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The Anatomy of a Remake: Friday the 13th

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The idea of remodeling successful films are all the rage these days. For filmmakers, taking the helm of anything labeled remake, reboot, or tribute means toeing the line of the original while still putting their own spin on things. For moviegoers, a film in one of these categories means one ... Read More

The Anatomy of a Remake: Halloween

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American’s favorite fall celebration of Halloween has never been the same since Michael Myers came to the big screen in 1978. Directed by the legendary John Carpenter (The Fog 1980, The Thing 1982) and produced by Debra Hill, this low budget Horror film grossed over seventy million ... Read More