Did You Know These Classic Films Were All Remakes?

Cape Fear

Robert De Niro was in Martin Scorsese's 1991 iteration of "Cape Fear" but he didn't appear in the 1962 movie of the same name and plot. Both of these famous films were based on the novel "The Executioners" by John D. MacDonald. While both were good, critics preferred the 1962 version just a little bit more.

Fright Night

"Fright Night" was first released in 1985...and then again in 2011! The new release of the horror film stars celebrities like Anton Yelchin, Toni Collette, and David Tennant. The best part? Collin Ferrell is in it as a blood-sucking vampire. Why aren't more people talking about that?

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The More You Know

  • Orson Welles directed much of Citizen Kane from a wheelchair, after injuring himself on set.
  • Iron Man owns area 51.
  • Charles Bronson, Britain's most violent prisoner, actually shaved his trademark mustache off so Tom Hardy could wear it during the filming of "Bronson", which was based on his life in prison.
  • In 2002, Steven Spielberg finally finished college after a 33-year hiatus. He turned in Schindler’s List for his student film requirement.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.