Worst remake?

soulboy77 · 11-10-2012, 21:43

I'm struggling to think of a remake that wasn't worse than the original. The current Batman franchise as previously mentioned is possibly the exception.

killthedirector · 11-10-2012, 22:13

The Time Machine
A Nightmare on elm street
Alfie
The Pink Panther
The Omen
The Hitcher
The Invasion
The Fog
Psycho

mrcynical · 11-10-2012, 22:23

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Originally Posted by tokenting

king kong is one i can think of that was not bad

it needed the cgi injection

I would have watched a three hour film of them trying to get him on the ship.

zx50 · 11-10-2012, 23:19

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Originally Posted by killthedirector

The Time Machine
A Nightmare on elm street
Alfie
The Pink Panther
The Omen
The Hitcher
The Invasion
The Fog
Psycho

I agree with the one in bold. Steve Martin insulted the memory of Peter Sellers with his hopeless attempt at imitating him when starring in that remake. It shows that there's most likely no one who can match Peter Sellers' unique form of comedy acting.

mialicious · 11-10-2012, 23:36

The Ladykillers
Clash of the titans

Calibans Dream · 11-10-2012, 23:40

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Originally Posted by dee123

Yep. That & the Black Christmas remake.

They remade Black Christmas?!

I hope I never run into it!

Calibans Dream · 11-10-2012, 23:43

The Poseidon Adventure.

It didn't need glamming up and missed the human story of the original.

Even the sequel to the original sucked big time.

Gort · 12-10-2012, 00:16

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Originally Posted by mr_me

The Day the Earth Stood Still

How boring and depressing!

Even I agree.

clm2071 · 12-10-2012, 06:47

The Vanishing (fantastic 80s Dutch film) had an American remake in the early 90s starring Jeff Bridges and Keifer Sutherland, a horrible happy ending was tagged on to replace the originals dark, depressing but entirely correct finale

Have to agree with the Coen brothers Ladykillers, totally pointless

j22kh · 12-10-2012, 08:12

The 1998 American version of 'Godzilla'

I know this isn't really a remake, more of a re-imagination of the franchise, but to me, it wasn't 'Godzilla' at all - more of a typical monster flick. I gave it 2/10 - it's fun for a rainy day and a decent family film.

I can't wait for Warner Bros' 2014's 'Godzilla', it sounds seriously promising, as long as they keep Godzilla as Godzilla and don't change the look.

Eddie Badger · 12-10-2012, 09:08

The 1978 version of Invasion of the Bodysnatchers with Donald Sutherland was one of the few good remakes I can think of.

Jamesbuc · 12-10-2012, 09:38

The Halloween remake was awful XP Just poor all around. Then again it wasnt exactly building up from anything (Looking at you Halloween Resurrection).

The Nightmare on Elm Street remake I didnt mind but it felt at times a bit... Pointless?

Friday the 13th... uh. I liked it. It wasnt really a remake to be fair and felt more like 'Hey its another Jason film' so... *shrug*

Anything else... hm... Ah yes. The Hitcher - Like Sean Bean, shame the film is totally pointless and naff.

Same goes for Black Christmas though looking back it sort of improves some areas where the original dragged but ruins it in others. Wish they hadnt mucked with the ending and trailers as much as they did though (serious, filming scenes JUST for the trailer. People who do that need a firing)

mr_me · 14-10-2012, 13:30

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Originally Posted by Eddie Badger

The 1978 version of Invasion of the Bodysnatchers with Donald Sutherland was one of the few good remakes I can think of.

Yeah but then they remade it AGAIN a couple of years ago with Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig. It was an absolute mess

Fear of Fours · 14-10-2012, 13:58

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Originally Posted by dee123

Yep. That & the Black Christmas remake.

I actually enjoyed the Black Christmas remake

Scooterwolf · 14-10-2012, 16:31

The Fog

Verence · 14-10-2012, 16:40

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Originally Posted by mr_me

Yeah but then they remade it AGAIN a couple of years ago with Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig. It was an absolute mess

There was another version between the Donald Sutherland version and that one

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_Snatchers_(1993_film)

The Italian Job is another dreadful remake

Verence · 14-10-2012, 16:52

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Originally Posted by zx50

I agree with the one in bold. Steve Martin insulted the memory of Peter Sellers with his hopeless attempt at imitating him when starring in that remake. It shows that there's most likely no one who can match Peter Sellers' unique form of comedy acting.

