What movie has the most re-makes? - Blu-ray Forum

Marcusarilius · 01-31-2008, 05:31 AM

I was just thinking of the Invasion and how this is the third movie based on the same story.

Has any movie topped three re-makes before?

Blufury · 01-31-2008, 05:35 AM

Invasion similar to Invasion of the Body Snatchers?

King Kong (three films I believe)
Night of the Living Dead (three films including 3D version-if that counts)

duckydan · 01-31-2008, 05:35 AM

I am legend is based on a book with 5 versions:
- I Am Legend (2007)
- I Am Omega (2007)
- Omega Man (1971)
- Soy leyenda (1967)
- Last Man On Earth (1964)

All but the spanish version are available on dvd (or will be) with 2/5 on blu.

Blu-Beard · 01-31-2008, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

I was just thinking of the Invasion and how this is the third movie based on the same story.

Has any movie topped three re-makes before?

I'm pretty sure "A Christmas Carol" has had the most remakes. I think somewhere in the neighborhood of the high 50's or low 60's. But didn't you think "The Invasion" sucked compared to the original with Donald Sutherlin and Leonard Nimoy? I sure did, I thought it would be alot better than it was since Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman were the stars

blu-backer · 01-31-2008, 05:42 AM

Dracula?

Joon · 01-31-2008, 05:45 AM

Christmas Carol. It has been remade at least 7 times if not more. Even more if you count the movie Scrooged(Great movie by the way).

FilmmakingFiasco · 01-31-2008, 06:00 AM

Just so you know, for "Body Snatcher" movies

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Body Snatchers (1993)
The Invasion (2007)

So, The Invasion is the 3rd remake, not the 3rd time it's been done.

Muskratty · 01-31-2008, 06:11 AM

IMO Texas Chainsaw Massacre... Dracula has had some too. But if it's a different adaptation is that still a remake? Example, Blade Trinity.. That's a dracula movie..

J_UNTITLED · 01-31-2008, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmmakingFiasco

Just so you know, for "Body Snatcher" movies

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Body Snatchers (1993)
The Invasion (2007)

So, The Invasion is the 3rd remake, not the 3rd time it's been done.

Correct.

CapiCoo · 01-31-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FilmmakingFiasco

Just so you know, for "Body Snatcher" movies

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Body Snatchers (1993)
The Invasion (2007)

So, The Invasion is the 3rd remake, not the 3rd time it's been done.

the puppet masters too!

Marcusarilius · 01-31-2008, 06:10 AM

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Dracula?

Good one. How many remakes of Dracula?

Dracula 1931
Dracula 1958 by Hammer
Dracula with Jack Palance.
Dracula 1979
Dracula Dead and Loving It (not sure if this "Counts". NPI)
Dracula Coppala

Any more?

Kristin Simard · 01-31-2008, 06:05 AM

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But didn't you think "The Invasion" sucked compared to the original with Donald Sutherlin and Leonard Nimoy?

The "original" with Donald Sutherland and Leonard Nimoy??

Know your film history!

Blu-Beard · 01-31-2008, 06:11 AM

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The "original" with Donald Sutherland and Leonard Nimoy??

Know your film history!

I do likes me movies

Marcusarilius · 01-31-2008, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Kristin Simard

The "original" with Donald Sutherland and Leonard Nimoy??

Know your film history!

I thought Invasion of the body Snatures starred Hawk Eye Peirce and Spock? Maybe this was another re-make?

Blu-Beard · 01-31-2008, 06:18 AM

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I thought Invasion of the body Snatures starred Hawk Eye Peirce and Spock? Maybe this was another re-make?

Leonard Nimoy is Spock

Marcusarilius · 01-31-2008, 06:20 AM

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Leonard Nimoy is Spock

I thought he had a book out called "I am not Spock".

Kristin Simard · 01-31-2008, 06:32 AM

IMDb lists 64 productions of Hamlet and 27 productions of A Christmas Carol plus 3 for Christmas Carol.
32 Romeo and Juliets.
46 for Macbeth.
26 for A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Marcusarilius · 01-31-2008, 06:34 AM

Sounds like Hamlet might be the winner. Did Spock ever play Hamlet?

Kristin Simard · 01-31-2008, 06:36 AM

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Did Spock ever play Hamlet?

Sign him up!

Marcusarilius · 01-31-2008, 06:37 AM

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Sign him up!

Yea really. Take a number...

01-31-2008, 05:31 AM	#1
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	What movie has the most re-makes? I was just thinking of the Invasion and how this is the third movie based on the same story. Has any movie topped three re-makes before?

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01-31-2008, 05:35 AM	#2
Blufury Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Texas 4K collection:413 Blu-ray collection:1673 Trading Score:36	Invasion similar to Invasion of the Body Snatchers? King Kong (three films I believe) Night of the Living Dead (three films including 3D version-if that counts)

01-31-2008, 05:35 AM	#3
duckydan Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Huntingdon Valley, PA Digital collection:227 Trading Score:157	I am legend is based on a book with 5 versions: - I Am Legend (2007) - I Am Omega (2007) - Omega Man (1971) - Soy leyenda (1967) - Last Man On Earth (1964) All but the spanish version are available on dvd (or will be) with 2/5 on blu.

01-31-2008, 05:42 AM	#5
blu-backer Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:118	Dracula?

01-31-2008, 05:45 AM	#6
Joon Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:208 Trading Score:1	Christmas Carol. It has been remade at least 7 times if not more. Even more if you count the movie Scrooged(Great movie by the way).

01-31-2008, 06:00 AM	#7
FilmmakingFiasco Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Minneapolis, MN Blu-ray collection:297 Trading Score:17	Just so you know, for "Body Snatcher" movies Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) Body Snatchers (1993) The Invasion (2007) So, The Invasion is the 3rd remake, not the 3rd time it's been done.

01-31-2008, 06:11 AM	#8
Muskratty Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Omaha NE Blu-ray collection:60	IMO Texas Chainsaw Massacre... Dracula has had some too. But if it's a different adaptation is that still a remake? Example, Blade Trinity.. That's a dracula movie..

01-31-2008, 06:32 AM	#17
Kristin Simard Special Member Member since:Aug 2007	IMDb lists 64 productions of Hamlet and 27 productions of A Christmas Carol plus 3 for Christmas Carol. 32 Romeo and Juliets. 46 for Macbeth. 26 for A Midsummer Night's Dream.

01-31-2008, 06:34 AM	#18
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