Rob Zombie's The Munsters

[BigShadow]

I'm a huge fan of The Munsters and find the show very funny.  That being said, I think Rob Zombie will pay respects to the original show with a modern twist.  I don't think it will be ultra-violent like his other movies, however, I don't think it will be to family friendly like the original series.  Probably somewhere in between.  But with his well known love for the series, I think he's a perfect choice for it.  I'm not to fond of remakes, but I'm kind of interested to see how this goes. If Zombie makes a gory Munsters movie...so what?  Maybe it will intrigue a whole new generation to watch the originals.  Maybe it will draw a new crowd to the classic movies and shows.  I'm not a fan of remakes or recreations, and think we'd be better off without them.  But another part of me says "so what?", hopefully it will interest a new crowd toward classics.  Guess I'm trying to remain a little positive.

https://wcsx.com/2021/03/11/rob-zombie-munsters-movie-reboot/

[zombiehorror]

If this happens I highly doubt Universal will let RZ run wild with The Munsters; they'll keep him on a tight leash. I'm really not interested in Sheri Moon as Lily.

[Paul L]

I'll try to keep an open mind, but I haven't liked his films so far.

[marsattacks666]

Being a Rob Zombie fan, definitely looking forward to this Munsters' series.  Unlike that Munsters( Mockingbird Ln) pilot from 2012.

[aura of foreboding]

I'm sure it will be better than Tim Burton's Dark Shadows.  Somehow, taking a comedy and turning it into a serious picture or even a dark comedy seems much better than taking a serious subject and turning it into a comedy. 

[Mike Scott]

You can't do "The Munsters" without Fred Gwynne and Al Lewis. Just doesn't work!

[zombiehorror]

You can't do "The Munsters" without Fred Gwynne and Al Lewis. Just doesn't work!

I enjoy the Fox made for TV movies, both Edward Herrmann and Sam McMurray did Herman justice.  Likewise Robert Morse and Sandy Baron were good as Grandpa. Now if we're talking Sam Schuck and The Munsters Today....the less said the better.

[Rockshasa]

Not a fan of Zombie.
If he touches The Munsters he'll ruin it.
I'm not into trailer trash horror at all.

[Haunted hearse]

According to Butch Patrick, who played Eddie, the Rob Zombie Munster film is just a rumor.

[zombiehorror]

....., the Rob Zombie Munster film is just a rumor.

That's pretty much what has been stated in anything I read about it. Seems unlikely that Universal could have kept this a secret or that they'd even want to; the first reports of it are a month or so before filming is set to begin....always seemed fishy. RZ is extremely active on Facebook/Instagram/Twitter though and you'd think if it weren't true he would have already addressed it and put the rumors to bed.

[zombiehorror]

New reports indicate that RZ taking on The Munsters isn't a rumor but a done deal; the only unknown is whether it will be a Peacock exclusive or premiere in theaters.

[Haunted hearse]

Looks like we may have another "Mockingbird Lane". The makers of Pushing Roses" really liked the Munsters, but decided to make some changes which the thought were "improvements". That is my fear with Zombie's take. I like some of Rob Zombie films, but didn't care for his take of "Halloween". I really liked Zombie's Tide commercial. I honestly can't think of anything done by Rob Zombie, that is anything like the Munsters. Since someone brought up Tim Burton, his idea to make a Wednesday Addams series, shows that he really has no idea why the Addams Family has long been popular. That Zombie thinks his wife is perfect for Lily, is a big red flag for me, that I probably won't like his take on the Munsters, either.

[marsattacks666]

Looks like we may have another "Mockingbird Lane". The makers of Pushing Roses" really liked the Munsters, but decided to make some changes which the thought were "improvements". That is my fear with Zombie's take. I like some of Rob Zombie films, but didn't care for his take of "Halloween". I really liked Zombie's Tide commercial. I honestly can't think of anything done by Rob Zombie, that is anything like the Munsters. Since someone brought up Tim Burton, his idea to make a Wednesday Addams series, shows that he really has no idea why the Addams Family has long been popular. That Zombie thinks his wife is perfect for Lily, is a big red flag for me, that I probably won't like his take on the Munsters, either.

Sherri Moon Zombie's acting is truly awful. Her as Lilly Munster....ugh!

[zombiehorror]

Looks like we may have another "Mockingbird Lane".

Since 1313 Mockingbird Lane didn't wow anyone when it was released I'm not sure Universal would be looking to go that route but with RZ's name attached....maybe they would be.

[aura of foreboding]

I honestly don't see how any fan of The Munsters would want to ditch the classic makeup.  That's what makes the Munsters the Munsters... and not just some other monster family.