For some reason James always had the exact opposite opinion on it than anyone else especially now and thinks it's just about special effects not about the atmosphere and memorable characters and moments. It's impressive that he even put it so highly on the list even if it's still under overhyped Hammer movies. In fact John Carpenter's The Thing may currently be the most analyzed horror movie. Even more than The Exorcist but I said "curently" because it's not always been like that.
@@ShHeMiLeRe it definitely gained more popularity over time, and honestly I think it's very deserving of the praise that gets. I don't know if it's the best horror movie ever but I would probably have to say it's my favorite remake and it's truly a classics.
@That 80's Dude Nicholas as Jack Torrance is probably his best role, next would be Nathan R Jessup, then probably Robert Dupea, then Melvin Udall, then George Hanson, Followed by the joker, Then Garret Breedlove, and then maybe his campy dumbass role in Little Shop Horrors which sucked ass as a remake....
Really happy to see the Texas chainsaw massacre on here. It's a really cool take on the classic. It doesn't try to recreate the original, it just does its own thing, and it's all the better for it.
I'm curious if any films from 2012 till now would make your list... IT, 2018 Halloween, Carrie, Child's Play, Etc.... How about part 2 of this? I'd love to hear your opinions!
A remake that surprised me was Child's Play. It was the perfect way to do it. I'm a fan of Chucky since he mades me hide my plushes in the closet at night for a long time.
@@bazdaniels7420 ahah I got farts that stink more than Chil's Play 3 😅 In fact it surprise me because I got low expectation and wad ready to piss on it. What I liked the most is that it was really in touch with the era. I liked the change because I've seen those original movies so many times. I did not liked the Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street remakes AT ALL. I'm not a remake guy. Lately, I've learn that they were doing an Exorcist remake and I'm ready to piss on it as I'm still hold urine I had for Child's Play remake. 😁 What did you not like about it?
Season 2 of ash vs evil dead (Starz) tv is a remake of the movie ? Timey whimey travel with xena, Mexican Kramer, and the last girl go to the cabin to replay the hits of the 80s films.
I absolutely love Tom Savini's night of the living dead! I was hoping you'd mention it. Barbara is so kick ass and the ending just makes the film for me
For me, it would be… 1. The Fly 2. The Thing 3. Dawn of the Dead All three are GREAT movies and really close for me. I have not seen the original Thing, but Fly and Dawn improve on already great originals.
Great picks ! Although I can't understand why Nosferatu the Vampyre didn't make the list. I'd put that and NotLD at #'s 1 & 2. Nosferatu is way better than the Blob or the Fly in my opinion. So is Coppola's Dracula. One more nitpick -- I don't think The Thing belongs here because it's actually a sequel, even though it got marketed as a remake I guess. If so I'd put it at #3 or 4.
I always thought that remake and reboot should be in different categories. Under James' definition of remake though, a reboot would just be a subset. I guess it doesn't really matter, but I would consider the Hammer films to be reboots rather than remakes. But if we start talking about the Halloween movies, they really do blur the line between remake/reboot/ and even sequel.
The gradual transformation in The Fly makes more sense than the original. There clearly isn't enough fly-mass to cause a drastic change, so it's DNA had to be spread out and fused with human DNA. And since it take over a month for a human body's cells to fully replace themselves, it would take that long form the transformation to go into effect.
A controversial number 1, but maybe you're right. I still think The Thing should be number 1. The Hammer films may have arguably milked the heck out of some of the franchises though. I am quite happy with the films that made the list. I don't know about Halloween, but everything else I still need to check out. The Blob 80's version I've recently discovered though and think it's fantastic.
The Blob, The Fly, The Thing are the only 3 titles mentioned here that are truly great and should be owned together with the original versions, the others are only worth acquiring in the original versions!
The turd that was IT Chapter II unfortunately ruined the goodwill that Chapter I earned. Overall, the 1990 miniseries was the superior adaption and it's the one most people will remember 30 years from now.
@@RockandrollNegro Agreed the tv version was definitely far superior, it’s hard to believe that It is the highest grossing horror movie of all time. It clearly had a box office draw solely on the leg work of the tv series and of course the outstanding novel.
There are two movies that as a child my friend and i constantly brought up in conversations or made the noises after the movie. 28 Days later we always put red Kool-Aid in our mouths and act like the infected. And we always did The grudge noise.
The problem is that I wonder if anyone actually would appreciate these better if they were given different titles, or if people would have just called them a rip-offs of the movie they would have, otherwise be a remake of.
