XX century vs. XXI: great films that were shot unsuccessful remakes (14 photos)

Category: Movie, Nostalgia, PEGI 0+
2 August 2023

In the twentieth century, a huge number of real masterpieces were filmed cinematic art, which has long become a classic. It would seem that, it will be difficult for the "oldies" to resist modern remakes, because on their side of new technologies, the experience of progressive humanity and the endless amount of money. But, as a rule, practice shows the opposite. result. Well, let's remember the "unique originals" and their "weak parodies".

Successful Original: Straw Dogs (1971)





Failed remake: Straw Dogs (2011).

IMDb: 7.4/5.8

Lucky Original: Planet of the Apes (1968)



Failed remake: Planet of the Apes (2001).

IMDb: 8.0/ 5.7

Good Original: Carrie (1976)





Failed remake: Telekinesis (2013).

IMDb: 7.4/5.8

Lucky Original: The Lady Killers (1955)



Failed remake: Gentlemen's Games (2004).

IMDb: 7.6/6.2

Lucky Original: Wicker Man (1973)



Failed remake: The Wicker Man (2006)

IMDB: 7.5/ 3.8

Lucky original: Gone with an extraordinary fate into the azure sea in August (1974)



Failed remake: Gone (2002)

IMDb: 7.5/3.6

Successful original: Ben-Hur (1959)



Failed remake: Ben-Hur (2016).

IMDb: 8.1/5.7

Lucky Original: Women (1939)



Failed remake: Women (2008).

IMDb: 7.7/5.0

Lucky Original: Charade (1963)



Failed remake: The Truth About Charlie (2002).

IMDb: 7.9/ 4.7

Lucky Original: The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)



Failed remake: The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008).

IMDb: 7.8/ 5.5

Lucky Original: The Omen (1976)



Failed remake: The Omen (2006).

IMDb: 7.5/ 5.5

Good Original: RoboCop (1987)



Failed remake: RoboCop (2014).

IMDb: 7.6/6.1

Lucky Original: Night of the Living Dead (1968)



Failed remake: Night of the Living Dead 3D (2006).

IMDb: 7.8/3.1

Lucky Original: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)



Failed remake: A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010).

IMDb: 7.4/5.2

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