Nostalgia Critic Real Thoughts on - The Haunting (1999)

[@OdieZombie]

When Doug mentioned that he walked out on two movies (The Haunting & Legend of Zorro), I find it ironic that they both star Catherine Zeta Jones!

[@Targisvear]

Cat'rine Zeeeeeetah Johhhhhnes!!!...

[@coolnerdlll6053]

@@Targisvear *demonic force intensifies* One day you will be mine.

[@Augustimentio7002]

Not even Catherine Zeta Jones could save both those movies from how awful they are.

[@ericspearman2998]

@@Augustimentio7002 And to think The Mask of Zorro was one of the best action/adventure swashbuckling films ever made and they went and dumbed it down for Legend. Though Catherine still gave it a good go.

[@chasehedges6775]

You know you have a bad movie and pile of garbage on your hands when not even Catherine Zeta Jones in all her glory cannot save it.

[@dellayassine]

I hope that Rob and Doug get better, and regain their strength after what happened. God bless them both for carrying on with the shows despite the hardship that they went through in the past couple of weeks ! Stay strong guys, i love y'all ✊

[@TheRagingwerepanda]

I guess we missed something big

[@TheAmazingJG1]

Doug and Rob's mother died a few weeks ago.

[@call_on_who9212]

John Doe Their mother died.

[@TheRagingwerepanda]

Ah it looks like their mom passed away.

[@tenchiofJurai67]

What did they go through??

[@phantomstrider]

Take your time with coming back, guys. I can't imagine what you've been through in the last month, and I was astonished you were still making videos despite everything. I wouldn't want to see either of you burnt out. Your viewers will understand if you need time to re-ignite your passion and find joy in it again.

[@Barzins1]

What happened?

[@gabriellastelt3422]

Barry Sabahat I think their mother passed away? Could be wrong though.

[@brandonmclendon5368]

Gabriella Stelt Yeah, their mother had died around that time.

[@coolnerdlll6053]

Rob says something early on about losing a loved one, so this would be that time. My prayers to their past selves.

[@philipmarable8698]

I may not like your videos PhantomStrider. But I love how you help Doug through his tough times. Take care, man.

[@Rmlohner]

TCM aired the original film just a few months after this one's release, and I still remember Robert Osborne's words afterwards. "There was a remake of this film released this summer. Did you see it? Nowhere near as good as this film."

[@Shadowman4710]

Ahh, Robert Osborne: Master of Understatement. :)

[@DemonBoy3223]

Couldn't have said it better myself. ;D

[@chwenhoou]

*slow claps* Well put.

[@harrietamidala1691]

Oh, the shade.

[@KentuckyWallChicken]

Don't worry about losing your energy, we all completely understand. My prayers are with you guys!

[@ericbanks6182]

same here

[@KentuckyWallChicken]

Kurt Adams That's why I'm praying for them. Losing your Mom is hard stuff, and I know there's a lot of suffering out of there.

[@KentuckyWallChicken]

Kurt Adams Nope, she actually did pass away. Almost everybody knows that. Ask around, it's common knowledge.

[@jackmcgloin3709]

love your name

[@EatitHarvey]

When Doug talked about the mentality behind people making remakes reminded me about the Beauty and the Beast live action featurette "Why touch something so perfect? Because we have better technology" Considering the last few live action Disney remakes, I'm worried.....

[@MauricioVasquezSpirits]

EatitHarvey Why remake your own version of Beauty and the Beast? That's like trying to remake something as unique as The Lion King Wait…

[@andrewheaney4874]

Ehh, the Beauty and the Beast remake looks okay. It at least is a film that I can see getting a live action remake. It also does have a great cast. Just as long as it's not shot-for-shot the same as the animated film and actually tries to make some good changes, I'll be fine. Lion King I just don't get why.

[@EatitHarvey]

I can kinda understand Lion King (made a lot of money). That Dumbo remake tho......

[@andrewheaney4874]

EatitHarvey wait they're remaking Dumbo? Why?

