Honestly, it’s easy to lose count of how many times this has happened the Exorcist (1973) has been reworked to suit the tastes of contemporary audiences. The most recent example of this was last year. Exorcist: The Believer Which was a complete failure at the box office. Believer It was actually the first of three films to be financed by Blumhouse and Morgan Creek. However, the film’s disappointing reception forced filmmaker Mike Flanagan to make this trilogy. Contemporary horror is known for producing top performers such as Gerald’s Game (2017), The Ghost of Hill House (2018), Doctor Sleep (2019), midnight Mass (2021) and last year The Decline of the House of UsherExpectations are high when it comes to the next the Exorcist.As we wait for it, here’s a look at some of the major horror reboots that have been reimagined through the ages.
the Exorcist
Mike Flanagan the Exorcist This will be the 7th film in the cult franchise. Based on William Peter Blatty’s 1971 novel of the same name, the Exorcist (1973) is one of the most respected titles in the history of horror cinema. Linda Blair, Ellen Burstyn, and Max von Sydow starred in the original. The premise of the film centers entirely around an actor trying to understand what terrible things have happened to his 12-year-old daughter, while a pastor struggles with his faith while attempting to help them both.
After the immense success of the original film, Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977), The Exorcist III (1990), The Exorcist: The Beginning (2004), Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist (2005) and Exorcist: The Believer (2023) have been released. However, none of these can live up to the standalone legacy of the original.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Horror connoisseur Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street Released in 1984, it became the basis of a 9-film strong franchise. The basic premise of each of these films is Freddy Krueger, a deformed blade-wielding man who constantly haunts teenagers in their dreams. The only way to escape Freddy is to not sleep. Incidentally, Johnny Depp played a key role in the original film.
After the original film, A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985), A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987), A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988), A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989), Freddy’s Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991), Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994), Freddy Vs Jason (2003) and A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010). Although most on this list enjoyed varying levels of success, the most iconic is still the 1984 film.
the Amityville Horror
first time amityville horror The film hit theaters in 1979. This entire franchise of Stuart Rosenberg’s film is inspired by the infamous Ronald DeFeo Jr. case. For reference, in November 1974, DeFeo shot and killed 6 members of his family at their Amityville residence. Although his attorney pleaded insanity, he was sentenced to a minimum of 25 years to life in prison – DeFeo ultimately died in prison.
The thickest franchise on the list, and in general, the sheer number of cinematic retellings of this story is simply too many to include on a list. However, some popular choices include the 2005 amityville horror The film starring Ryan Reynolds. The 2017 film starring Bella Thorne is also very popular Amityville: The Awakening,
Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th Originally released in 1980, the independent slasher film was a small production, directed and financed by Ace Cunningham. Made on a budget of half a million dollars, the film went on to make many times more money, grossing close to $59 million. What Cunningham didn’t know at the time was that the film would form the foundation of a 12 title franchise.
Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981), Friday the 13th Part III (1982), Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) Friday the 13th: A New Beginning (1985), Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason is Alive (1986), Friday the 13th Part VII: New Blood (1988), Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989), Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993), Jason X (2002), Freddy Vs Jason (2003) and Friday the 13th (2009) make up the rest of the franchise.
Halloween
Surpassing Jason’s score Friday the 13th The franchise is Halloween Michael Myers. HalloweenStarring Jamie Lee Curtis in the lead role, the film spawned a franchise – arguably one of the best-sustained franchises ever, spanning 13 films. Halloween The film presents an endless struggle between the indestructible masked killer Michael Myers as he tries to invade the quaint suburbs each year, leading to inevitable bloodshed.
Halloween II (1978), Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982), Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988), Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989), Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995), Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (nineteen ninety eight), Halloween: Resurrection (2002), Halloween (2007), Halloween II (2009), Halloween (2018), The Halloween Murders (2021) and halloween ends (2022) Create a franchise.
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