10 Upcoming Movie Remakes NOBODY Asked For

10. Vertigo

Alfred Hitchcock's legendary psychological thriller Vertigo is just one of those perfect movies that probably can't ever be improved upon, and though it's had a tremendous influence on the thriller genre ever since its 1958 release, no studio has had the gall to mount an outright remake.

Until now, that is.

Last month, Paramount announced that they're prepping a Vertigo remake with Robert Downey Jr. set to star in the lead role of traumatised ex-cop John "Scottie" Ferguson, as was of course originated by James Stewart.

Scripting duties will be undertaken by Steven Knight (Eastern Promises, Peaky Blinders, Spencer), though a director hasn't yet been announced.

As talented as Downey and Knight are, there's far more to lose than gain by remaking what most critics agree is one of the greatest films ever made.

Like The Godfather and Citizen Kane, Vertigo seemed like a project even the most industrious of producers knew to leave well alone, especially considering how phenomenally well it's aged over more than 60 years.

Given Hollywood's tepid-at-best track record with remaking Hitchcock, it's tough to have anything but low expectations for this.