The Fog: the remake

[Creighton Duke]

Im not a big fan of remakes in most cases, still getting over chainsaw massacre (deep breaths creighton) but with technology today The Fog would be an interesting one.

[lee challenger]

Never mind remaking a sub standard horror film, if you want a proper horror film called The Fog then someone should turn James Herbert's classic novel into a top movie.

My nomination for remakes are The Devil Rides Out, Them, Day Of The Triffids, The Beast With Five Fingers and The Creature From The Black Lagoon.

[zwoti]

Originally posted by lee challenger
The Devil Rides Out

hell yeah........while we at it how about some other duc de richleau stories

[urgeok]

Originally posted by zwoti
hell yeah........while we at it how about some other duc de richleau stories

isnt that dennis wheatley ?

[zwoti]

Originally posted by urgeok
isnt that dennis wheatley ?

certainly is

[urgeok]

Originally posted by zwoti
certainly is

i sold a number of his books to someone in the UK (i've sold a number of books there actually)

i think i kept one back to read because i was curious about it ..
looked interesting

[ShankS]

Originally posted by Creighton Duke
Im not a big fan of remakes in most cases, still getting over chainsaw massacre (deep breaths creighton) but with technology today The Fog would be an interesting one.

if Carpenter sells out to the 'remake crew' I'll burn every JC film I own.

[knife_fight]

wasn't there a thread before that said that the remake of The Fog was already being done?

[massacre man]

Originally posted by ShankS
if Carpenter sells out to the 'remake crew' I'll burn every JC film I own. burn

[majorbludd]

id love a fog remake...id love it best in the hands of the japs..

[phantomstranger]

Some news from Comingsoon.net:

Welling and Grace Encounter The Fog
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
February 20, 2005


Tom Welling (The WB's Smallville) and Maggie Grace (ABC's Lost) will star in the remake of John Carpenter's classic horror thriller The Fog for Revolution Studios, says The Hollywood Reporter.

Rupert Wainwright is directing the film, which Cooper Layne is penning from the screenplay written by Hill and Carpenter for the original 1980 film.

In the film, there really is something out there in the dark. One hundred years ago, in a thick, eerie fog off the rocky coast of Northern California, a horrible shipwreck occured under mysterious circumstances. Now, shrouded in darkness, the ghosts of the long-dead sailors have returned from their watery graves to exact their bloody, merciless revenge.

Welling will play a local boat owner who never left the town, and Grace will portray a college girl who is back in her hometown for the summer.

[urgeok]

well - at least they are following the same storyline

[ShankS]

Originally posted by urgeok
well - at least they are following the same storyline

and I read yesterday that JC doesn't want anything to do with it, since he said 'he's done' with The Fog, but is flattered it's being remade, what with the current trend atm.

[urgeok]

well, lets face it - they are mostly making films for young people .. young people who probably dont know the origional versions of all these films horror fans know.
They dont like anything old - in general.

So what's a hollywood that is out of ideas to do ?
remake films for the people who actually pay to see them.

Movies for kids, about kids - based on an proven formula.

[AUSTIN316426808]

Originally posted by ShankS
if Carpenter sells out to the 'remake crew' I'll burn every JC film I own.

Carpenter really doesn't have a choice does he? isn't it up to the film studio?

[ShankS]

Originally posted by AUSTIN316426808
Carpenter really doesn't have a choice does he? isn't it up to the film studio?

I should have put it differently....

when I said 'sells out' it was in the context of him getting involved in the production of a remake. This I wouldn't like to hear, but as he's not wanting to be involved with it, it's not so bad, even though I'm not a fan of most remakes.

[AUSTIN316426808]

Originally posted by ShankS
I should have put it differently....

when I said 'sells out' it was in the context of him getting involved in the production of a remake. This I wouldn't like to hear, but as he's not wanting to be involved with it, it's not so bad, even though I'm not a fan of most remakes.


with the technology they have today you never know it might be better, but I know that's a long shot.

[massacre man]

Originally posted by urgeok
well, lets face it - they are mostly making films for young people .. young people who probably dont know the origional versions of all these films horror fans know.
They dont like anything old - in general.

So what's a hollywood that is out of ideas to do ?
remake films for the people who actually pay to see them.

Movies for kids, about kids - based on an proven formula. i'm trying to convert kids my age younger into watching horror movies, my aunt likes horror movies (has a book case touching her ceiling filled up with them) her kids 10,9,5 all watch horror movies i got a few kids (one 3 years younger than me) into horror but they only like remakes and new movies

one of my friends said "Jason X is a better horror movie because it is funnier"

[newb]

Originally posted by AUSTIN316426808
with the technology they have today you never know it might be better, but I know that's a long shot.

As long as there is NO CGI, and it maintains the atmosphere of the original,I would have no problem with a remake.

[AUSTIN316426808]

you wanna talk about a remake headed nowhere, how about House of Wax starring the one and only Paris Hilton more like house of shit.

[AUSTIN316426808]

Originally posted by newb
As long as there is NO CGI, and it maintains the atmosphere of the original,I would have no problem with a remake.


I wasn't talking about CGI, I was talking about those cheap fog machines they had to use and how they had to blow it around to make it look like it was moving, they should be able to make that look a little better and realistic.

