10 Horror Movie Remakes That Were Instantly Forgotten
7. Martyrs (2015)
When the original Martyrs was released in 2008, it was hailed for pushing the boundaries of on-screen international horror and violence to a whole new level.
When the Martyrs remake was released in only seven years later 2015, it was only really watched by people who liked Spencer from Pretty Little Liars.
With a refreshing female-led cast, a Catholicism-inspired antagonist and an almost nihilistic feel, the original caused outrage and chaos in the film industry at the time, and would go on to assemble a wide range of fans from around the world.
Therefore when the remake was aired, its loose re-telling of such a sharp and clever plot felt lacking in substance, lacking in energy, and was harshly condemned by the original director Pascal Laugier as a poor imitation.
While the original flick is definitely worth a watch, the remake is totally forgettable and not worth watching.