First 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Reboot Review?
Looks like Platinum Dunes reboot of the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise had a test screening in El Segundo last week, and one attendee sent in their impressions to Ain't it Cool News. The verdict? It ain't that cool, read on for more.
A reader calling themselves 'Skin Peeler' says 'the film needs some serious work'. We've pulled out a few more choice quotes from the review below.
'The remake keeps many of the scenes from the original script. It unfor tunately is missing a couple more shocking parts from the original like the glorious Johnny Depp bed fountain, the 'tentacle raep' phone-call tongue and cuts away just before a sexy bathroom butt shot causing a big, "AAaaawwww..." from the audience.'
'Bay and the director obviously wanted to 'Dark Knight'/ 'Saw' it up by adding layer of grit and reality to A Nightmare on Elm Street. The set and makeup departments did an excellent job: Freddy looks like a freakish burn v ictim, many of the dream and flashback scenes are dark and have that 'Silent Hill' feel. It's like they watched a bunch of great horror films for inspiration... but with the sound muted. ANoES's story, dialog and acting don't quite match the imagery.'
'Nightmare is close to being a good film... you can tell Jackie Earle Haley is giving his all with the lines he is given. Kruger was never a Pinhead or Hannibal when it came to dialog, and I know they were going for a more serious slant this time, but he had a confidence that made you know you were fucked since he had you in his world and Haley works with what he is given.'
'So the version I saw tonight could have been an excellent remake. At this point it's at mearly 'mediocre' status in my mind, but with possible 'good' potential.'
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- 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Teaser Poster
- SDCC 2009: Jackie Earle Haley - 'A Nightmare on Elm Street'
- 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' - Set Visit Preview
- SDCC 2009: 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Press Conference
- SDCC 2009: First 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' Footage Screened