[@EatitHarvey]

Same reason they remade every other Disney film I guess...

[@crashschwarzen4642]

Love the part when Rob says "are you a lesbian?" And Doug just gets so angry and hits his legs XD

[@TheFoolishSamurai]

0:38 Close your eyes and listen.

[@bernardstephenwarchal2351]

lol

[@ryanmontgomery9749]

LMAO "we haven't done that one yet?"

[@jackrubyultima]

Well... there's a mental image i'll never unsee.

[@lessthanwilliam7152]

Oh hell no

[@baishihua]

Ah for fuck sake, now I can't unsee it!

[@Collageman90]

You forgot Jan De Bont did camera work on Die Hard which was his best. Also I heard Steven Spielberg hated this remake so much that not only he wanted his named uncredited in the film but also fried Jan De Bont from Minority Report.

[@moviemaniac2159]

OUCH

[@thefirstbourne149]

Alex Hartsell You know, why did he not learn from his successes in Speed? Or better yet...eh, never mind.

[@lukerbom12]

One of the first things writers should be taught for character building: Gay is not a personality!!

[@Targisvear]

Nor is female.

[@Barzins1]

Who was gay?

[@chainslawterhd8904]

Barry Sabahat Theo (Cathrine Zeta Jones’s character)

[@FaintestOfBreath]

Here's a crazy idea: why do companies constantly try to remake good films? Efforts where it will be hard to top, much less be of the same quality? Why not remake BAD films? Maybe films that were mainstream but are very bad quality wise? You're more likely to succeed, and you'd get more support from movie critics for actually trying to improve real cinematic crap that's out there.

[@tyberostheredwake8098]

It's the scientific method. If it worked before, then it'll work again. If it didn't work before, there isn't anything to suggest it'll work now.

[@Tareltonlives]

We've got to have MONEY

[@redred8478]

Faintest Of Breath Doug agrees with you. He too says bad movies should be remade.

[@TheGrindhouse70]

Cha-ching!

[@PowerGlove79]

I think they just admitted they're doing "Dreamcatcher" for Nostalgiaween, when they mentioned Lawrence Kasdan

[@MediaHell]

yeah i caught that too

[@Werewolf_Korra]

ass weasels, anyone?

[@MaJuV]

Yup, seems like it. Also considering it's based on a Stephen King story and they just love ripping those adaptations to pieces :-) Already looking forward to it :-)

[@Tareltonlives]

Reminding us that Force Awakens WASN'T the worst movie he ever did :)

[@Werewolf_Korra]

Tareltonlives Fuck you, that movie was awesome

[@IWillBeHers]

The Breakfast Club was an R rating but there's nothing inherently bad about it; no sex scenes, no violence, just a couple of f-bombs. Sure, more mature themes are discussed, but an R? No way.

[@sebastianemond5313]

No sex scenes, but there is an upshot of Molly Reynolds panties when Judd Nelson was hiding under her desk. Maybe also the inclusion of smoking weed? I don't know, ratings are a joke.

[@gmanley1]

Would it have gotten a PG-13 rating instead?

[@IWillBeHers]

@@gmanley1 yes, if the PG-13 rating had existed back then it would’ve gotten one.

[@cyborgninja5489]

They talk about suicide u goober

[@orangeslash1667]

@@IWillBeHers Bad news, this remake made more money at the box-office than the original. That sadly makes sense.

[@jimmyzeke13]

The worst/most disrespectful remake? The Wicker Man.

[@KittyxGrimm]

I think that one angers me the most because I *adore* the original and it hurts like hell that I have to clarify which film I'm talking about whenever I mention it.

[@bigdaddydons6241]

But Nicholas cage in a bear suit punching out an old woman is comedy gold

[@isobelduncan]

I suppose there are probably a lot of them.

[@anim242]

wait? the wicker man is a remake? was not aware of that.

[@LockeWick]

Worst? It actually has entertainment value with Nick Cage so I disagree with it being the worse.

