The Munsters series is back in style thanks to Rob Zombie’s remake of the classic 1964 television series. Zombie, who directed and co-wrote the film with his partner, Sheri Moon Zombie, takes on a much darker and less campy light than previous renditions. The film brings us right into the lives of the Munster family as they live in an abandoned hotel while trying to steer clear of the police. The Munsters work to stay undetected while they attempt to find a better place to live while maintaining their identity from humans to avoid being an outcast from society. The film is funny though it takes some dramatic turns as they try to save their home and maintain their family secrets. The audience gets to see the more vulnerable side of the characters that we would not normally get to see in previous renditions.
Do you know about the release date of the Munsters series:
This series will be released on 27 September 2022. Also, the series has been released on Netflix. The soundtrack for the film is available on Amazon as a digital download. The album features 13 original tracks and features music from a variety of artists such as Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, and Danny Boyles. Roosevelt Frank who is known for his work in composing music for the movies Slither and Phantasm: Remastered adds a fresh take to the movie with his orchestrations that bring much-needed humor to an otherwise dark movie.
Here is the plot of the Munsters series discussed:
The plot of the film follows the lives of the dysfunctional Munster family, who live in an abandoned hotel while trying to find a new home. Their problems are made worse when they discover that their house is haunted by The Shadow, a demonic entity with sharp teeth and blades for eyes. The film features some dark humor as we see how they deal with their family issues while they try to cope with financial hardships.
The Name of Cast & Characters of Munsters series:
- Cassandra Peterson · Barbara Carr
- Sheri Moon Zombie · Lily
- Jeff Daniel Phillips · Herman
- Richard Brake · Dr. Henry Augustus Wolfgang
What inspired the director to write the Munsters series?
The series is inspired by the film I want a Teenage Monster, also written by Zombie. The film takes place in the 1960s and focuses on a girl who can turn into a monster. The setting was based on the Manson murders in Los Angeles, California. The film is more of a thriller than any comedy that is shown in the previous versions. Some of the scenes have some drama in them with the characters finding out that their house is haunted. Sheri Moon Zombie plays Lily Munster, who had an affair with Herman Munster at one point and ended up having his baby that later came together to form one half of the mythical creature known as Frankenstein’s monster.
Who are the director’s favorite characters and why?
The favorite characters in Zombie are Herman Munster and Lily Munster because he enjoys the interactions that each has. He also enjoyed working with Cassandra Peterson who plays her character in the original series. The film gave Zombie the chance to work with another director’s favorite from the original series. The film is also a chance for him to work with his daughter in the role of Lily Munster.
What are some of the best lines and moments of the Munsters series?
Some of the best lines are “The Shadow is coming! The Shadow is coming!” and “I don’t believe in ghosts. I believe in Santa Claus, lots and lots of Santa Claws.” Both sneak out during a scare, which causes much awkwardness for Lily as she can not tell anyone about her embarrassing slip-up in front of her mother.
What are the critics saying about the Munsters series?
The critics are saying that the movie has a lot of dark humor and is compared to the original version, yet the new take on it makes it hard to know where it fits in. Some critics are saying that the film was too bizarre for their liking. The film does not give a lot of background backstory on any of the characters which leave you wondering about them. If you keep up with the previous versions then you may be confused when some characters do not seem to be acting as they did before.
