[Shawn]

I'm personally excited for this, though I know Roman will probably break his computer upon reading this confirmation.

http://www.bloody-di....com/news/14672

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Rob Zombie Officially Directing 'Halloween' Sequel
Monday, December 15, 2008


By: MrDisgusting


Rob Zombie is packing up and heading back to Haddonfield for H2, the sequel to his remake of John Carpenter's classic film from 1978. While other horror websites patronized us for reporting the story broke by Shock, it appears the egg is in their face as Zombie will return to both write and direct the sequel to HALLOWEEN for Dimension Films. Read on for the official news and full details on the deal. What do you guys think? Where should Zombie take the sequel?

Dimension Films and Rob Zombie are teaming for another chapter of "Halloween," and he's racing to scare up the pic for release in October.

Zombie will write and direct "H2," the sequel to his 2007 reinvention of the John Carpenter horror classic. Production will begin in March.

The new film picks up right as the first remake ended, following the aftermath of Michael Myers' murderous rampage through the eyes of the sister he hunted.

Zombie said it won't resemble the original second installment, as the "House of 1000 Corpses" helmer continues to take the franchise in different directions.

Zombie took Carpenter's original and stamped it with an original storyline that treated Myers as a clinical psychopath. The film grossed $60 million domestically in 2007.

Zombie had told Dimension chief and TWC co-chairman Bob Weinstein he wanted nothing to do with a sequel. But just like the franchise's villain, Zombie was compelled to come back.

"I was so burned out. (But) I took a long break, made a record and I got excited again," Zombie said. "Now, we'll be hauling ass, and that's the problem making a movie called 'Halloween': If you come out Nov. 1 or after, nobody cares. If it was called anything else, I'd be fine."

Malek Akkad of Trancas Intl. Films will produce with Spectacle Entertainment's Andy Gould

[Shawn]

http://www.bloody-di....com/news/14846


MAJOR SPOILERS IN THE FOLLOWING CAST BREAKDOWN. READ ONLY IF YOU DON'T CARE ABOUT KNOWING!!!!!!

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Spoiler-filled Casting Breakdown For 'H2'!
Monday, January 5, 2009


By: MrDisgusting


Our good friend 'Chuck E.' just sent us the latest casting breakdown for Rob Zombie's H2, which begins shooting this month in Los Angeles for release on August 28th. While it doesn't confirm any returning names, it does give some idea into what the film is about and reveals multiple murder sequences. Get your hard hat on and get ready for some spoilers. The new film picks up right as the first remake ended, following the aftermath of Michael Myers' murderous rampage through the eyes of the sister he hunted.

SPOILERS FOLLOW

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[NED ATKINS] A male of any ethnicity, 40s - 50s. A slow, tired man, who works as a beer delivery man. As he is making a routine stop, he discovers the bodies of 3 people who were brutally murdered and then ghoulishly displayed. As he calls 911, his throat is slashed by the same killer. Three scenes. Please note any actors able to work as Georgia Local Hire. This is not mandatory, but is good information to know.

[DEPUTY SARAH LYONS] A female of any ethnicity, 30s - 40s, a small town cop who is sensible and a bit impatient. She and her partner are sent to look for Michael at his old house and, though it seems like a waste of time, she does as she is told, and she thinks enough to bring shotguns. When they investigate inside the Myers house, Michael is there, and slashes her throat and then stabs her to death. Must be okay with special effects life casting needs to play this role. Please note any actors able to work as Georgia Local Hire. This is not mandatory, but is good information to know.

[DEPUTY FRED KING] A male of any ethnicity, 20s - 50s, a small town cop who may be a bit cranky. When he is sent out to look for someone who is clearly not there, it bugs him. Fear for fear's sake. He goes with his partner in to the Myers house to check for ghosts, but then, all too suddenly, he is stabbed to death by the man he should have been more careful of...Please note any actors able to work as Georgia Local Hire. This is not mandatory, but is good information to know.

[WOLFIE] A male in his early 20s, any ethnicity. He is young, horny, and dressed up like a 'wolf-man' at a Halloween party. He is dancing with Harley, she wants to see his van - the night is definitely looking up!! Too bad he leaves the van a little early (a man has to pee!), because he is brutally killed and then beheaded by a psychotic killer. 3 great scenes. Please note any actors able to work as Georgia Local Hire. This is not mandatory, but is good information to know.

[HARLEY] 19-22 years old. Female of any ethnicity, must be okay with upper frontal nudity. She is tough and she is a bit of a wild child. She strains against the confines of her small town life. Harley has made the rounds with the local therapists and is always looking for a good time. Any opportunity to question authority, she takes it. Actor must be comfortable with head and face casting for special effects, because her death is a vivid one! All about knives in the face!! This is strong Supporting role for a strong young female fan of this genre.

