The Rocky Horror Picture Show movie remake (again)

[Valiss]

A couple of years ago, MTV was looking to remake the Rocky Horror Picture Show. In fact, I think there was a topic in this forum about it. Well, MTV has since droppped the project, but the idea of a Rocky Horror remake lives on. Here's some info:

Studios 'court Glee creator' for Rocky Horror Picture Show remake

"It holds the record for the longest theatrical release in history, having never left cinemas since its 1975 debut. Now the Rocky Horror Picture Show could be set for a new lease of life after it was reported that studio heads are courting Ryan Murphy, creator of the TV series Glee, to take charge of a remake.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show has made more than $100m (63m) worldwide since its release, and still draws audiences to midnight screenings at which fans dress in costume and talk back to the screen. The original film was written by cast member Richard O'Brien and was based on the British stage version, with many of the cast reprising their roles.

An earlier attempt at a remake, by MTV and Sky Movies, floundered at the development stage. O'Brien brought a pseudo-sequel, the less successful Shock Treatment, to cinemas in 1981 and later wrote what was intended to be a direct follow-up, Revenge of the Old Queen, which never made it to the production stage."

http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2010/oct/19/rocky-horror-picture-show-glee

Thoughts?

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

This was the film that got me into Costuming as a profession. I have not looked back.

25 years and 40 pounds ago, I was dressed as the Sweet Transvestite. For me, there will be no Frank N' Furter like Tim Curry played him.

[Merlin the Elder]

Pardon my ignorance, but why would a studio want to take a movie, that is still showing in the theaters after 35 years, that is a cult classic, that has spawned stage shows, and remake it? If it were my money, I wouldn't even consider it.

[Valiss]

Pardon my ignorance, but why would a studio want to take a movie, that is still showing in the theaters after 35 years, that is a cult classic, that has spawned stage shows, and remake it? If it were my money, I wouldn't even consider it.

Well, consider this: Hollywood is rebooting the Spider-man movies. Yes, the ones with Toby are now old, I guess, and they are filming an all new story with new actors. If they are willing to do that to a movie that came out in the last decade, then this move shouldnt surprise us. Still doesnt make it right, though. 

[Merlin the Elder]

Perhaps, but I don't see the Spiderman series as being anywhere near cult status. Hey, it's just me...and nobody is paying me for my opinion! 

I'm not against remakes, reboots, et cetera... I liked the Star Trek reboot. I also pretty much liked the new True Grit (mea culpa). But while Star Trek started a cultural "revolution," the original series was pretty lame, and I'm a major Trekkie, so don't jump on me for that statement! ...and True Grit had no place in pop culture, then or now.

RHPC, on the other hand, at the time it was produced, wasn't relying heavily on technology to make the story work...it was all character-driven. Sometimes you can improve on something that's already great (Earth, Wind, & Fire's cover of Got to Get You Into My Life), sometimes you cannot (remember New Coke?)

I won't begrudge them trying, but they're taking on a massive task (beating the original)!

[irish]

Remake Rocky Horror Picture Show?
What a transvestite-ity! 
Excuse me while I 'time warp'.......

[Anna Iram]

Kathleen, that is a whole 'nother side to you I never suspected. That rocks. That was my favorite dressing to go out record along with The Ramones.

Agree on it most likely being a dud. I love it's  glam / punk rockness. You can't repro that...and goodness help us not a Glee esc Rocky...

[Trillium]

I can't imagine re-doing Rocky.  To be quite honest, the movie itself is horrible.  It's the interaction that made it fun and such a cult hit. 

[Adriana Rose]

The original or bust! Tim Curry is the one and only!

To redo it would be a disaster

[Merlin the Elder]

...  To be quite honest, the movie itself is horrible. ... 

Bite your TONGUE!

[Anna Iram]

*Anna pulls out an anti-matter lazer gun and shoots Trill.*

[Tink]

I don't like this idea, not one bit!  Leave us with the greatness of Mr. Curry, and don't mess it all up!

[NoBill Lurker]

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

One of the Best Cult Classics ever made!!

Oh yes Anna! For several Halloweens I dressed up as Frank N'Furter, even to go to Midnight showings at the Uptown in Minneapolis with friends during the summer, as well as to theaters in neighboring states.. People would often  dress up as their favorite characters. It was a great time.

NO RHPS remake!!!! The original is perfect campy fun as it is!!!

[Becky10]

Haha NoBill that made me hug my computer!

When I first heard of the MTV remake i went into like an hour long rant about how awful an idea it was which just confused my friends until I made them watch it. This is like them remaking Footloose. You just dont mess with some things.

[NoBill Lurker]

Haha NoBill that made me hug my computer!

When I first heard of the MTV remake i went into like an hour long rant about how awful an idea it was which just confused my friends until I made them watch it. This is like them remaking Footloose. You just dont mess with some things.

Shhhhhhhhhhhhh! Don't give Holly-weird any more ideas...

[Kymberleigh]

Haha NoBill that made me hug my computer!

When I first heard of the MTV remake i went into like an hour long rant about how awful an idea it was which just confused my friends until I made them watch it. This is like them remaking Footloose. You just dont mess with some things.

Shhhhhhhhhhhhh! Don't give Holly-weird any more ideas...

*coughs*
They already got that idea
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1068242/

[Becky10]

Zac effron was going to star in it. Kevin Bacon said he'd "cut him" if he messed it up lol

[Valiss]

Perhaps, but I don't see the Spiderman series as being anywhere near cult status. Hey, it's just me...and nobody is paying me for my opinion!


