he looks homosexual.

he looks cool. Finally a different michael.

I wish the mask didn't look so dirty. Micheal is a high class killer. Not a pieace of scum. I hope that Rob Zombie does good for the HalloweeN Franchise. I love all of the movies except 3 of course. Lets just hope he can deliver. oo and the mask is creepier looking though so good job Zombie.

oh my God, he looks so much better and the dirt or lines on the mask, it just makes him look so scary, Rob Zombie is doing awesome with this film! cant wait til August 31st!!

*claps and giggles*

OH FUCK YEAH!!! That's the shit right there!!!! I have absolute faith in Rob! Cannot wait

I really like it, it's creepy and very similar to the mask from the original, just a little dirtier. Can't wait for this

as i've said before, for those out there such as myself who own Myers masks, you know that's not dirt but latex rot, it comes from extreme exposure to hot or cold, so Rob has gone for the weathered look and i have to say, it looks fantastic. Lol, i wonder how long before the haters start crackin on this.......*looks at watch*

Sorry...another comment. I'm dying to see ROb Zombie's Halloween. If you're a Horror Fan...I need you on my MySpace list! Add me http://www.myspace.com/PhraseFlow

OOO..so zombie got the mask right.Whoop-de-shit.Too bad the character underneath isn't Michael Myers.The zombie hive-mind are so easily amused...

dude, who ever said Michael had to be of a certain height/weight? etc ect This is Zombies interpretation, NOT carpenters, are you haters so past reaching this conclusion? sit back, cuddle your copy of the original movie and keep whining, it makes no difference to those of us who just want to see Myers back. Once the movie has finished, and it turns out that he is portrayed as a lumbering sap, then you can flame Rob and his production, untill then, stop boring us with the insistent hating of a film you've never even seen.

i for one thinks this pic is cool unlike the others i going to give this movie a go if it sucks than it sucks but i don't see judeing a movie before it even comes out and its like i said if anybody has a problem with this movie den don't watch it rob im sure is doing his best to make this movie work if see it than think he didnt do his job than you got that right but atleast give the man a break and see what he comes up with

gaybird

So,to daveberg anyone wearing a Michael Myers mask must BE Michael Myers.How can Myers be "back" if he's being reinvented?Contradict yourself much?I suppose you think the ambulance driver in Friday the 13th Pt.5 was really Jason too because he was wearing a hockey mask.

I think this looks great. Why is his mask supposed to be cleaner ? He's killing people, his clothes and mask should be filthy, plus the fact he's wearing mechanics coveralls, oil, grease, dirt, anybody? More pics please, this is great. This is the best he's looked since the original.

i am super glad he kept the eyes dark instead of being able to see the eyes. makes it scaryer. i cant wait for this movie. HURRY UP ROB! lol

I think it looks pretty cool. Give Rob a chance. and superfly...quit being a super-fan douche bag ok?

I cant wait, the mask looks exactly the same off the original to me, i thought he would change it more, and i was kinda worried that he would take the terror away from the mask, but seeing this mask, I have all my trust in Rob. Can't wait!

Yes i like new phot of michael myres it is truly great.

The shape is good and everything. But I don't like the dog shit spread across his face. Or whatever it is, hopefuly they'll have a good explanation.

I cant wait to see this movie.

thats isnt dog shit, its latex rottening.. i would tell you why their is latex rottening because in the script the mask is burried for a couple of years...

I was scepticle about Rob possibly changing Myers' look, but he looks the same (taller of course, which doesn't really bother me). I think this is the best mask since the first 2 movies. 4 had was too white and wierd looking. 5 had really long hair and the mask wasn't that good. 6 was decent but was by no means as good as this one. 7 had a good mask at the begining but then it changed so much that it wasn't great (but IMO still the movie that should've ended the sequels). 8...well it would've been a hell of a hell of a lot better had the directer not decided to put black make-up around michael's eyes. That was just freakin' stupid. I suppose what I'm trying to say is, good job Rob. I can't wait untill this movie hits theaters!

It's not too bad, I think it's pretty cool.

