EIGHT LEGGED FREAKS UNITE

[Dean Devlin (Devlin)]

I just wanted to thank all of you who are planning to go to the film tomorrow (Wednesday) when we open. I see some of you are even organizing groups to go. I can't tell you how much we appreciate your support. So far, our reviews have been overwhelmingly positive and I'm anxious to hear what you guys think of it. I'm proud of the film and I think it's a ton of fun. I hope you all agree. <BR> <BR>Again, Thank you! <BR> <BR>-Dean Devlin

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

You can thank us by showing up for the chat. ;-)

[Starr Magick (Starr)]

I am sacraficing my evening tomorrow night so Sheri can go opening night.. <BR>(childcare) <BR>but I am sure I will hear all about it and plan on going hopefully on friday.. <BR> <BR>Looking forward to seeing it.. even though I REALLY hate spiders!!! and probably won't sleep for a week.. and will buy a case of Raid! <BR> <BR>And I second Sheri on that motion that you should show up.. <BR> That way we can say thanx to YOU for making a movie worth going to see..

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Tsk tsk! Dean, ya missed yer own party! <BR> <BR>Your loss. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> We had a CREEPY CRAWLY great time!!!!

[Dean Devlin (Devlin)]

Sorry I missed out. We had the premier here in L.A. and I couldn't get away. But let's set up a time for this weekend and I'll join in! <BR> <BR>-Dean Devlin

[Penney]

I bought tickets yesterday and my boys and I went to the first showing at 11:20 this morning. And we loved it!!!

[Penney]

Hi, this is my first time writing into this forum, although I have listened into what was written, never had the courage to write. I have been a fan of Dean's since Indepenence Day came out, I can't begin to even count how many times I have sat and watched Godzilla with my boys. My youngest had "godzilla fever" and till this day I come across something or another that was bought for him. <BR> I have kept track of the movies being made by Dean and Roland for a couple of years now. When I found out that "eight legged freaks" was being made, I was quite excited since I am familiar with the areas of Arizona that the movie was filmed in. I used to go to the mall that was in the movie as a child. Since the movie was filmed, it is now an empty lot, all that is left is a couple of trash bins. <BR> I bought the tickets yesterday afternoon, and eagerly waited for it to begin. My boys are 8 & 10,we all loved it. But, what I appreciate most about your movies Dean, is that I don't have to worry about nudity and not too much cursing,all of your movies are kid friendly and fun. Although I worried when I noticed brief sexuality in the warning box. I was relieved when I realized there was nothing to worry about. And that, what was shown was funny to the adults and I am guessing the kids didn't even get. But, from all those that were in the theater with my boys and I, I would say about 30- 35 people, I sensed all really liked it. You made a really fun movie. <BR>Thanks alot for the good time. Keep up the great work.

[Pagan Princess of the Prairies (Starr)]

This Sunday Night is a chat <BR>8 Pm cst <BR>7 pm Saskatchewan time <BR>(and I will make sure I am home in time WITHOUT a speeding ticket that night. That was CLOSE last night!) <BR>3AM Auric in Germany time <BR>(poor guy got NO sleep last night) <BR>Umm I think that makes it 6 PM LA time <BR> <BR>Other than that, I am not sure about the rest of the world.. <BR> <BR>hope to see you out

[Javier Ariel Garza (Jag)]

Penney -- just wanted to say -- Welcome aboard. Nice post. :o) <BR> <BR>-=JAG!

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Sorry ta rag on ya, Dean. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> Didn't realize the movie came out there a day before it did here. <BR> <BR><A HREF="http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=CLB&str=7806&sty p=clbi&nm=Dean%2BDevlin" TARGET="_top">http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=CLB&str=7806&sty p=clbi&nm=Dean+Devlin</A> <BR> <BR>Just got back from seeing ELF myself. It was only playing in one theatre here. Movie was good. I wasn't as creeped out as I thought I'd be! *squashes speeder* It wasn't that bad...really. *slams fist against another speeder* I was actually able to watch the whole movie without once hiding my face in Scott's shoulder...*squishes another speeder*....well, except for once, when that guy sucked all them speeders up through the water hose...eewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!! <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> <BR> <BR>Oh, and Dean, tell Leon he ROCKED!!!!! I loved him in this movie. Say "Hi" to him from his Visitor fans. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> Leon is SUCH a cool guy. It was good to see him get good air time in this movie. <BR> <BR>After the movie, Mother Nature had a show all her own to put on. I think she was trying her best for Twister 2. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> Being panned as "The Summer Storm of 2002" we got hit with a big boomer storm that left streets flooded, tornado warnings abounded, some places got hailed out with baseball sized hail (How come I never get to see those?? I only ever see the pea-sized stuff, drat!). It was an adventure trying to get back to Starr's place to pick my kids up, I tells ya!!! Had to drive around a few flooded streets, up to the car's doors. Egads!!! I know my station wagon is big enough to be called a boat sometimes, but please, not literally! (Now if we still had our old Plymouth Valiant, now THAT car could float, fly and drive. hehehe Poodles? We were the poodle emptying committee. *grin*) <BR> <BR>S'posed to be another scorcher tomorrow, with more boomers likely to develop. "Down comes the raaaain to wash the spiders out!!!!" <BR> <BR><IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">

[Pagan Princess of the Prairies (Starr)]

I tells ya my street FLOODED!! <BR>I had water almost half way up my front yard.. <BR>standing on the common sidewalk outside my house beside my front lawn the water was up to my knees! <BR> <BR>almost scared to see what till happen tomorrow <BR>is supposed to be HOT HOT again.. <BR> <BR>Looking forward to seeing ELF this weekend as long as the theater doesn't Float away!

