Iconic horror director Rob Zombie is bringing TheMunsters back to life in an updated reboot, and some new characters are coming along for the ride. There have been several attempts to replicate the success of the original Munsters series over the years, but all have fallen short. Since the reboot was announced in early 2021, there has been speculation over how closely Rob Zombie, who is known for his work in gore and horror, will follow the original series. The reboot is currently in production, and set photos released on Zombie's Instagram account have revealed that certain details have stayed true to the original Munsters series, while Zombie has taken creative liberties in changing other areas — namely, adding original characters to the cast.
Thefranchise began with The Munsters television series back in 1964. The series, which satirized American sitcoms of the time, follows a family of monsters as they make the move from Transylvania to the American suburbs. The family is comprised of two vampires, a Frankensteinian monster, a werewolf son, and one seemingly «normal» daughter, as they attempt to navigate suburban life while failing to realize they are not the average American family. While the series was beloved in syndication, it was originally canceled after only 70 episodes due to a drop in ratings caused by competition with ABC's Batman.
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While Rob Zombie may be taking some liberties in adding new characters, there are other elements that the director is sticking true to. The crew has assembled an exact replica of 1313 Mockingbird Lane, the iconic site of the Munster Mansion, and Zombie's recreation of existing characters pays a strong homage
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