I Can Not Fucking Wait For This Movie Michael Myers Looks Pimped I Have High Expectations for this film I know its going to be a million times better than H2O and Reserection. The Character looks Awesome. Hes fucking tall big and scary. The mask looks a little bit more aged and used its a fucking good thing jerks

"looks pimped" what are you 11? lol

Uh jeff the mask in the begining of h20 was one of the masks from h6. I dotn know I like it I guess. I bet the sculpt of the mask resembles the h1 mask but as mask makers know the look chanes once its haired and painted and in this case weathered. so in te end it ends up not looking like the mask from h1. Its just that this actually looks like a mask, the thign about the h1 mask is that its from a mold of shatners face so all the contours and details are natural and makes it creepier. this was sculpted and looks as such.

As if hearing months back that Rob Zombie was giving us his own version of "Halloween" wasn't enough to get me all pumped, seeing these pics of the NEW Michael Myers just made me lose my mind!! Rob had a vision to make Michael scary again and these pics prove that vision more than right. I cannot wait for more pics and for the freakin' sweet movie to open!!!

The only thing that doesn't make sense to me is that the mask in the original film was very new, because he had JUST stolen it the same night of the murders. If this is to happen again, how the hell does it get so dirty SO fast? Is this new Michael a clutz and falls face down into the dirt all the time or what? ;)

It's funny how those who think they possess knowledge are so quick to try and take the mantle from those who do indeed possess knowledge. As I've said I actuallly thought Myers looks pretty decent in these pics. However, I'm not about to just blindly rush out and shave my head and drink ROB's kool aid based on a mask, a car, a stone, and a house. I too would like to see the final product, even though we all have a pretty good idea where it's headed, whether we can admit it to ourselves or not? It's humorously ironic how those who sit back and scream we should sit tight and judge the final product before passing judgement then rush out and scream every time someone puts up a post that disagrees with THEIR opinion. You must own a mask (of which I too own many) to be fan, correct? What kind of dumba$sed adolescent logic is that? We're supposed to treat that line of logic as mature and thought out and therefore respect every ROBrosey words you utter as gospel? You know who you are and yet you continuously refuse to answer my simple statements about ROB's qualifications as a 'legitimate filmaker. You won't because you can't. I've already addressed your petty thoughts about the previous sequels if you botherred to look. Now try to answer mine? Is it within your infantile grasp? I'm waiting.....(glances at watch) You wanted condescending, you got it.....

I like this mask, the jumpsuit, the whole grittier look Michael has. I hope this "grit" comes from earlier events of the movie, which means I hope these pics are from end scenes Michael. Am I the only one bothered by the end of the neckline(of teh mask) showing, as well as a bit of Mike's skin and undershirt exposed? I dunno, but all in all, I think Zombie did a good look re-creating Michael, we shall see about the rest.

JUSTIN, in reguards to your question as to why the mask is so dirty. i have read the script and their IS a reson behind it so don't worry it's not just dirty for no reason.

Gio, i dont see why you are bother with a little skin showing by the neck area.... look at the original their is skin shown by the neck area also...i am really glad he doesnt have michaels eyes showing like they had in h20, and resurection...

Gio, i dont see why you are bother with a little skin showing by the neck area.... look at the original their is skin shown by the neck area also...i am really glad he doesnt have michaels eyes showing like they had in h20, and resurection...

Anyone else get the feeling the same people keep posting here under different names to make it seem like more people like this than actually do?

I thought the mask looked pretty decent in the first pic that was released, apart from all the shit on it. I take that praise back, because it looks fucking shit up close in this new pic. :(

gaybird ha ha bud if you are talking to me take gaybird up your ass

"Please do not respond to other users comments here, that's what the forums are for! Instead just leave your comments on the article itself. ALL OTHER COMMENTS WILL BE DELETED!" And with that said.. the mask looks pretty cool. Looks enough like the original, but still looks a bit different.

sorry about that i thought he was talking to me

hey son should you also get on the person that said the gaybird thing

In this picture I think the mask has a resemblance to Jamie Lee Curtis

what i want to see more then these pics of michael is pics of the new laurie on set! anyone else?

