https://collider.com/movie-remakes-that-are-actually-better-than-the-original/
Remakes work best when reimagining the original in creative ways, and 2020's Freaky puts a horror spin on the classic story. When a high school teenager finds she has swapped bodies with a

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We're ranked the greatest examples of such redos that were equally good as (if not better than) their originals, in order from worst to best. 30. Ocean's Eleven. It's hard to beat a cast quite

https://screenrant.com/movie-remakes-better-than-original/
The original True Grit is one of the best American Westerns of the '60s and has an absolutely incredible performance from John Wayne.Yet, the Coen Brothers and Jeff Bridges somehow managed to top it with their 2011 remake. Going for a more realistic tone in line with the book, True Grit is an incredible argument for why the Western is still a worthwhile genre and is quietly one of the Coen's

https://screenrant.com/nosferatu-2024-cast-vs-1922-original-movie-comparison/
The first trailer for Robert Eggers' remake of Nosferatu is out now, and here's how the cast of the 2024 Nosferatu compares to the original 1922 movie. 1922's Nosferatu is considered to be one of the earliest and best horror films of all time, with it adapting the story of Dracula to the big screen. The legacy of Nosferatu has lived on for over 100 years now, and while there have been other

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The classic 1995 crime drama — notorious for featuring the first proper dialogue scene between Robert De Niro and Al Pacino — is a remake of one of writer-director Michael Mann's own movies

https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/14-remarkable-movie-remakes-that-outshine-the-original/ss-AA1o8BQW
6. The Ring (2002) Gore Verbinski's remake of Hideo Nakata's 1998 J-horror film Ringuclosely follows the original. It centers on Rachel (Naomi Watts), a journalist who, after the death of her

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The original film is just as fun as the remake and was nominated for three Oscars. However, the American version connected with audiences on a higher level, thanks to the star power of Lane and

https://www.polygon.com/resident-evil-4-remake-guides/23649050/differences-changes-original
Resident Evil 4 is the latest modern classic to undergo a remake treatment. While the original has seen dozens of ports in its 18-year-long lifespan, this iteration aims to retain the spirit of

https://www.polygon.com/guides/23571515/dead-space-remake-biggest-differences-graphics-update-isaac-voice-story-maps-ending
Gunnar Wright of the original Dead Space reprised his role as Isaac for the remake. The larger story is untouched and there were no dramatic edits to the script, but it's not a line for line

https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/horror-movie-remakes-that-stand-up-to-original
It got the remake treatment in 2010 courtesy of director Breck Eisner, who traded the original's scruffy, lo-fi vibe for slick makeup effects, well-executed, suspenseful set pieces, and the

https://www.buzzfeed.com/jeremyhayes/movie-remakes-people-prefer
11. "Scarface (1983) is probably the greatest remake of all time since most people don't even know that there is an original movie." Tap to play GIF. Universal Pictures / giphy.com. —Anonymous

https://artandhome.net/movie-remakes-better-than-original/
The remake, directed by Zack Snyder, managed to bring these zombies back to life with a surprising, violent, and - ultimately - a worthy remake of George Romero's horror classic. What puts it over the edge from a remake vs original version is the special effects that manage to pay homage to the original while working on its own terms.

https://stacker.com/movies/25-best-movie-remakes-all-time
Both the 1962 original and 1991 remake of "Cape Fear" were based on John D. MacDonald's 1957 novel "The Executioners." Both movies follow the same basic storyline of ex-convict Max Cady out to exact revenge on lawyer Sam Bowden, but Robert De Niro's portrayal of Cady in the 1991 remake is much more violent. Another notable difference is the

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A modern remake of the 1937 original and the 1976 remake, A Star is Born pulls together the passion for love and music, making a tear-jerking story about how complicated love can be.

