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Rob Zombie delivers his first family film in a modern adaptation of The Munsters. I had a lot of hope for this but I’m once again seeing the same set of issues.
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I ended up really liking the color and the sets. I said it before and i stand behind it…should've cast Cassandra Peterson as Lily. Even in her roll as the realtor you could tell she should've played Lily. We know Sheri Moon has to be included and I thin she could've pulled of Marylin in a sequel. Herman's voice was horrible. The fact that he did the same thing every time when he laughed was annoying too. Fred Gwynne did different actions when laughing in the series. What was up with the fast motion sequences? They were really bad. I think they were placed badly, too short, and didn't have enough action going on to constitute using fast motion. I think there should be fast motions scenes because that's a staple of the series, but rob really didn't use it correctly. Grandpa was the best, although they should've ditched the mustache. This guy really nailed the voice a couple times. Once well enough that i forgot it wasn't Al Lewis. I agree that nothing really happens in this movie. I get that the ending is supposed to leave off right where the old series is supposed to start but, it was a super abrupt ending. I was still waiting for something to happen. I've been waiting months to watch this film…overall very disappointing. I did get a few laughs in and enjoyed the nostalgia of it. Had I been 6-10 years old, I would have probably loved it.
My fav Zombie film is Witches of Salem! That one is different.
Haven't seen the movie, but feels like Zombie cared enough for the original version to go, I don't want to fuck this up, I don't want my version to shit on the og version, because it feels like if he hadn't had the love for it then it'd be a whole lot like Halloween 1 but 2 especially, it feels like he did the wrong remake movie, he'd probably do a great Texas Chainsaw, could even be similar to how the family was in the remake
My wife said “that’s a good first episode”. She looked sad when I told her that was it
Spot on, this was even worse. Sherri moons acting has gotten even worse
Umm she went on a date with Count Orlock lol. Highlight of the film really.
It would had been nice, if he ran the script by some comedians
The WORST part was when Nosferatu made Lily close her eyes then he just kinda danced in front of those neon lights “if this tomb is a rockin don’t come a knockin”. What was that? Was that suppose to be his house?? I was totally confused
You said everything I've been saying forever about rob zombie Movies. I do actually like devils rejects tho
And even though I have problems with his Halloween movies there are some things in them i do like
My issue with his movies are bad dialogue and he doesn't have any Protagonists you root for. He never has a final girl in his movies cuz he kills them all
Why??? Just cuz you love horror Movies doesn't mean you can make a good one
Rob Zombie, Kevin Smith and Adam Sandler are three of my favorite directors because they just make movies that they like and they know if they like it, you’ll probably like it too 😂
I thought he gave us that with the devils rejects
Devils Rejects was Robs high water mark. It was his most original and complete movie, the movie he seemed to care the most about and crafted it to what he wanted it to be. His Halloween remake I do think was good also, but Devils Rejects is his contribution to classic cult horror, and I don't think he will ever achieve that again. I don't know what happened to him, I don't know if his ego just exceeded his talent and there's no one that he respects to tell him his movies suck, but he needs to change. The Munsters absolutely has its defenders, if only I think its because they are huge RZ fans or Munsters fans and will just like something like this no matter what, but everyone else can see this movie is mediocre as can be.
Nerds like you are insufferable. So boring and arrogant.
I thought it was actually decent. Got some good laughs
Couldn't agree with you more about Zombie's talent as a director…and his total lack of talent as a writer. He needs to stop trying to be Orson Wells, or Quentin Tarantino – because his writing is complete dog shit. If he has to be involved in writing the script – fine. But do a rough draft, and then let a better writer take over from there or something. Maybe that way it'll be worth watching.
It's interesting to ponder whether his usage of what's essentially a repertory cast is perhaps one of the greatest factors as to why his scripts make it to the screen without anyone else having tinkered with it. A majority of these types of films fail BECAUSE the script's been tossed around between thirty different writers, unfortunately Zombie's proven that the one-writer superfan spin is even more risky. Perhaps he has too many "yes-men" who took a part of their job or their personal relationship with Rob Zombie as the needing to shower the project with unconditional love? To hear the soundbytes the lead actors provided the press with for the final publicity blitz, you'd think they'd just made a remake of "Citizen Kane."
Regarding Herman's voice, your assessment of Fred Gwynne's had me questioning how long it's been since you've had the chance to revisit the original. Gwynne's voice was the great contrast to the look of the character that endeared him to the masses. The pilot opened with a scene in which Marilyn was going to introduce her date to the family. Upon seeing the 7-foot flat-headed Herman answer the door, the date took off in sped-up footage that showed him scaling the fence. It was only when Fred Gwynne spoke with the sort of "aw, shucks" soft-spoken manner that almost evokeed the goofiness of Gilligan that we were let in on the joke. Jeff Daniel Phillips tried to replicate this but often came off more like a puberty-suffering Peter Brady. Only Herman's infamous earthquake-inducing laughter was deep and rumbling – something Phillips nailed in the new film, but only succeeded in relying upon it way too much.
