This is a big week for fans of musician and filmmakerRob Zombie, as the director returns to the world of feature length productions with his reimagining ofThe Munsters. Outside his musical career, the last three years have been quiet for Zombie, whose last on-screen project was3 From Hell, a continuation of hisFireflytrilogy. But,his latest featurewill be nothing like the gruesome and grotesque horror flicks the director’s known for, as this time, he’s making it PG. And, in a behind-the-scenes look and taste of what’s to come for those who buy the collector’s edition Blu-ray or digital release on September 27, viewers see some of the fun that went into creating Zombie’s fresh take on a decades old favorite.
Cartoons are coming to lifein this peek that reveals the ins and outs of putting together the costumes and makeup for the film’s three main characters: Herman Munster (Jeff Daniel Phillips), Lily Munster (Sheri Moon Zombie), and The Count (Daniel Roebuck). With each actor starting off as a blank canvas, a ton of time and effort goes into making themcamera readyfor the day - something that flashes by in the blink of an eye for those of us on the other end.
The Munsterswilltell the storyof how Lily and Herman first met and fell in love, as well as the great lengths that Lily’s father, The Count, goes through to keep them separated. While we may know how the story ends, as it’s a prequel to the two season running iconic 1960s CBS series, there are plenty of other characters who will make the origin telling one to not be missed. Also starring will beCassandra Petersonas real estate agent Barbara Carr,Richard Brakeas Dr. Henry Augustus Wolfgang,Jorge Garciaas Floop,Sylvester McCoyas Igor,Tomas Boykinas Lester the Werewolf,Catherine Schellas Zoya Krupp,Jeremy Wheeleras Mr. Gateman, andDee Wallaceas the voice of “Good Morning Transylvania”. While they won’t be reprising their roles as Eddie and Marilyn, respectively,Butch PatrickandPat Priestwere also added to the call sheet along with fan favorite character Zombo.
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Along with adding the physical copies to your film collection, if you’re aThe Munstersfan, you have several opportunities to get your hands on various vinyl releases spinning off from the production. Included in the group is theoriginal motion picture soundtrack, aHerman and Lilythemed record, and aZombo themed album.
The time isalmost hereto see Zombie’s final product, asThe Munstersarrives to digital, Blu-ray, DVD, and Netflix tomorrow September 27. If you’re looking for theextra goodies, those will be available on the digital and Blu-ray releases. You can check out the behind-the-scenes look below.
