Nato And Remy’s Last Stand: 80s Horror Films We Actually WANT To See Remade

Nato – Poltergeist

Alright horror purists, I know, Poltergeist is a classic, and remaking it would do no justice – or so you assume. Given the reputation remakes have, I can’t blame you, but it’s been plenty long enough to return to Cuesta Verde for some real paranormal activity.

Now while I admit story-wise Poltergeist deserves it’s all-star status, this is one of the only classic horror films I feel that looks visually dated. From the TV scenes to the actual creatures, a visual upgrade is definitely necessary to bring newer audiences into the Freeling’s hellish nightmare. The biggest shame in a remake though would be the absence of Zelda Rubinstein’s squeaky voice, as she passed away in 2010. Such an iconic voice would have made a wonderful reappearance in a Poltergeist remake.

My prayers will be answered though, because it would only be so long before Hollywood remade one of the most popular horror films of the 80s. David Lindsay-Abaire (Oz The Great And Powerful) is penning the remake with Sam Raimi producing, which is said to be tonally similar to the Steven Spielberg/Tobe Hooper original. Honestly though, know how to make me happy? Let Sam Raimi direct the damn thing – he can bring PG-13 scares on a less gore-ific level which he showed with Drag Me To Hell. His quirks and style would go magically with the other dimension which hosts all the evil spirits, and his wild direction would be a perfectly fun fit. Plus we’d get a Bruce Campbell cameo – and everyone wins there.

Alright 80s horror fans, which film would you most like to see be properly remade?!

*A special thanks to Remy for stepping in to guest write! Feel free to follow either of us on Twitter for even more insanity and updates:

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