The Remake Mistake

EP23 | Child’s Play

Wolfbane Blooms — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 19:52:48 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric toy around with 1988’s Child’s Play and its 2019 remake. They discuss special effects, the benefit of a serial killer’s soul, the logic of a doll controlling technology, and the various foods used to recreate an iconic character. Mike has a special message for fans of the movie, while Eric explains how to craft a proper story. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP22 | Suspiria

Wolfbane Blooms — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 01:53:46 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric dance around Dario Argento‘s Suspiria (1977) and its 2018 remake. They discuss musical scores, why a fan would remake a favorite film, padding a run time with unnecessary elements, and old man Tilda Swinton. Mike gives his hot takes on dance, art movies, trailers, the blind, and dogs, while Eric is horrified by Mike’s description of dancing. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP21 | House of Wax

Wolfbane Blooms — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:00:15 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric wax poetic about 1953’s House of Wax and its 2005 remake. They discuss real dangers for actors, the purpose of Paris Hilton, necessity of character backstory, and Vincent Price’s questionable intentions with wax figures. Eric struggles with a House of Wax made of wax, while Mike’s heart is tied in knots by Vincent Price’s special skill. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP20 | Piranha

Wolfbane Blooms — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 14:12:48 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric nip at 1978’s Piranha and it’s 2010 remake Piranha 3D. They discuss inexcusably bad effects, intentionally bad movies, porn star boats, and the heroic adventures of a claymation fish monster. Eric questions inconsistent piranha attacks, while Mike brings up Jaws as much as he can. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP19 | [Rec]

Wolfbane Blooms — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 14:03:48 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric record their thoughts on 2007’s [Rec] and it’s 2008 remake Quarantine. They discuss believable characterizations, the risks of making changes for a remake, trusting an audience’s intelligence, and a dog named Max with a secret. Eric tries to pronounce Jaume Balagueró, while Mike does an uncanny Jennifer Carpenter impression. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP18 | Night of the Living Dead

Wolfbane Blooms — Tue, 22 May 2018 00:18:53 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, they’re coming for Mike and Eric with 1968’s Night Of The Living Dead and it’s 1990 remake. They discuss the limits of a zombie movie, the important impact of the original, unnecessarily analyzing movies, and a nine year old girl with a 401k plan. Eric commits himself to ghouls, while Mike has had enough of this zombie/vampire craze. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP17 | The House on Sorority Row

Wolfbane Blooms — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:15:26 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric pledge their allegiance, or at least their attention, to 1983’s The House on Sorority Row and it’s 2009 remake, Sorority Row. They discuss the use of a full orchestra, Carrie Fisher’s five minutes of screen time, creative deaths vs story, and the mythical Sea Pig. Eric mourns the death of his beloved Chugs, while Mike grapples with the absurdity that is Rumer Willis. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP16 | The Blob

Wolfbane Blooms — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:25:29 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric are absorbed by 1958’s The Blob and it’s 1988 remake. They discuss big differences in effects, Steve McQueen’s age, the logical step for the sequels, and various blobbings. Eric can’t decide if he loves or hates the original, while Mike abruptly leaves. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP15 | The Eye

Wolfbane Blooms — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 18:02:30 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric turn their gaze to The Eye (2002) and it’s 2008 American remake. They discuss Jessica Alba’s acting, terrible music, International remakes, and whether or not all little girls go to hell. Eric isn’t fooled by ghosts, while Mike tries to pronounce “apparition”. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP14 | The Thing

Wolfbane Blooms — Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:12:34 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric are taken over by 1951’s The Thing From Another World and 1982’s The Thing. They discuss 1950’s sci-fi, a perfect remake, John Carpenter’s ability to pick out a fake dog, and the proper way for an alien to enter a room. Eric begs for $17, while Mike wishes John Carpenter a lively 70th birthday. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP13 | Silent Night, Deadly Night

Wolfbane Blooms — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 20:37:33 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric are on the naughty list with 1984’s Silent Night, Deadly Night and the 2012 remake, Silent Night. They discuss a shockingly bad Malcolm McDowell performance, squandered ideas, the season to punish, and whether or not it’s Christmas when you’re on the warm side of the door. Eric learns a hard lesson about the word “iconic”, while Mike throws another Logue on the Donal. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP12 | The Evil Dead

Wolfbane Blooms — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 00:46:51 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric ask you to “join us” with 1981’s The Evil Dead and its 2013 remake. They discuss the benefits of practical effects, the right tone of an Evil Dead movie, getting hopped up on goofballs, and the siren call of a bookcase. Eric declares his undying love, while Mike gets washed away in a river of CGI. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP11 | Halloween

