Regarded as the prototypical summer blockbuster, Steven Spielberg's breakout feature changed the way movies were marketed and released forever. An undisputed classic, the Jaws' blend of well-defined characters, pacing, tension and suspense resulted in a superior thriller that earned over $470m at the box office (more than $2bn when adjusted for inflation) to become the highest-grossing movie in history, not to mention one of the most influential titles of the 1970's. However, Spielberg's decision not to purchase the rights to the franchise led to Universal running the series into the ground with three sequels of ever-diminishing quality. Its been almost 30 years since the critically-panned Jaws: The Revenge, and Hollywood has proven that no movie is safe from the remake treatment. Almost every notable horror franchise has been subjected to a remake, and once that well runs dry the studios will no doubt turn their heads toward anything remotely frightening, and a predatory shark is certainly that. Given the relatively straightforward narrative of the original and its terrifying protagonist, along with the name recognition that comes with the title, its a virtual guarantee that at some point in the future an updated version of the movie will land in theaters. Jaws is without a doubt a masterpiece that should never be remade, but it will be eventually. However, the quality of the end product will likely be more akin to the terrible sequels and David R. Ellis' Shark Night 3D that the untouchable original.
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