7 Film Remakes That Are Better Than The Original

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Oct 18, 2024

The Thing (1982)

Directed by John Carpenter, the story follows a group of American researchers in Antarctica who encounter the "Thing," an extraterrestrial life form that imitates other organisms. Paranoia and conflict and lost trust in each other.

Scarface (1983)

The remake of the 1932 film of the same name, follows the story of Cuban refugee Tony Montana, who arrives penniless in Miami during the Mariel boatlift and becomes a powerful drug lord.

The Fly (1986)

After building a teleportation device, a scientist decides to test it. But when a fly gets inside the device, their DNA is spliced. He starts to change into a hideous beast over time.

The Departed (2006)

In an epic crime thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese, to avoid being revealed to the authorities, an undercover agent and a spy are always trying to go back to one another. The two attempt to sneak into an Irish gang.

Dune (2021)

Set in the distant future, the film follows Paul Atreides as his family, the noble House Atreides, is thrust into a war for the deadly and inhospitable desert planet Arrakis.

True Grit (2010)

Teenage Mattie wants exact revenge on Tom for killing her father. She persuades vicious hunter Rooster Cogburn to help her locate Tom. A unique friendship forms between them during the manhunt.

Chloe (2009)

Based on the earlier French film, written by Anne Fontaine, the story follows Catherine who employs an escort to entice her husband David, whom she believes to be unfaithful.

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