[TED ADAMS] A male in his mid to late 50s, any ethnicity. He is tough. He is an ambulance driver by trade and likes the rescue aspect of his work. He may have short gray hair, or maybe it is just at the temple. Although he and his girlfriend (an artist named Penny) have a healthy sex life, sometimes he is called away for work and Penny is left with dinner on the stove and no company. Sadly, on a rare night off, Ted and his girlfriend are met by Michael, a crazed killer, and Ted does not survive his brutal stabbing and skin removal. Please note any actors able to work as Georgia Local Hire. This is not mandatory, but is good information to know.

[Shawn]

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Danielle Harris in Talks to Return in 'H2'
Monday, January 5, 2009


By: MrDisgusting


When Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN remake was announced, one of the biggest pieces of news was that Danielle Harris would be returning to Haddonfield as she'd end up starring (and taking her top off) as Annie Brackett, one of Laurie Strode's friends. Harris was best known in the horror community as little Jamie Lloyd - Michael Myers' niece - in both Dimension Films' HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS and HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS. We learned this evening that Harris is in final talks to join the cast of H2, or HALLOWEEN II if you will. She is the latest name circling the project alongside Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell (signed for three films), Daeg Faerch and Sheri Moon Zombie. Tyler Mane (Michael) is the only confirmed name thus far. What do you guys think Zombie will be doing with Harris? The film hits theaters August 28th, 2009.

[William]

hopefully it doesnt suck as much as the first one. well the second half anyways.

[Shawn]

Jack, on Jan 6 2009, 01:19 AM, said:

hopefully it doesnt suck as much as the first one. well the second half anyways.

Blasphemy!

[William]

Shawn, on Jan 6 2009, 05:30 AM, said:

Jack, on Jan 6 2009, 01:19 AM, said:

hopefully it doesnt suck as much as the first one. well the second half anyways.

Blasphemy!

hey, the first hald of that movie is fantastic.

then... well then it all went to hell. and not in a good way. not in a good way at all. wtf was he thinking? how did something so good go to so bad within 5 minutes.

[Shawn]

Jack, on Jan 6 2009, 07:31 AM, said:

Shawn, on Jan 6 2009, 05:30 AM, said:

Jack, on Jan 6 2009, 01:19 AM, said:

hopefully it doesnt suck as much as the first one. well the second half anyways.

Blasphemy!

hey, the first hald of that movie is fantastic.

then... well then it all went to hell. and not in a good way. not in a good way at all. wtf was he thinking? how did something so good go to so bad within 5 minutes.

I thought a lot of the second act had some great moments of "holy shit' suspense. Yes, it was rushed, but thats partly cuz the studio kept riding him to finish it. The Weinsteins are like the Cordays of the cinema.

[William]

Shawn, on Jan 6 2009, 05:39 AM, said:

Jack, on Jan 6 2009, 07:31 AM, said:

Shawn, on Jan 6 2009, 05:30 AM, said:

Jack, on Jan 6 2009, 01:19 AM, said:

hopefully it doesnt suck as much as the first one. well the second half anyways.

Blasphemy!

hey, the first hald of that movie is fantastic.

then... well then it all went to hell. and not in a good way. not in a good way at all. wtf was he thinking? how did something so good go to so bad within 5 minutes.

I thought a lot of the second act had some great moments of "holy shit' suspense. Yes, it was rushed, but thats partly cuz the studio kept riding him to finish it. The Weinsteins are like the Cordays of the cinema.

i fully disagree. the entire second act was awful. they had one OMG run! moment and that was in the old house and whatnot.. but that was far from redeeming the 2nd act.

as for reasons i honestly couldnt care less. reasons dont change the outcome, but it doesnt change the absolute awfulness of it.

[Shawn]

Jack, on Jan 6 2009, 07:44 AM, said:

Shawn, on Jan 6 2009, 05:39 AM, said:

Jack, on Jan 6 2009, 07:31 AM, said:

Shawn, on Jan 6 2009, 05:30 AM, said:

Jack, on Jan 6 2009, 01:19 AM, said:

hopefully it doesnt suck as much as the first one. well the second half anyways.

Blasphemy!

hey, the first hald of that movie is fantastic.

then... well then it all went to hell. and not in a good way. not in a good way at all. wtf was he thinking? how did something so good go to so bad within 5 minutes.

I thought a lot of the second act had some great moments of "holy shit' suspense. Yes, it was rushed, but thats partly cuz the studio kept riding him to finish it. The Weinsteins are like the Cordays of the cinema.

i fully disagree. the entire second act was awful. they had one OMG run! moment and that was in the old house and whatnot.. but that was far from redeeming the 2nd act.

as for reasons i honestly couldnt care less. reasons dont change the outcome, but it doesnt change the absolute awfulness of it.

Guess thats why opinions are opinions.

