Torgo
10-23-2015, 06:47 PM
So what are some of your favorite horror remakes?
Mine are: (I've probably forgot some)
Maniac (2012) - Elijah Wood really impressed me in this one. Also really liked how it was all done from Elijah's point of view (through his eyes)
The Fly (1986) - I like this more than the original.
The Thing (1982) - Though the original is a classic, this one somewhat sticks more to the original short story. Groundbreaking special effects.
Night Of The Living Dead (1990) - Really good remake, I like that they didn't stick with the original ending, and went in a new direction. Still, nothing on the original.
Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1978) - The original is a classic, but I find this film more terrifying, scared the bejeebus outa me when I saw it at the drive in when I was 8.
Dawn Of The Dead (2004) - Fun zombie film. I admit, when I first heard about this I wasn't going to watch it as the original 1978 film is my favorite horror film of all time. But USA Network showed the first 10 mins uncut on TV so I decided to watch it. I was sold and went and saw it in the theater.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) - Another I didn't think I would like, but it's a fun movie. Still not a fan of the who Leatherface skin condition thing.
Nosferatu (1979) - A brilliant underrated remake of the 1922 silent classic.
Carrie (2013) - Yeah, I said it. Granted this is no where as good as the original, I still enjoyed it. This is a direct remake of the 1976 film, with bits of the book added that the original film left out.
The Hills Have Eyes (2006) - Another I didn't think I would enjoy. I loved the look of the mutant family.
I Spit On Your Grave (2010) - Some of the revenge moments felt a little to Saw-ish to me, but still a very solid film.
Let Me In (2010) - A remake as good as the original, based on the 2008 Swedish film Let The Right One In.
Fright Night (2011) - I liked Colin Farrel's portrayal of the vampire. I like how since we don't really have TV horror hosts anymore, Peter Vincent is a Las Vegas magician.
Piranha (2010) - Fun, gory. Definitely better than the 90s remake.
Friday The 13th (2009) - Mindless fun, more of a remake of parts 1-4. People complain about Jason having traps, yet have no problem with him going into outer space.
My Bloody Valentine (2009) - The original is my favorite slasher of all time. I thought this movie was fun, especially in 3D.
When A Stranger Calls (2006) - I enjoyed how this made the opening moments of the original as the plot of the entire film. Also really liked the look of the house.
2001 Maniacs (2005) - Fun update of HG Lewis' Two Thousand Maniacs. Some outstanding gore effects.
The Blob (1988) - Though this didn't have the cool factor of Steve McQueen, I in some ways like it more than the original.
Cat People (1982) - And not just because of Nastassja Kinski.
Come Out and Play (2012) - Creepy remake of the 1976 kill kids flick Who Can Kill A Child?
Little Shop Of Horrors (1986) - Granted this is more of an adaptation of the musical stage play based on the 1960 horror film.
Mother's Day (2010)- This easily could have been released as its own film as it's more of a home invasion movie, which the original was not.
Silent Night (2012) - Another that easily could have been released as its own movie. Though both feature a killer dressed as Santa, that's where the similarities end.
The Crazies (2010) - Though I'd say this has more in common with films like 28 Days Later.
The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014) - Though this isn't really a remake, but, not sure the word for it, sequel maybe?
Toolbox Murders (2004) - Another that could be its own film, the screenwriters said when they wrote it they had never seen the original, and just knew they had to make a film set in a apartment building with tools as the killer's weapons.
We Are What We Are (2013) - Remake of the 2010 Mexican film.
Mine are: (I've probably forgot some)
Maniac (2012) - Elijah Wood really impressed me in this one. Also really liked how it was all done from Elijah's point of view (through his eyes)
The Fly (1986) - I like this more than the original.
The Thing (1982) - Though the original is a classic, this one somewhat sticks more to the original short story. Groundbreaking special effects.
Night Of The Living Dead (1990) - Really good remake, I like that they didn't stick with the original ending, and went in a new direction. Still, nothing on the original.
Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1978) - The original is a classic, but I find this film more terrifying, scared the bejeebus outa me when I saw it at the drive in when I was 8.
Dawn Of The Dead (2004) - Fun zombie film. I admit, when I first heard about this I wasn't going to watch it as the original 1978 film is my favorite horror film of all time. But USA Network showed the first 10 mins uncut on TV so I decided to watch it. I was sold and went and saw it in the theater.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) - Another I didn't think I would like, but it's a fun movie. Still not a fan of the who Leatherface skin condition thing.
Nosferatu (1979) - A brilliant underrated remake of the 1922 silent classic.
Carrie (2013) - Yeah, I said it. Granted this is no where as good as the original, I still enjoyed it. This is a direct remake of the 1976 film, with bits of the book added that the original film left out.
The Hills Have Eyes (2006) - Another I didn't think I would enjoy. I loved the look of the mutant family.
I Spit On Your Grave (2010) - Some of the revenge moments felt a little to Saw-ish to me, but still a very solid film.
Let Me In (2010) - A remake as good as the original, based on the 2008 Swedish film Let The Right One In.
Fright Night (2011) - I liked Colin Farrel's portrayal of the vampire. I like how since we don't really have TV horror hosts anymore, Peter Vincent is a Las Vegas magician.
Piranha (2010) - Fun, gory. Definitely better than the 90s remake.
Friday The 13th (2009) - Mindless fun, more of a remake of parts 1-4. People complain about Jason having traps, yet have no problem with him going into outer space.
My Bloody Valentine (2009) - The original is my favorite slasher of all time. I thought this movie was fun, especially in 3D.
When A Stranger Calls (2006) - I enjoyed how this made the opening moments of the original as the plot of the entire film. Also really liked the look of the house.
2001 Maniacs (2005) - Fun update of HG Lewis' Two Thousand Maniacs. Some outstanding gore effects.
The Blob (1988) - Though this didn't have the cool factor of Steve McQueen, I in some ways like it more than the original.
Cat People (1982) - And not just because of Nastassja Kinski.
Come Out and Play (2012) - Creepy remake of the 1976 kill kids flick Who Can Kill A Child?
Little Shop Of Horrors (1986) - Granted this is more of an adaptation of the musical stage play based on the 1960 horror film.
Mother's Day (2010)- This easily could have been released as its own film as it's more of a home invasion movie, which the original was not.
Silent Night (2012) - Another that easily could have been released as its own movie. Though both feature a killer dressed as Santa, that's where the similarities end.
The Crazies (2010) - Though I'd say this has more in common with films like 28 Days Later.
The Town That Dreaded Sundown (2014) - Though this isn't really a remake, but, not sure the word for it, sequel maybe?
Toolbox Murders (2004) - Another that could be its own film, the screenwriters said when they wrote it they had never seen the original, and just knew they had to make a film set in a apartment building with tools as the killer's weapons.
We Are What We Are (2013) - Remake of the 2010 Mexican film.