Naughton talks 'Nightmare' prequel
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — John McNaughton
Cryptfan2 — 19 years ago(October 22, 2006 09:55 PM)
John McNaughton, best known for his film Henry: Portrait o2000f a Serial Killer has finally said his words on the Nightmare on Elm Street prequel, here's the article and the link to proove it.
His Christmas jumper is as worn as a cockroach chained to a treadmill, but you cant keep a good horror icon down, can ya?
For a couple of years now, the rumour mill has been abuzz that both the powers-that-be and director John McNaughton (Henry: Portal of a Serial Killer) are working on a prequel to A Nightmare on Elm Street a film that will detail Freddy Kruegers welcome transformation into earthly child molester to the burnt demon with long nails that we know best. Details have been light to say the least, though.
Fangoria had the chance to catch up with McNaughton to see whether theres any possibility the Elm Street prequel may get up.
Well, [New Line and I] talked about it, and Im still waiting to hear back from them, he says. They approached me because of Henry [Portrait : Of a Serial Killer], since they want to make a serious film about Freddy Krueger and his early days as a school janitor. Freddys just a living person at that point, and this would seem more like a real story. It wouldnt be supernatural, and it will recount the days when he used to kidnap young girlsand actually also boysto rape and murder them.
McNaughton, who is prepping a sequel to Henry, says he and New Line may be on the same page when it comes to the script, but as yet, there isnt one.
This process obviously takes a long time and theres no actual screenplay yet, just an idea of what the movie should be about. Lets say I havent received the check yet, the director laughs. However, I do have a writer in mind whom I would like to write the new Nightmare: His name is R.J. Tsarov, and he wrote the stage play I just directed. Hes a true talent and has a very original vision.
Someone flying the flag for the film is and its always good when the headline act gives the idea the thumbs up actor Robert Englund, whos keen to play this version of Krueger.
In an interview with The Chicago Sun Times a wee bit back, Englund said It takes a look at the crimes that caused the townspeople to burn Freddy alive in the first place. It intrigues me because I'm fascinated by the lives and motivations of serial killers. Plus, I'd get to do the Freddy movie without the makeup.
I'd love nothing more than to see this long-gestating idea come to fruition. I really would. The outline for it is apparently terrific. Best of all, its rather original. Wouldn't be at all surprised if Craven even lent his name to it (not that getting his name attached to a film is a hard feat these days).
http://www.moviehole.net/news/20061004_director_talks_young_freddy_kr.html
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