lol & 'you know who you are' coment. I do believe mis-reading ones comments has given you a completely twisted outlook on things. Not once does anyone mention on here that 'To be a real fan, you must own a mask' that's just laughable. As i've said before, I care NOT for Rob Zombies credentials in the movie making industry, i care not that the sequels to Halloween were pitifull, all i care about is the fact that Michael Myers is returning, i'm a fan, i love anything Halloween related whether it good or bad, as in life, you tend to take the rough with the smooth, so as far as your comments go about box office figures and rants about credible film makers, surely most 'intelligent' indivduals would realise that it's all down to ones personal preference, so coming on here, atop of your high horse trying to dirty the water with your negativity is pretty useless. As stated, we all know this is not going to ever be Carpenters vision, but who cares? We've already got that, and it's a piece of cinimatic beauty, Rob is making us his own version, and the focal point of this whole debate is NONE of us know how good or bad it's going to be. Untill then, feel free to continue with your sarcasm and your obvious problem with people who have an opinion that differs from yours. Oh, if you're wondering who i'm addressing this to.......'You know who you are'

The mask sucks. Plain and simple. Bloody Myerstein...

the mask is homosexual, that's all I'm saying.

It looks pretty much OK to me. Who the hell is getting info and where about why it gets dirty?! That person knows the story behind it? Fill us in please! Ive heard Michael talks, runs and walks around without the mask. Is that true?!

[Quote]:the mask is homosexual, that's all I'm saying:[/Quote]= what an intelligent remark. I'm not quite sure how any mask can be 'homosexual' seeings as it's a piece of latex, but hey. Each to their own opninion.

ok, I'm all for Rob Zombie making this film. I actually think tht it will b the best thing for the series cause it has been goin down hill. But tht mask just isn't right. I think tht tht mask belongs in the texas chiansaw massacre, not halloween.

This mask is being judged by 2 'not very good' pictures. surely wait for better pics to comment!! any news on that rumour of a running, talking, and sometimes non-wearing Micahel Audrey Myers?!

not since HALLOWEEN II has the mask looked so amazing. if you compare it to the original it is SPOT on perfect. there might be a couple TINY issues with it but who cares...they did the best they could and thats saying more than the rest of the halloween series before zombie's remake. as for the dirt on the mask? no one has seen the movie yet so just fucking stop criticizing it. good grief. who cares that there's dirt on the mask. if that's zombie's vision then that's that.

Anyone know if Tyler Mane has had his Michael Bolton style hair cropped for this role? Also, does young Daeg sport a new look other than the MMMBOP Hansen image?!

"You wanted condescending, you got it" I bet you were the kid that took his ball and went home when the other kids didn't agree with your take on things. Can't you just try and respect others opinions as they have yours. I have said before, that I have never seen a Zombie film simply because I did not care too, therefore would give him the benefit of the doubt. I also said a dozen times that I hated pretty much everything about his draft script, but hoped he would change things on the fly. At least I have said that I am willing to give this Zombie movie a chance, and would be the first to get back on these boards and say that it stinks if that is the case.I think most everyone who has gone back and forth with you have only asked you to keep an open mind. Blind hate is all that you want to spew without having even waited for a trailer for the movie. Bottom line is, if this movie somehow received 4 stars, you would still hate it just to justify your petty, run away, excessively long post. Get over your "I'm smarter than everyone else" stances and try to see the forrest for the trees. You speak of "infantile" simply because as most on this board have noted...that is what your are! Now take your ball and go home, don't watch the movie, and continue to sulk.

p.w. - i couldn't agree more. At least there are others here capable of having a conversation without throwing their dummies.

P.W. , daveberg, I totally agree. There are just some people that regardless of how this movie turns out will bash it. They will never admit that it's good (IF it is), because they would have to admit they were wrong. I think most of us who are giving this thing a fair shot, would have no problem saying it suck's if it does. And I totally agree that this movie, IN NO WAY, damages the cred of Carpenter's classic. It's a different movie.

Awsome, I think the mask looks dead on. I mean its dirty and scary. I also like the fact as others noted that you cant see his eyes. Im not going to make any assumptions but just seeing the mask pics he looks awsome. I'll wait for the movie to come out before i say if its great or sucks. I have faith in Mr. Zombie that he will do the film justice.

