I was just reading about my favourite horror film ever: An American Werewolf in London - 1981. There is talk of a remake and I personally am about the idea. It is a materpiece and should be left as that.
Thoughts? Or any other movies you think should not be remade or shouldn't have been remade.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
conan the barbarian
Escape from New York
Posted by Crash (Member # 7484) on :
The remake of Conan is out this summer. The remake of Escape is in the works. Posted by goresnet (Member # 6592) on :
Red Dawn
Posted by Zach (Member # 9459) on :
Gremlins, by far. I could never picture Gizmo, Stripe, or any of the other mogwai/gremlins in CGI. It would destroy the charm and personalities of the characters, particularly Gizmo. People connected to him the same way they did to E.T. They weren't just soulless monsters, they were living, breathing creatures with personalities and emotions.
Besides the title characters, I can't imagine any actors/actresses playing the roles of the Peltzers (especially Billy and Rand), Kate, and Mr. Futterman as well as the originals. Axton was perfect for the character of Rand Peltzer. He really got into his role and it's a shame we don't have many actors like him around anymore.
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
The one I fear most, whick AFAIK hasn't yet been considered, would be a Breakfast Club remake.
Of all the 80s classics, I really shudder when I think about what they would do with this one.
Can you imagine The Breakfast Club : An Original Disney Movie, Zac Efron as Andy, or Selena Gomez as Allison?
[SCREAMS IN TERROR]NOOOOOOO.....[/SCREAMS IN TERROR]
Posted by Jack Gannon (Member # 9144) on :
Actually there is no movies that I can think of from the seventies through the mid nineties that would be good as a remake. I think, your just never going to do better than you did with the first casts.
However films in the 2000's could be remade with better scripts, and old actors.
What movies nowadays would you remake in the eighties. Meaning, take an 2000 whatever film and bring it back to the 80's, where you can cast anyone in the part?
Posted by marshalbaker (Member # 9513) on :
I have been pleased by some remakes and others I wish they would have left alone. Any movie can be remade to be better if you actually put the time and money into making it a great film. Though I must admit that a remake of E.T. would probably kill it for everyone who sawe it at the theaters.
Posted by gordongecko (Member # 4685) on :
I know I may get lambasted for this but I actually enjoy remakes of classics. I think it's a good thing! It brings attention to the original movies that may never have been discovered by younger generations. Usually the remakes pale in comparison to the orginal but so what. It does not ruin the orginal, that movie is still there, the same as it's always been.
I think movies that have special effects are ones that are easier to look at remaking. So scifi and horror tend to fit well for remakes. I enjoyed the twists in the remake of Halloween. I think as long as you can look at it as a seperate movie then what's the harm? Maybe I'm selfish and maybe I want more of my favorites but I'm always up for more.
The types of movies I don't think should be redone are movies that were made by the actors or a performance. I think those are the tough ones tinker with. But when the main character is a man behind a mask it's pretty easy to do it again.
Bring on the sequels, bring on the remakes, I'm all for it!
Posted by Bernie_Lomax (Member # 8571) on :
I think you made some very valid points.
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
One that could be made? And maybe, because of the dated effects, should be made?
The Last Starfighter Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Good one, Paul.
The original Last Starfighter is a good movie with charming old school fx. It´s a nice story and a remake could gain some new fans.
I probably wouldn´t watch it though Posted by Jack Gannon (Member # 9144) on :
Why not just do a redux of the The Last Starfighter and take all the old effects out and replace with new ones. That way you leave all the original actors.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
gordon i agree the remakes dont affect the orignals.
i just dont see how you can do escape any better or conan, i guess there are more adventures for conan post barbarian. but to me its lack of creativity and someone trying to cash in on fan favorites
Posted by gordongecko (Member # 4685) on :
That would be pretty cool to try to just spice up the special effects but keep everything the same. Would be interesting.
The Good Package, I agree, there is a total lack of creativity out there by the big wigs. I feel like it's so hard for new film makers to get on the big screen and those are probably the people who could bring some freshness to the industry. I feel like the music industry has felt the backlash of the "big studio acts" and now it seems like there is a lot more opportunity for true musicians. I do see that trending for movies a little too. Sorry to get way off track.
As for you other question, didn't you like the idea for Connan the Librarian....."Don't you know the dewy decimal system!"
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
quote:Originally posted by gordongecko: Conan the Librarian....."Don't you know the dewy decimal system!"
Arnold Schwarzenegger is The Composer
He travelled forward in time, bringing with him nothing but an ornate wig and a sheaf of blank music script paper. His mission : to prevent Justin Bieber from being born. He writes songs for the Harpsichord, and he will not stop....
"I'll be Bach..."
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
paul that composer thing was funny.
gordon, i like the librarian but not as much as ghandi 2
give me a steak, medium rare
Posted by P a u l (Member # 1022) on :
There once was a man named Ghandi, Who went into the pub for a shandy, With his great loin-cloth He wiped off the froth, And the Barman said "My, but that's handy!"
Posted by Jessie the Sunflower Goddess (Member # 1877) on :
Sometimes you just shouldn't mess with the classics! Of course all of our 80s favorites are classics and we would not be happy with any kind of remake what so ever! No remakes and no sequels....just no!
