10 Movie Remakes You Didn't Know Were Coming In 2019

8. An American Werewolf In London

The original American Werewolf in London is one of the greatest horror movies of all time, not only setting a bar which hasn't been topped by any other werewolf film, but establishing the formula that every horror-comedy has followed since. In a way, it's surprising that it's taken Hollywood so long to remake it.

Fortunately, the filmmaker finally picked for the job is another interesting appointment, as it's Max Landis who has been brought in to write the screenplay and adapt the original for a modern audience. Of course, it was the writer's father who actually helmed the iconic horror film in the first place, and Landis has joked multiple times that living up to his expectations has made him strive to create the best script possible.

While the original is seminal, it's a rather threadbare movie (to its benefit), getting straight into the action and bowing out before the audience has a chance to get bored. The younger Landis seemingly has two options with the movie, then: either try to capture that same pacy nature or take a step back and explore the plot threads the first film purposefully pushed to the side.