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zombie no.one
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« on: Today at 11:47:02 AM »

I'm talking about 2000s era remakes of 70s and 80s horrors... so not, like, THE FLY.

I watched the 2008 remake of APRIL FOOLS DAY (1986) the other night and it was fairly wretched. bratty overacting from everyone. I didn't actually know that remake existed until recently, but it prompted me to think about some more


I've said before that MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D (forget the 3D element) is far and away my favourite remake of a 70s/80s horror... they tightened up the original plot line and made it way cleverer, plus it manages to be entertaining and highly watchable

the only other post-2000 remake I'd say impressed me enough to think 'I want to watch that again' was the HILLS HAVE EYES remake. although I think it was flawed it at least had its own style and reason to exist

elsewhere the pickings are slim... I truly despised the 2006 remake of BLACK XMAS, one of the most obnoxious films I've ever seen. now I think there's another one

was disappointed with the FRIDAY 13TH remake/reboot... felt lazy and gimmicky. not that it was ever going to be a masterpiece.

the EVIL DEAD remake is also a complete load of dreck imo, but it seems to have a fanbase


any others which you guys particularly enjoyed or disliked?
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« Reply #1 on: Today at 12:21:42 PM »

From movies I own. Ranked from best to worst.

1. It 2017 (A-) 5.0
2. Dawn of the Dead 2004 (A-) 5.0

3. The Ring 2002 (B+) 4.5
4. The Invisible Man 2020 (B+) 4.5
5. Let Me In 2010 (B+) 4.5

6. Suspiria 2018 (B) 4.0

7. It Chapter Two 2019 (B-) 3.5
8. The Last House on the Left 2009 (B-) 3.5
9. Evil Dead 2013 (B-) 3.5
10. The Crazies 2010 (B-) 3.5
11. The Hills Have Eyes 2006 (B-) 3.5
12. Fright Night 2011 (B-) 3.5
13. The Uninvited 2009 (B-) 3.5
14. 13 Sins 2014 (B-) 3.5

15. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2003 (C+) 3.0
16. Mirrors 2008 (C+) 3.0
17. Willard 2003 (C+) 3.0
18. Halloween 2007 (C+) 3.0
19. Quarantine 2008 (C+) 3.0

20. The Amityville Horror 2005 (C) 2.5
21. The Grudge 2004 (C) 2.5
22. The Invasion 2007 (C) 2.5
23. We Are What We Are 2013 (C) 2.5
24. Carrie 2013 (C) 2.5
25. The Wolfman 2010 (C) 2.5
26. Pet Sematary 2019 (C) 2.5
27. Child's Play 2019 (C) 2.5
28. Thir13en Ghosts 2001 (C) 2.5
29. The Stepfather 2009 (C) 2.5
30. Dark Water 2005 (C) 2.5
31. The Hitcher 2007 (C) 2.5
32. The Town That Dreaded Sundown 2014 (C) 2.5

33. Piranha 3D 2010 (C-) 2.0
34. Friday the 13th 2009 (C-) 2.0
35. Don't Be Afraid of the Dark 2010 (C-) 2.0
36. The Echo 2008 (C-) 2.0
37. My Bloody Valentine 2009 (C-) 2.0
38. The Eye 2008 (C-) 2.0
39. 2001 Maniacs 2005 (C-) 2.0
40. Toolbox Murders 2004 (C-) 2.0

41. A Nightmare on Elm Street 2010 (D+) 1.5
42. Shutter 2008 (D+) 1.5
43. Sorority Row 2009 (D+) 1.5
44. When a Stranger Calls 2006 (D+) 1.5
45. Nature's Grave 2008 (D+) 1.5

46. Knock Knock 2015 (D) 1.0
47. Poltergeist 2015 (D) 1.0
48. The Wizard of Gore 2007 (D) 1.0
49. Pulse 2006 (D) 1.0
50. Black Christmas 2006 (D) 1.0
51. Night of the Demons 2009 (D) 1.0

52. Day of the Dead 2008 (D-) 0.5

53. One Missed Call 2008 (F) 0.0
54. Prom Night 2008 (F) 0.0
55. Sisters 2006 (F) 0.0
56. The Wicker Man 2006 (F) 0.0
57. The Fog 2005 (F) 0.0
58. April Fool's Day 2008 (F) 0.0
59. It's Alive 2009 (F) 0.0
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zombie no.one
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Oookaay...


« Reply #2 on: Today at 01:36:48 PM »

thanks... was almost about to start a list


8. The Last House on the Left 2009 (B-) 3.5

if ever a remke was never going to capture the vibe of the original. didn't hate it but just redundant


45. Nature's Grave 2008 (D+) 1.5 

think this is the remake of LONG WEEKEND (1978). excellent original, lame remake


54. Prom Night 2008 (F) 0.0 

saw the trailer for this the other day. looks like a standard teen drama!



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