[OVERLORD (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

Well, at least you two can go swimming...

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Yep, no chit. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> Some poor chick was stuck downtown, walking, wearing a white t-shirt and white shorts. <BR> <BR>(Waits to see how long it takes the men to respond to THAT one. Scotty was the one who pointed it out to me, of course. hehehe)

[OVERLORD (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

What, and you didn't take any photos? >;Þ <BR> <BR> <BR>Btw, just what was Starr doing downtown in the white shirt... oh, wait... n'mind... >>>;Þ

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Nah, she was fishing skyclad over on Westside. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> <BR> <BR>My camera? Dang, tried to take a digicam into the theatre, but they confiscated it for some silly reason. hehehe <BR> <BR>(JUST KIDDING!!!!)

[Will Finch (Shetan)]

What a great movie! Yes siree Bob, most enjoyable! The music was outstanding, the spiders were the most realistic ones I've seen. Congrats to Electric and everyone involved. Ellory (yes, I got New Zealand right) has done a great job directing. There was quite a good crowd there considering it was the matinee showing, I imagine the evening shows had quite a crowd. Can't wait to go again, BTW, when is the DVD coming out? I don't generally "jump" in a movie, but did in a few places. All acting was well done, Josh made the perfect spider-farm guy!Loved the relations to other movies - Leon's line, If you build it, they will come - for example. There was a nice ad in our local paper that had coincidently right above it another ad with the words -better aim than a bow and arrow- got a jolt from that - and was sure glad Sheriff Sam had such a good aim. Was glad Leon was rescued from his entanglement, we were saying, Oh no he dies in this one too, and were just relieved. Doug E Doug as Harlan was just great. I could EMBELLISH on and on about this movie, Oh, and thanks for the nightmares, My-Ra dreamed of spiders and woke up in a sweat. Something about mannequins in mine. Whaaaaaaa! Good Job!

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

I loved the wacko DJ in the trailer setup. Kinda brought back STRONG memories of Teufelsnacht. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">

[Andrew Mouser (Andrew)]

Speaking of Music... be sure to catch the AWESOME version of "Itsy Bitsy Spider" that was played during the end credits at JoeyDeluxe.com

[Javier Ariel Garza (Jag)]

The "Cat" scene had me in stitches -- and loved the "jumping" spiders -- period -- bar none. <BR> <BR>Also enjoyed some of the gestures the spiders did -- especially the one that crashed into the diner's window and ended up on what was it? the elk? on the wall? <BR> <BR>Stayed for the end credits and got into the JoeyDeluxe track. Also, quite touching to see Don Devlin's name... <BR> <BR>-=JAG!

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

I didn't get to see much of the credits, alas. Men are always in such a hurry to leave after a show! (At least mine is anyway) <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> But I did hear the Itsy Bitsy Speeder song, and how fitting, considering the weather that awaited me outside after the show. ;-) (see my comment above)

[Jennifer Gray (Maurine)]

OK...I skipped some of my mechanics class yesterday to go see it. Aren't I bad? hehehe <BR> <BR>The theatre wasn't packed like it was for ID4, but there was a nice diverce croud. I have to confess I was a little concerned about this film. I was very woried that it was going to be overly silly, even bordering on stupid. In a way, it was. I was very concerned of the opening scene where the talking lips poped up...I got to thinking, what am I about to see here? How am I gonna post if I don't like this film? I mean, the spiders kept making silly noises, and the characters kept doing grade A stupid things, like entering buildings covered in giant cob webs. But everything went smoothly. The talking lips immedeately became a goof ball on a radio show, doing some spoof on aliens. It became it's own joke, in just the nic of time. The film seemed to be constantly laughing at itself, and this in and of itself created a very informal atmosphere within the theatre. People were yelling at the characters, and making silly comments, and no one was sushing..everyone was thouroghly enjoying themselves. <BR> <BR>This was definately a very enjoyable film, that knew what it as, and what it wasn't. I am going to have to see it again, simply cause of all the snide remarks between characters in the film that I missed(in particular the one that the lady made about her son's gotee). I have to say, I think this was one of the better commidies I have seen, as it seemed to suck you in...it was a film that you were safe as an audience member to get involved with. The atmosphere of the film seemed to envellop the theater.

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Yes, that's one thing I noticed and will say....the "home" environments of the characters in this movie are very realistic. Very believable. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> Specially loved the orange juice jug. Boy, does that look like gramma's house or what? <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)">

[Mike]

[salivating furiously] You guys have whet my appetite... can't wait for it to get down-under. the promos have already started in the papers. <BR> <BR>Ho hum. It'll all be old news to you guys by the time I get to see it.

[Sheri Gordon (Sheri)]

Awwwww don't feel bad, Mikey. I know how it feels. Canada's usually slow to get things too. I was amazed we got it this early. <IMG SRC="http://www.electric-ent.com/bbs/clipart/happy.gif" ALT=":)"> I'm still waiting for Pat's Big Fat Greek Wedding one around here. Doubt it ever will make the rounds in theatres here. :-\

[IN-BETWEENLORD (F_U_N_G_U_S)]

I don't even think it made the rounds *here*.