10 Most Successful Horror Movie Remakes According To Rotten Tomatoes

10 Most Successful Horror Movie Remakes, According To Rotten Tomatoes

These horror movie remakes may have had success at the box office, but their ratings on Rotten Tomatoes show what fans really think of them.

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As horror fans know, Hollywood loves their remakes. Many disapprove of this, as they feel most horror classics don’t need to be redone and they’re just fine the way they are. Other fans feel that as long as they’re done right, they can be worthwhile. Regardless of how fans feel, many classic horror movies can be updated to fit more current times, so they’re easy to do, and they have pre-established fanbases, so it’s easy to sell tickets.

Even with high ticket sales, the films are not guaranteed to be well-received by audiences. Remakes like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Ring filled theater seats, and did their best to match the atmosphere and scares of the original films. These horror movie remakes may have had success at the box office, but their ratings on Rotten Tomatoes show what fans really think.

10 A Nightmare On Elm Street (2010) – 15%

This reboot of the 1984 slasher stars Jackie Earle Haley in the iconic role of Freddy Krueger, a specter haunting the teenagers of the parents who killed him, stalking and killing them in their dreams. A Nightmare on Elm Street took home $115.6 million at the box office, but its Rotten Tomatoes rating shows that it wasn’t a hit with audiences.

Some hold the unpopular opinion of loving the Nightmare on Elm Street remake, calling it a faithful homage to the original. One review from North Shore Movies says it does its job as a teen slasher, and Haley does well as the villain making them pay for their parents’ actions while acknowledging that it’s not the best remake. Its biggest criticisms are that it lacks the humor of the original, and takes a much darker tone that doesn’t work for a killer like Krueger.

9 The Haunting (1999) – 17%

This loose adaptation of The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson follows a group participating in what they believe to be an insomnia study but is really a study of fear. The participants are unaware that the house is haunted by an evil spirit intent on tormenting anyone who stays there. It earned $117.3 million in ticket sales but wasn’t warmly received.

The Film-Authority review calls it a good bad movie that contains the ruins of an interesting film. There are numerous lapses in logic, irritating characters, and sequences that make the film seem more like a thrill ride than a faithful adaptation of the source material. Some genuinely enjoy the first half, but they find it quickly goes off the rails, leaving them disappointed. Despite its flaws, it’s an interesting take on the Hill House story, and some may find it to be an entertaining ghost story.

8 The Amityville Horror (2005) – 23%

Considered one of the best movies based on the Amityville murders, this remake follows the events experienced by the Lutz family, who spend 28 days in their new home before fleeing in the middle of the night. It was a box office success, raking in $107.5 million, and while many fans enjoyed it, it has a low rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

This remake left much to be desired, with some feeling the film has its moments of style but fails to create any suspense. Others felt that the movie doesn’t give fans anything new and has a generic backstory that would fit into any other haunted house film. Fans praise the jump scares and pacing of the remake, adding that Reynolds delivers a terrifying performance as George Lutz. Some admit it’s far-fetched and predictable, but still enjoyable enough for horror fans to watch.

7 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) – 37%

The remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre introduced a new generation of horror fans to Leatherface, another iconic villain. After picking up a traumatized hitchhiker, five friends find themselves stalked and hunted by chainsaw-wielding Leatherface and his family of serial killers. The film earned $107.36 million, making it a hit with younger fans, although critics were disappointed.

Many find this remake unnecessary, and criticize it for relying on jump scares and gore, rather than genuine scares. It does boast one of the most intense deaths of the Texas Chainsaw franchise, but it’s still considered a by-the-numbers slasher flick. Critics feel the remake adds nothing to the original story, but fans praise the film for having the style they felt the original lacked. While they enjoy it, they recommend the original if horror fans want a more genuinely terrifying viewing experience.

6 The Grudge (2004) – 40%

After the box office success of The Ring, Americans were introduced to another remake of a popular J-horror film. The Grudge stars Sarah Michelle Gellar as an American nurse living in Tokyo when she’s exposed to a mysterious curse that locks a person into a powerful rage, before claiming their life and spreading it to another victim.

The remake was a box office success, taking home $187.28 million, but its rating is low. Critics call it watchable but erratic, claiming it misses the point of the original. Fans found it horrifying, saying they were haunted by the film for years. A review from Bloody Disgusting points out the subtle critique of using Americans who don’t know about the culture of the country they’re living in, which resonates with many American fans, who feel the same sense of isolation as the characters.

5 The Ring (2002) – 71%

Two years prior to the arrival of The Grudge, The Ring was the first of many J-horror films to be remade for American audiences. After the death of her niece, journalist Rachel investigates a mysterious videotape that causes the death of the viewer within a week of watching it. It was a box office success and an immediate hit with fans and critics.

While some felt the film’s slow pace allowed viewers time to think about any plot holes, most reviews praise its eeriness and call it a film that creates a squeamish feeling rather than a scary one. It keeps the same sense of dread as the original while putting its own spin on the story. Like The Grudge, many fans found the film terrifying during its initial release.

4 Cape Fear (1991) – 74%

The seventh collaboration between Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro, Cape Fear follows a convicted rapist who, after serving 14 years in prison, stalks the family of the lawyer who originally defended him. Not only did the film do well commercially, bringing home $182.29 million, it also received Golden Globe and Oscar nominations for De Niro’s performance.

While some consider this remake unnecessary, many praised its suspense and violence. A review from Newsweek says that while it’s a thrilling film, it doesn’t linger in the mind the way Scorsese’s other work does. Even with its flaws, there are many who love his first foray into the horror genre.

3 Dawn Of The Dead (2004) – 76%

Zack Snyder’s debut film, the remake of George A. Romero’s zombie classic, follows a group of survivors who take refuge in an upscale shopping mall during a zombie apocalypse. It was a success, earning $102.27 million, topping the U.S. box office in its opening weekend, and was met with rave reviews.

According to Film Frenzy, it’s a rare remake that doesn’t match the original but succeeds on its own terms. There are elements some could’ve gone without, like the subplot of a woman giving birth during a zombie apocalypse, but many love the film and credit it with reinvigorating the zombie subgenre.

2 We Are What We Are (2013) – 86%

This film centers on the reclusive and religious Parker family who follow an ancient custom and suddenly find their existence threatened when police investigate their matriarch’s death. Daughters Iris and Rose must assume responsibilities beyond those of a typical family. It was a success, earning $159.04 million during its theatrical run.

We Are What We Are is praised for its atmosphere and mystique, which intends to creep viewers out rather than make them feel sick. What little violence the film contains isn’t jarring and serves a narrative purpose. Exquisite Terror says the film conceals the cannibalistic elements in favor of examining familial roles, rites of passage, and ritualism.

1 It (2017) – 86%

This Stephen King adaptation follows a group of bullied kids as they band together to destroy a shape-shifting monster that disguises itself as a clown and terrorizes the children of their Maine town Derry. It was a massive success, raking in a whopping $701.79 million, becoming one of the highest-grossing R-rated films of all time.

Despite its flaws, the film received mostly positive reviews, calling it a handsomely crafted work and a genuinely frightening horror film. It’s a faithful adaptation of the novel, with a handful of tasteful adjustments made. Instead of relying on cheap scares, many love that the film cares more about establishing its characters. Loved by many, it’s considered one of the best films of 2017.

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