A sequel might be ok, but it doesn't need a remake. I don't think that anyone could make a better version.
Cult films that BADLY need a remake...
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The musical doesn't count?
Removed from the paranoia of the Cold War? What would be the point? Not that a black comedy couldn't be made about our current political climate, but it would have to be quite different.
I'm not opposed to remakes in general, but Eraserhead? I'm just not seeing how that could work unless Lynch out-Lynched himself and remade his own film to be even Lynchier. Not that he would. Or should.
Pulp Fiction. It's so outdated.
Need some more genuinely Brit horror. But I'm torn on this same as Altered States. Ken Russell camp classics that maybe oughta be preserved as national treasures (like Carpenter's films).Some other choices here just plain perverse
That's just it, the film can only be glorious, one way or the other. It's that or redo Spinal Tap.I'm not opposed to remakes in general, but Eraserhead? I'm just not seeing how that could work unless Lynch out-Lynched himself and remade his own film to be even Lynchier. Not that he would. Or should.
Problem with remakes is that these days, they can't seem to get it right. More often than not, current "remakes" end up destroying the original plot and 1) bringing less than interesting actors, 2) inserting silly CGI, 3) needlessly turning some characters into ethnic people or women, regardless of the story setting. Nothing else. No charm, no fun, no good on its own.
Now, The Thing (1982), or Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) - THOSE were the proper remakes, valid and working. I'd take those remakes over Clash of the Titans (2010) or Friday the 13th (2009) any day.
Oh well... to keep with the thread topic: I'd love to see a live-action remake of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984). But preferably a Japan one, or possibly French... since I have no doubt Hollywood would botch it up beyond recognition.
Now, The Thing (1982), or Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) - THOSE were the proper remakes, valid and working. I'd take those remakes over Clash of the Titans (2010) or Friday the 13th (2009) any day.
Oh well... to keep with the thread topic: I'd love to see a live-action remake of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984). But preferably a Japan one, or possibly French... since I have no doubt Hollywood would botch it up beyond recognition.
As long as they don't let Carpenter anywhere near it. He did a good job on the original, but he hasn't made a watchable film since In The Mouth of Madness.
Problem with remakes is that these days, they can't seem to get it right. More often than not, current "remakes" end up destroying the original plot and 1) bringing less than interesting actors, 2) inserting silly CGI, 3) needlessly turning some characters into ethnic people or women, regardless of the story setting. Nothing else. No charm, no fun, no good on its own.
Now, The Thing (1982), or Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) - THOSE were the proper remakes, valid and working. I'd take those remakes over Clash of the Titans (2010) or Friday the 13th (2009) any day.
Oh well... to keep with the thread topic: I'd love to see a live-action remake of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984). But preferably a Japan one, or possibly French... since I have no doubt Hollywood would botch it up beyond recognition.
The worse butchering would be the new movie claiming to be a remake of The Wicker Man.
Problem with remakes is that these days, they can't seem to get it right. More often than not, current "remakes" end up destroying the original plot and 1) bringing less than interesting actors, 2) inserting silly CGI, 3) needlessly turning some characters into ethnic people or women, regardless of the story setting. Nothing else. No charm, no fun, no good on its own.
Now, The Thing (1982), or Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) - THOSE were the proper remakes, valid and working. I'd take those remakes over Clash of the Titans (2010) or Friday the 13th (2009) any day.
Oh well... to keep with the thread topic: I'd love to see a live-action remake of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984). But preferably a Japan one, or possibly French... since I have no doubt Hollywood would botch it up beyond recognition.
The worse butchering would be the new movie claiming to be a remake of The Wicker Man.
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Thing is, what you should be remaking is movies that were a bit rubbish to start with, but which *could* be done well. (c.f. Ocean's 11)
The worse butchering would be the new movie claiming to be a remake of The Wicker Man.
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I enjoyed the original, but what about an updated version of Metropolis?
I certainly hope not. This is one of those movies that was just a perfect coming together of director and cast. Also, part of its appeal is the distinctly 60s aesthetic feel of it (i.e. wardrobe and music). I've seen plenty of the 'prestige' flicks of the 60s and I like this B-movie more than many of them. Russ Meyer would be spinning in his grave if someone bastardized this masterpiece. Leave it the hell alone.I don't think re-makes should be done unless there's something in them that could be improved or they've got a good basic story/characters but are hampered by being outdated or limits of the period in which they were made (i.e. shoddy special effects). This movie doesn't fit into either category.
I didn't like the 1982 version of "The Thing" very much. The creature effects were terrific, but the characters and story were bland and forgettable. I saw the 1951 "The Thing From Another World" recently and thought it was much better written with more interesting characters, but the creature was pretty lame (basically just a tall, bald, growling guy) due to the special effects limitations of the time.
I wouldn't mind a re-make if it could have inventive and creative make-up and special effects like the 80s version and more intelligent writing with more substance like the 50s version. One has better style, the other has better substance. I still think the best possible movie that could made from the original story of "The Thing" has yet to be made, unless you consider "Alien" a version of that story, since it was heavily influenced by the source material.