5 Horror Movie Remakes That Improve On The Originals

Horror Movie Remakes That Surpassed the Originals

Dawn of the Dead (2004)

Zack Snyder's action-packed re-imagining of George Romero's 1978 classic injected fresh energy into the zombie genre. With its high-octane pace, relentless gore, and charismatic ensemble cast, Snyder's Dawn of the Dead became a cult favorite that outshone its predecessor in many ways.

Let Me In (2010)

An intimate and atmospheric remake of Tomas Alfredson's Swedish film Let the Right One In (2008), Let Me In provides a chilling exploration of loneliness and isolation. The performances of Kodi Smit-McPhee and Chloë Grace Moretz as two haunted outcasts are simply unforgettable.

When a Stranger Calls (1979)

Directed by Fred Walton, When a Stranger Calls is a suspenseful and terrifying thriller that stars Carol Kane as Jill Johnson, a teenage babysitter who becomes the target of a relentless stalker. Despite the lower production values compared to the 2006 remake, the original When a Stranger Calls delivers a more genuine sense of dread and unease.