10 Horror Movies That Are About To Get A Remake

Remakes and reboots are all the rage as studios rely on resurrecting popular movies to garner the interest of nostalgic fans and new audiences, and it’s no different for the horror genre. Despite the criticisms against remakes as cash grabs, the remake resurgence remains strong. The horror movie genre is particularly filled with remakes of cult classics and iconic slashers that breathe life into beloved horror franchises and revive overlooked and underrated terrifying movies.

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While it is understandable to be cautious about remakes of beloved films, revisiting classics can sometimes allow for new, equally interesting interpretations. There have been some horror movie remakes that managed to find their voice while honoring the original story, even though this doesn’t always happen. The list of upcoming horror remakes includes both projects that have been in development hell for a while as well as films that are set to premier relatively soon.

10 Arachnophobia (1990)

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Arachnophobia is a horror comedy that serves as the perfect classic that could benefit from a modern remake. The 1990 movie directed by Frank Marshall and starring Jeff Daniels and John Goodman taps into the common fear of spiders and creepy crawlers to create a terrifying yet hilarious film about an outbreak of deadly spiders. Arachnophobes may prefer to avoid the spider invasion horror movie, but for those unbothered by arachnids, Arachnophobia is a fun and creepy adventure with an exciting remake on the horizon.

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Arachnophobia inspired a video game with the same name and a remake of the movie has been in the works since 2018. Since the announcement of a remake of Arachnophobia, there were sparse updates regarding the movie until it was revealed that Marshall would return as an executive producer and that Christopher Landon would serve as writer and director. It’s unclear when Arachnophobia’s remake will be released as no further updates have been shared since February 2023.

9 The Blob (1958)

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The sci-fi horror movie The Blob is set to get another remake following an amoeba-like alien that lands on Earth and begins to consume everyone and anything that gets in the way, growing larger and larger after each consumption. As a giant all-consuming specimen that can’t be destroyed and is difficult to contain, the Blob is a terrifying and unstoppable creature that strikes fear into the hearts of audiences. The Blob inspired and influenced many horror movies with its usage of a gelatinous blob as a villain and sci-fi elements in horror.

A remake of The Blob directed by Chuck Russell was released thirty years after the original movie was released. The remake did not reach the same level of success as the original. Since 2009, The Blob’s new remake has faced a turbulent journey as directors and producers were changed. As of 2024, David Bruckner will be directing The Blob‘s second remake.

8 The People Under The Stairs (1991)

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Acclaimed director Jordan Peele is set to remake director Wes Craven’s chilling horror comedy The People Under the Stairs. Peele, the director of Get Out, Us, and Nope, has received critical acclaim for his horror movies containing social commentary. This stellar track record solidifies Jordan Peele as the perfect director to remake The People Under the Stairs. The original 1991 movie perfectly blended comedy and horror along with depictions of themes like racism, class inequality, and gentrification.

In 2020, it was confirmed that producer Win Rosenfeld and legendary director Jordan Peele will make a remake of The People Under the Stairs. Three years later, it was announced that Ezra Claytan Daniels would be the film’s writer. Under the leadership of Peele, a modern remake of The People Under the Stairs could utilize the dark and horrendous setting to critique current social issues like its predecessor.

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7 Faces Of Death (1978)

The mondo horror movie Faces of Death made its mark in horror history with its unique pseudo-documentary style and shocking and controversial content. Faces of Death follows the narrator, the pathologist Francis B Gross (Michael Carr) as he attempts to understand death. The unusual horror movie cemented its place as one of the most popular mondo films and gained a cult following. Faces of Death spawned multiple sequels and a contemporary remake of the controversial horror film.

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The upcoming Faces of Death remake directed by Daniel Goldhaaber will star Barbie Ferreira, best known for her role in Euphoria, and Dacre Montgomery, best known for his role in Stranger Things. The modern take on the pseudo-documentary horror film Faces of Death will follow a woman moderating a digital platform after she comes across what seems to be a group re-enacting the original film’s deaths. Faces of Death’s remake boasts an exceptional cast and potential to explore the impact of technology and social media, making it a highly anticipated and unique horror movie remake.

6 The Wolf Man (1941)

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The Wolf Man, the 1941 gothic horror movie is an iconic werewolf classic that influenced how Hollywood portrays lycanthropes and helped establish popular werewolf mythology. The Wolf Man follows Larry Talbot, also known as the titular Wolf Man, portrayed by Lon Chaney Jr., after he is bitten and turned into a bloodthirsty werewolf. The dark and violent werewolf movie received critical acclaim and its popularity spawned sequels and a 2010 remake titled The Wolfman.

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The upcoming reboot of the 1941 film titled Wolf Man will star Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner in lead roles. The horror reboot Wolf Man follows Blake (Abbott) and his wife Charlotte (Garner) and daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth) after they move into Blake’s childhood home and face a werewolf attack. Things take a dire turn after Blake is attacked by the beast and begins to transform into the creature, putting his family in danger. The reboot film Wolf Man is set to release on January 17, 2025.