Am I alone in thinking Michael Myers being taken down by kung fu Action Busta Rhymes is the funniest damn thing ever? To quote Caddicarus: it’s so damn stupid, how could you not love it?
Kurt Russell in The Thing will always be my standard for movie badass.
To me it's Krug Stillo from Kroog and Company.
I’m surprised the 1970’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers didn’t make the list.
The 90's one is good, too. Can't remember if it's a remake.
Agreed. Donald Sutherland was great in that. Should have gotten at least an honorable mention.
@@tommyhatcher3399 It is but it's called "Body Snatchers" They ditched the invasion part to make it sound more original.
Nothing can beat John Carpenter's The Thing.
Bang! Hammer.
For some reason James always had the exact opposite opinion on it than anyone else especially now and thinks it's just about special effects not about the atmosphere and memorable characters and moments.
It's impressive that he even put it so highly on the list even if it's still under overhyped Hammer movies.
In fact John Carpenter's The Thing may currently be the most analyzed horror movie. Even more than The Exorcist but I said "curently" because it's not always been like that.
@@ShHeMiLeRe it definitely gained more popularity over time, and honestly I think it's very deserving of the praise that gets. I don't know if it's the best horror movie ever but I would probably have to say it's my favorite remake and it's truly a classics.
Best horror film of all time
BANG! HAMMER!
Little Shop of Horrors from 1986 needs an honorable mention. Amazing special effects, great soundtrack, an all-star cast.
@That 80's Dude Nicholas as Jack Torrance is probably his best role, next would be Nathan R Jessup, then probably Robert Dupea, then Melvin Udall, then George Hanson, Followed by the joker, Then Garret Breedlove, and then maybe his campy dumbass role in Little Shop Horrors which sucked ass as a remake....
I'm never shocked when you bring us back in time on these lists.
I always love a good rerun. Grateful when he brings up these great past videos we forgot about.
One thing we know about James is he'll take us back to the past
@@Yungbeck To watch awesome videos that kick ass! I love these top 10's.
I LOVED John Carpenter's The Thing, had no idea it is a Remake.
Really happy to see the Texas chainsaw massacre on here. It's a really cool take on the classic. It doesn't try to recreate the original, it just does its own thing, and it's all the better for it.
I'm curious if any films from 2012 till now would make your list... IT, 2018 Halloween, Carrie, Child's Play, Etc....
How about part 2 of this? I'd love to hear your opinions!
the new IT is so bad
It is more of another adaptation of an already-adapted book. A readaptation if you will.
The 2018 Suspiria remake is very good.
@@timjamesfit I liked Part 1 a lot. Part 2 not so much
@@chaseb5376 i thought part 1 was really good but part 2 was absolutely terrible. i dont even remember anything about it other than it was terrible.
Texas chainsaw 2006 is severely underrated
Never seen it but after seeing James's review of it, I'm interested. Looks good.
Brilliant film and devils rejects is also decent.
I loved the TCM 2003 and the 1990 NOTLD. Both great remakes.
A remake that surprised me was Child's Play. It was the perfect way to do it. I'm a fan of Chucky since he mades me hide my plushes in the closet at night for a long time.
Wow, I guess there actually is someone who liked that. I thought it was just a total stinker even worse than Child's Play 3.
@@bazdaniels7420 ahah I got farts that stink more than Chil's Play 3 😅 In fact it surprise me because I got low expectation and wad ready to piss on it. What I liked the most is that it was really in touch with the era. I liked the change because I've seen those original movies so many times. I did not liked the Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street remakes AT ALL. I'm not a remake guy. Lately, I've learn that they were doing an Exorcist remake and I'm ready to piss on it as I'm still hold urine I had for Child's Play remake. 😁 What did you not like about it?
Child’s Play remake fucking sux.
@@ice9557 it's possibly. But when AI suck, it always suck better. Name me a couple of remakes that you prefered, I'm curious. Thanks! 🙂
This list is definitely missing Fede Alvarez' Evil Dead from 2013. Unless you don't consider it a remake. But it was pretty great.
I agree, i am very excited for the upcomming evil dead.
This video is from 2012
More like a tribute sequel
Season 2 of ash vs evil dead (Starz) tv is a remake of the movie ?
Timey whimey travel with xena, Mexican Kramer, and the last girl go to the cabin to replay the hits of the 80s films.
This video is probably older than you are
the invisible man was a really well made remake to say the least.
The Texas remakes are flawless Lee ermey was a genius
"I just killed the whole f*&$ing Sherrif's Department"
he's the reason people even mention Platoon, if you havent yet, check out The Frighteners.
