Trailer Excitement: IT

It is hard to make a good remake. We all know this and there are certainly a plethora of examples. From the dismal Poltergeist to the Friday the 13th and latest Texas Chainsaw, ruining originals has been the name of the game for the horror industry for some time. But, there are some small beacons of hope. The early 2000s saw an adequate reconstruction of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and I'd argue that the remake of Nightmare on Elm Street had at least some redeemable qualities.


Today, I'm pausing from my usual reviews and what not to talk about the new It trailer. For those of you who haven't seen the trailer or the original It. You need to. While I'd argue that the original doesn't necessarily stand the test of time thanks to some questionable graphics, it's still pretty scary and weird. But it's not time to talk about that, instead I want to focus on the fact that we may be about to get a fantastic remake. Like 2013's Evil Dead, I truly believe It is going to be a stunning example of how to recreate a movie well.

There are things that are updated and some nostalgic moments and the pair are all paired seamlessly in the trailer, with all of the gleaming production value of modern horror. However, unlike remakes like last year's Poltergeist, which used this gloss to supplement content and quality, It seems prepared to do it's share. From the simple score backing the beginning of the trailer to the turn of buzzing madness as the cast approach a debilitated home, I became engrossed in nightmare remembrance.

This movie has a lot to offer. As someone who doesn't flat out hate remakes, I'd say if we have a chance for a good one, we should take it. They're not going anywhere and if you don't take them for what they are and prejudge and attack them, then you're just ignoring the fact that almost everything ever has been done in some form, prior. The on-the-nose aspect of remakes that seem to drive fans nuts is really over the top.


You can watch the trailer below:

https://youtu.be/FnCdOQsX5kc