5 Creature From The Black Lagoon (1954)

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Jack Arnold’s 1954 monster horror movie Creature from the Black Lagoon is set to return to the screens in the form of a remake. Originally released in black and white and 3D, Creature from the Black Lagoon follows a group of scientists who while conducting an expedition in the Amazon rainforest end up facing off against a prehistoric creature that resides underwater. The Creature, also known as the Gill-man, quickly became an iconic monster in horror media, spawned sequels, and inspired Guillermo del Toro’s critically acclaimed film The Shape of Water.

Fans of Creature from the Black Lagoon hoping for a modern remake faced a turbulent journey as several remake attempts were canceled and never got the chance to be produced. In 2024, it was announced that filmmaker James Wan was in talks to direct the monster horror movie’s remake. The modern retelling of Creature from the Black Lagoon has endless potential as the movie’s plot and setting could take a deep dive into the horrors of environmental issues.

4 The Bride Of Frankenstein (1935)

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The movie Bride of Frankenstein is a gothic sci-fi horror adaption of the Mary Shelley novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus. Bride of Frankenstein follows Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) as he’s forced to continue his experimentation and create the Monster’s Bride. Bride of Frankenstein is a sequel to James Whale’s 1931 movie Frankenstein. Despite only a few minutes of screen time, Elsa Lanchester’s performance and appearance as The Bride instantly turned her into an icon. With her lightning-streaked hair and fierce expressions, the Bride of Frankenstein solidified herself as an LGBTQ+ icon and a groundbreaking character.

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The upcoming horror movie The Bride! will soon resurrect the classic Mary Shelley tale. Maggie Gyllenhaal helms the project as the writer, director, and producer. The Bride! is a standalone remake that will provide more backstory for The Bride, who will be portrayed by Jessie Buckley. The Oscar-winner Christian Bale will play opposite Buckley as Frankenstein’s monster as he desperately searches for love. The long-overdue remake The Bride! is set to release on September 26, 2025.

3 Frankenstein (1931)

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James Whale’s 1931 gothic sci-fi horror movie Frankenstein follows the scientist Henry Frankenstein (Colin Clive) as he attempts to create a living being from the body parts of deceased individuals. His creation of the grotesque and terrifying yet misunderstood Monster wreaks havoc in the village and Frankenstein’s life. Frankenstein’s Monster will be resurrected once again as the celebrated filmmaker Guillermo del Toro helms the upcoming remake of Frankenstein.

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Guillermo del Toro’s take on the classic horror story will not be a direct adaption of Mary Shelley’s novel, leaving him room to make creative alterations to the tale. Guillermo del Toro’s take on Frankenstein is an eagerly awaited remake of the tale as the legendary filmmaker initially expressed his interest in creating a remake in 2007. Oscar Isaac stars as Victor Frankenstein while Jacob Elordi will play the role of Frankenstein’s Monster. A behind-the-scenes image of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein promises a bold and visually gorgeous stylized remake.

2 Train To Busan (2016)

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The South Korean zombie horror movie Train to Busan premiered at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival before releasing in South Korea in July 2016. The zombie apocalypse movie quickly garnered international attention and received critical acclaim. Train to Busan follows a group of passengers whose journeys and lives are turned upside down when a zombie outbreak threatens the lives of everyone in the nation. The action-filled zombie horror Train to Busan won hearts by exploring themes of family, class, selflessness, and sacrifice. Train to Busan’s success sparked a prequel and a sequel.

The English-language remake of Train to Busan, titled The Last Train to New York, was scheduled to be released on April 21, 2023. However, The Last Train to New York’s release date was postponed and no new date has been confirmed till now. Unlike the other upcoming horror remakes, The Last Train to New York is a remake of a semi-recent film. The remake of Train to Busan will not be able to rely on nostalgia to garner interest and will have to find its voice as the American version of the beloved movie.

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1 Nosferatu: A Symphony Of Horror (1922)

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Director F. W. Murnau’s Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror is a silent film following Count Orlock (Max Schreck), a ghoulish vampire with unnaturally elongated fingers and creepy behavior that strikes fear and terror into the hearts of audiences. The unofficial adaption of Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula is considered one of horror’s most influential movies and shaped how terrifying vampire horror movies could be. Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror stood out from other vampire movies with its usage of diseases and plagues, making it a classic in dire need of a modern retelling.

Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror inspired multiple remakes, including the upcoming Robert Eggers-led movie Nosferatu. The upcoming horror remake stars Bill Skarsgard as the nefarious Count Orlock and Lily-Rose Depp as the woman the vampire is enamored with and terrorizing. The new Nosferatu film is scheduled to release on December 25, 2024.

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