead girl Nancy.

 

We were expecting a bikini bimbo for the lead role. We were expecting a Kate Mara type (see below).

 

http://i41.tinypic.com/2hwfgcj.jpg

 

Instead, they’ve gone for a Rooney Mara type (below).

 

http://i43.tinypic.com/2mo5ct1.jpg

 

Now, we’re not saying Rooney's grotesque or anything, but she’s certainly more girl next door than girl-on-the-cover-of-Sports-Illustrated. Which, frankly, wouldn't be appropriate for this franchise.

 

[source: BD]

Credit: http://www.totalfilm.com

[Guest Triple Colour]

Some roles just aint made for sharing... & for my money Robert Englund should always be Freddy

[Guest Reno]

While I'd agree with that, I'm giving Jackie Earle Haley a chance. He's absolutley perfect for the role, especially after his role in 'Little Children' and 'Watchemen'.

[DC 536]

The teaser poster and the first released picture of Freddy is up in the Comic-Con thread.

[Guest The Beltster]

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[etz 78]

Hmm, that looks to be good.

 

It's got that chick from Harpers Island in it (I loved her death in that, so evil bastard style), and the guy who played John Connor in Terminator:SCC.

 

Also, am I the only person in the world who empathises with Freddy Kreuger and kinda thinks it's karma coming back on the lineage of the people who wronged him?

[Guest Fiona]

Oh yea gotta go see this one. Looks much better than some of the others. A few sleepness nights for me I think.