@@UltimateGamerCC Full Metal Jacket*
@@nikmidclayton5933 ugh, right, i freakin' get those military movies mixed up all the time!
The Evil Dead remake would be on my list. It's fantastic
I absolutely love Tom Savini's night of the living dead! I was hoping you'd mention it. Barbara is so kick ass and the ending just makes the film for me
I love that remake, I just rewatched it again a few days ago.
Also his directing was awesome. Not bad for a makeup/sfx guy.
the Rockin' credits music was great and i think the 1990 remake completely overshadows the original, starting a new wave in Zombie media.
If you hated the ending of the original, then I suppose you might like the remakes uninspired ending.
R. Lee Ermey could make ANYTHING work.
gomer pyle
For me, it would be…
1. The Fly
2. The Thing
3. Dawn of the Dead
All three are GREAT movies and really close for me. I have not seen the original Thing, but Fly and Dawn improve on already great originals.
Love the dawn of the dead remake, I watch it every Halloween
Check out the original Thing From Another Planet -- it's surprisingly good! And I'm pretty sure The Thing is actually a sequel.
Texas chainsaw massacre was a great remake. Loved it.
The 1970s version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers should of been on this list.
I agree instead of Halloween and Night Of The Living Dead.
Alien is a loose remake of IT The Terror From Beyond Space.
I really gotta watch some of the Hammer films this Halloween
I really enjoyed the Crazies remake with Timothy Olyphant!
Very Very solid film!
The Critic Jay Sherman: "If its a remake of a classic, rent the classic!"
Critics are fucking stupid
I thought the 1999 remake of House On Haunted Hill was pretty good. I like to watch that movie at least once a year.
You know I really liked that one too, I saw it at the movies and was in awe of it.
I would have included Invasion of the Body Snatchers. The 70s version is just as good as the original.
Evil Dead 2013 was amazing. And Evil Dead Rising looks great too
Great point
I’ve seen Evil Dead Rising at an early screening and it blew me away. It’s really really really good and needs to be seen in a theatre.
I agree with number one 100%
If this list doesn't include Invasion Of The Body Snatchers (1978) I will rage.
I was surprised not to see it!
WOW! Phenomenal production and dialogue on this video! Very retro.
It's from 2012.
@@NostalgiNorden 🤦♂️
Great picks ! Although I can't understand why Nosferatu the Vampyre didn't make the list. I'd put that and NotLD at #'s 1 & 2. Nosferatu is way better than the Blob or the Fly in my opinion. So is Coppola's Dracula. One more nitpick -- I don't think The Thing belongs here because it's actually a sequel, even though it got marketed as a remake I guess. If so I'd put it at #3 or 4.
I loved the Texas Chainsaw remake. Then again, I was 12 when I saw it in theaters
I would love to see an updated list.
You’re missing Invasion of the Body Snatchers with Donald Sutherland!
I always thought that remake and reboot should be in different categories. Under James' definition of remake though, a reboot would just be a subset. I guess it doesn't really matter, but I would consider the Hammer films to be reboots rather than remakes. But if we start talking about the Halloween movies, they really do blur the line between remake/reboot/ and even sequel.
There requels or retcons.
Surprised The Mummy from 1999 is not on this list
Even though Prom Night 2 (1987) is not a remake, I would like to mention it as a super sequel, and badass, and worth anyone's time.
The gradual transformation in The Fly makes more sense than the original. There clearly isn't enough fly-mass to cause a drastic change, so it's DNA had to be spread out and fused with human DNA. And since it take over a month for a human body's cells to fully replace themselves, it would take that long form the transformation to go into effect.
A controversial number 1, but maybe you're right. I still think The Thing should be number 1. The Hammer films may have arguably milked the heck out of some of the franchises though. I am quite happy with the films that made the list. I don't know about Halloween, but everything else I still need to check out. The Blob 80's version I've recently discovered though and think it's fantastic.
I'm pretty sure The Thing is actually a sequel though.
Yes!!!!!!
Kroog and Company is my favorite love story.
The Blob, The Fly, The Thing are the only 3 titles mentioned here that are truly great and should be owned together with the original versions, the others are only worth acquiring in the original versions!
I almost forgot about these gems
Thank you 😊
A great early start to monster madness
Apart from number 10 every film in this list deserves to be on this list. But The Thing should've been number 1.
09:40 - One of my favorite responses to a monster before destroying it in film!
