10 Horror Movie Remakes That Were Instantly Forgotten

10. Black Christmas (2019)

There are two possible films that might come to mind when you hear "Black Christmas". Firstly, the 1974 festive slasher starring Olivia Hussey, or secondly, the middling 2006 Canadian remake starring Katie Kassidy, which followed the same sorority-central plot. Both films are unanimously recognised and remembered, the former a definitive and formative entry in the slasher sub-genre, and the latter something of a cult fave in horror circles.

However, in 2019, another Black Christmas remake was released - and to very little acclaim. Starring Imogen Poots as Riley, this interpretation focuses heavily on rape culture and feminist issues (which is great), but strays fairly far away from the original source material in its approach.

Without the monstrous Billy - who featured in both the Bob Clark original and Glen Morgan's gnarly 2006 remake - it feels like an entirely new concept with a stolen name, even citing black magic as the cause for the murderous fraternity antics, changing the dynamic of the franchise entirely.

With poor reviews and forgettable box office ratings, 2019's Black Christmas won't be making its way onto Santa's Nice List anytime soon.