Wuh? Huh?

Friday the 13th
What the hell is it? A Remake? A Prequel? Eh?

From Blood-Disgusting:

Although this picture is rumored to be a remake, we've been told it may be more of a "re-envisionment" of the series. From our anonymous scooper, we've were informed that Michael Bay and Platinum Dunes apparently WANTED to remake it but would said "let's do something different" instead. New Line was super cool with it. So the next 'Friday' more of an ULTIMATE FRIDAY THE 13th... if you know anything about the Marvel comics ULTIMATE series.

Basically, the plan (which can still change) is takes place after part 1 and shows Jason killing and becoming the monster we know and love. Getting the potato sack mask and the hockey mask, etc...

Watch this spot for more inside goodies soon. Click here for the official press release.

So...what is this? They know we're getting plenty tired of remakes, so rather than make something original, they're just going to call them "Re-envisionments" or "Re-imaginings", and basically take the concepts and important details of our classics and just...make shit up? Jesus Christ, this is a franchise that's gone into 10 movies and now they just want to...what the hell is it they want to do? *grumble, grumble* Friggin' Michael Bay...he got TMC (and is doing another), he got The Amityville Horror...he even got The Hitcher...now he's got F13th...what's next up his magic re-imagining sleeve?

There's also this from Creature Corner:

We knew who was writing the screenplay a few days ago but weren't supposed to say anything. But since Variety is running it... A CHUD Correspondant from the old days, Mark (Smilin' Jack Ruby) Wheaton is hard at work! I met Mark at Fangoria a few years ago. He is a huge FRIDAY THE 13TH fan. So, the script is in good hands.
Do know that the body count is supposed to be HIGH. Like really high, in the 40s. There are also rumours that the film may not make the Oct release date (the next Friday the 13th is in April '07). But it is way too early to tell.