“RRARRRRRRRGH!!”
“Yeah, fuck you too!!” (BOOM!!!)
This list ought to be updated now.
One of my favorite remakes that to me personally outdid the original was the IT remakes, pennywise was done amazingly in those films
The turd that was IT Chapter II unfortunately ruined the goodwill that Chapter I earned. Overall, the 1990 miniseries was the superior adaption and it's the one most people will remember 30 years from now.
@@RockandrollNegro Agreed the tv version was definitely far superior, it’s hard to believe that It is the highest grossing horror movie of all time. It clearly had a box office draw solely on the leg work of the tv series and of course the outstanding novel.
Like James said, I thought the Grudge was way scarier than the Ring.
Same with me.
The Fly (1986) immediately came to mind. So glad it made the list. 🪰
My favorite newer horror movie is 13 ghosts
On the topic of ghosts what did you think of Ghosts Of Mars
I agree. 👍
No notes. 🤘
The grudge is so scary I didn't even look at the screen and still heard that damn vocal croak
I really enjoyed the Night of the Living Dead remake.
That ending...
One of my all time top favorite films :)
I've a few of these and you're right! They're great.
Solid top, for sure.
Dawn of the dead is my favorite zombie movie and The Thing is simply one of my favorite movies of all time
BANG HAMMER!!!!!!!!!! In all seriousness Carpenter's The Thing is the best horror/thriller combo ever made. Even better than The Exorcist.
I love the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
There are two movies that as a child my friend and i constantly brought up in conversations or made the noises after the movie. 28 Days later we always put red Kool-Aid in our mouths and act like the infected. And we always did The grudge noise.
Love Cinemassacre horror videos
The Andromeda Strain remake is really damn good. :)
Been so long since I've seen most of these remakes.
Thanks for this! Keep it up!!
If The Thing wasn’t on this list, I would’ve been very disappointed in you James 😆
Hammer time.
The remake of Stephen Kings It is my number 1 all time!!!
i dont get why you like it
It was good but for me Tim Curry is the one and only Pennywise.
I think The Thing and Savini's Night of the Living Dead are both better than their originals.
Brilliant stuff
The problem is that I wonder if anyone actually would appreciate these better if they were given different titles, or if people would have just called them a rip-offs of the movie they would have, otherwise be a remake of.
Happy Friday the 13th 😊
Nothing beats JCs The Thing!!!
Jesus Christ's The Thing?
I love that film:)
Can I get a shout out for "Night of the Demons"? Both versions are just so good
brilliant movies!!!!!!
Used to have these vid favourited on the Cinemassacre App! I miss the App it was sick
IT Chapter One. I know this is 2012, but yes
Huh, I would have added The Little Shop Of Horrors.
Rob Zombie’s Halloween has it’s problems, but I like it for being it’s own vision
There's no apostrophe in "its" unless used as a contraction for "it is."
When you start seeing remakes it means you are getting old lol. Originality and new concepts are out the window.
Im glad this is just his opinion
Dang no Invasion of the Bodysnatchers?
Not that it deserves the list, but I like the remake of Wizard of Gore with Crispin Glover. Unfortunately, I can't find it anywhere.
Thumbs up for the MC Hammer references 👍
Hammer Time!!!!
That “the Fly” remake is hard to watch. And I could stomach the human centipede
I wish it was decently possible to get all the Hammer horror films on DVD/bluray. Some of them seem to just not exist.
Nice list. Busta Rhymes in the house never disrespect
I have the original Japanese versions of the Grudge both 1 & 2, even though its subtitles I find them far better
honestly this list is still solid 10 years later lol although id add the evil dead remake
The Thing is number one
Holy balls The Grudge was PG-13? Got to be the scariest movie with that rating I've ever seen.
What's the be opening music
Sounds so familiar
0:58
James Rolfe I totally agree with you Ringu 1998 is way better didnt need to put too mucho scenes of gore and unecessary shoots. Really scared me
today the defacto is terrifier and terrifier 2 as best new horror
i agree with all these :D
Mother’s Day remake was pretty good.
James you're a fuckin legend !!!
Classic
I haven't seen Hammer's "The Mummy". Would I enjoy it with modern, cynical tastes?
I’m so relieved to see that the 2004 dawn of the dead made the list.
No night of living dead animated movie ? Good list what about wolf man , phantom of opera
Am I alone in thinking Michael Myers being taken down by kung fu Action Busta Rhymes is the funniest damn thing ever? To quote Caddicarus: it’s so damn stupid, how could you not love it?