Freddy Krueger “Relaunched” In New Movie

Ooh pick me pick me!Michael Bay has announced that his horror production company Platinum Dunes is planning to “relaunch” the Nightmare on Elm Street series, giving it a “complete overhaul” and jettisoning Wes Craven and Robert Englund (who’s now nearly 60).

There’s no word yet on whether they’ll remake the original, go for a prequel, or do something entirely different. Platinum Dunes is also responsible for the rejiggered “Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” and they begin filming a reboot of “Friday the 13th” this coming April.

There’s no script yet for the new Nightmare movie and New Line says it won’t hire writers until after the strike is over. We assume that means Michael Bay is already secretly writing the new script and packing it chock-full of stupid dialogue and bad action scenes. Congratulations, Bay, we’re already scared.

“Freddy’s Back” [IGN]

“Nightmare on Elm Street to get reboot” [Guardian]

Posted on January 31, 2008 by Chris Walters |
 
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