Sheri Moon Confirms Role in Zombie's 'Halloween'

Although it comes as no surprise, Sheri Moon will have a role in Rob Zombie's Halloween, which is aiming at a October 19th release. Sheri confirms the rumor during an interview with SheriMoonZombie.net where she tells them, "All I can tell you is I am not playing Laurie Strode!" Sheri starred at Baby in Rob's House of 1000 Corpses and its sequel The Devil's Rejects for Lionsgate. Zombie's vision of this film is an entirely new take on the legend and will satisfy fans of the classic "Halloween" legacy while beginning a new chapter in the Michael Myers saga. "This is a bit of a prequel and a remake, combined," says Zombie.

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I went to the GODSMACK/ROB ZOMBIE concert on Saturday. Rob's intro was the Halloween theme... Also during Thunder Kiss '65, there was a long guitar solo that included the Halloween theme [guitar version, duh!] and Rob came out during it dressed as Michael Myers. That was :cool:

Aw man. I saw the same line-up in Chicago a few weeks ago. Although they did play the Tyler Bates' version of the Halloween Theme for the intro, there was no cool Halloween guitar solo or Rob in a mask. :grunt:

This is from Bloody-Disgusting...

Dimension Films has informed us that Rob Zombie's Halloween will now hit theaters August 31, 2007, a month and a half earlier than the original October 19 date! We've also learned that the script is completed and scouting is underway, more details as soon as they come in. Rob Zombie will also produce off of his own screenplay, which is sure to be one hell of a fun ride. Sheri Moon Zombie is the only confirmed cast member. Zombie's vision of this film is an entirely new take on the legend and will satisfy fans of the classic "Halloween" legacy while beginning a new chapter in the Michael Myers saga. "This is a bit of a prequel and a remake, combined," says Zombie.

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Alleged Cast and Character synopsis. Spoiler Warning.

That's pretty sad, if you truly believe it. Remakes are nothing but money grabs that people like you support like so many easily led lemmings. Your support basically ruins the horror genre. Stop supporting crap.

Why would you love to see what somebody new would do to your 5 favorite films? It's this kind of thinking that just exasperates me. They're your favorites for a reason, right? So you have no problem with, and in fact welcome, the possibility of new hacks denigrating them? To me, this type of thinking supports the copy cat syndrome we've had going on in all of the arts world. Nothing original is attempted, only carbon copied, and it sucks.

Daeg Faerch cast as Michael Myers?

Nice spot from the guys at Arrow in the Head who noticed that the IMDB listing for the “Halloween” remake has a youngster credited as young Michael Myers – at age 10.

Slotted in for the role of the terrifying tyke is Daeg Faerch, a pre-teen horror vet whose credits include “Freakshow” and “Shut In”.

Now whilst I’m willing to believe this titbit – because, well, your fuckin’ dog can update IMDB if he wanted too – about as much as Katie Holmes’ pre-Cruise virginity claims, I did check in with a couple of people who indirectly confirmed that the youngster is without a doubt on the pic. It seems as if the role is quite small though, and the actor to play the older Myers will have the guts of the part.
picture:
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Another rumour floating around the info superhighway is that popstress Stacy 'Fergie' Ferguson has been asked to play a part in the movie.

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On Rob Zombie's MySpace page he has announced that Dr. Sam Loomis will be played by Malcolm McDowell.

I love it.

oddly enough Somewhere online I had seen a petition to have Christopher Lee play the part. This made me mad in the fact that its ridiculous to think that any credible film maker would offeer a role on the merit of an online petion. Furthermore, while I understand he was top choice for the original, that ship sailed long ago, and he isn't the same actor as he was then.

basically what I am saying is people on the internet are dumbasses sometimes.

I love the casting thus far. Fangoria.com stated Danielle Harris is confirmed for a role too.

I hope the Fergie rumor is not true. I can't stand her.

From Rob's Halloween My Space Page

I don't care for this bit of casting...

Malcolm McDowell is the new Dr.Loomis

I’m in two minds about this one…. I mean Malcolm McDowell is great, don’t get me wrong, but I just think he’s an off-kilter choice for the new “Halloween” film.

Maybe it’s the fact that I’m associating McDowell with Terence from “Entourage” these days – a role I initially thought was miscast; if only because McDowell is too known a face to play someone other than himself – or maybe it’s the fact that I think a fresher face should’ve been playing the ‘young’ Loomis (McDowell is 63), since the late Donald Pleasance really made the role his own, and to see an actor just as known in the part is going to feel slightly wrong… kinda like seeing Todd Waring in “Splash, Too!”. (Bad example, I know).

Still, I’m intrigued. Obviously director Rob Zombie saw something in McDowell that he didn’t see in say, William Forsythe or Danny Huston… or one of the other younger men who might’ve been good for Michael’s opponent.

“I am thrilled to have Malcolm on board”, Zombie said on his MySpace page. “He is ready to kick ass and make a new horror classic”.

Zombie hasn’t shied away from expressing his love for the veteran actor over the years. In an interview a couple of years back for “The Devil’s Rejects”, he said, “Malcolm McDowell in “A Clockwork Orange” has no redeeming characteristic to him whatsoever, but he’s so charismatic that you love him”.

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Jamie returns for new Halloween

As far as I can tell, there isn’t going to be much of a link between the original John Carpenter “Halloween” [series] and Rob Zombie’s reimaginging/remake/prequel/do-over… well, there didn’t seem to be initially, anyway. Now until this latest bit of news surfaced.

Seems – probably to please the purists; but then again, if that was the plan, Jamie Lee Curtis or P.J Soles would be cameo-ing, no? – director Rob Zombie has asked series’ star Danielle Harris (Jamie Lloyd in “Halloween 4” and “Halloween 5”) to return for the new film, according to Fangoria.

