Comments on: Death, taxes, & remakes

By: Kevin Mattison

Kevin Mattison — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:45:37 +0000

In reply to Adam. Yeah, those comic book films seem particularly prone to the ole Hollywood mulligan. Batman and the Fantastic Four have already been re-booted and soon we'll be treated to a new Superman, Spiderman and X-Men: First Class.

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 19:39:26 +0000

In reply to Gavin Craig.

“Hostel” is still an active franchise. “Hostel, Part III” just filmed in the D! I anticipate that “Saw 3D” will be a huge hit and if “Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter” taught me anything it’s that Hollywood can’t be trusted. So, I think there is still some fuel in those tanks and we’ll be treated to endless sequels before the inevitable remake. But look at something like “Spider-Man” which was made in 2002 and in 2012 will be getting a complete reboot. If there is money to be made, the cycle will speed up as needed.

By: Gavin Craig

Gavin Craig — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:10:44 +0000

So do you think that we have a good 10-15 years before we have to worry about a “Saw” or “Hostel” remake? Or do you think the cycles is speeding up?

By: Kevin Mattison

Kevin Mattison — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:27:13 +0000

In reply to Adam. Man, have I got a soft spot for that '88 The Blob remake! Love the motorcycle drivin', mullet sporting hero. Love the fact the that Saw star Shawnee Smith is the heroine. Love the scene where her little brother gets killed (Who the hell saw THAT coming?!).

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:16:44 +0000

I didn’t have enough space to list them all but 3 other worth-while remakes are:

The Blob (1988)
My Bloody Valentine 3D (2008)
The Crazies (2010)

Don’t skip the originals (well maybe “The Blob”) but those 3 are solid.