Doom movie

[Tarun]

Forget Halo. Forget Grand Theft Auto. Back in the day, there was only one definitive, a**-kicking, glorious game of violence. That game was Doom. The granddaddy of first-person-shooters, the one that started them all. As addictive as crack, but less wholesome. We cut classes, we quit bathing, we forgot about dating--all to wield the chainsaw and pump the shotgun. And the "BFG."

Now, years after its heyday, "Doom" finally hits the big screen. From Universal Studios and director Andrzej Bartkowiak ("Cradle 2 the Grave," "Exit Wounds"), and starring The Rock and Karl Urban (Eomer from "The Lord of the Rings"), "Doom" intends to be a faithful adaptation of the classic game.

"Really?" you might say. "When do they start shooting?"

Heh. You never would guess it from the film's publicity--or lack thereof--but "Doom" has actually finished shooting. Universal has kept this puppy a veritable secret. No promotion. No trailers. No teasers. Not even a one-sheet. Bartkowiak has been filming in Prague, out of the limelight and out of the studio's crosshairs.

In short, for a big-budget release, we know shockingly little. Until now.

Earlier this year, I accepted Universal's invitation to visit the set of "Doom." I trekked out to snowy, gloomy, beautiful Prague, and had a chance to interview The Rock, Karl Urban, and all the key members of the special effects crew. In the coming months, we'll be sharing each of these interviews, plus a complete report on the set, the story, and the monsters.

Some things, though, you should know right away:

1. The tone: There's nothing soft or watered-down about "Doom." In their own words, the makers of the film are going for a "Hard R." Excellent news for Doomers.

2. The set: Every set, every corridor, every weapon looks faithful to the game. The set is a maze of dark corridors, steel-dungeony-looking hallways that should be scary as hell. The arsenal of weapons includes several nods to the game, including, of course, the BFG.

3. The effects: Bartkowiak is using real models when possible, minimizing the employment of green screens. For instance, the monsters have real monster costumes--dark and creepy. The "Baron," in particular, looks like an "Aliens"-worthy creature. Much more on him later.

4. The story: The script is loosely based on the "Doom 3" videogame. Sometime in the future, John Grimm (Karl Oben), Sarge (The Rock), and a military -esque crew receive a distress call from a science lab on the remote planet Olduvai. (No, that's not a cologne.) They teleport to Olduvai. Once on Oldvuai, they're thrown into a maelstrom of dimly-lit hallways, monsters, and bloodshed. The setup might differ slightly from the game, but it's the same meat and potatoes.

5. The location: Don't worry. No part of "Doom" takes place in Prague. The sets are all indoors--as befits the brooding game--and have nothing to do with the Czech Republic.

Who knows how this will play. But one thing is for certain: "Doom" has an edge. A gritty, R-rated, punch-you-in-the-jugular edge. Check back soon for the complete report.

Source: Dark Horizons

[Brando569]

sounds pretty cool, wonder how it'll be....

[TwistedMetal]

Pics of the movie.

http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=58897

[SiMoNsAyS]

did you know a "silent hill" movie is on the way too?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0384537/ - silent hill cast and info

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419706/ - doom cast and info

[Gouki]

Silent Hill is gonna be so cool!!!

[EchoNoise]

You really want a PSP don't you 'Twisted Metal'

[Zxian]

Hehe... I just downloaded a speedrun of Doom2... 31mins! Pretty crazy. We'll have to see if The Rock runs as fast as this guy.

[rjz]

Next, Metal Gear the movie and Pac Man the movie lol

The doom one should be good.

[doinky]

New Doom pics, including a gun that could be the BFG! Go to http://www.first4figures.com/doom.htm

[Lost Soul]

thats gonna be a sweet movie to check out,,, its sounding good,,,

[Jeremy]

I'll go to the cinema to see this one. You can't watch something like this on your PC until at least a screener comes out. Honestly. The sound effects and dark hallways need to be seen up close on the big screen, surround sound that roars against the sound proof walls of the cinema... gotta have it like that. Otherwise, what's the point of seeing it? Oh, The Rock will his People's Eyebrow looking all tough. I wouldn't be surprised if he gave the Rock Bottom to some 8 foot tall monster, 3 floors down through a huge layer of glass and smuthered all over a curved control panel 20 feet from the teleporter of salvation. Take $25 to the cinema, get your ticket, get your snacks and sit your a** down!

I'd personally love a Half Life sega, no, not a movie. Movies that went along with the games and ones that actually stuck straight to the storylines... not giving up secrets early or anything. I have faith in Spielberg.