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The original True Grit was released in 1969 and starred John Wayne. The movie followed the same plot and was popular when it was released; however, the remake is still the version with the higher IMDb score. The original has a tough-to-beat score of 7.4, but the 2010 version has a score of 7.6.

https://www.ranker.com/list/movie-remakes-just-as-good-as-originals/ryan-izay
The Remake: Directed by James Mangold, the remake of 3:10 to Yuma features Christian Bale in the role of the heroic rancher, with Russell Crowe playing the outlaw and leader of the gang of bandits. As spectacular as the original film is, the remake improves upon it with rich color photography and character-driven action sequences that pack a punch.

https://parade.com/movies/9-to-5-remake
Find out the latest in casting news and what original stars Dolly Parton and Lily Tomlin have said. Lily Tomlin doesn't sound thrilled by the idea. Jennifer Aniston is producing a new '9 to 5' movie.

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2024/06/1994-classic-little-big-adventure-is-getting-a-full-remake-out-this-year
Now, in Fall 2024, a full remake titled Little Big Adventure - Twinsen's Quest will be making its way to the Nintendo Switch from Microids and studio [2.21], boasting completely revamped visuals

https://www.looper.com/177639/movie-remakes-that-were-better-than-the-original/
In fact, some remakes aren't just as good as the original — they're even better. Some remakes successfully update a classic story for a new generation, while others manage to improve films that

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Yet every once in a while, a remake is better received than the original thanks to fresh ideas, new technology or an improved screenplay. 24/7 Tempo has identified 24 movie remakes that are better

https://www.looper.com/101826/best-movie-remakes-nothing-like-original/
The Last House on the Left (1972) In 1972, Wes Craven shocked moviegoers with The Last House on the Left, the film that kick-started the rape-and-revenge genre. Bloody, brutal, and nihilistic

https://www.polygon.com/24185916/resident-evil-1-pc-original-version-capcom
Capcom's 2002 remake of Resident Evil has been available on Windows PC for nearly a decade now. But the classic PC version of Resident Evil has been stuck on CD-ROM format for much longer

https://screenrant.com/remakes-better-than-original/
In contrast, the original L.A. Takedown plays as exactly what it is, a made-for-TV movie that was built on a script full of budgetary compromises, clearly making Heat the better of the two films. Where the original failed to find an audience, the remake was a staggering success, making almost $190 million off of an estimated $60 million budget.

https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2024/06/25/resident-evil-2-remake-sales-milestone/
Resident Evil 3 and 4 remakes are also not too far behind, with 8.7 and 7 million units sold, respectively. The sales of the remake dwarf that of the original. The 1998 title has sold just under 5

https://popwrapped.com/but-how-does-it-compare-to-the-original-and-other-inevitable-questions-with-remakes/
Many people often joke, or even sometimes seriously state, that the first Star Wars movie under the Disney brand with 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens, was a great movie, and a great remake of the original Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977). The Force Awakens is generally received as a positive, enjoyable film, that many Star Wars

https://gcelt.org/why-hollywood-keeps-remaking-movies-the-death-of-originality-in-the-film-industry/
The prevalence of remakes can be attributed to various factors, including the desire for reliable box office returns, the appeal of established brand recognition, and the perceived decreased risk in revisiting familiar stories. While it may seem like everything is a remake, there are still original films being made.

https://www.ign.com/articles/sega-allegedly-developing-jet-set-radio-remake-as-screenshots-and-gameplay-surfaces
Sega is allegedly developing a remake of the original Jet Set Radio as a separate project to the officially announced franchise reboot, as screenshots and footage have appeared online.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Hill_2_(2024_video_game)
Silent Hill 2 is an upcoming survival horror video game developed by Bloober Team and published by Konami.It is a remake of the 2001 game of the same name, originally developed by Team Silent, a group within Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo (KCET). It will be the first major installment in the Silent Hill series since Silent Hill: Downpour (2012).

https://www.buzzfeed.com/julietteperks/remakes-that-were-so-much-worse-than-the-original
The original Japanese One Missed Call was subject to an American remake five years later in 2008. The new version doesn't part much from the original, and includes a lot of the same characters and