Doctor Strange 2 claims to be the first true horror film for the MCU. But after scott Drrickson, the famous horror director, gave up directing because of creative differences, it seemed that this idea was doomed to be impossible. Fans are bemoaning because they can't imagine how scary a Disney-style horror movie can be.
But as Marvel extends an olive branch to true horror guru Sam Remy, it seems fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Horror movie fans and Marvel fans should understand that no one is a better fit than him. After Drikson withdrew, many fans called for Sam Remy to take over, and it looks like Marvel listened.
Who better than the director who has brought us Ghostbusters and three classic Spider-Man movies to make a bizarre and terrifying Doctor Strange movie? He has enough seniority to master the project, and this article aims to prove it.
6。 He created the Black Robocop
Not many people, even from foreign audiences, know about Sam Remy's 1994 TV movie M.A.N.T.I.S. and its subsequent TV series. This series is unique for a number of reasons, the most prominent of which is that the protagonist is not only disabled, but also black. In 1994, black superhero TV series were absolutely rare and rare.
Although there were also black superhero movies like Meteor Man and City Stupor at the time, they were both comedies that played the safety card. M.A.N.T.I.S. was spawned as a prime-time television series, which is second to none in its kind. As a pioneer in helping this achievement, Sam Remy understands the purpose of multiculturalism.
But the reason Sam Remy is the perfect person to direct a Disney Marvel movie is because of the way the series ends. According to rumors, Fox put pressure on Sam Remy and other producers to relegate black protagonists to supporting roles and make white males superheroes in the show.
But instead of doing so, they let the protagonist die, ending the show unexpectedly. This proves that Sam Remy will not be easily bullied by Marvel or Disney as long as he clings to his own ideas.
5。 The Wonderland opened the door to Disney for him
Speaking of Disney, Doctor Strange 2 isn't Sam Remy's first collaboration with the giant studio. As early as 2013, he had directed The Wonderland of Magic, which tells the origin story of The Wizard of Oz. The film was widely welcomed at the time, proving that he could create according to Disney's model when necessary, while maintaining his own unique style.
The witches and magic in Wonderland are reminiscent of Ghostbusters, but they don't break the boundaries of family movies. While it doesn't reach the disturbing level of horror of Return to Oz, it still has a lot of horror mixed in.
One of the differences between Kevin Feige and Scott Drixson is that Kevin Feige wants a movie that's both frightening and suitable for all ages, but Drixon wants to make a Marvel version of Ghost Street. With Wonderland, Sam Remy has shown that he can play down the tone of horror without losing his style. Even with the limitations of the PG-13 rating, you can still expect him to create some crazy scenes in this movie.
4。 Spider-Man paved the way for Marvel
Today's comic book movie boom is thanks in part to Sam Remy, who directed the Spider-Man trilogy that kicked off the blockbuster marvel movie hit. Now back to Marvel movies, it's easy for him. While his previous exaggerated comic style didn't fit in with most current MCU movies, Doctor Strange 2 provided him with an environment where he could play freely.
But it wasn't just the fame he gained for directing the Spider-Man trilogy that made him an ideal choice to direct Doctor Strange, but the lessons learned along the way were his strengths. Spider-Man 3 was a victim of producer intervention, disappointing audiences and not the film Sam Remy wanted to make. With that experience, he knew when it was time to let the studio back down so he could make the best version of the film.
Another benefit is that the film will open up the multiverse, and Sam Remy may be able to take the opportunity to bring back Toby Maguire's version of Spider-Man, and even solve some of the unsolved plot lines of the old Spider-Man movie. While It seems unlikely that Sony will meddle in the film, they have expressed interest in the live-action spider universe and could easily use the film to open up parallel universes.
3。 He is a master of horror
Sam Remy's fame in the horror film world also made him the perfect person to direct a film like Doctor Strange 2. The cult masterpiece "Ghostbusters", which began his directorial career, is like a love letter to Lovecraft, which almost perfectly interprets the subtitle of "Doctor Strange 2" "Into the Crazy Multiverse".
Sam Remy's horror films are often as brutal and terrifying as nightmares. In the Ghostbusters trilogy, the protagonist Ash is physically, mentally, and mentally attacked by evil supernatural forces. Similarly, in IntoFerns and even In Wonderland, the protagonist is drawn into the grotesque and spooky surreal world by evil supernatural forces.
Sam Remy's surrealist horror style is both grotesque and terrifying, and fits well with a film like Doctor Strange 2.
2。 He created the Shapeshifting Black Man
Perhaps the most compelling reason sam remy directed Doctor Strange is that he's been making superhero movies since 1990's Blackspool. Like many superhero movies of the same year, Black Man Morph was born thanks to the success of Batman in 1989, but unlike other films that relied on comic book adaptations, Black Man Shapeshifter was entirely original by Sam Remy.
"Black Man Shapeshifter" applied the horror genre aesthetic to superheroes, almost unique at the time. The Shapeshifter is a ruthless and perverse killer who frantically hunts down criminals who frame him. He combines some of the qualities of the Theater Phantom and the Phantom Wizard, as well as the charm of the DC element man, and is successfully made an anti-hero in this very cult movie.
Originally such a classic superhero is a respectable achievement. Putting Doctor Strange in the hands of comic book mogules like Sam Remy is reassuring, and he's the kind of movie director who can combine fun and horror.
1． Celebrity appeal
Not only does Sam Remy have a huge profile and can attract a large audience in his identity alone, but he also has a lot of friends. There have been many long-term actors in Sam Remy's career, and as soon as he greets him, many actors will respond. This means that Doctor Strange 2 is likely to have a lot of actors that we didn't expect to see in Marvel movies.
In addition to Toby Maguire, the actor who returned from the old Spider-Man may also have James Franco, who has shown a desire to continue working with Sam Remy in Wonderland. And, as soon as Sam Remican spoke, even Kirsten Dunst and William Dafoe could be coaxed back.
Since Doctor Strange 2 is a multiverse movie, the guest actors who appear in it may not be limited to Spider-Man, after all, Bruce Campbell has starred in almost every Sam Remy movie. Moreover, Sam Remy's name is not only synonymous with horror films, he also created two classic Greek mythological TV series in the 90s, Hercules and Princess Warrior, so we may also expect to see cameos by Lucy Lawless and Kevin Sauber.
What's even more interesting is that they can even continue to play their respective roles, which means that classic characters such as Ash, Xena, and Hercules are likely to appear in Sam Remy's Doctor Strange 2.