The movie was fantastic for what it was, IMO, and apparently others did too since it broke records at the box office.

I'll be first in line to see this one.

[William]

Shawn, on Jan 6 2009, 05:51 AM, said:

Jack, on Jan 6 2009, 07:44 AM, said:

Shawn, on Jan 6 2009, 05:39 AM, said:

Jack, on Jan 6 2009, 07:31 AM, said:

Shawn, on Jan 6 2009, 05:30 AM, said:

Jack, on Jan 6 2009, 01:19 AM, said:

hopefully it doesnt suck as much as the first one. well the second half anyways.

Blasphemy!

hey, the first hald of that movie is fantastic.

then... well then it all went to hell. and not in a good way. not in a good way at all. wtf was he thinking? how did something so good go to so bad within 5 minutes.

I thought a lot of the second act had some great moments of "holy shit' suspense. Yes, it was rushed, but thats partly cuz the studio kept riding him to finish it. The Weinsteins are like the Cordays of the cinema.

i fully disagree. the entire second act was awful. they had one OMG run! moment and that was in the old house and whatnot.. but that was far from redeeming the 2nd act.

as for reasons i honestly couldnt care less. reasons dont change the outcome, but it doesnt change the absolute awfulness of it.

Guess thats why opinions are opinions.

The movie was fantastic for what it was, IMO, and apparently others did too since it broke records at the box office.

I'll be first in line to see this one.

ehhh, i seen it in theaters too. doesnt mean i found it fantastic.

plenty of movies do well, doesnt mean they are great.

as long as this movie is as good as the first half of the last one ill be happy.

but if its as awfula s the second half? ehhh.

house of 1000 is still fantastic tho.

[Roman]

Shawn, on Jan 6 2009, 06:51 AM, said:

Jack, on Jan 6 2009, 07:44 AM, said:

Shawn, on Jan 6 2009, 05:39 AM, said:

Jack, on Jan 6 2009, 07:31 AM, said:

Shawn, on Jan 6 2009, 05:30 AM, said:

Jack, on Jan 6 2009, 01:19 AM, said:

hopefully it doesnt suck as much as the first one. well the second half anyways.

Blasphemy!

hey, the first hald of that movie is fantastic.

then... well then it all went to hell. and not in a good way. not in a good way at all. wtf was he thinking? how did something so good go to so bad within 5 minutes.

I thought a lot of the second act had some great moments of "holy shit' suspense. Yes, it was rushed, but thats partly cuz the studio kept riding him to finish it. The Weinsteins are like the Cordays of the cinema.

i fully disagree. the entire second act was awful. they had one OMG run! moment and that was in the old house and whatnot.. but that was far from redeeming the 2nd act.

as for reasons i honestly couldnt care less. reasons dont change the outcome, but it doesnt change the absolute awfulness of it.

Guess thats why opinions are opinions.

The movie was fantastic for what it was, IMO, and apparently others did too since it broke records at the box office.

I'll be first in line to see this one.

I just didn't dig it at all. I didn't like the first half, because it made it seem like, to me, that he became a psychotic mass murderer because he couldn't go trick or treating.

The second half was just a complete rehash of the original movie. There were people in the theater calling out what was coming up next, and damn if they weren't right. Came off like the remake of "Psycho" where Gus Van Zant refilmed the movie scene for scene and word for word. H1 wasn't that bad, but it just wasn't good to me.

But, we'll see. Although this is coming off like H5, which was rushed out of the gate so it could be ready in a year, and ended up competing with H4. And it showed on the screen, because what could have been a great movie seemed so slapped together. Why Dimension doesn't take a extra 6 months is beyond me, but, that's their choice.

I wait and see.

[Mica]

I hated the RZ original version and not looking forward to seeing this version but being that I love the Halloween franchise I will watch it to form an opinion.

[stephanie]

Most likely i will go see this one b ut i have a feeling its not gonna be as great as the remake of jason

[Roman]

Dear Lord.

This is from a recent interview with Scott Thompson, who plays Laurie. I had to put this Paragraph in this thread:

Strode isn't the only one with a new look. Big bro Michael Myers (returning actor Tyler Mane) spends most of his time sans the jumpsuit and mask and sports a pretty impressive beard. "It's quite different. They had filmed with Tyler before me and I had heard things about a jacket and the mask. I hadn't necessarily seen it until two weeks into shooting. It was quite shocking, I think it's scarier than his look in the first one. It freaks me out a lot more than the suit and the mask. It's him trying to hide himself and it's a different emotion I think."

[Roman]

Shawn, send me a PM when you read this so we can talk.

[Roman]

Trailer for HII is now available at YouTube.

[Shawn]

I must say that it looks good. Loving Michael in the hoodie and mask. Looks more maniacal.

[Roman]

The full theatrical trailer.

http://movies.yahoo....standardformat/