Rob Zombie's The Munsters

[aura of foreboding]

But... why?  Why is this on Netflix and not Peacock? 

[zombiehorror]

But... why?  Why is this on Netflix and not Peacock?

Money probably; it's always about the money. Must be more lucrative for Universal.

[aura of foreboding]

I wonder what it is that made Netflix interested in purchasing the distribution rights...  Maybe Universal was considering a theatrical release and then opted not to, resulting in them wanting to gain money some other way.  I wonder if Netflix having it will change any of the creative decisions (a la black and white).  We shall see what happens...   

[TheMadScientist]

Interesting. Looks like the Addams Family spinoff "Wednesday" will be on Netflix this fall as well.

[judd]

I had hoped the film would receive a theatrical release.  Still Netflix is a popular streaming site and maybe it will get some decent exposure.

[MonsterBaker666]

When I first heard Zombie was going to make this film, I thought it would likely be terrible.  The more I saw the more I thought it wouldn't be good, but for different reasons.  Initially I thought he'd mess it up like he did with the Halloween franchise, but I now see it being closer to the TV show, but being a prequel to it - showing how Herman became Herman, meeting Lily, falling in love, etc, etc.

When I saw the trailer, I figured the film was going to be a dud - both cinematically and financially.  I just can't see fans of the original really flocking to see this film - first - it just doesn't look funny to me.  Dan Roebuck looks and acts great in the scenes he's in, but the other actors - eh...just kind of overacting.  And modern, younger audiences - just can't see them wanting to see this.  So I thought it would hit theaters and be a financial bomb.

So putting it on Netflix instead - well, at least they'll make their money back.

That made for TV film with Edward Herrmann as Herman captured the flavor of the show, was made by people who loved the original show, and even that just missed the mark.  Something was missing.

You just can't capture lightning in a bottle.  It was a product of its time.  And that time is passed. 

[aura of foreboding]

But what if they did a cartoon?!

[MonsterBaker666]

They'd have to add a dog...that talks. 

[aura of foreboding]

They'd have to add a dog...that talks.

They already have a dragon and a cat.  I think a cartoon Munsters could work. 

[Haunted hearse]

They already have a dragon and a cat.  I think a cartoon Munsters could work.

They tried doing a Munsters cartoon, and even had Al Lewis voicing Grandpa. Titled "Mini Munsters", it really wasn't very good. I'm fine with what Rob Zombie is doing, but considering what happened to She-ra, He-man, Powerpuff girls, and Thunder Cats, I really hope someone doesn't do an animated series. Especially, if we get Cal-arts style.

[Rex fury]

There appears to be quite a bit of discord over this project, however there are still others who see its merits. One such review was posted here:

https://www.cbr.com/rob-zombie-munsters-trailer-channels-original-series/

I'm in this camp so far. The trailer made me think I'll like the film. I grew up during the era of the original run and the psychedelic 60's. I think the trailer does a nice job of emulating those times. I remember being worried about Young Frankenstein before its original release,  now it's one of my favorites. Hopefully The Munsters will follow suit.
RF

[aura of foreboding]

They tried doing a Munsters cartoon, and even had Al Lewis voicing Grandpa. Titled "Mini Munsters", it really wasn't very good. I'm fine with what Rob Zombie is doing, but considering what happened to She-ra, He-man, Powerpuff girls, and Thunder Cats, I really hope someone doesn't do an animated series. Especially, if we get Cal-arts style.

Nobody wants CalArts.  Period.  But I think the Munsters, if done right, could be successful as a cartoon and really could reach a new generation.  But it would have to be done right.

[aura of foreboding]

New trailer for the DVD/BRD:

https://www.usatoday.com/videos/entertainment/movies/2022/07/20/exclusive-trailer-rob-zombie-munsters/10042888002/?fs=e&s=cl&fbclid=IwAR1Tkz12x5rV_QLPIKcaMMUYi_wNf148Tj2-t5xtWaN_j9qEmW02C4cJkgs#l5tqd26hqdu4jll7jgc

[Mike Scott]

New trailer for the DVD/BRD:

DVD already?

[aura of foreboding]

DVD already?

Already.