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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Don't Go to Sleep
Keylimepie — 21 years ago(October 06, 2004 12:47 PM)
I have tried to locate this movie and have not been able to find it. I need it becauseI wrote it. I want to do a remake of this as a feature - bigger, faster, scarier! - but I don't have the script anymore nor do I have a VHS or DVD. I tried to find it at Movies Unlimited but the title search came up empty. Any ideas?
Ned Wynn -
dpwalter — 21 years ago(October 09, 2004 10:47 PM)
Hey-
Your movie blew my ten-year-old mind! I was haunted by my memories of it for years, then finally tracked it down- a really nice print on DVD, no less. Let me know where to send a copy, no charge (least I can do). Good luck with the re-make!
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prettyvegas — 21 years ago(November 18, 2004 08:44 PM)
I hope someone does come through for you Ned. I wouldn't mind getting this one on DVD myself.
This movie scared me practically to death when I was a kid. It was really scary. After all these years I can still vividly recall scenes from it. You did a very good job!! -
foxystoat — 21 years ago(November 19, 2004 06:38 AM)
Well, let me just say, if you really did write this.I hate you. That movie haunted my entire childhood. I went to bed flat on my back with my legs pulled up indian style after watching that movie. I was terrified that little girl was going to grab my legs at the foot of the bed. And isn't there a pizza cutter crawling up the stairs? Hate you!
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Keylimepie — 21 years ago(November 20, 2004 09:35 AM)
I want to thank all of you guys for being so hardcore positive about this film. It does a writer good to know that people remember a movie he wrote so long ago, and that that movie had a strong effect on them. Sorry, FooNation, to have terrified you so much, but I'm actually giddy to think I really did. And thanks for all your suggestions on how to get a copy. Some of my former students (I teach screenwriting part time at SFSU) are also trying to get me a copy.
I will be writing you some updates on this thread after I meet the producer in Hollywood (meeting is a week from this coming Monday) who is interested in making this into a feature (big screen adaptation). I won't name him just now (he is a very well-know guy and has a real presence in the industry - he's not small fry), but if it looks like the thing is really going to happen I will fill you guys in first about it. You can watch a movie deal being made up close.
I like to think of you as my loyal fan base and I want you to know that I am touched by that. In a way I credit you for having kept this movie alive in the minds of many people. This producer heard about it from somewhere and got a copy over a year ago. He was waiting for another project to go first, but that one fell through and brought DGTS up on his production docket first. He wants to make it the debut feature for a new division of his film company, one which will be dedicated to making horror films.
Its so interesting to me how certain images have stuck in peoples minds. The pizza cutter and the dead sister at the foot of the bed seem to be the biggest moments in this picture so far. I will keep that in mind when I do the adaptation.
Again, thanks, jbracht, FooNation, dirtygirl, thebax2, dpwalter. If this thing happens (keep your fingers crossed for me, or pray if you're so inclined), you will be among the first to know. I will give as many details as I can when they become available to me.
And thanks again for being such a loyal group. I am honored.
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foxystoat — 21 years ago(November 22, 2004 02:18 PM)
I am really torn right now, Ned. I don't know whether to be thrilled or terrified about a remake! But if it will help you, I'd be glad to call your ex for you and ask her for the script.
As you are aware, this movie had a profound effect on me in order for me to take the time to look it up on this database. I could not remember the name of it but I knew Valeria Harper was in it, so I looked her up. I actually got the chills when I scrolled down the list of her credits and saw the title to this movie. It is still so vivid after all these years. I can remember it coming on a few times in the years after I saw it first. I was channel surfing one time and came across it and I had to actually change the channel quickly because I was too scared to watch it again. No joke. But alas, I will keep the success of this project in my prayers (as I AM inclined) because I truly think it will translate very well to the big screen.
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jbracht — 21 years ago(November 19, 2004 10:30 AM)
Hey Ned,
Just wanted to let you know that DVD-R's are popping up on eBay with the Lorimar VHS only release artwork. You may want to give that a try. Here is an example link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=617&item=6341895737&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Hope that helps. This movie is truly one of the best. I had pizza two nights ago and thought about it which is why I'm here right now
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clj2 — 16 years ago(September 06, 2009 08:41 AM)
Keylime,
It seems like the movie business is similar to the record business in that just like a recording artist has to surrender their master recordings over to the record company in many cases, a writer has to give ownership of his or her script over to whatever studio is backing the film - that sucks!!! And I bet you would probably have to go to court to get back what you wrote - that is crazy!!! Was just wondering: as you remake this, have you entertained the though of using an independent film studio (one that would allow you to retain ownership of your script and IP)? Good luck in your endeavors. I love this movie! -
cwhite1-1 — 21 years ago(November 28, 2004 06:25 PM)
Hey man, you should shoot me a e-mail. My good friend is co producer of the Dawn Of The Dead remake and he's looking for new stuff. Send me a e-mail at buzz2k2002@juno.com and I'll fill u in. Also try looking for a copy n EBAY.
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Keylimepie — 21 years ago(December 03, 2004 07:47 PM)
Thanks to all, I have attained a copy of the movie. Now people are sending them to me. At some point in the next few weeks, after I have this deal nailed down (if, indeed, I get it nailed down) I will be putting up some news. But for now I understand many of your worries regarding remakes. A lot of it has to do with our memories of the original and the desire to see that what it was in that that made us laugh or cry or scared the crap out of us isn't taken out of the new version.
I am doing my best to keep myself in the rewrite picture on this deal. As the owner of the property, I have made it clear that I want to have the first crack at the big-screen adaptation. It should not be impossible to do that, however, because there is a big name attached as executive producer, he will be getting a director attached before we go to the studios. That director may want to do the adaptation himself. However, I am hoping to at least do the first pass at this stage. If they don't like what they see, they are free to hire another writer. I will, of course, endeavor to keep those aspects which made the first one scary intact. But making movies is a collaborative effort, and unless everyone is on board with what it is that made the first one work, it is possible that something could be lost. So far, I feel confident that the producers and I are on the same page.
I will post real names as soon as I get the green light to do so. You will recognize the players here.
Thanks again for your support. It does a writer good.
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fonsecasophia — 21 years ago(December 11, 2004 08:04 AM)
Hello Mr.Wynn! I never saw this movie, unfortunately I can't find a copy anywhere, I'm from Portugal
But I have to tell you, I had trouble sleeping when I read what the movie was about (last year I think) This kind of subject really disturbes me. I thought it was based on a book.