Horror films have long been known for exploring our deepest fears and reflecting what worries society. However, recent remakes of classic horror movies are generating a different kind of reaction. Hollywood has been revisiting beloved horror titles for updated versions with mixed results. While some, like *The Fly* and *Nosferatu*, have been well-received, others have reinforced the idea that certain films are best left untouched. Now, with streaming services offering a wide range of horror content, two remakes from 2006 have appeared on the same platform, and one of them is a must-watch.
I’ve got some horror recommendations for you Hulu subscribers! As of today, October 10th, both the 2006 remakes of *The Omen* and *The Hills Have Eyes* are available to stream. These films are updates to classic ’70s horror – *The Omen* originally directed by Richard Donner, which deals with the coming of the anti-Christ, and Wes Craven’s *The Hills Have Eyes*, a truly terrifying tale of a family stalked by cannibals in the desert. If you’re looking for some spooky viewing, these are worth checking out!
The Hills Have Eyes Remake Is Criminally Underrated
Horror movie remakes like *The Omen* and *The Hills Have Eyes* aren’t new, and we’ll likely see many more. However, these two films demonstrate distinct ways of updating classic horror stories, leading to a debate about which approach is more effective.
Director John Moore and writer David Seltzer aimed to recreate The Omen very closely, and the result is a film that largely mirrors the 1976 original. While not a perfect copy, the remake follows the same plot, uses much of the original dialogue, and maintains the same structure. The only significant changes are a few updates to make the story feel more modern. Ultimately, the film isn’t poorly made, but it feels like an unnecessary retread of familiar ground.
Alexandre Aja’s remake of *The Hills Have Eyes* was a significant departure from a typical scene-for-scene retread, and many consider it a more effective film. While retaining the original’s basic story of a family battling cannibalistic attackers, Aja enriched the mythology and overall atmosphere. He gave the villains a backstory tied to Cold War radiation, which resonated with post-9/11 fears and deepened the horror. The remake didn’t shy away from graphic violence, featuring more intense deaths and gore than the original. This approach proved successful, earning better reviews than the remake of *The Omen* and ultimately surpassing the quality of the first *Hills Have Eyes* film.
Other Horror Movies Now on Hulu
Hulu has added the remakes of *The Omen* and *The Hills Have Eyes* to its collection of scary movies. You can also currently watch films like *Barbarian*, the 2018 *Halloween*, *Sinister*, and *The Sixth Sense*. Plus, all three *Scream* movies and eight *Saw* films are available on the streaming service.
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