Did You Know These Classic Films Were All Remakes?

The Invasion

Alien movies are a staple of the sci-fi genre, and a plotline like The Invasion was ripe for the taking. The 2007 version of this famous story is actually the fourth in the line of remakes. One of the most recognizable titles to precede this one was "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" from 1956. 

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

More dog movies should be remade and updated, right? The 1993 version of this cat and dog film captured the hearts of kids and adults alike, but it actually got its start back in 1963. When the earlier version was released though, it was known in theaters as "The Incredible Journey." Close enough!

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The More You Know

  • In classic Hitchcock movie North by Northwest, Cary Grant was actually older than his on-screen mother, Jessie Royce Landis.
  • ‘Schindler’s List’ relied on advertisements to get costumes for extras.
  • Jennifer Lopez was the first actress to have a movie and an album hit number one in the same week.
  • The first public movie screening was held in 1895 in Paris.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.