I wouldn’t call it the worst, but the original “Invaders From Mars” was several steps up from it’s remake.
I hope they don’t even try to redo “Forbidden Planet”. To high a standard to match.
I hope they don’t even try to redo “Forbidden Planet”. To high a standard to match.
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That was exactly my thought as I was reading the comments on this thread! I viewed the movie just a month or so ago on some cable channel and it was great. Considering when it was made, the special effects were really “out there”.
“The Thing (from Outer Space)” is based on the short story by John W. Campbell, Jr. The original story was named “Who Goes There.” Carpenter’s version is closer to the original story, though I prefer the 1951 version on (lack) of gore factor.
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” was based on the short story- “Farewell to the Master” by Harry Bates. Though the first version is great, both are political statements of the era’s dogma (war/the bomb or enviro-crud). The original story has not been done at all. There is Klaatu, Gnut instead of Gort, and all the rest is completely different. The original story is very good.
Find “They Came from Outer Space” edited by Jim Wynorski and a great intro by Ray Bradbury. It was published in 1980. Great collection of 12 classic science fiction tales made into movies. They even includes some photos from the movies.
Debbi