[@ajzeg01]

So sorry about your mom, guys.

[@AuntieTati]

3 Fun Facts about this movie: 1) the mansion used as the haunted mansion (the exterior only) was actually the Harlaxton Manor in Lincolnshire, England, 2) the Harlaxton Manor is owned by the University of Evansville and is actually used as a campus for study-abroad students from the University of Evansville and other schools (it's the #1 study abroad location in the nation), and 3) I was actually there THIS YEAR in January for 4 months! And no, we're not proud of that movie.

[@thegreatdreamhero]

Theo in '60's version was actually a legit psychic, which added a lot of character to her. All the characters had some real reason that they were at the house some unique special trait that they were apart of this study some interesting backstory. Not so with the remake!

[@alphabulblax1649]

If you look at the DVD cover, the quote says, "The special effects will leave you terrified!" There is no way they didn't pay that guy.

[@Dim4323]

Must be on crack

[@wjzav1971]

Dougs rage reminds me of what i felt, when i saw the Eragon movie adaptation.

[@thedashboard9562]

My thoughts are with you guys and your family. Losing a loved one is never easy. I'm sure the energy will return to you in time. Also this movie was just...just awful.

[@joeblevins1061]

Can we once and for all put an end to the canard that Burton's 'Charlie & The Chocolate Factory' is truer to the book than Mel Stuart's 'Willy Wonka'? Burton's film restores a couple of minor, superficial things -- the Oompa Loompa chants from the book, the ancillary character of Charlie's father -- but adds a metric ton of new stuff, including a third act that completely betrays the original novel. Burton's film strays much, much further from the the book than Stuart's does. Wonka's childhood, Wonka's father, the fact that it's Wonka who really needs the Buckets and not the other way around? That's all the remake. Characters like Mike Teevee and (arguably) Wonka himself are all but reinvented from the ground up. But those Oompa Loompa chants are word-for-word, so Burton's is somehow deemed the "truer" adaptation. Oh, and the squirrels from the book are here, too. Big whoop. Stuart's film makes a few changes, but they're for good reason. The addition of Slugworth's Everlasting Gobstopper test makes it so that Charlie doesn't win through sheer attrition. He has to earn that victory at the end. The fizzy lifting drink shows that Charlie, too, is fallible. And ditching Charlie's father just makes sense. The character is dull and serves no dramatic function. Without him, the story becomes about Wonka's search for a son and Charlie's search for a father. With him still in the picture, the connection between Wonka and Charlie is much less resonant.

[@seanfraser3125]

THANK YOU!!!! I have always thought that the original was, in some ways, truer to the book than the Burton version. Really, neither is very accurate to the book, but that doesn't really matter much. At least the Stuart version kept the same tone and charm of the book. RIP Gene Wilder :(

[@alexanderklepp]

Both are to me. They both capture it in different ways. Just my opinion, but both are of quality to me.

[@gokuxsephiroth4505]

I really feel like both Slugworth and the fizzy lifting drink performed the same dramatic function, and the fizzy lifting drink was done worse. They're both honesty tests, but not only is Grandpa Joe the one egging Charlie on to try it, (Despite being the moral standing for Charlie in both the book and the remainder of the movie, so I don't get it) meaning it wasn't Charlie who decided to do wrong, but he was allowed a chance to repent when the other kids had horrible things happen to them without a chance for a "sorry". If that scene had followed the book's logic, he would have gotten chopped up by the ceiling fan. And I don't understand what you mean by father/son relationship in the movie as well- Wonka was more of a mystical mentor, I thought, and Grandpa Joe had the father role. The Slugworth honesty test was great, though- much closer to the original book's intention. After all, Wonka wouldn't want someone who's as tempted by something as common and silly as money- he wants someone to carry on the wonder. That was a good change, actually, I feel that Charlie did earn his victory by not being tempted, rather than just not touching anything. Just my thoughts, though.

