When I was a kid I saw the original movie in the theater twice because I thought the CONCEPT was a great idea. But at the same time, I HATED the stupid and inept actions and dialog of the four main characters. Even as a kid, I knew the audience was much smarter than any one of these losers. I typically cringe at remakes of classic horror films using dumb teens in lead roles but in this case, a remake can do little harm to the characters unless the filmmakers abandon the chase concept altogether. So unless the previews for the new film just look ridiculous, I for one will be in line to see this remake when/if it gets made.
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When a Stranger Calls
(2006)
"Black Christmas" was FIRST
5 February 2006
This film is just another bad remake of a remake. The original film (concept and plot) was a scary little classic called "Black Christmas" and it was released back in 1974, five years before the original "When a Stranger Calls" came out and Black Christmas is STILL the best of them all - even to this day. And wouldn't you know it, they are remaking Black Christmas for a December 2006 release and will probably make a mess of it too. If you want to see what a true scary film is supposed to be, and one that doesn't explain every little detail but instead leaves much to your imagination, check out the original BEFORE the remake stinks up the theaters this Christmas. This remake of "When a Stranger Calls" was worse than the original and the original was bad enough.
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