Rocky Horror REMAKE

[Adam West]

I like the movie. It's not something I own or would watch over and over again ad nauseum but it's just strange and campy enough to keep my attention.

We have a local way, way off broadway theatre that just recently had a showing and invited everyone to come with all the accoutrements necessary to watch with audience members. I have never been to one of these audience participation performances and suggested to my wife that maybe it would be fun to experience it....she laughed at the suggestion so I guess that was a no.

[Seeker]

The whole point of Loving Rocky Horror had nothing to do with the movie or the musical. It hads to do with the whole Midnight cinima lifestyle toast, newspaper, squirt guns and all.

A remake sours all that.

[Earth 2 Chris]

I don't usually like musicals either, but I've always liked this one. LIKED being the opportune word. I have no desire to dress up in costume and perform it.

That being said, a remake does seem kind of pointless to me, since the old campy factor is one thing that makes it work.

Chris

[Werewolf]

I'm sure I'm in the minority here.But I can't stand this movie

I never understood its appeal either. But to be fair, I do have a deep seated hatred of musicals in general.

[Vortigern99]

Curry originated the role, and of course I adore him for it, but he's not the only actor to ever play Frank successfully. The best Frank I ever saw was a diminutive blond guy with tiger-striped underwear, only one fishnet on his leg, and white socks! It's the energy and sense of command the performer brings to the part that's important. There are many, many talented actors out there capable of working wonders with this part. Compared to some of the stage productions, the movie is rather lackluster. If you guys could hear the rockin' energy of the Roxy record (1973) or the sly humor of the original London cast recording, I think you'd see that there are many ways to do this musical. The movie we all know is only one version.

The songs not in the film are indeed in other recordings, such as Brad's Once in a While and the deleted-scene-only Superheroes.

[monkey tennis]

Will Ferrell..........please.

Unless they can get a time warp to use a young Tim Curry I won't be watching.
Think I'll.....I'll...steal all the Popcorn....

The remake may also include music not featured in the original.

Wonderful, sounds like an Oscar winner already.

[ctc]

>Would the new version be redone to seem more legit?

To the audience? Yes. There's a weird through-line in society that says "old" is "bad." If people don't recognize the actors, or director, or bands doing the music then it's uninteresting for them.

People LIKE the same old same old again and again. Sad but true.

You mention "Hairspray" and I gotta say THAT one REALLY bothered me. It's the same movie, with big name actors. Marketing, pure and simple. I can see Rocky Horror going the same route. I get SOOOOO tired of seeing the same people, performing their recognized schticks, in EVERYTHING!

"Will Ferrel IS Dr Frank...."

Don C.

[Joe90]

That's one to avoid.

But Man! Susan Sarandon is HOT in the original movie...

[DocDrako]

Lame. But that's Hollywood.

[jessica]

Oh horrors! What a tragedy...

These dimwits need to stop!!

[megoscott]

My mistake, Bedroom Window wasn't a remake.

Anyway. No. Boo.

Even though a stage musical is played well by many different casts I think the movie is such a classic it'll be a bummer to me to see it remade. But I've been wrong so many times before I wonder why I post on the internet at all.

[Vortigern99]

Well, they remade Rear Window with Chris Reeves, so....

As a RHPS fan (I played Frank in the Austin cast for 5 years), I have to say I have no problem with a re-make. The movie itself is only a low-budget version of the stage production, of which there have been many incarnations. There are many Rocky Horror albums with different casts of different nationalities and different decades. Why not make another movie and see if it turns out? At least we know the music will rock. Just don't cast Marilyn Manson as Frank (as has been threatened) and this thing has a chance.

As to Shock Treatment, maybe you have to have been in the show to truly appreciate it?, but I love it, it's an awesome musical even if it's incredibly low-budget and the script doesn't quiiiiite come together. Janet (Jessica Harper) singing "Little Black Dress" and "In my own way" are the highlights for me, plus Brad's showdown with his twin brother (Michael whats-his-name) is just priceless. "Who are you, sir?" "Your ACCUSER!" Priceless.

[megoscott]

This is the worst idea I've ever heard of. It's like making Rear Window with Steve Gutenburg. You can do it, but why would you?

[HardyGirl]

I've seen parts of it on TV. I've never gone out on Halloween to the theatre to see it w/ a participating audience, though I'd like to one day. But honestly, do ya see anyone replacing Tim Curry? I don't think so.

[JPkempo]

It will be as good as all the remakes of Miracle on 34th street