Why I Feel the Film Doom Deserve a Second Chance With a Reboot

Over years there has been so many film's done of game franchise yet they seem to fail because the writer or directors haven't done any research or dont understand the story that need to be told for the film to be a success,  this is why they seem to fail.

Doom is no stranger to this failure, yet this was a epic failure due to the fact of the arrogant attitude of the director to which he basically said screw the fan im doing this film my way, which as we know back fired on him & failed big time.

Based on the popular game Doom which is a series of first-person shooter video games developed by id Software. The series focuses on the exploits of an unnamed space marine operating under the UAC (Union Aerospace Corporation), who fights hordes of demons and the undead in order to survive.

Doom is considered to be one of the pioneering first-person shooter games, introducing to IBM-compatible computers features such as 3D graphics, third dimension spatiality, networked multiplayer gameplay, and support for player-created modifications with the Doom WAD format. Since the release of Doom in 1993, the series has spawned numerous sequels, expansion packs, and a film.

Since its debut, over 10 million copies of games in the Doom series have been sold.

The film Doom was a 2005 science fiction action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak. It is loosely based on the video game series of the same name created by id Software. The film follows a group of Marines in a Research Facility on Mars – initially arriving on a rescue and retrieval mission after communications ceased, the Marines soon battle genetically engineered monsters plaguing the facility.
After movie rights deals with Universal Pictures and Columbia Pictures expired, id Software signed a deal with Warner Bros. with the stipulation that the movie would be greenlit within 12 months.Warner Bros. lost the rights, which were subsequently given back to Universal Pictures who started production in 2004. The film was an international co-production of the United States, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, and Germany. In an interview with executive producer John Wells, he stated that a second film would be put into production if the first was a success at the box office. Ticket sales for the opening weekend totaled more than US$15.3 million, but dropped to $4.2 million in its second weekend.

The film doom had a Budget $60 million but failed to make the money due to the failure of the film it only made Box office $56 million

Now this is a shame because the film concept is good for a film but like i said in the arrogance of the director it failed but it still had some good point but not enough to save the film.

Here the point i will give that worked for the film. 

Casting :  The good choice of actor in this film for the team was perfect casting, they had the right feel of a military team, i love teh code names like reaper, goat , the kid , etc great special op team names which work for the film.

The other thing as well they didn't go over board of special effect there was a few practical effect in this film was work in some area's

Like the hell knights from the doom game , They tried to make it as close as possible in the film yet the facial structure is different, the body structure is the right size.

Same can be said with the imps of the doom game, the design in the film is close to the game. 


The dog like creature was use in the film which  was a good use of the creature, although C.G.I special effect  that were used here sometime felt fake.

The fact they used the concept of mars as well which is the concept of where the base is on mars in the game & using the archaeological dig site theme which worked for the film as well.


But here is where this film fail's in a major way & why the director should have listened to the fans.

The concept of doom is about scientist discovering ancient tablets & alien technology they have never seen before, they discover that the write are picturing a portal that can be opened, but unknown to them this door way opens to hell , which destroyed the alien millions of years ago.
Now this is where the game story take a ugly turn when you arrive on the station & all hell break loose & demon come flooring out of the gate killing everything & possessing everyone in sight.

This is where you thrown in to a nightmare situation alone & fighting the hordes of hell to close the gate before they can reach earth. One unique thing about this game was it dark atmosphere & not knowing where anything is. you get moments where demons would teleport in on glowing pentagram to hunt you down.

Now the film version did the opposite yes it had the team going under ground to a special complex uci where they were teleported to mars, but where the fail fail's is that there wasn't an atmosphere of the mars complex being big, we barely got to see anything that the game showed.

what the director should have done with this film is done it like alien's, have more corridors, more rooms, with body hanging from the ceiling & the place looking like hell & atmospheric, this would have worked for the concept & kept close to the game special with the casting.

Believe the director screw up this story concept by change the main theme with was meant to be demon hordes from hell to a stupid genetic virus concept which has been done so many time before with the resident evil film, this is why it flop.

He should have listen to the fans & followed the route concept of the game it would have been an awesome film, but the version we got just failed in so many way.

Now i believe with the right director this film could get a reboot & done right to give it some justice because the concept of demons from hell is hardly used in the horror genre, its become all about zombie, zombie this zombie that, o be honest the zombie genre is over used.
I think now would be a good time for this franchise film, special with the new doom game, to get a new reboot to this film give it the right story that follows the games.

Director choice i would consider : John carpenter or Guillermo del Toro would be good choices to turn this film in to a true doom story with a very dark creepy atmosphere that would make this a great film. but this is just my opinion's on this franchise.

 what do you think, do you thing doom should get a remake or reboot , or do you think it shouldn't be done again?

Celebs you may or may not know passed away.

The spotlight has dimmed and the curtain is down.  You see these people in the movies or on television and you want to know more about him or her.  Sometimes she is the woman who crops up as the stereotypical mother-in-law or he is the guy that plays the typical buffoon next-door-neighbor. What’s his name again?  When the “major” celebrities die, the media has it covered but the bit players may or may not get a line or two.

Bob Ross. Bob, Robert Ross most famous for his show, “The Joy of Painting” that featured his wet on wet oil painting technique, entranced millions of viewers with his calm, “sing song” way of speaking while he shared his painting techniques. His catch-phrases like, “happy little trees” and “beat the devil out of it” made him America’s favorite painter. He died of cancer in 1995 at the age of 52.

Ryan Dunn.  American reality star and personality was famous for his antics in the Jack Ass movie series and Viva La Barn crew. He is remembered by his family, friends and fans as their “go to” for unbelievable stunts. Friends gave him the nickname, Random Hero because he would do anything for a friend. He was born in 1977 and died in a Pennsylvania car crash in 2011.

