10 Horror Movie Remakes You Must Never Watch

In the 1980 version of The Fog, a horde of ghosts appear from an inexplicable mist, and attack the citizens of Antonio Island. Because of its straightforward plot, The Fog could've been an unmemorable schlockfest.

But with visionary director, John Carpenter, at the helm, this ghostly thriller is genuinely chilling. The way Carpenter slowly builds tension before delivering a well-earned jump-scare makes The Fog feel like a supernatural version of Jaws. It may not be as masterful as Carpenter's other work like The Thing and Halloween but The Fog does deserve more credit.

Too bad the same cannot be said about the 2005 remake. To the movie's credit, it takes its time building up the supernatural elements and doesn't shove in relentless jump-scares, which is quite common in modern horrors. Sadly, it never feels suspenseful since all the characters are generic, whiny, and unlikeable.

If you thought things would pick up when the killing begins, the film actually gets worse. The characters act so inappropriately every time they see one of their friends being burned, drowned, or impaled, you couldn't care less what happens to them.