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I ll admit, when Grindhouse tanked at the cinemas and was severely panned by the critics, I lost all hope for the genre.

But then 2007-2008 happened and look how many originals struck gold. The last few years have seen some real gems coming out in horror - some domestic, some foreign. There is a lesson to be learnt in that, but money-hungry studios wont ever learn.

I think most remakes are checked out by kids who are used to hearing how awesome the originals are, from their parents or granpas etc...The teen audience is easy to cater to, and there's always a willing producer/director with a wallet who is willing to give it a shot. As long as the remake makes some money (at the BO or through DVD sales whatever), the studios are happy.

I am sure some of those cases stated above are teens who watch an original and are actually disappointed by it. "Whatever does Dad see in this? Its a hour long borefest, with outdated fashion statements and outlandish production values."

Remakes will only go out if teens started appreciating the originals. Sadly that doesn't seem to be happening anytime soon. (Maybe...one fine morning when the sun rises in the west)