John Ritter. may be best known for his role as Jack Tripper in the television series Three’s Company where he starred with Suzanne Somers. His boyish personality and comedic timing catapulted his career as one of the small screen’s most famous actors of the 1990’s. Later, he reinvented himself in a new series, 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter where he collapsed on the set. After emergency heart surgery he died on September 11, 2003

Cory Monteith. Fox Network super star Cory Monteith sang and danced his way to musical fame in the series, Glee, but his drug addiction was more powerful than his stardom. In 2013, the 31 year old actor died from an overdose not long after leaving a substance abuse rehab facility.

Brittany Murphy. Brittany Murphy, actress and singer was best known for her role in the block buster Clueless. She landed roles in a variety of movies and on stage including Girl Interrupted, Party of Five and Boy Meets World. She was an accomplished singer, too. It was rumored that she had a cocaine and drug addiction that caused an apparent weight loss during her time as a Jordace jeans model. She died in 2009 at the young age of 27 due to complications of pneumonia although suspicion of her death could have been murder due to her being a witness in a case involving a police office. 

John Belushi. John Adam Belushi, comedian, actor, musician and famous for his energetic and no fear antics on the original cast of Saturday Night Live was beloved by all his friends and fans. Some of his most famous movies were Animal House and The Blues Brothers. Unfortunately, he worked as hard as he played and a drug overdose killed him on March 5, 1982

James Gandolfini. James Gandolfini, jr. was recognized as HBO’s series Soprano’s mob boss, Tony Soprano. He was the teddy bear charmer viewers loved to hate and brought this complicated character life for many seasons. He was also a stage actor and producer. He died in Rome, Italy on June 19, 2013 of a sudden heart attack.

Jackie Collins. Romance author, celebrity and sister of famous Hollywood actress, Joan Collins wrote 32 novels and all were on the New York Bestsellers list. Her witty, sexy style kept readers on the edge of their seats and their beds. Some of her most famous were The World of Married Men, The Stud, The Bitch Rock Star and others. She died at the age of 72 from breast cancer.

Yvonne Craig. flew her way to fame as Batgirl in the 1960’s Batman television series. She was a role model for women and paved the way for women superheroes. She frequently did her own stunts, unheard of at that time. She appeared in Star Trek, Kissin’ Cousins and It Happened at The World’s Fair. Her dying wish was that everyone celebrate her life instead of mourn her death. She died at the age of 78 in 2015.

Alex Rocco. He gave award winning performances in The Godfather classic as casino boss Moe Greene. But Alex Rocco, an Emmy winning actor was more famous for roles in Facts of Life, St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, Get Shorty and more. He lent his voice to animated films too including A Bug’s Life, Family Guy and The Simpsons. He died in 2015.

Mabel Albertson. “Frank, I have a sick headache.”  Mabel Albertson portrayed a number of roles in movies and television over her many years in show biz, but her most notable TV appearances are known to baby boomers.  “Mrs. Phyllis Stephens” was Darrin’s mother– Samantha’s mother-in-law — on the 1960s television series Bewitched.    Mabel Albertson died in 1982 from complications brought on by Alzheimer ’s disease.

Bobby Buntrock. This child actor barely made it past 21 years old.  Bobby Buntrock was featured in a number of television shows in the 1960s but it was Hazel, (starring Shirley Booth), that kept the boy working steadily, in the role of Harold.  Buntrock died in a car accident in April of 1974. He is buried in keystone, South Dakota.

Garnett Silk. He was singing’ the reggae, mon.  Garnett Silk, also known as Garnet Damion Smith, introduced his reggae Rastafarian thing to the music scene in the early 1990s.   He died at age 28, in 1994, as he was trying to save his mother from a burning house in Mandeville, Jamaica.  Smith brought his smooth, “silk” to the United States shortly before he died.

Mary Treen. This familiar character actress made the rounds on many television shows and movies; mostly minor roles.  Mary Treen had one of those faces you know but cannot place and amongst her many film roles, you’ve seen her in a handful of Elvis Presley movies. The next time you watch it’s a Wonderful Life, be sure to check out the secretary of the Building and Loan.  Mary Treen died of cancer in 1989.

J. T. Walsh. Love to love the bad guy!   J. T.  Walsh played them all. Known as a character actor for movies, this guy was all over the Silver Screen in a variety of roles; A Few Good Men, Tequila Sunrise, Good Morning Vietnam, Slingblade , Tin Men, The Grifters — are a few, and only a few.  J. T.  Walsh died of a heart attack at only 54 years old, in 1998. We miss ya, J.T.

Carol Wayne. Typically notable for playing the dumb-bunny blonde roles on a handful of 1960s and 1970s sitcoms, Carol Wayne had been married and divorced 3 times but it was in January of 1985 when her body was found in a shallow bay along a Mexican beach; she’d taken a walk alone after arguing with her boyfriend.  The boyfriend was investigated but authorities ruled Wayne’s death as “accidental.”   Carol Wayne was 42.

 Michelle Thomas. A not-so-household name that television viewers may remember, Michelle Thomas appeared in a handful of shows but most notably as Justine Phillips (Theo Huxtable’s girlfriend on The Cosby Show) and Myra Monkhouse (Steve Urkel’s girlfriend on Family Matters).   In 1997, Thomas, diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, underwent surgery to remove a tumor.  A short time later, she landed a steady role in The Young and the Restless.  When another tumor appeared, Thomas went under the knife in October of 1998.  She died in December of that year at the age of 29.  Michelle Thomas was the daughter of Dennis Thomas, then a horn player in the R & B group Kool & the Gang.