With the best done and over with, now it's time for the top five best horror remakes. Once again, this is a matter of my own opinion, and not every remake you all thought was best will be on the list, but I will acknowledge them in the end. I'll put the posters and why they were great. Let's begin.
5. The Blob (1988)
Why it was good: A giant space slime from outer space that eats everything in it's path is a plot were good effects would work well. The 88 version showed us just that. The remake gave more abilites to the Blob. While the characters weren't as likeable and there wasen't much suspense, the effects were good and the monster looked great even in stop motion. Another remake by Rob Zombie is rumored, but nothing has come of it and is presumed cancelled.
4. The Thing (1982)
Why it was good: This is one of the remakes on the list that still has plot elements from the original, but isn't a total copy either. John Carpenter had a lot of love for the original and gave his own take which was a bit more like the story it's based on "Who Goes There". Plus, like the blob, the effects made the monster terrifying and gruesome at best. Plus, with Carpenter at the helm, it had suspense, much like his Halloween.
3. The Fly (1986)
Why it was good: Effects are everything on this list, and 86 The Fly used those to it's advantage in terms of gore. Like the blob, there's not much suspense, but what made it for me is the fact we see Jeff Goldblum's character change into the monter slowly until he became the fly. In fact, it's so good that some go so far as to say it surpases the original. I haven't seen much of the original, so I can't judge that for myself. But I'll say both were well writtin and good horror films in their own right.
2. All Hammer film Remakes
Why they were good: James Rolfe put these in his top ten remakes as number 1, and I agree that they all deserve a spot on this list. Why? They made our favorite monsters like Dracula and Frankenstein in color. I don't care it's all in one package, but I'd rather have them in one spot as oppose to them having their own spots. The best thing I like them for is they've set the basis on how remakes need to be done, but I really don't think many have followed that.
1. King Kong (2005)
Why it was good: Yes, I'm aware I put the first remake on my worst horror list, but this one tops it in everyway. Like with Carpenter and the Thing, Peter Jackson had a lot of love for the original and made his own version of Kong while still having the overall same plot. I'm also aware this is a monster movie, but like I said, monters are associated with Halloween, so I had to include this one.
Like I said, not everyone's favorites were on this list, and I've got to admit this wasen't the easiset list to make. To be honest, there are more good remakes then bad in my opinion. Anyways, the best remakes that didn't make the list: Dawn of the Dead (2004), Night of the Living Dead (1990)and Halloween (2007). The one remake I do look forward to is Child's Play (2014). Mainly because both Don Mancini, the creator of the series, and Brad Douriff, voice of Chucky are back in those roles. I think it's the only time that the original director and actor that portrayed the villain are in the remake. Remember, it's my own opinion.
Well, that's the 2nd day of Halloween. Tommorrow, I'm pitting 5 Universal monsters against 5 slashers.