10 Best Slasher Remakes Ranked (According to IMDb)

10 Best Slasher Remakes, Ranked (According to IMDb)

Slasher horror movies were a goldmine in their heyday, which explains these 10 modern slasher remakes. Are they worth seeing, though?

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Slasher films have always been a curious thing. They are equally revered and dismissed for their unabashedly exploitative style, brimming with excessive nudity and violence. However, they are also frequently tales of survival, though usually for one protagonist alone. The vicarious thrills ask viewers to consider what their own decisions might be.

True, some audiences simply enjoy the gratuitous nonsense itself, seeking out creative effects and settings. However, this genre can tap into our most primal fears and ideas. So, it’s no surprise that each popular slasher franchise would be systematically remade. They’re cheap, yet successful, and that results in widely varying degrees of quality.

10 A Nightmare On Elm Street (2010) – 5.2

Freddy Krueger became an icon because of his design, mythology and quotable one-liners. The last of which was especially noticeable during the days of masked, speechless behemoths. Freddy was allowed a personality, and truly large shoes to fill. The original A Nightmare on Elm Street’s effects were also very creative, because of the surreal settings. Unfortunately, all of the novelty is lost here. And worse, the film really leans into Freddy’s deeply disturbing interest in child abuse. The overall sense of fun is therefore also completely lost, and outside of the underused micro-naps, the ideas feel tired. It’s the only remake here that simply can’t live up to the original in some way or another.

9 House Of Wax (2005) – 5.3

Paris Hilton is in this film, and that turns out more or less how one might expect. However, the performances are more charming from the familiar faces. Elisha Cuthbert and Jared Padalecki are practically nostalgic by now, both known for massively popular television shows. And while the dialogue is stiff, at least the director Jaume Collet-Serra was already developing an eye for action. His horror sequences play more like action than scares, which works to the film’s benefit.

8 My Bloody Valentine (2009) – 5.4

Both stars of Supernatural ended up in a horror remake in the same year, making it distinctly clear that both were simply having some fun. And that enthusiasm works on screen, where Dean Winchester himself essentially carries the movie. His protagonist is far more convincing than any performance in the original.

Further, the kills are certainly campy and creative enough, maintaining an enjoyable sense of humor throughout the film. Fans of Red, Elizabeth, and their memorable blacklisters should keep an eye out for Megan Boone, who also proves she can carry a show of her own.

7 Friday The 13th (2009) – 5.5

The Friday the 13th remake smartly capitalizes on the iconic Jason Voorhees himself, though the original antagonist wasn’t actually Jason. Purists may be frustrated by Jason’s behavior, such as his traps and so forth, or even the overall tone of the film. However, all of the borrowed elements from the fourth entry in the franchise still resonate. While Rob Dier was seeking revenge for his sister, Jared Padalecki’s protagonist still intends to rescue his sister. It’s innately sympathetic, and Padalecki’s acting helps garner enough investment to balance out the consistent humor.

6 The Stepfather (2009) – 5.6

It’s always intriguing when a PG-13 horror film can best its peers, but it’s particularly surprising on this list. Terry O’Quinn, perhaps best known for playing John Locke, was the original antagonist, and his absence is sorely felt. However, the performances are decent enough, and The Stepfather actually musters some grounded suspense. The premise is far more accessible than many other slashers, and lends itself to more sincerity than cheesy fun. In that pursuit, it mostly succeeds.

5 Child’s Play (2019) – 5.8

An unstoppable franchise, Child’s Play’s Chucky is one of the most quotable, likable killers in the genre. And that is largely due to the original’s Brad Dourif, whose voice is equally menacing and comical. So, it was somewhat disappointing that he was replaced altogether. But Mark Hamill himself, who has voiced the Joker, was still plenty of fun in the role.

The kills are graphic enough, and the robotic approach will probably speak to younger audiences. In fact, the latter leads into some interesting material, regarding the protagonist’s relationship with Chucky in Child’s Play. It reflects our own odd relationships with technology, and the family drama works, too.

4 Maniac (2012) – 6.1

In this case, the original Maniac could easily be improved upon. While the lore was begging for deeper exploration, the original simply refused to attempt anything beyond a series of neat special effects scenes. It’s a forthright nod to Norman Bates, given the mother issues. That film succeeds by the performance of its protagonist, its particularly shocking violence, and by uniquely maintaining the killer’s point of view. The remake takes that approach literally, but the gimmick is used creatively enough that it doesn’t quite wear out its welcome. It is also more interested in relationships and suspense, though it replaces grimy filth with a glossy shine.

3 Halloween (2007) – 6.1

The direct opposite of John Carpenter’s original intent in Halloween, wherein “The Shape” was never meant to have an explanation. Removing the mystery undermines the fear. Unfortunately, Rob Zombie’s sensibilities simply lead him to paint the dirtiest upbringing imaginable for Michael Meyers.

Then again, it also leads to some spectacular and creative violence in Halloween, and a frantic pace once the titular holiday strikes. Ultimately, this serves as an interesting alternative to the franchise proper, an exercise in gratuitous thrills rather than artful suspense.

2 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) – 6.2

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is still arguably the high bar for any slasher remake, thanks to its careful balance of modern ideas and visuals with the classic. The cinematography is equally gorgeous, although it is slick and tidy instead of gritty realism. The violence is supercharged yet satisfying, where the original predominantly hid its bloodiness. Both films have terrific performances, and R. Lee Ermey can’t be praised enough for the remake. His sense of humor and menace are equally entertaining. Also, the imagery is just as terrifying and inventive as the original Texas Chain Saw Massacre, keeping homage to a minimum.

1 The Hills Have Eyes (2006) – 6.4

Director Alexandre Aja clearly has a deep enthusiasm and understanding of the genre, and has proven it throughout his filmography. Ted Levine, “Buffalo Bill” himself, is a fun addition, and Emilie de Ravin is a welcome surprise, given that Lost had already blown up just two years prior. Aja keeps the The Hills Have Eyes every bit as demented as Wes Craven’s horror classic, no easy task with modern audiences that have seen it all. It is an imaginative, repulsive, and frenetic movie that fittingly escalates the effects and scale of the original.

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