ROB ZOMBIE Says 'Halloween' Is Different From Other Horror Movies

September 10, 2007

The Pulse of Radio (formerly Launch Radio Networks) reports: Rob Zombie has a huge hit on his hands with his remake of "Halloween", which set a new record over Labor Day weekend with a box office haul of more than $30 million. But Zombie's third directorial effort is one of the few horror movies in recent memory to do well at the box office, as so-called "torture porn" flicks like "Hostel Part 2" and "Captivity" have flopped with audiences.

Zombie told The Pulse of Radio that he doesn't know if his movie could revive the horror genre. "I don't know, it's always changing," he said. "I mean, 'Halloween' is very different than those movies, you know, because to me it's like a monster movie. You know, Michael Myers is like Frankenstein. It's like this iconic horror figure returning, and that always sets it apart from everything."

Zombie recently signed a two-picture deal with Dimension Films, which backed "Halloween". While there are no details about either project, Zombie has indicated that one or both might not be horror.

He has also said that he will not direct a sequel to "Halloween", if one is put into production.

Zombie told Fangoria.com that the "Halloween" DVD, which will likely be out for Christmas, will include a full-length "making of" documentary, a slew of deleted scenes and other bonus features. There's no word on whether it will also include the "workprint" version of the movie that leaked online.

Zombie's first-ever concert album, simply titled "Zombie Live", is scheduled for release on October 23. He'll support OZZY OSBOURNE on a fall tour that will begin on October 18 in Seattle.

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