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At the Mountains of Madness is... happening?!?

#1

Espy

Espy

Looks like I'm eating my shorts here. I honestly did not think we would see this happen in the next 10 years.

Guillermo Del Toro To Direct AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS In 3-D For Universal! James Cameron To Produce! -- Ain't It Cool News: The best in movie, TV, DVD, and comic book news.

The Elder Things are ready for their close up.

Michael Fleming of Deadline New York is reporting that Guillermo del Toro's next film will be his long-awaited adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's "At the Mountains of Madness" - with James Cameron joining Don Murphy and Susan Montford as producers. And it's going to be shot in 3-D. I first heard this was a possibility last week at Comic Con, but when del Toro's DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARK panel came and went without an announcement, I figured there was still work to be done with regards to securing the necessary financing from Universal.

Interestingly, Fleming's article avoids any mention of budget or rating, both of which are integral to properly transferring Lovecraft's short story to the big screen. My understanding is that the film will be big (probably with a budget in the neighborhood of $100 million), but I've got nothing reliable as to whether it will be an R or PG-13 rating. I know Guillermo has always dreamed about doing AT THE MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS as an R-rated tentpole horror film in the tradition of THE THING or THE EXORCIST; it's my hope that Cameron's involvement will persuade Universal to give del Toro free, terrifying rein on a movie I believe he was born to make. Please don't hold this guy back.

Now that the cat's out of the bag (perhaps prematurely), I hope to hear more from del Toro, Murphy and Montford on how they plan to realize Lovecraft's horrifying vision. If done right, this could be one of the scariest movies ever made.
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#2

Bubble181

Bubble181

I think Vagabond sort of already posted a thread about this. Perhaps.


#3

Math242

Math242

that is going to RULE


#4

Espy

Espy

Bubble181 said:
I think Vagabond sort of already posted a thread about this. Perhaps.
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I don't know... his thread is called "Moutains of Madness" and mine is called "Mountains of Madness". Clearly different projects. ;)

I rule that my thread stands superior.


#5

Vagabond

V.Bond

Espy;421421][QUOTE=Bubble181 said:
I think Vagabond sort of already posted a thread about this. Perhaps.
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I don't know... his thread is called "Moutains of Madness" and mine is called "Mountains of Madness". Clearly different projects. ;)

I rule that my thread stands superior.[/QUOTE]

How the hell did I fuck that up.

Well played, sir.


#6



Element 117

He's a mod. He changed the keys on your keyboard last minute, with his mind, and his terrifying hipster babyface


#7

Espy

Espy

:paranoid:



:whistling:


Seriously though, this is just amazing news.


#8



Element 117

you know, I'd be amazed, except that ever since the phantom menace, I've been ruined by hype. Even when the movies are awesome. The best movie may be the one not yet made.


#9

Vagabond

V.Bond

The Phantom Menace spoiled so many things.

But I'm genuinely excited about this project.

Even Espys mind games can't wane my enthusiasm.


#10

Rob King

Rob King

I definitely need to read some H.P. Lovecraft ...


#11

Espy

Espy

Yeah you do.


#12

Rob King

Rob King

Any recommendations?


#13



Element 117

Rob King said:
I definitely need to read some H.P. Lovecraft ...
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Seriously, like stat.
Collected Stories--H. P. Lovecraft


#14

Espy

Espy

That site is a great place to dig in.

Personally I would go to your local used bookstore, pick up a few collections and just start reading through them. The Dunwich Horror is a great starting place.


#15



Philosopher B.

Oh shit, y'all, I'm there on opening day and most likely coming back the next.

Rob King said:
I definitely need to read some H.P. Lovecraft ...
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I'm partial to The Shadow Over Innsmouth!


#16

Espy

Espy

Oh snap! Yeah I think I meant Shadow over Innsmouth! Great read!


#17

rac3r_x

rac3r_x

The problem I see with this is Lovecraft requires subtlety, not 2 thing Cameron or Guillermo are famous for, but anything that introduces more folk to Lovecraft is not a bad thing.


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