List remakes worth doing

[Geddy]

Originally Posted by The_Return

Same response as every other time this comes up:

The Bat (Or one of the oh-so-many similar films that came out around the same time)

It might be good if they got a good actor to play vincent's character.

[The_Return]

Originally Posted by Geddy

It might be good if they got a good actor to play vincent's character.

Vincent was in it for what, like 10 minutes?

One of my all-time favourite actors, but this is one rare case where I dont think re-casting him would be much of a problem.

[incubust]

Originally Posted by BloodRedFlower

Since there's so much talk going on about remakes and the general feeling is that they suck, I was thinking: are there any movies that you feel would actually be worth remaking? Which ones?.

NONE!! No more remakes or sequels. Of course, that'll never happen but I wish the movie industry would use it's imagination more and make original movies. There are plenty of horror stories from past to present that would make great cinema. But these days, it's all about name brand recognition. Obviously, if you remake a movie called "Halloween" or "Alien", more people will go to see it based on the name alone than an unknown title like "Revelations" (great Clive Barker story).

[BloodRedFlower]

Yes, I totally agree, although some versions were so pathetic that I think deserved a remake, to try and honour the story behind the movie. But yes, in general, I agree that remakes SUCK. Besides, they're only remaking big, successful movies, like you said, instead of trying to improve those who didn't work out. :(

[urgeok]

tried and true = $$$$

this is the engine that drives the movie business.

$$$$ comes from you, me, and everyone else.

actually it comes from kids who are the vast majority of the movie goers.
you want to blame someone - blame the kids.

i'm sure everyone here is familiar with the concept of supply and demand ?

[The Flayed One]

I've always wanted to see a dark fantasy/horror version of The Wizard of Oz done. There are already plenty of elements that are borderline creepy in the original. I think the movie would lend itself to the genre nicely.

[urgeok]

not so much of a remake - but a continuation of the series ... i'd like to see some more Sinbad the sailor movies.

the stop motion photography in the past films was charming - but i'd like to see what they could do with todays technology.


also i'd like to see all the Bond films remade with the new guy - following the book more closely.
of course that would mean 1 film a year for the next 20 years .. dont think its gonna happen :)

[Roderick Usher]

Originally Posted by The Flayed One

I've always wanted to see a dark fantasy/horror version of The Wizard of Oz done. There are already plenty of elements that are borderline creepy in the original. I think the movie would lend itself to the genre nicely.

SciFi Channel is doing it and it sounds awful

[slayer666]

The movie studios only seem interested in remaking movies that were very popular or are considered cult classics. Unfortunately, this is exactly the kind that shouldn't be remade. I'd like to see remakes limited to movies with great ideas but poor execution. Can't think of any right now that haven't already been suggested here.

[urgeok]

Originally Posted by The Flayed One

I've always wanted to see a dark fantasy/horror version of The Wizard of Oz done. There are already plenty of elements that are borderline creepy in the original. I think the movie would lend itself to the genre nicely.

you mean - like The Wiz ?