Terrifying Horror Movie Remakes That Breathe New Life into Classic Scares

Some horror films are so iconic that they get remade for a new generation, often with better effects, updated storytelling, & fresh twists. Here are some of the best horror remakes.

Goodnight Mommy (2022) – Prime Video

Remake of the 2014 Austrian film Goodnight Mommy. Twin boys grow suspicious of their mother after her facial surgery, believing she may not be their real mother.

Speak No Evil (2024) – JioCinema

Remake of the 2022 Danish-Dutch film Speak No Evil. An American family visits a British couple they met on vacation, only to experience increasingly disturbing behaviour, leading to a psychological nightmare.

The Ring (2002) – JioCinema

Remake of the 1998 Japanese film Ringu. A journalist investigates a cursed videotape that kills anyone who watches it within seven days, uncovering a terrifying supernatural mystery.

It (2017) – Prime Video

Remake of the 1990 TV miniseries It, based on Stephen King’s novel. A group of kids faces a shape-shifting entity that preys on their fears in a small town.

The Grudge (2004) – Prime Video

Remake of the 2002 Japanese horror Ju-On: The Grudge. A caregiver encounters a deadly curse in a haunted house where vengeful spirits unleash terror.

Quarantine (2008) – Prime Video

Remake of the 2007 Spanish horror REC. A TV reporter and firefighters are trapped in an apartment building overrun by a virus that turns residents into violent creatures.

Thirteen Ghosts (2001) – Apple TV+

Remake of the 1960 film 13 Ghosts. A family inherits a mansion designed to contain vengeful spirits and must navigate its haunted corridors to survive.