The Best and Worst Horror Remakes of All Time

Horror has been making a total comeback lately. It seems like more and more fun original horror films come out every year and even a few great remakes. But with the good also comes the bad.

Some of these remakes are hilariously bad and some are just downright disappointing. And some franchises have had so many sequels and remakes that it’s hard to keep track of which ones are watchable and which ones should be skipped.

Best: “Halloween” (2018)

“Halloween” has been remade quite a few times and there are countless sequels, but none of them really compare to the original except for the most recent one.

Although it bares the same name, the latest film is actually a sequel to the original “Halloween,” but it takes place many years after the events of the first film. It focuses on what happened to the babysitter, Laurie, and her family when Michael Myers returns once again.

Worst: “Halloween” (2007)

Like we said, “Halloween” has been remade a bunch of times, and one failure of a remake that was released in 2007 was created by Rob Zombie. This version focused on remaking the original film with the sequel’s storyline where Laurie was the younger sister of Michael, and not just a babysitter.

The story edits seem like an attempt to make the film more modern, but viewers just ended up not caring as much about the story.

Best: “Evil Dead” (2013)

“Evil Dead” was a campy and creepy movie from the ’80s about a bunch of teens who end up reading from a book that turns them into demons that kill each other. The remake is an updated version and because of the higher budget, it looks and feels much more creepy.

It is a good remake but also a good standalone horror movie.

Worst: “Nightmare on Elm Street” (2010)

“Nightmare on Elm Street” has had a variety of sequels, but Freddy was always played by Robert Englund. In 2010 they decided to finally switch it up and cast Jackie Earle Haley, and it was a risk that did not end well. His face looked too uncomfortable and he didn’t have any personality.

We understand switching up the monsters and recasting, but it kind of took Freddy’s personality away and that played a big role in the franchise.