Lastly, the issue with the film's lighting. You questioned whether the reason the color saturation was so intense was perhaps the original intention to release the film in classic black-and-white. I suppose that could work, but I highly doubt that's the case with this film. Literally every frame of the film is over-soaked in neon, day-glo tones that make it impossible for me to believe they weren't 100% intended to be seen that way. Perhaps Zombie was of the logic that if he was going to make this film the polar opposite of everything he's done before it, he may as well go whole-hog with every facet. As such, the movie looks like a cartoon come to life, which works for a lot of it. Others I've read quoted from more technical standpoints blame the film's baffling cheapness on this lighting. Either way, it is interesting to consider the fact that had "The Munsters" and "The Addams Family" series been renewed for the third season neither ultimately ended up receiving, they would have made the jump to color.
In all, what I'd really like to know is how Rob Zombie himself feels about how his passion project turned out. He tried to make "The Munsters" for YEARS. To have finally checked it off his cinematic bucket list, is he happy with it? How difficult was it to hear that at a time when our country and our world are so divided, the one thing almost everybody could agree on was their concern at how awful "The Munsters" trailer looked? And, perhaps most painful, does he think he gave "The Munsters" their due, especially when inevitably compared with the big-screen treatment "The Addams Family" enjoyed in 1991?
I only cry for the fact that we'll likely never see Rob Zombie's interpretation of Eddie and Marilyn.
Rob Zombie is definitely a super fan of horror and everything around the stuff he does, however he knows how to make a set look awesome, I just think he needs to learn how to write a script
Dave WTF
It’s fine, it was a cute movie. It was meant to be lighthearted and family friendly. Not so serious.
Nailed it!!!
If i had to guess this was either made as a Tax Shelter or a New/Updated Munsters had to be made due to rights expiring…. Nothing else adds up (A bit curious about this but, the run time sounds brutal! time is to valuable just to hate watch something! Kind of Strange a Proper Red Dwarf film or Phantasm 1999 couldn’t get financed but, somehow Rob Zombie gets Universal to waste time and money on something Asylum could’ve done better on a much smaller budget
The Munsters always sucked I don't know why anyone though this would be good. If you actually like the Munsters then you might enjoy it
Screw what everyone says, the movie was campy, cheesy, and corny that I actually enjoyed it, I liked the colors, and the characters, for a modern movie it gave me 60s vibes because I never watched the show, they kinda remind me of the The Adams Family but overall I liked the movie
@10:41…Oh hell naw. It's gonna be a pass for me…lol
I would like to see him direct with a good script. 🤦🏻♂️
This movie made me sad. I loved the Munsters growing up and this had none of the humor or heart.
I lost interest in the first 5 mins but kept watching for another 15 mins just hoping they'd find their stride. Nope.
Lol did anybody here expect this going be anything but garbage, mean rob zombie has nice visual style but movies usually a pleathro of ideas he just throws into a blender sees if they mixed right or not.
Idk man. I had a blast watching it. It felt like the OG show with the slides, transitions, little effects and overacting. I smiled watching it for how goofy it was. SMZ didn't do the best, but it was good for what it was. Beats the ever loving fuck out of Hocus Pocus 2
I’ve always been a huge fan of white Zombie. But Rob makes the absolute worst corny cheesy ass movies. I seen 3 of them not including this one and it blows my mind anyone is allowing him to make movies. They are absolutely awful. I honestly think the guy that made the movie “the room” is better than rob at movies. He’s a brilliant musician though
It wasn't a great movie. By far. But I didn't totally hate it. At least it didn't contain excessive cussing by a bunch of inbred hillbillies. Let me get this out of the way, Sherri Moon was absolutely terrible. As expected. Jeff Daniel Phillips did the best he could with the awful script he was given. Grampa Munster was awesome! Best part of the film.
This wasn't Rob's worst movie. But not his best.
honestly i loved the campiness of this movie. and let me say i fucking hate rob zombies movies
Complete waste of talent. Hand someone else the pen
This could have been made almost watchable if it had been edited as a comedy – there just wasn't a pulse there. Still wouldn't save it from the writing though!
Rob's movies are boring trash and he hasn't made one I'd watch for free. And don't get me started on his ugly talentless wife who he seems to think can act. The film was in focus was a positive…so nothing then
Love this review. Agree with the wife casting thing, especially as a lead it was a mistake. Just found your channel bc of halloween reviews, love your reviews bro.
Everyone has said it, Rob Zombie needs to make a Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie. Could be classic.
Go watch Hocus Pocus 2. It may be better.
As bad as a writer that Rob Zombie is, that line from Halloween "you haven't said anything for 15 years, that's more than twice as long as my first marriage" is genius
My biggest criticism of Rob Zombie as a filmmaker is that he keeps casting his wife in the lead. There has to be at least one film that she wouldn't be suitable for. But he keeps casting her. It's hard to respect nepotism.
Agreed. Terrible movie. Great director, horrible writer.