A Slasher Movie From Judd Apatow And Bill Hader?

Posted by Rob Hunter (rob@filmschoolrejects.com) on January 21, 2009

Bill Hader and Judd Apatow to do Slasher Flick

I love when actors, writers, or directors known almost exclusively for one thing decide to tackle a genre completely outside of their safety zone. It may not work every time, but it’s almost always interesting. Tom Cruise in Tropic Thunder worked. Denise Richards in The World Is Not Enough didn’t. Which brings us to some interesting news from this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

Bill Hader is there promoting his comedy Adventureland, but while speaking with CHUD’s Devin Faraci he let slip news of another possible collaboration with Judd Apatow. But instead of the usual pot-laced comedy, Hader has co-written (with Simon Rich) a slasher film with comedic elements. And the pitch that makes me want this film right this second?

“It’s partially Straw Dogs meets Halloween meets Home Alone meets The Monster Squad.”

Yes, please. Hader goes on to say that it’s about “the idea that you watch fucked-up shit on TV… violence in our culture… the idea of that thing coming to your house, and what do you do? I would shit my pants. What if that guy decided to come to your house. What would you and your dipshit friends do about it?” This has major potential in both directions. Could be funny as hell, or could be stupid Scary Movie-like slapstick.

What do you think?

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Cole_Abaius

I would have settled for Home Alone meets The Tenant.

<checks IMDB>

Oh, crap. Someone's remaking The Tenant. Damn it all.

David G

Anythings better than Scary Movie.

RobertFure

My first reaction was "ugh" but then I remembered Bill Hader is actually very funny, so I'm in.

Nate E

SOLD by the qutoe alone

Atomic_Raj

After seeing Bill at the beginning of "The Pineapple Express" and also seeing him in Superbad as one one of the cops alongside Seth Rogen...I would watch anything Bill is in. His Pineapple Express scene was effing hilarious. I never laughed so much in my life.

Oh, and the movie idea sounds not bad. Better than some of the crap that gets made nowadays.

How about a High School Movie meets Battle Royale? They all get the crap beat out of them. They won't be singing and dancing after that one i can tell you.

A Slasher Movie From Judd Apatow And Bill Hader?

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