Posted by Simply The Noms (Member # 2688) on :
quote:Originally posted by goresnet: Red Dawn
Already been done but currently stuck in someone's in-tray...
As for remakes, I do not think that any movie should be denied the opportunity of a remake. People who say that they hate or love remakes are victims of very all or nothing type thinking thinking. Some remakes are very poor, some are ok and some are very good. Just like some original movies are very poor, some are ok and soem are very good.
I for one welcome any remake with an open mind and then judge it on its merit once I have seen it...and NOT before.
re-noms Posted by Falkor (Member # 7874) on :
They're remaking Hellraiser. It's wrong. Just wrong.
Posted by Simply The Noms (Member # 2688) on :
Nope. I for one would like to see that remade...
Nomsraiser Posted by Billie Jean (Member # 9525) on :
Gremlins and poltergeist should never be remade.
Posted by Billie Jean (Member # 9525) on :
The Garbage Pail kids to horrible to remake or....even make the first time. Lol.
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
quote:Originally posted by Billie Jean: The Garbage Pail kids to horrible to remake or....even make the first time. Lol.
"We can do anything by working with each other" Posted by Simply The Noms (Member # 2688) on :
quote:Originally posted by gordongecko: The types of movies I don't think should be redone are movies that were made by the actors or a performance. I think those are the tough ones tinker with.
Heath Ledger's Joker > Jack Nicholson's anyday!
Why so Nomsious Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
quote:Originally posted by Crash: The remake of Conan is out this summer. The remake of Escape is in the works.
They're remaking Escape from New York ?? The horror.. the horror..
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
At least they got Ken Ortega to direct it.. I've been hearing that this remake is creating a backlash of sorts because it is so beloved and we are still rather close to the death of Patrick Swayze which was revisited when Jennifer Grey recently won "Dancing With the Stars".
The remake that will rip my heart out is of course..
I've come to the conclusion to just accept remakes and hope for the best. Most are underwhelming anyway and after a few years are pretty much forgotten.
[ 09. August 2011, 05:40: Message edited by: Valley ]
Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
I can live with a remake of Dirty Dancing..
but remaking Escape from New York is even worse than what they did to Fresno Bob ! Posted by gotta go back (Member # 9818) on :
Howard the Duck.
Posted by Valley (Member # 1322) on :
Gotta Go Back .. bringing up a film like "Howard The Duck" is a good point. Hollywood seems so desperate for ideas .. they are even remaking movies that weren't successful on their first attempt at the box office. Though Howard should be safe.
Posted by gotta go back (Member # 9818) on :
"Hollywood seems so desperate for ideas". You are right on the money Valley with that statement IMO. Perhaps in the future the rediculousness will come to an end after the release of A nightmare on Elm Street 4. But on the otherhand, a movie like Megaforce would be better if it was remade.
Posted by P_a_u_l (Member # 1022) on :
80s movies that could be remade:
The Final Countdown. Cheesy at best and poorly executed at worst, this movie had so much promise and seriously under-delivered.
The Philadelphia Experiment. It's got a very good, very strong storyline, and was not very well received by the critics at the time. Ripe for an overhaul?
Posted by gotta go back (Member # 9818) on :
PAUL, that is so weird you mention those 2 movies together. A friend has been searching for them along with myself. Very hard to find them. Is your real name Randy? haha
Posted by Johnny Roarke is reckless (Member # 9826) on :
The Final Countdown has been released on dvd and blu-ray by Blue-Underground in a truly amazing-looking special edition including a holographic cover. The Philadelphia Experiment is available from Anchor Bay on both region 1 and 2 dvd.
Posted by John Kreese (Member # 9369) on :
The remakes that I want to see are from movies that may have had a cool premise or story, but for whatever reason were not executed well. That being said, I don't exactly have a whole lot of confidence in Hollywood these days, so I remain pretty skeptical about any remake that comes out.
It is the classics like Karate Kid that I have a problem with.
The absolute worst one I have heard of lately that is scheduled for a remake is Straw Dogs. Talk about an all-time American classic that will most likely be completely butchered.
Posted by skatexedge (Member # 5712) on :
Hollywood is full of lawyers and accountants in the studios. That's why all they can do is remake old movies. Zero creativity or want for new ideas. They suck.
That being said I would love to see a remake of Logan's Run. (I know that movie came out in 1976!)
Posted by pork pie mcfly (Member # 6802) on :
What do you think about the Fright Night remake?
Posted by kevdugp73 (Member # 5978) on :
The Karate Kid being one of my all time favs, I of course was always dead set against a re-make, and wouldn't watch it unless held down with my eyes propped open. Well, that didn't happen, but as I work with teenagers, I ultimately got stuck watching it at work on a movie night. Gotta say....it wasn't that bad. I even think Wil Smith's kid is quite annoying, but it was still watcheable. To clarify, I just think it was a good take on the concept for today's generation....cause although we'll find a few kids that may appreciate the original Karate Kid....they just ain't gonna get what we got out of it!
Posted by John Kreese (Member # 9369) on :
the karate kid remake was nothing more than a lazy ripoff of the original with nothing new to offer. the screenwriter probably wrote the script while watching the original, because it was almost written scene for scene.
casting jayden smith was a bad move. plus it clearly should have been called the kung fu kid, as it was originally intended.
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