Did You Know These Classic Films Were All Remakes?

Dredd

The 1995 version of this film had Sylvester Stallone on the cast list, why would anyone try to remake this? The 2012 Dredd got some mixed reactions from viewers and critics, but it wasn't totally negative. Whether you like the newer or older one, you can agree Stallone was made for his iconic role...

The Magnificent Seven

The Magnificent Seven from 2016 was pretty darn good, but nowhere near as memorable as the version from 1960...right? Yes, this small town liberation film is not an original idea...or at least it was 50 years ago. Plus, how often do you get to see Chris Pratt star as the villain? Almost never!

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The More You Know

  • The Hulk was originally gray, not green.
  • After a slew of drug related offences, Robert Downey Jr. was a semi-blacklisted celebrity until Kiss Kiss Bang Bang reignited his career.
  • "E.T." and "Poltergeist" started from the same script.
  • Iron Man owns area 51.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.