10 80s Films That Deserve The TV Reboot Treatment

3. Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing, your mum's favourite 1980s film. Patrick Swayze stole the hearts of, well, everyone as dance instructor Johnny Castle.

Dance films never die. They have had a long life since the 1980s onwards and, whilst they may not always be the most prestigious affairs, we still seem to keep watching them. But dancing wasn't at the core of Dirty Dancing. At its core was the idea of letting go of social and class convention and being free to express yourself whichever way you choose.

In a political climate so polarised by left and right, the need for these ideals to once again be showcased has never been more urgent. Much like Wet Hot American Summer found its camp storyline and multiple characters benefitted from the TV format, Dirty Dancing too could find new life as a show about a failing resort, with each week focusing on a new challenge to overcome.

How It Should Work

Baby returns to reopen the now rundown resort from the film. She must recruit new staff and attract a diverse array of visitors all whilst dealing with investors who are a little too conservative and stuck in the past. The staff and visitors will represent the contrasting politics of America and must find common ground if Baby wants her endeavour to be a success.