10 Horror Movies That Deserve A Reboot

The early 2000s was home to some outstanding cinematic gems like The Ring, The Descent, and Saw. However, these years also saw studios churn out generic, low budget outings to make a quick profit, most of which would fall into obscurity. One flick from this era that stands out, though, is Darkness Falls.

Years after witnessing his mother's gruesome death at the hands of a sinister supernatural presence known as the Tooth Fairy, this 2003 release follows the protagonist return to his titular hometown to stop the entity from harming another child. Despite its genuinely creeping opening and the spectre's striking presence, a by-the-numbers plot and uninspired scares quickly devolved this title into another forgettable horror.

Although the flaws in the original were glaring, Darkness Falls had a lot of untapped potential. The villain only being able to move in shadows made her as frightening as she was unique despite a convoluted backstory that added nothing to the plot. More importantly, the central themes of childhood trauma and mental health laid the foundations for what could have been a fascinating character study if the script had been tighter.

There's enough going for this film to make revisiting its creepy town worth the effort.