Most Wanted Movie Remake?

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We can all agree Hollywood has been in “retread” mode for years. I’m in favor of remakes when done well. It seems as though Hollywood never remakes the movies I want to see brought to life on screen. figured I’d put it up here for debate/discussion. Looking forward to seeing what you all come up with.

some of my most desired remakes:
-Congo
-Island of Doctor Moreau
-Rosemary’s Baby
-Batman Vs. Predator (not a remake, but a comic that would be incredible on screen)
-Abyss
-universal soldier (start all over)
-spawn (Michael Jai White could still play lead)
-Demolition Man
-Remington Steele (series remake)
-League of extraordinary gentlemen
 
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I'll have to ponder a bit more as I'm not a gigantic fan of remakes in general. Spawn is interesting as that seems more a case of a movie that really wasn't done justice in the first place. A really good take on Spawn might find some genuine interest.
 
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Little Shop of Horror

Judge Dredd

Multiple Schwarzenegger movies from the 80's and early 90's even though quite a few of them have already had follow-up attempts (Total Recall, Running Man, etc.)
 
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hndog609 said:
I'll have to ponder a bit more as I'm not a gigantic fan of remakes in general. Spawn is interesting as that seems more a case of a movie that really wasn't done justice in the first place. A really good take on Spawn might find some genuine interest.
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This. I cannot think of one that immediately jumps out to me.
 
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iVolSoHard said:
Little Shop of Horror

Judge Dredd

Multiple Schwarzenegger movies from the 80's and early 90's even though quite a few of them have already had follow-up attempts (Total Recall, Running Man, etc.)
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I actually thought 2012's Dredd with Karl Urban was pretty good. I have to wonder if somebody might take a swing at a series based off that story before another movie attempt.
 
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hndog609 said:
I actually thought 2012's Dredd with Karl Urban was pretty good. I have to wonder if somebody might take a swing at a series based off that story before another movie attempt.
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Dang, I completely forgot that was remade and I'm pretty sure that I have seen it, lol.
It makes sense, as that IP had potential.
I'll have to go back and re-watch it.
 
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iVolSoHard said:
Little Shop of Horror

Judge Dredd

Multiple Schwarzenegger movies from the 80's and early 90's even though quite a few of them have already had follow-up attempts (Total Recall, Running Man, etc.)
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Nice offerings! I too appreciate quality original films, but if Hollywood insists on remaking stuff, what do we most desire? Assuming of course that it is done well. Many of my list were done poorly the first time.

I’d like someone to revisit the Big Trouble in Little China universe (not a remake) but an expansion upon the original.
 
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coach12 said:
Nice offerings! I too appreciate quality original films, but if Hollywood insists on remaking stuff, what do we most desire? Assuming of course that it is done well. Many of my list were done poorly the first time.

I’d like someone to revisit the Big Trouble in Little China universe (not a remake) but an expansion upon the original.
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Oooh, Big Trouble in Little China is a really solid recommendation. Good ol' Jack Burton.

RIP to the inflatable villain.
 
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YankeeVol said:
Ask and you shall receive

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I'm a little iffy on what to make of a Waititi take on something that's supposed to be as dystopian as Dredd. He can work with dark themes (looking at you Jojo Rabbit) but I just don't know.

While we're on dystopian themes seems like the current zeitgeist might jive with a good modern take on Logan's Run.
 
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coach12 said:
We can all agree Hollywood has been in “retread” mode for years. I’m in favor of remakes when done well. It seems as though Hollywood never remakes the movies I want to see brought to life on screen. figured I’d put it up here for debate/discussion. Looking forward to seeing what you all come up with.

some of my most desired remakes:
-Congo
-Island of Doctor Moreau
-Rosemary’s Baby
-Batman Vs. Predator (not a remake, but a comic that would be incredible on screen)
-Abyss
-universal soldier (start all over)
-spawn (Michael Jai White could still play lead)
-Demolition Man
-Remington Steele (series remake)
-League of extraordinary gentlemen
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The Island of Dr. Moreau has been made 3 times .... in 1932 (It was called The Island of Lost Souls), 1977 and 1996. They have gone from bad to worse. That's one horse Hollywood should just let stay dead.

In general, there are too many remakes and reboots. I can't believe there is a reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer in theaters now. The original was so lame itself, and not that long ago (1997).
 
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BowlBrother85 said:
In general, there are too many remakes and reboots. I can't believe there is a reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer in theaters now. The original was so lame itself, and not that long ago (1997).
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What is the perfect amount of remakes?

I personally couldn't careless how many there are. Remake or original Ill watch it if Im interested.

I thought the remake of True Grit sucked, but I still watched it because I was interested. Had an excellent cast.

Roadhouse the original was terrible but great. I was interested in the remake because of the cast. It was what it was. I’ve wasted time in worse ways.

I look forward to the running man.

There are movies they shouldn't attempt to remake because they can't be significantly improved on. But many could be so Im in favor of them trying. I don't have to watch.

I'd like to see the divergent series redone with the Hunger games cast.

All jmho. Tl;dr. Tifwi. Dgaf. Stfu.
 
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BowlBrother85 said:
The Island of Dr. Moreau has been made 3 times .... in 1932 (It was called The Island of Lost Souls), 1977 and 1996. They have gone from bad to worse. That's one horse Hollywood should just let stay dead.

In general, there are too many remakes and reboots. I can't believe there is a reboot of I Know What You Did Last Summer in theaters now. The original was so lame itself, and not that long ago (1997).
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Exactly. It’s never been done right. Think of what a filmmaker like Peter Jackson or Ridley Scott could do with such a great premise. Also agree that most movies remade don’t deserve a remake on premise alone. IKWYDLS was a turd twenty years ago and now it’s just a newer, shinier turd. My frustration is that the movies that are intriguing enough to revisit rarely get remade. Sadly, much of the issue is licensing. Studios own the rights to quality properties and sit on them to hold back competing studios.
 
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