I’m more for movies with original thought and creativity. Unfortunately these days, those movies are hard to come by. The only reason why I’m doing this top ten is because the horror genre is the genre that has been the most successful at remaking cult or classic hit movies.
Sure, us horror buffs have been outraged by some remakes, (*cough* The Fog and When A Stranger Calls *cough*) but there has been a few remakes that have done the original film justice or even surpassed the horror viewer’s expectations. Here is my list of horror remakes that I think deserve a little recognition, because let’s face it, they don’t all stink!
I know it may be a little premature putting this one at the top of the list considering the movie only came out a few months ago, but this film truly is the best remake I have ever seen. Alexandre Aja’s version is outstanding and truly terrifying and still manages to respect the original film’s fans and premise. I can not wait until June 20th to get my copy of the unrated cut. If you haven’t already gone seen it, please do see so on the big screen. You’ll thank me later!
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The Thing was the best John Carpenter/Kurt Russell collaboration and any horror fiend would say the same. I always liked to watch this movie once every few years, and every time I watch it, I get scared out of my wits waiting to see who is going to turn into an alien and who is going to be eaten by one. This movie was made in the time when CGI didn’t need to take over for the gory parts. This movie is amazing, and I wouldn’t be surprised one day in the near future if a movie studio decides to remake this remake. .
This David Cronenberg remake delivers the goods. Gore, blood, gratuitous sex scenes, Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis in the prime of their once real-life relationship, and squeamish moments that are hard to forget. ( Nothing out of the norm for Cronenberg.) This remake definitely surpasses the original and is still not outdated. I suggest for any true horror fan to buy the super-packed DVD when you get the chance.
I just recently watched the original Blob with Steve McQueen, needless to say, I was bored to f*cking tears. I loved the remake because it brings back the feeling of 80’s nostalgia . It reminds you of a time when horror was at its best, when horror films weren’t trimmed down to the dreaded PG-13 rating, and Kevin Dillon was considered a heartthrob. (Love that hair, buddy!)
I have to say something, and I’m sorry if I offend you Romero fans out there, but I like the FAST zombies! The fast zombies scared me a whole lot more than the slow ass ones in Romero’s classic film. You don’t need social commentary to make a scary horror film, and that’s what Zack Snyder did with this 2004 zombie remake.
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I find that people either love or hate this 2003 remake. I personally liked it more on the second and third viewing. It was then I was able to appreciate Marcus Nispel’s stylish directing debut. Sure, it’s not as scary as Tobe Hooper’s cult classic, (Did we really need the whole “Leatherface having a skin disease” thing?) but it wasn’t the piece of crap Roger Ebert made it out to be either.
I really enjoyed The Ring, but I really hated the whole Japanese remake craze it caused, because in my opinion, The Ring was the only scary Japanese remake. (Is it just me, or have most of them dealt with the same “paranormal” premise?”) Audiences were introduced to the ghostly girl, Samara, and were scared sh*tless with the infamous “crawling out the television” scene. As much as I liked this film, I will not be running to the theatres if they (or when they) decide to make another needless sequel. The Ring 2 was enough.
Even though Tom Savini publicly apologized for remaking this classic Romero film at the first annual Festival of Fear, I still thought it was pretty well done. Can you really go wrong with gore, zombies, Tony Todd and Bill Moseley? I loved how they made Barbara into a heroine in this version instead of the making her the stupid, catatonic mess she was in the original. Sure, it’s nowhere as good as the original, but it’s not bad either.
It’s very rare these days to see a horror film got nominated for Oscars, let alone a horror remake. Back in 1992, Francis Ford Coppola directed this visually stunning remake that earned four Academy Award Nominations. Aside from Keanu Reeve’s god awful acting skills in this film, there were not many flaws in this classic horror film, and it was a very successful adaptation.
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Alright, I know I’m going to get in a lot of sh*t for putting this one in my top ten, but I liked this movie, and I’m not scared to admit it. Think about it. Is there any of you that have been truly frightened by the original House of Wax with Vincent Price? Now it may not have been the best horror film out there, but considering the original film was yawn-worthy, I think this remake did a good job with updating the story, plus you get the coolest death of America’s most hated debutant. That’s gotta count for something.
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