10 Horror Movies That Deserve A Reboot

There has been no shortage of incredible horror films over the decades. While some go on to become all-time cinematic greats and the long-lasting popularity of others results in an endless number of sequels, there are also a handful of equally excellent releases which fade into relative obscurity through no fault of their own.

Likewise, there have been just as many horrors that failed to impress critics and audiences. Whether it was because they were poorly executed, comprised wooden acting, or had a lacklustre script, most of these films tend to also fizzle out of memory.

Whatever the reason may be, there's enough untapped potential within some of these forgotten films that makes them worthy of receiving a second chance. Approaching old ideas with a fresh perspective has given rise to some of the most interesting horrors in recent years, as demonstrated by the success of Alien: Romulus, Evil Dead Rise, and 2018's Halloween.

With reboots and remakes being more popular than they've ever been before, now is the perfect time to revisit some underappreciated genre contributions by giving them the reboots that they deserve.

In the oversaturated landscape of superhero movies, the success of Deadpool and Invincible shows that audiences are craving something fresh and more mature. Spawn, with its horror themes, is the perfect candidate.

Created by the legendary Todd MacFarlane, the comics centred on murdered CIA agent Al Simmons, who is resurrected as a powerful Hellspawn after making a deal with a demon to see his loved ones again. The comics were gritty and atmospheric, quickly becoming one of the most popular series of the '90s.

A movie adaptation was inevitable. However, the version fans received fell short of expectations.

Starring Michael Jai White as the titular antihero, the plot saw him brought back from the dead to enact revenge on those responsible for his death. While White gave a solid performance and the flick boasted some impressive practical make-up effects, horrific CGI and watered-down violence stopped this adaptation from capturing the dark tone of its source material (something the Keith David-starring animated series actually did).

The later-released director's cut may have amped up the violence, but it was still far from being the big-screen adaptation that fans wanted. By embracing Spawn's horror influences, a reboot could do for the superhero genre what Brightburn and The New Mutants failed to achieve.