John Carpenter's "the Fog": The remake
10-28-04 | 05:14 AM
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John Carpenter's "the Fog": The remake
From Variety:
I can't say I'm surprised.
Revolution Studios has acquired rights to remake 1980 John Carpenter horror film "The Fog." Cooper Layne, whose credits include "The Core" and "The Emperor's Club," is set to write the script. Debra Hill and Carpenter, who wrote the original, will produce the remake with David Foster.
Original pic was set in Northern California, where a thick fog enshrouds the coastline. Fog is reminiscent of one 100 years before that wrecked a ship and drowned the seamen aboard. Sure enough, those salty dogs are back, mighty angry and out to kill whomever they find.
Hill, who recently teamed with Double Features partners Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher to set up an untitled thriller based on the actual rescue of two Port Authority cops from the rubble of the World Trade Center, was Carpenter's longtime partner when he made his biggest horror hits.
Pic was originally released under the Rank/Avco Embassy banner, and the rights were acquired through StudioCanal execexec Ron Halpern, who days ago sealed a deal with Paramount for a remake of "Le Convoyeur" to be scripted by Andrew Kevin Walker. Revolution Studios partner Todd Garner brought it in and Derek Dauchy will supervise.
"The Fog" is forecast for a February production start.
Foster produced Carpenter's "The Thing" and sparked to the idea of a "Fog" remake when his director of development, Shane Riches, suggested it. Riches will get co-producer credit.
Carpenter said he is even entertaining offers to remake "Halloween" but has mixed feelings about Hollywood's infatuation for the redo.
Carpenter made "The Fog" for $1 million and two fog machines, Foster said. On the remake, the special effects will be contemporized along with the storyline.
Original pic was set in Northern California, where a thick fog enshrouds the coastline. Fog is reminiscent of one 100 years before that wrecked a ship and drowned the seamen aboard. Sure enough, those salty dogs are back, mighty angry and out to kill whomever they find.
Hill, who recently teamed with Double Features partners Michael Shamberg and Stacey Sher to set up an untitled thriller based on the actual rescue of two Port Authority cops from the rubble of the World Trade Center, was Carpenter's longtime partner when he made his biggest horror hits.
Pic was originally released under the Rank/Avco Embassy banner, and the rights were acquired through StudioCanal execexec Ron Halpern, who days ago sealed a deal with Paramount for a remake of "Le Convoyeur" to be scripted by Andrew Kevin Walker. Revolution Studios partner Todd Garner brought it in and Derek Dauchy will supervise.
"The Fog" is forecast for a February production start.
Foster produced Carpenter's "The Thing" and sparked to the idea of a "Fog" remake when his director of development, Shane Riches, suggested it. Riches will get co-producer credit.
Carpenter said he is even entertaining offers to remake "Halloween" but has mixed feelings about Hollywood's infatuation for the redo.
Carpenter made "The Fog" for $1 million and two fog machines, Foster said. On the remake, the special effects will be contemporized along with the storyline.
I can't say I'm surprised.
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10-28-04 | 08:41 AM
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Without John Houseman's intense story-telling .... without that mother-daughter classic horror combo ..... without Adrienne Barbeau .....
It wasn't the plot that makes this a favorite.
It wasn't the plot that makes this a favorite.
10-28-04 | 09:53 AM
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I watched this just last night, before I knew of remake talks. The original is a classic, IMHO. I love every bit of it and love the way I still get a little creeped out by it (if in the right mood). Last night, it was actually very foggy at my house mixed with absolute downpours of rain so it was the perfect night to watch it.
However, talk of a remake somehow cheapens it. So often, a remake fails because they try to make it more than the original. I guaran-damn-tee you that the modern fog effects won't look as good as his fog machines from 25 years ago (25 years, damn I'm getting old). Hell, even John Carpenter can't make a film like he used to.
There is hope, though. Revolution Studios has cranked out some good stuff plus recent remakes weren't as bad as people thought they would be (except for some folks).
However, talk of a remake somehow cheapens it. So often, a remake fails because they try to make it more than the original. I guaran-damn-tee you that the modern fog effects won't look as good as his fog machines from 25 years ago (25 years, damn I'm getting old). Hell, even John Carpenter can't make a film like he used to.
There is hope, though. Revolution Studios has cranked out some good stuff plus recent remakes weren't as bad as people thought they would be (except for some folks).
10-28-04 | 10:58 AM
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I don't think The Fog is that good a movie. I like remaking a mediocre film and making it better more than remaking a classic that it's almost impossible to improve on.
As long as Carpenter and Hill are involved I think it'll likely turn out OK.
As long as Carpenter and Hill are involved I think it'll likely turn out OK.
10-29-04 | 09:23 AM
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I love The Fog as well, one of my favorite horror movies. I remember when I first watched it at a friends house and we thought it would be reallly cheesy but we ended up liking it, and afterwards we had to bike back to my house (about 5 miles), and I live in a sorta country area, and of course, it was foggy that night. Nothing like biking at night.
10-29-04 | 11:08 PM
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Originally posted by movielib
I don't think The Fog is that good a movie. I like remaking a mediocre film and making it better more than remaking a classic that it's almost impossible to improve on.
As long as Carpenter and Hill are involved I think it'll likely turn out OK.
I don't think The Fog is that good a movie. I like remaking a mediocre film and making it better more than remaking a classic that it's almost impossible to improve on.
As long as Carpenter and Hill are involved I think it'll likely turn out OK.
But it doesn't hang together as a movie particularly well. When you stop to think about it, nothing really makes a whole lot of sense with regard to the ghosts -- what they want and why it's happening.
And how was the Priest's grandfather also a Priest?
Thing is, I don't really trust present-day Hollywood to improve on anything that was done twenty years ago.
10-30-04 | 01:44 AM
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Man, Carpenter is on a remake role, first Assault on Precinct 13, then The Thing and now this, whats next? Escape from NY so they can remove the Twin Towers?
Man, Carpenter is on a remake role, first Assault on Precinct 13, then The Thing and now this, whats next? Escape from NY so they can remove the Twin Towers?
10-30-04 | 05:32 AM
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I meant his movies getting remade, Assault with Ethan Hawke/Laurence Fishburne next year, a Sci-Fi channel sequel to the Thing being produced by Frank Darabont ,also for next year and now this Fog remake
10-30-04 | 06:04 PM
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I'm all for a remake of this. The first had some good moments but was subpar in acting and effects (probably a small budget flick?). It felt like a made for TV movie. They did ok on atmosphere but the plot was thin and I never really got into it much. Hopefully the remake will get a good script and cast and effects.
What I'm afraid of is we will get a PG version of Pirates of the Caribbean attack in a glowing fog crapfest.
Does anyone know anything about Tortured Souls?
What I'm afraid of is we will get a PG version of Pirates of the Caribbean attack in a glowing fog crapfest.
Does anyone know anything about Tortured Souls?
10-30-04 | 06:15 PM
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I saw The Fog when it opened and they had the entrance to the theater all dressed up with fishing nets covered with all kinds of props. During the end of the movie, we suddenly noticed the floor of the theater was floating with fog. It was a nice effect 
The movie was a tad disappointing but the ending rocked. I've grown to enjoy the movie more over the years.
If Carpenter and Hill are involved, it might turn out okay. His track record hasn't been that great lately, though... and I'll miss Adrienne. But here's hoping it turns out well.
The movie was a tad disappointing but the ending rocked. I've grown to enjoy the movie more over the years.
If Carpenter and Hill are involved, it might turn out okay. His track record hasn't been that great lately, though... and I'll miss Adrienne. But here's hoping it turns out well.
