Remakes galore
Threads have been abuzz about remakes of old horror movies recently. I did some digging and found out these movies being remade :-
The Birds - (original 1963) Hitchcock movie, needs no intro
The Blob - (original 1958) 1st remake 1988.
The Bad Seed - (original 1956) first flick to have a child killer.
Black Christmas - (original 1974) believed to be the 1st slasher.
Black Sabbath - (original 1963) Mario Bava movie.
The Crazies - (original 1972) Romero movie. (Romero is executive producer this time around)
The Creature of the Black Lagoon - need I say?
Day of the Dead - (original 1985) Romero flick. (Romero aint involved with this one whatsoever though)
The Entity - (original 1981) being remade by "Ringu" fame Nakata.
Evil Dead - needs no intro, but this time no Ash.
The Hitcher - (original 1986) Rutger Hauer may have small role.
It's Alive - (original 1974) being remade by Larry Cohen again.
Near Dark - (original 1987) same story and script.
Night of the Living Dead 3D - needs no intro, remake of the 1968 classic in 3D.
The Omen - (original 1976 starred Gregory Peck) supposed to be released on June 6, 2006 (6/6/6)
Piranha - (original 1978) remake is made by Chuck Russell
Prom Night - (original 1980) supposedly different script this time.
Suspiria - (original 1977) remade by Dimension Films
The Wicker Man - (original 1973) Nicholas Cage stars in this one.
The Wolf Man - needs no intro. Being remade by Benecio Del Toro.
Plenty more will be up soon. For more news, watch this thread...
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