People want to see this because the mask looks good?But a horrible script means nothing to them.God save horror.

nobody wants to see it on the merrit of the mask, they want to see it because that's what fans do, if you're a halloween fan, regardless of the pathetic internet rumour that 'people' throw around about scripts etc, they'll still want to go and watch it. Oh look, just found Zombies latest interview and shock horror! he said the stuff concerning the script re-writes is nothing but rubbish......go look for yourselves. http://www.rue-morgue.com/blog/archives/2007/02/26/sinister -seven-rob-zombie/

You two still have not answerred any of my questions. Obviously you're both trying to hide from what I've pointed out numerous times. Again, if you can disprove me, do it. The challenge is there. Don't run away and try to hide behind the I could care less teeny nonsense. Find evidance that I'm wrong. Again you won't because you can't. Also I would point out that I'm far from the minority on these issues, but I'll let you two research that at your leisure. I never said I was smarter than everybody, just you two.....

I've read his condescending,issue evading article.If Dimension has made him alter the script because of bad publicity do you really think he would cop to it?And it's really nice how he says that nobody understands what goes into making a movie like we're(zombie fans too!)all idiots.He says he doesn't pay attention to the internet,yet he throws a big fit on his MySpace page about what Quint from Ain't It Cool News had to say.The more he talks the more the more he shoves his foot in his mouth.

Thank You superfry. For my other two friends, why would ROBbie bother to demean himself by responding to rumor unless theer was truth there that he feels he has to defend. Shouldn't he be spending his time a little more constructively these days, say MAKING A FRIGGIN movie. Obviously he wouldn't have responded unless there was a reason. Unfortunately I find it nearly impossible to explain this to some people who just want to blindly believe that ROB is their savior. To make the arguement that any 'true' Myers fan would want to see more Myers regardless, begs a follow-up question: Were you two numbskulls screaming that any true Myers fan would want to see more Myers regardless back in 1998 and then again in 2002 when those movies were in the pipeline. Probably. Apparently you didn't learn your lesson the first two times and now we're all supposed to blindly buy into your logic that THIS time it's gonna be special. As you said yourselves, nothing has been released so far so how can we pass judgement, but to hear you tell it because ROB is doing it, it's a masterpiece. Funny how ROB thinks he's gonna take down "Ain't it cool" with his enlightened fanboy perspective. That little rant on myspace hurt ROBbie in the movie community (outside this board of course) more than you know. I'm still waiting for my answers.....

Without knowing your questions, I can't give you an answer. There are so many different pages related to this movie, that I may have missed it. Kindly submit them and I will give you an honest answer. I will however repeat that I am no Zombie fan and only know what he looks like now thanks to his my page stuff. I am only staing that I will reserve opinion (as most have said) until I at least see a trailer.

If I may interject fella's, nobody is right or wrong. It's different views and opinions and all are valid point's. Nobody has the upper hand or the inside scoop. I think it's important to note that even though we've read a script,good or bad, depending on one's opinion, It will be the mood, setting, music, the kills and edge of your seat factor that will carry the movie.

True enough.....However Johnny in addition to what you're saying there are others who feel that they need to interject about 'haters' and their opinions at every convenient opportunity. There are many fans of the original and not everyone feels exactly overjoyed that this remake is in the works. Others have other opinions. In this particular round of friendly flamethrowing however I was called out personally by one of the two posters. Remember fellas, I didn't seek you out, you got cute with me. I will acknowledge when ROB does a stand up job with the stuff, as I have done, but if others feel the constant need to knock ALL haters opinions that are not in line with theirs with liberal doublespeak then be prepared to defend yourself. I think I've made my points articulately enough that they are clear to everyone. To this end, one of the two that I keep referring to personally referred to my posts trying to be funny. Remember, I didn't call them out, they fired first (check the poster history). You want war, I'll be happy to give to you ............... If you want to see my questions, they were reposted YESTERDAY specifically because of the heating up of this particular debate on the thread two updates before this, if you can't find them within a few hours, then I'll repost them here.....

I think your questions is...why can't Zombie do a sequel to the classic "resurrection" if he is any good. I will answer simply. No one could have followed that silly movie with another. Rosentahal saw fit to toss the series into the abyss with his Hip-Hop Kung Fu crap. There was no where to go from there. I am not trying to provoke you into a "war" of words, just trying to point out that any director would have probably wanted to re-boot if given a shot at this. I hate it too, but that is the trend today. They have run out of original material, hence a re-boot of Friday the 13th. that is coming soon. That is not even counting Batman, 007, etc. I am nither a fan or hater of Zombie. I am just hopeful that he suprises us. That is all. I am simply a fan of Halloween, that got tired of seeing barns, and hillbillies. I am not sure I want to see a trashy Myers family either, but after that crap, I am willing to give a re-boot a fair shot.