I know it's not strictly speaking a remake but Steve Martin's version of Bilko is awful

Fizzee Rascal · 14-10-2012, 16:56

The Hollywood remake of Rec was a shocker.

mistygal · 14-10-2012, 18:25

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Originally Posted by DarthDork

Not a big fan of the Halloween or Nightmare on Elm Street remakes.

I agree with these

mistygal · 14-10-2012, 18:26

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Originally Posted by degsyhufc

The Amityville Horror

Not sure how the movie panned out as I turned it off after about 10 minutes.

I liked this remake. It made me go back and watch the original again.

mistygal · 14-10-2012, 18:28

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Originally Posted by dee123

Yep. That & the Black Christmas remake.

OMG yes both The Fog and Black Christmas awful

mistygal · 14-10-2012, 18:29

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Originally Posted by RebelScum

Fright Night

Also agree with this one and 'The Hitcher' and 'The Wicker Man'. Awful

Another example 'Arthur'.

paperplanes_ · 14-10-2012, 18:48

I hated the Hills Have Eyes Remake. It was ridiculous.

Virgil Tracy · 14-10-2012, 18:52

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Originally Posted by clm2071

The Vanishing (fantastic 80s Dutch film) had an American remake in the early 90s starring Jeff Bridges and Keifer Sutherland, a horrible happy ending was tagged on to replace the originals dark, depressing but entirely correct finale

Have to agree with the Coen brothers Ladykillers, totally pointless

and yet both had the same director .

Syntax Error · 14-10-2012, 18:56

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Originally Posted by j22kh

The 1998 American version of 'Godzilla'

I know this isn't really a remake, more of a re-imagination of the franchise, but to me, it wasn't 'Godzilla' at all - more of a typical monster flick. I gave it 2/10 - it's fun for a rainy day and a decent family film.

I can't wait for Warner Bros' 2014's 'Godzilla', it sounds seriously promising, as long as they keep Godzilla as Godzilla and don't change the look.

It's funny you should say that the '98 Godzilla is good for a rainy day, as all it did during that film was rain.

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soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Services: Freeview (C/Palace Tx), FreesatHD (28.2°e/28.5°e), BT Business Broadband Posts: 12,338	I'm struggling to think of a remake that wasn't worse than the original. The current Batman franchise as previously mentioned is possibly the exception.

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killthedirector Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Services: Virgin Media, PSN: kil_the_director Posts: 857	The Time Machine A Nightmare on elm street Alfie The Pink Panther The Omen The Hitcher The Invasion The Fog Psycho

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mialicious Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: London Posts: 2,265	The Ladykillers Clash of the titans

11-10-2012, 23:43	#32
Calibans Dream Inactive Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3,721	The Poseidon Adventure. It didn't need glamming up and missed the human story of the original. Even the sequel to the original sucked big time.

12-10-2012, 06:47	#34
clm2071 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 618	The Vanishing (fantastic 80s Dutch film) had an American remake in the early 90s starring Jeff Bridges and Keifer Sutherland, a horrible happy ending was tagged on to replace the originals dark, depressing but entirely correct finale Have to agree with the Coen brothers Ladykillers, totally pointless

12-10-2012, 08:12	#35
j22kh Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Midsomer Posts: 773	The 1998 American version of 'Godzilla' I know this isn't really a remake, more of a re-imagination of the franchise, but to me, it wasn't 'Godzilla' at all - more of a typical monster flick. I gave it 2/10 - it's fun for a rainy day and a decent family film. I can't wait for Warner Bros' 2014's 'Godzilla', it sounds seriously promising, as long as they keep Godzilla as Godzilla and don't change the look.

12-10-2012, 09:08	#36
Eddie Badger Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,419	The 1978 version of Invasion of the Bodysnatchers with Donald Sutherland was one of the few good remakes I can think of.

12-10-2012, 09:38	#37
Jamesbuc Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 342	The Halloween remake was awful XP Just poor all around. Then again it wasnt exactly building up from anything (Looking at you Halloween Resurrection). The Nightmare on Elm Street remake I didnt mind but it felt at times a bit... Pointless? Friday the 13th... uh. I liked it. It wasnt really a remake to be fair and felt more like 'Hey its another Jason film' so... shrug Anything else... hm... Ah yes. The Hitcher - Like Sean Bean, shame the film is totally pointless and naff. Same goes for Black Christmas though looking back it sort of improves some areas where the original dragged but ruins it in others. Wish they hadnt mucked with the ending and trailers as much as they did though (serious, filming scenes JUST for the trailer. People who do that need a firing)

14-10-2012, 16:31	#40
Scooterwolf Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Black Country Services: Sky Broadband Max, PS3, PSN: Scooterwolf Posts: 2,094	The Fog

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