Wolfbane Blooms — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 13:55:12 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric are tricked and treated with John Carpenter’s Halloween and Rob Zombie’s 2007 remake. They discuss the subtle Carpenter and over-the-top Zombie, the problems with origin stories, too many title cards, and way too much damn screaming. Eric is on the lookout for a detached laundry room, while Mike wants to schedule an appointment with Dr. Loomis. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP10 | It

Wolfbane Blooms — Sun, 10 Sep 2017 20:55:05 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric float through 1990’s, It miniseries and the 2017 remake. They discuss the limitations of a TV movie, Tim Curry vs Bill Skarsgård, Stephen King’s writing style, and how to defeat a spider puppet. Eric whips out his montage book, while Mike looks forward to the next chapter. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP09 | The Grudge

Wolfbane Blooms — Fri, 25 Aug 2017 00:15:29 +0000

In the weirdest episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric are truly cursed with Japan’s 2002, Ju-On: The Grudge and it’s 2004 American remake, The Grudge. They discuss a director remaking his own movie, the limitations of a curse, laughably creepy ghosts, and all of Japan being cursed. Eric gets lost in time, while Mike sets the record straight on Bill Pullman. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP08 | Friday the 13th

Wolfbane Blooms — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 20:55:59 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric are doomed, DOOMED with 1980’s Friday the 13th and it’s 2009 reimagining. They discuss the 7 hour documentary Crystal Lake Memories, on screen/off screen kills, the slasher genre’s origins, and Mrs. Voorhees and Ralph’s personal lives. Eric questions Jason’s place in horror, while Mike mourns his best friend, Trent. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP07 | The Mummy

Wolfbane Blooms — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 13:00:31 +0000

In this very special episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric unwrap 1932’s The Mummy, it’s 1999 remake and 2017 reboot. They discuss Universal’s Dark Universe, Ardeth “Ben” Bay, the important difference between action and adventure, and Dracula’s Mummy. Eric is intimidated by the mummy’s name, while Mike is finally charmed by Tom Cruise. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP06 | Prom Night

Wolfbane Blooms — Thu, 18 May 2017 02:12:04 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike accompanies Eric to a special night out with 1980’s Prom Night and its 2008 loose remake. They discuss the overuse of Disco, inventive movie kills (or the lack thereof), the trouble with focusing on a teen audience, and why the hell Leslie Nielsen and Idris Elba are in these movies. Eric has the sad realization that not all ‘80s slasher movies are magic while Mike struggles to remember any character’s name at all. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP05 | A Nightmare on Elm Street

Wolfbane Blooms — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 12:16:24 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric’s dreams and nightmares come true with 1984’s A Nightmare on Elm Street and its 2010 remake. They discuss the documentary Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy, Wes Anderson/Craven, the trouble of remaking an iconic movie, and Dr. Roger Rabbit of the Dream Institute. Eric questions if Freddy is dead while Mike reassures Eric it’s just a dream. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP04 | Leprechaun

Wolfbane Blooms — Sun, 12 Mar 2017 20:47:52 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric try their luck with 1993’s Leprechaun and its 2014 remake/reboot Leprechaun: Origins. They discuss Jennifer Aniston’s shame, blue suede shoes, various “comedic” modes of transportation, and Little Critters ‘n’ Big Dummy: the worst house painters of all time. Mike pours us a bowl of Lucky Charms history while Eric waits patiently for the origin story in Leprechaun: Origins. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP03 | My Bloody Valentine

Wolfbane Blooms — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 20:03:58 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric head to the little town with the big heart for 1981’s My Bloody Valentine and its 2009 3D remake. The discuss the world’s worst shower-head, bad reactions to death, and the art of a proper homage. The sight of an open grave makes Mike want to fight, while Eric wonders why they’re watching a three-dimensional movie in 2D. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?” And don’t forget to leave a comment if someone has ever walked in on you watching an “evidence tape”.

EP02 | Black Christmas

Wolfbane Blooms — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 20:00:11 +0000

In this episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric celebrate the holiday’s with Elvis’s favorite Christmas movie, Black Christmas (1974) and its 2006 remake. They discuss Bob Clark’s legacy, disturbing prank phone calls, and a special little cat named Claude. Claude? Eric questions an icicle’s purpose and Mike struggles to remember a single character’s name. Claude? All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”

EP01 | The Wolf Man

Wolfbane Blooms — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 19:45:57 +0000

In the inaugural episode of The Remake Mistake, Mike and Eric take a look at 1941’s The Wolf Man and its 2010 remake. They discuss bad CGI, the different types of wolf men, the future of the UMCU, and Lon Chaney’s uncanny ability to fall into any trap that is set for him. Mike does his best Benicio Del Toro reading and Eric is fascinated by the perviness of 1941’s Larry. All this and more while answering the question “was this remake a mistake?”