PW,after RESURRECTION was the PERFECT time for a sequel.The series was once again back to ground zero again with no plot threads left dangling after Lauries death,since H20 & RESURRECTION already ignored 4-6.All it would take is imagination & talent to propel the series.But they went ahead and hired zombie who is NOT the go-to guy for those qualities.Attempting to overwrite the original is just as bad as a shot for shot remake or a continuity-bending sequel.The big question is this:When this movie proves itself to suck,how long 'til we see the REAL Michael Myers character again?

True enough. Rosenthal, and Miner before him, and Chappelle before that, even Othenian-Greard all pretty much destroyed the last vestiges of a great story. Rosenthal definately spit in our face with the whole "crispy-fried, a$s whooping" crap. To be honest, I'm not particularly looking for a war of words either, especially since you have been here fairly articulately from the beginning. What apparently happened was that my other friend decided to get cute about the 'haters' and how they so drastically differ from his opinion that they MUST be 'idiots.' If you judge the movie now instead of waiting for the final product then, in his world, you are a moron. I however, am not willing to give ROB carte blanche for six months while he pisses over one of the greatest cinematic endeavours of all time just because he feels that he has a "new" vision. You jumped in somewhat indirectly and got the fires going about me forcing my views down everyone's throats. While I may be loud and verbose, I'm definately not alone in my views. To be fair I probably could've refrained from the comparative analysis on intelligence.....I'm gonna be honest with you, we differ in that Carpenter's original is such a masterpiece that I (and apparently a lot of others) feel that no one should touch it. You don't see any rock bands seriously attempting to redo "Stairway to heaven" or "Dream On" because certain things didn't sit right with them the first time around (ROB's EXACT words). They know that they would get slaughtered the next day. For those of you who still think I'm being an overreactionary fool, check out this link posted TODAY on movieweb. (http://www.movieweb.com/news/01/18001.php) Director Patrick Lussier (you guys who love all the low budget crap know who I'm talking about) weighs in about remakes. While he doesn't mention Zombie specifically (obviously he ain't that stupid) he does make it clear why seminal movies and classics SHOULD NOT be redone. Read it. I've been screaming that I am merely one in a long line of people not specifically beholden to horror with an outside perspective who see this as a complete sham.....Malek Akkad, I haven't forgotten about your role in this either my friend.....

Not a bad point Superfly in as much as your ground zero point is concerned. I think it would have been very hard, but it would take allot of imagination to bring him back to life again. I can see where they could have tried, but I just would cringe if there was another Hip-Hop, Dawson creek casted H9. You do have a point. I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall when they asked Zombie what he could do with H9. I wonder if he gave it a shot, then gave up and went onto to a re-boot or if the re-boot was his first idea.

Well said Sauron, thanks. I too feel that Carpenter's classic is the standard and should be left untouched, however my gut tells me that this is sort of a new movie. It's Halloween and Michael Myers, just not quite a remake, but basically a new story line with the Halloween name. I think curiosity has gotten the best of me at this point. That is the only reason I'm now willling to at least watch it first and come back and say...well it sucked, bad idea. Maybe had he not called it Halloween and named it something different Halloween:Re-birth (just thinking out loud), people may not think he is crapping on the classic. What do you think?

he looks fucking bad dude!!!!!!!!!!!!

You make a good point. A new name, with new characters, and overall a NEW movie would be easier to swallow. I did earlier state that while I can't stand a lot of what ROB stands for, I would've eventually accepted a sequel or different path as the only inevitable way to get Myers back. My bigger problem is that ROB appears to be crapping all over this with an arrogance unbecoming of someone of his not very impressive qualifications. I mean the myspace hissy fits are getting to be a bit much.....

I actually like the mask. Its kinda scary. But I agree with some of you. Rob in my opinion is thw worst director/writer and should have never been allowed to do such a classic.

I think the reason why this mask ultimately fails is that it looks patently like a mask. In the original 'Halloween', you were never quite sure if the guy in the boilersuit was wearing a mask or simply had a very pale face or was wearing Kiss-style make-up until you finally saw him up-close, during the Annie/Bob/Linda death scenes. Up until that point, you'd seen him from a distance, and you never got a good look at him. But this new mask, with all of that gunk or mold or whatever it is... it's obviously a mask. Or a guy with some kind of awful skin condition. So now, instead of an average-sized, pale-faced guy walking around Haddonfield during the day, we've got a 7-foot weight-training guy wearing a rotting mask walking around Haddonfield during the day. On the day that a 7-foot tall killer, formerly of Haddonfield, has escaped from a secure mental hospital. The Haddonfield PD are assholes if they can't spot him.

