I think the unfortunate answer as to why TPTB are doing remakes upon remakes is that the formula works most of the time. If they make a remake, a lot of times it's going to bring them some bank because it comes with a built-in fan base. I think they would rather do that, or suckle the teet of a tried and true pre-established franchise rather than take a risk on something new and original. While the majority of remakes resemble bastard stepchildren of their predecessors, I think some have an heir of worthiness of their own. A few that come to mind are The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, Dawn of the Dead, and The Hills Have Eyes. Interestingly, all horror movies. Speaking of pooping on childhood memories, I believe I've read something about either a Goonies remake or sequel. One remake I would actually love to see is The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I know no one could play FranknFurter as well as Tim Curry, but I think a modern take on the movie could work well with todays audiences.
Kody
· 1 year ago
I think the unfortunate answer as to why TPTB are doing remakes upon remakes is that the formula works most of the time. If they make a remake, a lot of times it's going to bring them some bank because it comes with a built-in fan base. I think they would rather do that, or suckle the teet of a tried and true pre-established franchise rather than take a risk on something new and original. While the majority of remakes resemble bastard stepchildren of their predecessors, I think some have an heir of worthiness of their own. A few that come to mind are The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, Dawn of the Dead, and The Hills Have Eyes. Interestingly, all horror movies. Speaking of pooping on childhood memories, I believe I've read something about either a Goonies remake or sequel. One remake I would actually love to see is The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I know no one could play FranknFurter as well as Tim Curry, but I think a modern take on the movie could work well with todays audiences.
Zanthina
· 1 year ago
I would go see a remake of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. They better not remake Goonies, I don't think they can capture the feeling and mood of that movie...I don't think anything reminds me more of being a kid at that specific time than the Goonies. I liked the Tejas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween, still gory and awesome.
Zanthina
· 1 year ago
I would go see a remake of the Rocky Horror Picture Show. They better not remake Goonies, I don't think they can capture the feeling and mood of that movie...I don't think anything reminds me more of being a kid at that specific time than the Goonies. I liked the Tejas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween, still gory and awesome.
Alice
· 1 year ago
Oh, come now. Don't you enjoy watching straight to DVD Cinderella part II: Happily Ever After or The Little Mermaid Two: Ariel's Daughter's Story??
I don't try to make a brownie better. I accept it in all its gooey chocolatey goodness. Somethings simply cannot be improved.
moogaman
· 1 year ago
Exactly. Couldn't have said it better myself without repeating what you just said.
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While the majority of remakes resemble bastard stepchildren of their predecessors, I think some have an heir of worthiness of their own. A few that come to mind are The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, Dawn of the Dead, and The Hills Have Eyes. Interestingly, all horror movies.
Speaking of pooping on childhood memories, I believe I've read something about either a Goonies remake or sequel.
One remake I would actually love to see is The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I know no one could play FranknFurter as well as Tim Curry, but I think a modern take on the movie could work well with todays audiences.
They better not remake Goonies, I don't think they can capture the feeling and mood of that movie...I don't think anything reminds me more of being a kid at that specific time than the Goonies.
I liked the Tejas Chainsaw Massacre and Halloween, still gory and awesome.
I don't try to make a brownie better. I accept it in all its gooey chocolatey goodness. Somethings simply cannot be improved.