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I'm open minded about remakes, but I'm also often disappointed.
A few that I like, or even love;
Nosferatu (1979). Love both versions but the Herzog remake is one of the best horror films ever made. So is the original, so...I wouldn't want to choose which I enjoy more.
House of Wax (1953). A redux of Mystery of The Wax Museum (1933), Vincent Price steps into the Lionel Atwill role and fills his shoes admirably. I still prefer the original but, come on, it's Vincent Price! The cast also includes Fay Wray and Carolyn Jones. Need I say more, horror fans?
Carrie (2013). The original is a classic, and one of my favorites, but I was very impressed with the recent remake of Carrie. Chloe Grace Moretz has an amazing presence on screen and it was incredible to watch her work. I'm still amazed at how young she is. The thing I really liked about this remake was that the villainess, Chris Hargensen (Portia Doubleday) was sooooo evil. Nancy Allen played the part in the 1976 version, and yes we all hated her, but Doubleday plays her in such a way that I couldnt stand her from the moment she appeared onscreen. This made the conclusion to the film, and Chris's fate so much more delicious to watch.
So, that's a few off the top of my head.
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