P.W. - whether or not this movie had been a remake or a sequel has nothing to do with its turning into "another Hip-Hop, Dawson creek casted" movie. They could have quite easily decided to do a Hip-Hop Dawson's Creek remake, if they'd wished. So I don't regard that as a valid point against making a sequel. As I've said before, with a few script tweaks, Zombie's movie could quite easily have been 'Halloween 9', but I imagine that they've gone the remake route simply because remakes bring in the big bucks these days. Remakes are safer than coming up with your own story. Take an old story, repackage it with modern-day production values and a new marketing campaign. I see absolutely no reason why they couldn't get past Busta Rhymes's kung fu. That's like saying they couldn't get past the beginning of 'H5', with its silly 'Frankenstein' homage, with Michaelstein and the hermit in the woods.

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MMO.... Your just assuming he will look like this during the day. These photos could be near the end when he's killed plenty of people. Or perhaps there's a reason for the rotten latex look in the movie we have yet to find out. Also, your assumiing he will appear 7 feet tall. Mr Disgusting saw and reported that he saw Michael up close and said he did not look too large or bulky. You have every right to hate this movie, but be careful to not draw your conclusions when we've have seen nothing. You may be right afterall, but don't jump the gun, you could be dead wrong. No offense, you are entitled to your opinion but try to have a open mind. Last, I think the remake bashing is a dead issue. I'm not big on them either, but they are going to continue to happen no matter what. There's is so much time wasted on that topic, it will do nothing to stop what has been done and what will continue to happen. More classic's will be remade, so what's the point of that argument? Friday the 13th, The Thing, Prom Night, The Evil Dead (one of my all time fav's) is in talks. The wheel's keep turning. Let's focus on what we can control, our opinions and thoughts.

MMO- Your point is well taken, but I think most have read the draft script and read other things associated with this movie to know that it is not a Hip Hop, Kung Fu movie. That is where I am drawing my opinions from. The fact that I know it will not be just what I tired of seeing and that is Hip Hop artist and kids from the WB channel. Michael is back in a movie called Halloween, but with a new story, and introducing new people. Again, I think had Zombie called it something other than "Halloween" we may stop thinking he will crap on a classic. He probably could have called it H9: The rebirth or some equivalent and maybe we would think differently about this picture.

Johnny, I have to disagree with you on the issue of remake bashing. Yes, we are powerless to affect the course of this film but the fan voice and criticism is indeed noticed. Look at the fate of H6 after the initial test screenings: major overhaul (which for the record bombed) ROB himself takes to responding to criticism personally which shows that he's paying attention to everything that's said. As that article I posted yesterday pointed out, most remakes have been of second tier movies in the annals of horror history (with a few exceptions) With this particular movie, however, we are talking about the highest calibur of movie being "reimagined." My point: remakes will be made as long as the perception exists that they will be gladly welcomed by fans (therefore generating profits). However, most of the other remakes have not generated the level of invective and hatred that this project has. The fans have let the studios know that this is not going to fly on blind fanboy love. Granted, it will be made but there are many who love Carpenter's masterpiece enough that their voice WILL be heard.....

I respect your passion.

Jonny, you say "Your just assuming he will look like this during the day. These photos could be near the end when he's killed plenty of people" - Yes, I'm assuming he'll look like this during the day because people have suggested that the marks on the mask are latex rot. If this is the case, the latex rot is part of the mask itself, and so it'll look like that during the day, won't it? It's not as if the latex rot will suddenly set in during the night :). You also say "your assumiing he will appear 7 feet tall. Mr Disgusting saw and reported that he saw Michael up close and said he did not look too large or bulky" - So he didn't appear to be 7-foot tall in real life? Somehow I find that hard to believe :). No, Mane was clearly cast for his height, I can't believe for one second that Zombie has intentionally cast a 7-foot tall man so that he can shoot him to appear of average height. That would simply make no sense. "No offense, you are entitled to your opinion but try to have a open mind" - I really can't come to this remake with an open mind; to me, it's like remaking the 'Godfather' of slasher movies - nobody in their right mind would attempt to remake such a thing, because it's doomed to failure.

