Top three horror remakes

Horror movie remakes have a reputation of being gaudy, tacky, and overall inferior to their predecessors, but these horror gems are exceptions.

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The Blob Original  1958 

The Blob remake 1988

When  The Blob came out in 1958 it was considered a terrifying film, but as time progressed the scare factor went down, and all that was left was a charming horror classic starring Steve McQueen in one of his earliest roles. The Blob remake in 1988, unlike the original, was a terrifying and chilling experience, mostly because of dramatic improvement in special effects. Seeing the gelatinous monster engulf a human being, and watching the digestive process through the blobs transparent exterior makes for a creepier horror movie than 1958’s slimy, purple, beanbag like antagonist slowly creeping through the city.

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The Fly    Original  1958

The Fly remake  1986

Another movie to come out of 1958, The Fly is a horror movie that can be described as, slightly creepy and no more than that. The dialogue is monotonous, the movie has no thrills, and once you’ve seen one Vincent Pryce role you’ve seen them all. But despite the monotony of the original film the remake in 1986 was a stunning entry into horror cinema,  with a surprisingly complex performance from Jeff Goldblum, and David Cronenberg’s signature grotesque visuals, The Fly is a delightful horror masterpiece, but is not for those with weak stomachs.

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The Thing From Another World Original 1951 

The Thing remake 1982

1951’s The Thing From Another World used what resources it had to build up a suspenseful movie with a creepy atmosphere. Taking place in the arctic,  the film has a strong feeling of entrapment and impending danger, although the acting is nothing to write home about, the movie still maintains a gloomy aura with little to no bloodshed. John Carpenter’s 1982 remake took the concept in a totally different direction, with lots of 80s gore and a nightmare invoking creature, this wonderful remake is one of my personal favorite movies of all time. It uses the original films location, and stars a shape shifting monster of gruesome proportions. Suspenseful captivating, and enough jump scares thrown in to keep it interesting, The Thing is a must see for horror fanatics and others alike.