With the success of Leigh Whannell’s 2020 film The Invisible Man, where he reimagined the classic Universal Monster through a contemporary lens, blending elements of horror with psychological and familial themes, sadly, despite his success in that outing, this reimagining falls flat on multiple fronts.
Tag: Remake
The Wolfman (2010) – Review
In 2010, Universal aimed to resurrect a classic monster with modern visual effects and a star-studded cast, not to mention having legendary make-up artist Rick Baker on hand, but the result was a moody, occasionally stunning film that struggled under the weight of its ambition. Let’s journey back in time and enter the foggy moors…
The Most Dangerous Game: A Tale of Man as Prey in Film and Television
Richard Connell’s 1924 short story The Most Dangerous Game is a cornerstone of suspense and adventure literature, celebrated for its inventive premise and psychological depth. This story of a man being hunted for sport by a wealthy madman has captivated readers and served as a template for countless films and television shows, it’s a tale…
House of Wax (1953) – Review
Horror remakes are always a mixed bag but one of the early examples of this being done well is in the 1953 remake of The Mystery of the Wax Museum – which starred Lionel Atwill and Glenda Farrell back in 1933 – but this one not only stars the legendary Vincent Price it was also…
Meet Joe Black (1998) – Review
Doomed love affairs are a staple of the romance genre and in 1998 director Martin Brest and Universal Pictures brought us a romantic fantasy mystery film that did its best to provide an interesting take on the subject matter, sadly, it didn’t completely work.