P.W. - you say "I think most have read the draft script and [...] know that it is not a Hip Hop, Kung Fu movie" - Yes, I agree, because I never said this movie *was* a hip-hop kung fu movie. I said that it could quite easily have *become* one, if the studio had decided to go that route. It's not as if "remake=no hip-hop/kung fu" and sequel=hip-hop/kung fu"; this isn't an either/or situation. You also say "Michael is back in a movie called Halloween" - and I have to disagree strongly with that. From the leaked script, the Michael Myers that was originally envisioned by Carpenter is most definitely *not* in this movie. It's Jason Voorhees who's in this 'Halloween' remake. This new Myers character is driven by a barely-contained anger, he stomps around and hurls people into walls in sudden fits of rage. How does that sound anything like Michael Myers? The real Michael Myers sat in an asylum, inhumanly patient, for 15 years. This new guy has anger-management problems; in reality, there's simply no way he'd be able to sit patiently in a near-comatose state for the same amount of time. Zombie's giving Myers a backstory and psychopathy that simply doesn't fit in with the concept of someone who can sit in a room, not moving, not speaking, for a decade and a half. This new guy isn't Myers, he's an imposter.

ok ok i gotta call bullshit on rob zombie from plot point i have read about and from this so called "new" look of myers....this...is going to be no better then part 8....rob...you fucked up with giving people house of 1000 corpses and saying it was old school horror when it was just a true in it self rip off..now he dose this...please will they just take his fucking fake trailer off grindhouse becuase im expecting um i dont know a GOOD movie there and dont want to see crap zombie has touched...only fucking thing i will give him is he has a eye for casting good actors...

By the way ppl are posting they are making it seem like they have already seen this movie, with countless bitching and moaning and what have you. It's a picture!! Just like the ones you post on myspace. You either like it or you don't. You can't judge if something looks good or is gonna be scary unless you see it in action with all the camera work, so for all we know these pictures are deceiving. I love the original as much as anyone and i'm just happy to see myers back im gonna watch it opening night and i will buy the dvd regardless if it is good or not becasue i am a fan. If it sucks then it sucks no big deal, but if it's good then great. Another thing is that this movie is not a remake its a new story but ppl are gettin confused just because the same characters are involved, it's not a remake and ROB did not intend for it to be a remake so don't compare it, and the reason why ROB is just as vocal and passionate as anyone else is because he is as big of a fan of the original as any of us are too and ppl are already shittin on a movie thats not even made yet. Just watch the movie when it comes out and if you don't like it thats fine. All of the halloween's are on video and dvd you can find them anywhere so watch those all over again if it makes you happy. It's not supposed to follow any other halloween including the original it just has the same characters and a few elements so when you sit in the theatre in august try your best to watch ROB ZOMBIE'S version then comparing it to JOHN CARPENTER'S.

When you give such a cultural icon of modern horror as Michael Myers this kind of makeover, you're bound to disappoint...a lot. With that said, I object to Rob Zmobie's vision because you cannot take such a character and dramatically change his core. The plot would make for a good movie if it weren't something so recognizable as Halloween. It's sick and twisted, but to give Myers emotions and a sexual preference...come on, fans and other movie goers alike are familiar with Michael's core being. They know he doesn't speak or affectionatley nickname his baby sister "Boo" or anything like that. Anything Myers has to say can be said with a big kitchen knife. I come from a town that thinks its a city, a town not unlike Haddonfield LOL...and the theaters are jam packed whenever a new Freddy, Jason, Leatherface and Michael Myers flick hits the box office. Not everyone who sees these flicks are diehard fans. But these characters ARE WELL KNOWN. Keep in mind that even though it is just a movie, it is a beloved favorite in the hearts and minds of fanboys like me. Hell, they have conventions specifically for the Halloween films for shit's sake... Also, I'm not a Trekkie or Sci-fi fanboy, but didn't Malcom Mcdowel kill Cpt. Kirk...I bet that pissed a lot of people off...now he's playing Loomis...Though I for one hate ROb Zombie's vision, I'm not gonna lie, I will go see it. Anyone relating to this topic knows they would, too.