I'm not against remakes, reboots, et cetera... I liked the Star Trek reboot. I also pretty much liked the new True Grit (mea culpa). But while Star Trek started a cultural "revolution," the original series was pretty lame, and I'm a major Trekkie, so don't jump on me for that statement! ...and True Grit had no place in pop culture, then or now.

RHPC, on the other hand, at the time it was produced, wasn't relying heavily on technology to make the story work...it was all character-driven. Sometimes you can improve on something that's already great (Earth, Wind, & Fire's cover of Got to Get You Into My Life), sometimes you cannot (remember New Coke?)

I won't begrudge them trying, but they're taking on a massive task (beating the original)!

My comment was more about the time in between remakes and less about the 'cult' status of a film. Sorry for the confusion.

[Anna Iram]

Ah, I didn't get that either from your simple "Thoughts" query. We do love to take an idea and turn it into a conversation and you know those things tend to include all kinds of thoughts.

Hmmm...I guess if it's just a time between kind of thing then it figures Hollywood thinks it's time for a redo. No, still doesn't make it right.

[Trillium]

...  To be quite honest, the movie itself is horrible. ... 

Bite your TONGUE!

You know its true!!!  Have you ever just sat down at home and watched the movie (without any mind-altering substances)??  Especially with someone who hasn't ever "experienced" it?  Don't get me wrong, I've experienced RHPS and loved it...but to redo it?!?!?

[Anna Iram]

But it was *supposed* to be a bad sci fi, double feature Dr. X destroys the creature....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smRsvudqLPE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5MHNvOVl8Y&NR=1

One other thought here and I'm done:

Original film: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ff0cOPSpVA&feature=related

Glee version: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t3CWk6dSdE&feature=related

Nuff said.....

[Merlin the Elder]

...  To be quite honest, the movie itself is horrible. ...  

Bite your TONGUE!

You know its true!!!  Have you ever just sat down at home and watched the movie (without any mind-altering substances)??  Especially with someone who hasn't ever "experienced" it?  Don't get me wrong, I've experienced RHPS and loved it...but to redo it?!?!?

I guess it depends on how you are judging the film. Based on what I think the intent of the film is, I think it's brilliant. It's not supposed to be a serious film...it's satirical ...a spoof! If you want to compare it to a serious film where every scene is scrutinized for its artistic qualities, perfection of framing, technical aspects of high-quality film-making, et cetera, then sure...by comparison the movie is awful. But if you want to base opinion on the humour, the clever lyrics, some utterly sarcastic and hilarious performances, then it's almost unbeatable.

It's a movie I've watched time and time again, while not under the influence, and have never not enjoyed it. Despite what the formal critics think, I watch movies for entertainment, or learning, in the case of documentaries. If it fails to entertain, then I think the movie is awful.  There are a number of films that critics and I have opposing opinions of.

In the final analysis, though, it's all an individual thing anyway. In telling you to "bite your tongue," that was merely my indication that my tastes and yours differ...nothing more. I know a lot of folks here enjoy country music. I can't stand most of it myself. That doesn't mean that I'm unaware of the abilities of country artists. I know there are some extraordinary artists. I find very few that share all of my tastes in music. That's what makes life interesting: everyone is different.

PS: Anna, did you notice that in the first trailer, Susan Sarandon's name is misspelled in the closing credits?

[Valiss]

...
To be quite honest, the movie itself is horrible. ...

Bite your TONGUE!

You know its true!!!
Have you ever just sat down at home and watched the movie (without any mind-altering substances)??
Especially with someone who hasn't ever "experienced" it?
Don't get me wrong, I've experienced RHPS and loved it...but to redo it?!?!?

I guess it depends on how you are judging the film. Based on what I think the intent of the film is, I think it's brilliant. It's not supposed to be a serious film...it's satirical ...a spoof! If you want to compare it to a serious film where every scene is scrutinized for its artistic qualities, perfection of framing, technical aspects of high-quality film-making, et cetera, then sure...by comparison the movie is awful. But if you want to base opinion on the humour, the clever lyrics, some utterly sarcastic and hilarious performances, then it's almost unbeatable.

It's a movie I've watched time and time again, while not under the influence, and have never not enjoyed it. Despite what the formal critics think, I watch movies for entertainment, or learning, in the case of documentaries. If it fails to entertain, then I think the movie is awful.
There are a number of films that critics and I have opposing opinions of.

In the final analysis, though, it's all an individual thing anyway. In telling you to "bite your tongue," that was merely my indication that my tastes and yours differ...nothing more. I know a lot of folks here enjoy country music. I can't stand most of it myself. That doesn't mean that I'm unaware of the abilities of country artists. I know there are some extraordinary artists. I find very few that share all of my tastes in music. That's what makes life interesting: everyone is different.

PS: Anna, did you notice that in the first trailer, Susan Sarandon's name is misspelled in the closing credits?

For what it's worth, it's got a 76% approval on Rotten Tomatoes.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rocky_horror_picture_show/

That's pretty close to the same rating that the Harry Potter movies got, for reference.

[Becky10]

So I went to my first ever Rocky Horror Midnight show. About 45% of the audience were virgins. My sister hadn't seen the movie before so it was pretty funny watching her out of her element. She got a giant V,rum, a red lipstick kiss drawn on her face and grab on her chest. She was freaking out that the guy tried to kiss her cheek, this is when I though "oh no she is going to implode once we get inside" but it was great. And I am exhausted so this probably reads like a school childs paper. Oh well.