ROTTEN TOMATOES: David Lynch and Werner Herzog Plan Horror Film

David Lynch and Werner Herzog Plan Horror Film

Thriller will be based on a true story.

by Chris Tilly | May 15, 2008

David Lynch and Werner Herzog - two titans of indie cinema - have announced plans to collaborate on a horror-tinged thriller based on a true story.

My Son, My Son will tell the tale of a San Diego man who acts out a Sophocles play in his mind and kills his mother with a sword. Film will flash back and forth in time, intercutting the disturbed man's back story with scenes of the murder.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Herzog has written the script with longtime assistant Herbert Golder, and plans to shoot the low-budget feature guerrilla-style on digital video next March.

My Son, My Son is the second Herzog project to be announced in Cannes, the first being his remake of Abel Ferrara's Bad Lieutenant, set to roll before cameras in July.

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Bruce Campbell writes:
on May 15 2008 08:26 AM

Awesome beyond words.

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Scarborough Fair writes:
on May 15 2008 08:41 AM

Whoa.

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Now it's dark writes:
on May 15 2008 08:44 AM

I hope someone's doing a doc on the making of this. Those two would be hilarious together.

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Young Turk writes:
on May 15 2008 09:36 AM

Holy sh It I want to see this.

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arendr writes:
on May 15 2008 09:49 AM

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No kidding! Imagine being on that set! If only Klaus Kinski were alive to star in this film.

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tomwaitsjr writes:
on May 15 2008 10:05 AM

They must have done this after everyone started banging there heads into inanimate objects about Cage/Herzog in Bad Lieutenant.

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FILMCZY writes:
on May 15 2008 10:17 AM

And what part does Lynch have in this if Herzog is writing/directing? I think the article is missing a paragraph or something...

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Jarmir writes:
on May 15 2008 12:13 PM

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Exactly. I hope Lynch will have some creative input and not just do a "David Lynch Presents" sort of thing.

This film could easily be one of the most seriously awesome things ever. I'm drooling all over my keyboard just contemplating the possibilities.

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revolutionow writes:
on May 15 2008 02:21 PM

You should never be allowed to write about film again. "two titans of indie cinema"? What the hell is wrong with you?

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EmmG389 writes:
on May 15 2008 03:05 PM

YES, Mother F-ckers!!! Even though all of Lynch's movies can be considered horror films in some way.

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EmmG389 writes:
on May 15 2008 03:08 PM

Yes. Yes. Yes. I liked some of Grindhouse, but these guys are a hell of a lot more talented than Tarantino and Rodriguez. I want this movie out now.

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dirtygerman03 writes:
on May 15 2008 03:20 PM

BRILLIANT!!! Absolutely awesome. Can't wait to see it.

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Dachshund96 writes:
on May 15 2008 03:48 PM

*Yawn* is it over yet?

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Mcpeer3 writes:
on May 15 2008 05:39 PM

OMG CAN'T WAIT, THIS IS GOD'S GIFT TO THE WORLD OF FILM

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Don't Tase Me Bro writes:
on May 15 2008 07:00 PM

Relax people.

Lynch is brilliant. Herzog is brilliant. But if you combine their skills that doesn't necessarily guarantee a masterpiece. While you might be panting for their respective wonder twins' powers to activate...combined you might end up with a mess. Think it can't happen? I give you Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's combined 'skills': Rumer Willis.

/Yep. One window seat please for trip to hell for the Rumer Willis remark.
/Massive Lynch/Herzog fan...will remain dubious on their 'pairing'.

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Lost*Highway* writes:
on May 15 2008 08:43 PM

It can't come quick enough.

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optic_85 writes:
on May 15 2008 08:53 PM

I'm sold. I'll try not to expect TOO much...But this sounds great!

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Pilgermann writes:
on May 15 2008 11:24 PM

If my head could explode out of joy, then it would've done just that.

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Film-Bliss writes:
on May 16 2008 12:40 AM

What role does Lynch have in this? seems like Herzog is doing it all. also why March of 09? that is really specific for some date way off in the future. I hate when you find out news for something way in advance for release, but this is way in advance for even making. So the wait will be even longer. Still this sounds really cool and like something I am sure everyone is already directing in their own imaginations as we speak. I know I am.

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