Obviously, Harris (a little girl back then) would be playing a different character – unless part of the storyline involves Lloyd using a time machine to go back in time in an effort to save her mother, Laurie, from being sliced and diced by her maniacal brother – with some predicting she may be up for the lead role of Laurie Strode herself, the role made famous by Jamie Lee Curtis.

No doubt Zombie will officially announce Harris’s attachment at his MySpace page in the coming weeks

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Poster: http://www.moviesonline.ca/movie_posters.php?id=9608

this is a fan poster. its listed on the Halloween myspace

Why are they releasing this movie on August 31st??? Wouldn't one think that a date closer to Halloween be more appropriate?

Sherry Moon playing Deborah Meyers in Halloween Remake

Casting news for Rob Zombie's Halloween is coming fast and furious. Just announced via his MySpace is that a couple alumni of The Devil's Rejects has joined the cast. SHERI MOON ZOMBIE will portray Michael Myers mother DEBORAH MYERS, a longtime employee of THE RABBIT IN RED LOUNGE.
WILLIAM FORSYTHE will be playing RONNIE WHITE, Deborah's abusive boyfriend.

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Laurie Strode's Parents Cast in Rob Zombie's 'Halloween'

Rob Zombie is making sure his Halloween remake doesn't leave any of your minds as he continues to take over our main page with more casting news. Today the rock shocker turned director revealed who will play Mason and Cynthia Strode, Laurie Strode's parents in the new film, which hits theaters everywhere on August 31st. Read on for the latest casting news and watch this spot for more updates as they come in. Halloween begins shooting this month.

Playing Mason Strode, Laurie's father, is Pat Skipper (Predator 2, Hellraiser: Bloodline).

Playing Cynthia Strode, Laurie's mother, is Dee Wallace-Stone (The Howling, Cujo, E.T.

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A Rob Zombie Favorite Cast in 'Halloween' Remake!

Yup, you guessed it, we've got even more casting news for Rob Zombie's Halloween (more here), but thankfully Rob's making his final "big" announcement early next week. Soon we'll be finished talking about the who's who and talking about what's going on next. But here's the score for you uber-fans out there before we break some big news: Tyler Mane, Malcolm McDowell, Daeg Faerch, Heather Bowen, Pat Skipper, Dee Wallace Stone, Sheri Moon Zombie and William Forsythe. Who's next? Read on and see!

Here's the skinny folks, Bloody-Disgusting has learned via a few various scoopers that Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead, The Devil's Rejects) will have a role in Rob Zombie's Halloween remake. He will play Big Joe Grizzley, a truck driver who encounters Michael on his travels.

The casting is incredible thus far and I have to say I am extremely impressed, if the script is as good as they say I'm thinking Dimension Films might have another winner on their hands.

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Ken Foree, Danny Trejo and more join Halloween

The filmmakers just announced on their official MySpace site that Ken Foree, Danny Trejo, Hanna R. Hall and Lew Temple joined the cast of Rob Zombie's "Halloween". Hanna will play Judith Myers. Ken will portray Big Joe Grizzley, a truck driver who encounters Michael on his travels and Danny is Ismael Cruz, a sympathetic worker at Smith's Grove Sanitarium. Lew will play Nole Kluggs, a co-worker of Ismael at Smith's Grove.

The remaining major roles of Laurie, Annie, Lynda, Judith, Sheriff Brackett, Kendall Jacks, Grant Clark, Principle Erics, Councilman Edwards, Lindsey Wallace, Tommy Doyle, Deputy Charles, Dr. Koplenson, Barbara Florentine and Morgan Walker will be announced soon, but the filmmakers said that none of these remaining roles are played by anyone that was in "The Devil's Rejects".

As for now the castlist looks like this:
Dr. Loomis - Malcolm McDowell
Young Michael Myers - Daeg Faerch
Adult Michael Myers - Tyler Mane
Deborah Myers - Sheri Moon
Judith Myers - Hanna R. Hall
Mason Strode - Pat Skipper
Cynthia Strode - Dee Wallace Stone
Ronnie White - William Forsythe
Big Joe - Ken Foree
Nole Kluggs - Lew Temple
Ismael Cruz - Danny Trejo

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Danielle Harris out Trick or Treating again

So anyway, Danielle Harris has been confirmed for the new “Halloween” movie.

And, well, she ain’t playing Laurie Strode – the character made famous by Jamie Lee Legs in the previous films - like we all predicted. But, Annie Brackett.

As mentioned several times on The ‘Hole already, Harris is already known to “Halloween” fans as the star of “Halloween 4” and “Halloween 5” – playing Jamie Lloyd, Laurie Strode’s daughter. So, in other words, her attachment to the remake is a little odd. But this is Rob Zombie, and he eats a bowl of odd for breakfast every morning.

In the original, Annie Brackett was a friend of Laurie’s who is babysitting across the street. After arranging to pick up her boyfriend, Annie heads back to the house and gets in her car, only to find every window fogged. Myers (who has followed her and Laurie) pops up from the backseat and strangles Annie.

This cast is so unorthodox – you’d think the Weinstein’s would be gunning for the biggest names they can get from this thing, but they seem to have caved into Zombie’s every wish and demand. He has a penchant for forgotten stars of horror (well, forgotten stars)… and they’re all here: Dee Wallace Stone, William Forsythe, Bill Moseley, Pat Skipper and Ken Foree.

We’re still awaiting word on who’ll be playing Laurie Strode.

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Not bad casting so far, but I hate the idea of them making some huge backstory for Michael. That is the one place the original really took off, the idea that he was just some mental who escaped and wanted to kill young girls..

If this is true, this is going to turn out terrible.

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