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Post by gorepolice on May 28, 2013 15:25:41 GMT -5
Dr. Phibes Remake"Johnny Depp is set to play the lead role in a remake of the 1971 Horror Classic “The Abominable Dr. Phibes.” The original film starred Vincent Price as a man bent on revenge against the team of Doctors whom Phibes blames for the death of his wife. Following the Ten Plagues that befell Egypt as the model for the murders, Dr. Phibes is a cult classic film and considered one of Vincent Price’s most signature roles. Director Tim Burton, a longtime fan of Vincent Price and the Phibes films, is on board to direct the updated version of the movie which is at its heart, a gothic love story." I try to be open minded with remakes, but this one I already don't like. Tired of Depp and Burton. I'm also figuring he'll add in Helena Bonham Carter as usual. No thanks.
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Post by endo on May 28, 2013 15:34:35 GMT -5
Man, this is one that should be left alone IMO. I don't see any way it can be made better than the original, other than a graphics update.
I have no interest in this one already.
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Post by gorepolice on May 28, 2013 16:04:18 GMT -5
This is one of Price's biggest roles too. This movie was groundbreaking for the time, and having him as the lead only solidified its legacy.
Burton has just been on a rampage with these remakes lately, and they've been pretty terrible, especially Dark Shadows. I really don't want to see how he's going to ruin this one.
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Post by endo on May 28, 2013 19:27:16 GMT -5
It doesn't need remade anyway, but adding Depp and Burton to the mix kills any appeal there may have been for me.
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Post by gorepolice on May 29, 2013 0:52:47 GMT -5
I like Depp, but he is certainly no Vincent Price. I can only hope that somehow this project gets cancelled.
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Post by NDX on May 29, 2013 1:16:59 GMT -5
You lost me at Depp/Burton. I'm tired of that combination. I'm tired of both men in general.
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Post by gorepolice on May 29, 2013 1:20:37 GMT -5
Exactly. I haven't even seen the original, but I know full well that these 2 guys are not going to do it justice.
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Post by NDX on May 29, 2013 1:25:05 GMT -5
I got a 2 pack of both flicks, next movie night could be them. I need to watch them both as well.
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Post by gorepolice on May 29, 2013 1:31:05 GMT -5
I was thinking the exact same thing.
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Post by NDX on May 29, 2013 2:27:09 GMT -5
Well, that's one plan down, right?
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Post by gorepolice on May 29, 2013 4:01:13 GMT -5
The benefits of keeping it simple.
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Post by endo on May 29, 2013 14:35:41 GMT -5
I think you guys will really like these. Horror mixed with camp, always a good mix.
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Post by gorepolice on May 29, 2013 14:38:03 GMT -5
Horror, camp and Price. That's all I need.
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