Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?

[dissention]

Originally Posted by trackaghost

That is so true about Irons. His best creepy role is Dead Ringers IMO.

Oy, that movie gives me chills. And just think, it was a true story.

[heyjupiter678]

Originally Posted by Serrart

He is very talented but if they really have to do a remake of a classic like this, I would have enjoyed a risky casting choice.

Romy

Well, Marilyn Manson is playing the Queen of Hearts in the upcoming "Living in Neon Dreams" -- an adaptation of Alice in Wonderland.

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by amber

I know, lots of people do. Perhaps one day i will read one that i think is great. someone told me about a fantasy type one he wrote, that is good and totally different then his other books. But with the few i've read, i thought the characterizations were terrible, and the writing really cheesy...like, the dialogue and stuff...and it wasn't scary, so i felt like this buildup for nothing...anyways

I'm not a huge fan, but he is a very good writer when he's in the mood IMO. Besides The Shining I liked a lot Different Seasons and Dolores Claiborne.

Romy

[amber]

Originally Posted by Serrart

I'm not a huge fan, but he is a very good writer when he's in the mood IMO. Besides The Shining I liked a lot Different Seasons and Dolores Claiborne.

Romy

do you, or anyone, know of the fantasy book he wrote?

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by heyjupiter678

Well, Marilyn Manson is playing the Queen of Hearts in the upcoming "Living in Neon Dreams" -- an adaptation of Alice in Wonderland.

I've heard about it, and I'm looking forward to the film.

Romy

[Sugar]

Originally Posted by amber

do you, or anyone, know of the fantasy book he wrote?

Eyes of the Dragon--I believe he wrote it so that his kids could read something he wrote...

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by amber

do you, or anyone, know of the fantasy book he wrote?

I haven't read it but it could beThe Eyes Of The Dragon

Romy

[Serrart]

Oops,
sorry, Sugar has already answered

Romy

[amber]

Originally Posted by Serrart

I haven't read it but it could beThe Eyes Of The Dragon

Romy

yes, i think that's it! I thought it had dragon in the title! you are awesome and i love you! That is the one I will read...

[Sugar]

I'd also like to take this time (as I occasionally do) to plug Dahl's short stories. Most of them he wrote before he ever thought of writing for children. They're wonderfully clever, dark, and strange! Roald Dahl is one of my favorite writers ever!

I'm looking forward to the remake, although I have recently come to really appreciate Gene Wilder's performance. Although not quite the Wonka of the book, I think it's a really great characterization on it's own merit.

[amber]

Originally Posted by Sugar

Eyes of the Dragon--I believe he wrote it so that his kids could read something he wrote...

Oops, thanks sugar - love you too! Yeah, that's what my bf said - for his kids...Did you read it?

[Sugar]

No, I actually haven't read a whole lot of King. But something else I've read kinda in that same vein (horror writer writing for kids) you can try is Clive Barker's Thief of Always. A fun little tale about a kid who finds a new friend who isn't exactly what he seems to be!

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Serrart

I think Schniztler probably would have challenged him to a duel for his adaptation of Traumnovelle in Eyes Wide Shut, but I loved the movie!

Romy

Traumnovelle is quite a fascinating read. I have a book that has the script for Eyes Wide Shut and Traumnovelle together and I must say that it's weird reading both of them together.

Eyes Wide Shut is great, though, I don't understand the hatred people have for it.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by Sugar

No, I actually haven't read a whole lot of King. But something else I've read kinda in that same vein (horror writer writing for kids) you can try is Clive Barker's Thief of Always. A fun little tale about a kid who finds a new friend who isn't exactly what he seems to be!

LOVE The Thief of Always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My grandmother bought it for me years and years ago and it's always been a favorite of mine. Every year, there are grumblings and rumours that it'll be turned into a movie but it never happens. The illustrations in that book are striking.

Dean Koontz wrote a childrens book, too, about toys that come to life. I can't remember the title off-hand, but I have it upstairs in my bedroom and it's marvelous.

[cliffdweller]

Originally Posted by Serrart

Johnny Depp is a good choice, but I would have preferred Marilyn Manson, he could be a very good actor IMO.

Romy

And creepier!

I think Johnny Depp is a great choice though. I kind of winced when I heard that the film is going to be remade. The original is such a classic and Gene Wilder was really exceptional in the Willy Wonka role but I'll give Depp a chance, he's a great actor and I know he can pull it off.

I don't know that people are remembering how dark the original film really was-- go back and take a look, it's really quite creepy in places, especially the oompa loompas! They really freaked me out.