[massacre man]

it's starring that dude off Smallville

[AUSTIN316426808]

Originally posted by massacre man
it's starring that dude off Smallville

Superman or Luthor?

[massacre man]

Originally posted by AUSTIN316426808
Superman or Luthor? Superman or the main guy whatever you wanna say

[AUSTIN316426808]

Originally posted by massacre man
Superman or the main guy whatever you wanna say

I thought Jamie Lee Curtis and Adrienne Barbeau were the main characters? my point is how is a guy going to be the star.

[massacre man]

Originally posted by AUSTIN316426808
I thought Jamie Lee Curtis and Adrienne Barbeau were the main characters? my point is how is a guy going to be the star. The Hollywood Reporter writes:
Tom Welling and Maggie Grace will star in the remake of John Carpenter's classic horror thriller "The Fog" for Revolution Studios. Rupert Wainwright is directing and Debra Hill, David Foster and Carpenter are producing the film, which Cooper Layne is penning from the screenplay written by Hill and Carpenter for the original 1980 film.

"Fog" is set in a Northern California town where, about 100 years ago, a ship sank under mysterious circumstances in a thick, eerie fog. The ghosts of the deceased mariners return from their watery graves to seek their revenge.

Welling will play a local boat owner who never left the town, and Grace will portray a college girl who is back in her hometown for the summer. CAA-repped Welling is the star of the WB Network hit "Smallville." He also appeared in the feature "Cheaper By the Dozen." Grace, repped by Innovative Artists, is best known for the ABC hit "Lost."

[ShankS]

Originally posted by AUSTIN316426808
with the technology they have today you never know it might be better, but I know that's a long shot.

valid point, but not in this case imo...

no amount of new technology or cgi can better the atmosphere JC achieved with the film. I can't think of any current actors that'll act right and fit the parts in the film...the only way round this, would be to cast good unknown actors, but that probably would'nt be in the producers best interests, as It'll no doubt have to have a couple of mainstream actors to entertain the masses.

[tom-tom]

Originally posted by ShankS
if Carpenter sells out to the 'remake crew' I'll burn every JC film I own.


i don't think he will...hopefully

[deadsensei]

the original was a classic but a little slow moving and not enough shots of the ghosts. if they speed it up in the remake and give the ghost more scene time, this is going to be one cool movie.

[AUSTIN316426808]

Originally posted by deadsensei
the original was a classic but a little slow moving and not enough shots of the ghosts. if they speed it up in the remake and give the ghost more scene time, this is going to be one cool movie.

as long as they dont' pump it full of CGI I'm cool

[slasherman]

Originally posted by deadsensei
the original was a classic .
I know its hard too tell when a movie becomes a classic...but I wouldnt call this one a classic....

[Wickerman]

I cant wait for this one. The original was great but it was missing something. The remake hopefully will fill that missing intagible in.

[phantomstranger]

The latest news from Comingsoon.net:
Production Begins on The Fog
Source: Revolution Studios
March 24, 2005


Filming has begun in Vancouver on Revolution Studios' The Fog, a remake of the classic 1981 horror/thriller of the same name. Directed by Rupert Wainwright, the film is based on The Fog, written by John Carpenter and the late Debra Hill. The film will be released by Columbia Pictures on October 14th, 2005.

The film is being produced for Revolution Studios by Carpenter, Hill and David Foster from a screenplay by Cooper Layne (The Core). Derek Dauchy and Dan Kolsrud are serving as executive producers. Shane Riches is serving as associate producer. The film stars Tom Welling, Maggie Grace, Selma Blair, DeRay Davis and Rade Serbedgia.

In Revolution Studio's horror/thriller The Fog there really is something out there in the dark. In the small town of Antonio Bay, a terrifying and malevolent force hidden within a thick and eerie fog terrorizes its residents. Shrouded by the fog lies a ghastly secret of merciless revenge, one that the town's inhabitants would do well to unravel -- before it's too late.

"'The Fog' is one of the true classics of the horror genre, and we are thrilled to be updating it for today's audience," said Revolution Studios Partner Todd Garner. "We are working with a tremendously talented young cast and director along with two accomplished filmmakers, John Carpenter and David Foster. We hope that this film serves as a lasting legacy to the late Debra Hill, who was instrumental in making this film possible."

Tom Welling is best known for his portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman in the television series Smallville. His other credits include the feature film Cheaper by the Dozen.

Maggie Grace currently stars in the breakout hit television series Lost. Her other credits include the television series Oliver Beene and the television movies 12 Mile Road and Murder in Greenwich.

Selma Blair most recently starred in the film In Good Company. Her other credits include A Dirty Shame, Hellboy and Legally Blonde.

DeRay Davis will next appear in the film Jiminy Glick in La La Wood. His other credits include Johnson Family Vacation, Barbershop and Barbershop 2: Back in Business.

Rade Serbedgia will next be seen in Batman Begins. His other credits include The Quiet American, Snatch, Mission: Impossible II, Stigmata and Eyes Wide Shut.

Rupert Wainwright recently directed the feature film Stigmata. His other credits include Blank Check, the television series Wolf Lake, and the television movie Dillinger.