After announcing that Jackie Earle Haley would be filling Robert Englund's shoes as the new Freddy Krueger, Platinum Dunes posted a response on their Blog:
There is no one who knows the hatred and distain of horror fans better than I do. I also have learned a great deal from the comments I read, especially here at BD. The fans here are very insightful and passionate and I find it very helpful to read the feedback.
It should come as no surprise then that Jackie Earle Haley is playing Freddy Krueger. He was the only person we ever considered for the role. He was BD's first choice and there were many times during the negotiation that I came here and just looked at the fans casting ideas and realized that he was ONLY person who could play the role. We can't make all the fans happy, but those of you who are open to a new version of the Nightmare story have to be as excited as we are. Come on people, an Academy Award Nominated actor is playing Krueger. This was no small accomplishment, but everyone involved wanted it to happen.
Read the entire announcement here and let us know your thoughts on the new Freddy Krueger.
I'm open minded to see how well he does. I have not seen any of Jackies Movies. I'm just excited that the life of Freddy is coming back. I FUCKING LOVE HIM!
the actor they picked for fred kruger is a good choice. if you seen watchmen, the character he portrayed in that movie was phenominal. if you haven't seen that film,i highly recommend it. you will see why they chose him for this roll. the friday the 13th 2009 version may have not been as good as the first and original,but it wasn't terrible either. i will see this movie,because i know remakes are bad,but i'm hoping to be suprised.
the original shouldn't be redone,but the reason they are doing it is to update it for today's teen. that's the only reason i see why they are and to obviously make money. i don't agree with it either. however the halloween remake that was done by rob zombie turned out quite well. not as scary as the original,but it was good. so, i don't look forward to be scared. i just want to see fred kruger portrayed by a different actor and hope he brings honor to the roll that was once occupied by robert england. enough said.
The fact the Freddy Krueger is still relelvant enough to merit a remake is amazing. Keep the scene alive. I say let the remake roll. I'm just happy that the horror genre seems alive and well.
I really don't see anything great about Jackie Earl Haley...the only movies i've seen him in is the bad news bears...nothing else since then...winning or being nominated doesn't make you the best...and it damn sure doesn't mean your perfect for freddy.....this generation isn't gonna know who he is...hell the last generation didn't know who the hell he was...it doesn't matter anyway...out of all the remakes that have been done, this is the one they need to leave alone...the original is still great...i can watch it now and it's still as good as it was when i saw it 20 years ago...what's done is done i know the movie is going to be remade...but any real nightmare fan will not support this movie...i won't give it a chance because it doesn't deserve a chance.
yo stupid son. get 60 year old horror legend robert e. to head the reboot.
This movie is gonna suck with or without this no talent, hack of an actor. Academy Award Nominated!?!?! That doesn't mean shit. That just means that people with the same taste (a.k.a. none) enjoyed seeing him prance around in all the horrible films he's done.
Down with the remake! Don't waste your money on this stupid pile in any way, shape, or form. If you see it in theater, if you rent it, if you buy it...Hollywood is going to make money and that's just what they want. Send Hollywood the message that we won't put up with this shit anymore!
NightmareManiac
nightmaremaniac shut the hell up give the new nightmare movie a chance yeah it shit that robert englund is not freddy but thats life am sure that if the new freddy come in and does a good job you will eat your words i can.t wait on the movie coming out am sure we will see a side to freddy that we have not saw before
No way this is going to suck balls just like all there other remakes. Still a very cool website though!
I can't wait for this remake. Jackie Earle Haley is perfect casting for Freddy.
Hopefully they do a better job than they did with Friday the 13th!