I think the better thing to do than a remake is do what both Bergman and Craven did…just add your own style to a well-tested,dramatic plot..it’s the basic “Revenge” story that been around for centuries, but each director changed the formula (Begman’s,pacing,religious tone and the twist of the killers finding “shelter” in the exact same house as the victim’s family, Craven’s update,ironic use of music,pushing the reality/gore up to almost unbearable..and..this is key..changing many specifics of the previous version so the tale stands on its own as something different )
Now, if whoever it was who directed the current remake gave the film a different title,and/or characters,location,twists and style…..would the film stand on its own? or does the strength of the film rest on the fact that it’s supposed to be a remake of a popular film of yesterday…title and all…and hence gain favor on that basis alone?
'The Last House on the Left' inspired by Bergman's 'Virgin Spring' about 3 years ago
I think the better thing to do than a remake is do what both Bergman and Craven did…just add your own style to a well-tested,dramatic plot..it’s the basic “Revenge” story that been around for centuries, but each director changed the formula (Begman’s,pacing,religious tone and the twist of the killers finding “shelter” in the exact same house as the victim’s family, Craven’s update,ironic use of music,pushing the reality/gore up to almost unbearable..and..this is key..changing many specifics of the previous version so the tale stands on its own as something different )
Now, if whoever it was who directed the current remake gave the film a different title,and/or characters,location,twists and style…..would the film stand on its own? or does the strength of the film rest on the fact that it’s supposed to be a remake of a popular film of yesterday…title and all…and hence gain favor on that basis alone?
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