Tag Archives: remake

Pete’s Peek | Thriller remake And Soon the Darkness is a scenic chill ride that will leave you breathless

Posted on 1 March 2011 by peter

Modern audiences may not recall the original 1970 British thriller this update is based on, but being a huge fan, I had fun comparing the two. The remake is almost a carbon copy of the original, which was made by … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Peek | Freddy’s back in the all-new Nightmare on Elm Street

Posted on 7 May 2010 by peter

Roll on another horror remake… Platinum Dunes, the company behind the reboots of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Amityville Horror, The Hitcher, and Friday the 13th turn their attentions to another modern horror classic, A Nightmare on Elm Street, which gets its … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Peek | The Stepfather returns home

Posted on 27 April 2010 by peter

Having spent the past six years dealing with all manner of freaks and psychos as Dr Sean McNamara in the dark drama Nip/Tuck, Dylan Walsh is a suitable choice to step into the shoes of The Stepfather, which originally belonged … Continue reading →

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Clash of the Titans: Is Sam Worth his Demigod Status?

Posted on 2 April 2010 by peter

Being a huge fan of the films of special effects maestro Ray Harryhausen, I expected to be disappointed with this big-budget, CGI-laden remake. I was wrong. The filmmakers have done themselves proud creating a rollercoaster ride of excitement that is … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Peek | The Last House on the Left is not the last word in horror

Posted on 19 October 2009 by peter

When Wes Craven released Last House on the Left back in 1972, it was heralded as a new direction in horror with its terrifying realism and brutal cruelty. The same cannot be said for the new remake. The first half … Continue reading →

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News Hound | 19 August 2009

Posted on 19 August 2009 by Adele Craciun

Movie Talk sniffs around the back alleys of the internet to bring you the latest showbiz news – because we love to play fetch… Lionsgate is remaking the 1987 dance movie classic Dirty Dancing. As if anyone could beat le … Continue reading →

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News Muse | Fame & the Hollywood recession

Posted on 27 February 2009 by Adele Craciun

‘You’ve got big dreams? You want fame? Well, fame costs. And right here is where you start paying – in sweat!’ It was Debbie Allen‘s tough dance teacher Lydia Grant who’d utter those fame-ous words every time the theme tune … Continue reading →

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