The 10 Best Horror Movie Remakes Of The 2000s, According To Rotten Tomatoes – Screen Rant

Remakes are certainly a dime a dozen nowadays. It seems like every other movie that is released is either a sequel, a reboot, or a remake. And sometimes two or more rolled into one! But that's not to say that ALL remakes are bad. Yes, most of them are quite bland and highly unnecessary, but sooner or later the studios pump out a remake that is...surprisingly good! Maybe not great, mind you, and certainly not as good as the original, but good nevertheless.

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These are just a taste of those movies. These are the ten best horror remakes of the 2000s, according to Rotten Tomatoes.

Sure, maybe the reception towards The Hills Have Eyeswasn't TOTALLY favorable, but trust us, this is a lot better than most horror remakes of the 2000s! This was a modern take on Wes Craven's little known and little-seen The Hills Have Eyes, which was released back in 1977.

This version is far slicker, far FASTER, and far better produced. In other words, it actually looks like a movie instead of some low-budgeted student film shot in the desert. No disrespect to Wes Craven, he's a master. But compared to this, his version is...dated.

You've probably never heard of Toolbox Murders before. But can we tempt you with the name Tobe Hooper? That's right, Tobe Hooper, the man behind The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, released this remake in 2004 to generally mixed reviews. It's a remake of 1978's The Toolbox Murders, a controversial slasher that was briefly banned in the United Kingdom for its problematic content.

Yeah, it's certainly not GREAT, but like The Hills Have Eyes, it's far better than most remakes of its time.

This is an American remake of the Spanish horror film REC, which most people consider FAR superior. Quarantine is essentially a shot for shot remake, although it does contain its share of original ideas.

Not many, mind you, but they're there! While the movie certainly isn't perfect, the acting, atmosphere, and relentless pacing help distinguish it from its contemporaries. Granted, it owes its very qualities to REC, seeing as how it's a blatant shot for shot remake...

The original My Bloody Valentine is certainly no masterpiece, and it was relentlessly criticized upon release for its level of bloody violence and gore. But then again, isn't that what a slasher is supposed to show!? For some bizarre reason, they decided to remake the movie in 3D, making this the first 3D R-rated movie toreceive a wide release.

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It was certainly better than everyone was expecting it to be, scoring 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and earning a generally positive reception for its old school scares.

While not officially a remake (the creators see it as a "re-imagining"), Willard is nevertheless a "remake" of 1971's Willard, which in turn was based on Stephen Gilbert's novel Ratman's Notebooks.

As you can probably tell from that horrifying title, the movie sees Crispin Glover as Willard, a mentally troubled man who befriends and forges a psychotic connection with a band of rats. It certainly doesn't sound like much (maybe even a little goofy), but trust us, this is some creepy stuff. The critics seem to agree.

Believe it or not, Red Dragon is a remake! Well, technically it's an adaptation of a novel, but like Willard, it was previously made into a movie that no one seems to remember. While most people see it as the prequel to Silence of the Lambs and Hannibal, the novel was made into a movie called Manhunter back in 1986.

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It was even directed by Michael Mann! Red Dragon is certainly no Silence of the Lambs, but it's a heck of a lot better than Hannibal! It's a definite must-watch if you're an Anthony Hopkins and Hannibal Lecter aficionado.

Like Red Dragon, some people may not know that Will Smith's I Am Legend is actually a remake. In fact, it is actually the third movie to be adapted from Richard Matheson's novel, the first being 1964's The Last Man on Earth and 1971's The Omega Man. That said, I Am Legend has very little to do with the source novel, aside from the general story outline of a lone human surviving against a city of vampires.

Will Smith's stellar performance, the fantastic production values, and that G-damned dog scene all helped elevate this movie FAR above similar remakes of its time.

The Ring became a bonafide cultural phenomenon when it was released back in 2002. A remake of the acclaimed Japanese film Ring, or Ringu, The Ring starred Naomi Watts as Rachel Keller, an investigative journalist who seeks the truth behind the cursed videotape.

And while you may think that the whole "creepy lady comes out of a VHS tape" thing would be dated, The Ring actually serves as a wonderful period piece. Nothing better represents the cozy VHS days better than The Ring! Oh yeah, it's pretty scary, too.

George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead is an undeniable masterpiece of the horror genre. Released back in 1978, it revolutionized the zombie genre and became a mega success thanks to its original setting and amazing makeup effects. Orange blood excepted. And to everyone's surprise, the remake was...surprisingly good!

Granted, it had very little to do with Romero's original, aside from the concept of a gang of people seeking refuge from zombies in a shopping mall. But Zack Snyder's frenetic direction ensured its success. It's a bonafide thrill ride.

Topping our list is a wonderful Korean film called A Tale of Two Sisters. It's based on an old Korean folktale calledJanghwa Hongryeon jeon, a folktale that had been adapted to film five different times before this 2003 version.

However, this is arguably the greatest iteration of the series, a creepy and highly disturbing movie that blends traditional ghost stories with troubling family histories. It won a ton of awards in its native country and even received its own American remake called The Uninvited. Don't watch it.

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