[@Tareltonlives]

Problem was the style and what Burton included, anyway

[@Dim4323]

Joe Blevins The Burton was faithful. also the ompah lompah sing the character to bs gone

[@troopcaptain]

2:00 A remake MORE disrespectful then this, 'Cat in the Hat' is the only one I can think of.

[@coolnerdlll6053]

That doesn't count because it's a remake of a TV short.

[@doctorfeinstone6524]

The Amityville horror was pretty disrespectful. And it was Michael Bay

[@orangeslash1667]

@@doctorfeinstone6524 Bad news, this remake made more money at the box-office than the original. That sadly makes sense.

[@123rockfan]

The director of Speed and Twister getting chosen to direct a story based on psychological horror...makes sense

[@bubbsmaster1222]

Hey guys. Just wanna say that we're all thinking of you at this time. I went through something similar about a year ago and it's great to see you back at work and trying to get back in the swing of things. Keep it up.

[@alacnaythegreat1054]

The only movies Doug have ever walked out on both had Cathrine ZZZZZZZZZZZita Jones.

[@thefirstbourne149]

Alacnay The Great I feel so bad for him. He had to walk out of a movie featuring Catherine Zzzzeta-Jones. Personally, I couldn’t care less if she was in a movie, I mean...I’ve seen a great performance from her in Zorro and I know she’s talented and all.....but Poor Doug Darn Walker.

[@dxBIGBOSSxb]

Am I the only one finding harder to watch Doug's video knowing the tragedy he just endured? Nothing against the content, it's great, but... I dunno... I feel really sad, especially since I've gone through the same thing multiple times.

[@CJODell12]

What tragedy?

[@Mrcool210]

Doug and Robs mother died a few weeks ago

[@cinanuva3915]

His mother recently passed away from cancer.

[@bushbasher85]

I don't know if she had cancer since Doug's Facebook page said she died unexpectedly.

[@sokumotanaka9271]

I doubt he'd want us to stop watching his content if anything we should support him/his content now more than ever. That being said don't force yourself to watch if it's hard to do so, maybe a break will do some good.

[@StarOfRaven]

I have not seen the original, but I have read the book. They explain how the house is built in a weird way that makes you feel disoriented. So I got the feeling that the characters were going crazy and not the house being haunted. Eleanor seems to be weird/crazy even before she gets to the house. It's definitely an interesting character study and I really want to see the original film.

[@TheGoldcountry]

Their Owen Wilson hate reminds me of a friend who called him "Nosemouth."

[@PedzRR]

How does a Jewish man make his tea? Hebrews it.

[@mas8705]

*plays a rimshot for Pedz*

[@abandonedchannel6251]

lol

[@V4Now]

Booooooooo. Boooooooooooooooo! XD

[@loloz707]

Finally a funny non offensive jewish joke! Thank you!

[@paulrodriguez3757]

finally! i usually dont predict the punchline correct before i see it but i got one!

[@morgangobin6550]

Aww, it's so odd seeing Doug and Rob not act like their usual selves right off the bat.I just wanna give them a hug and tell them things will get easier!

[@lesleyann5118]

Agree: the original "Haunting" is a great film! Disagree: Bambi's mom dying was pretty scarring.

[@MsAbixxx]

Thank you for getting this video out during such a difficult time for you both. We are not worthy!

[@seanfraser3125]

I heard that you guys have gone through some tough times in your personal lives. Don't worry about us, do whatever you need to. As much as I love these videos, feel free to take a break if you need it. We will support you no matter what :)

[@c-puff]

Did you guys ever see 'The Innocents'? It was made around the same time and also based on The Turning of the Screw and it really freaked me out when I saw it the first time.... at age 27.

[@rosebyanyname]

"Movie by Lawrence Kasdan we're doing for Nostalgiaween." I'm calling it - the Stephen King review's gonna be DREAMCATCHER!

[@jacobjackson9032]

Have either of you read The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, which both films are based on? The first film follows it incredibly closely and it is one of the finest horror novels written. Also wouldn't that make the film an adaptation, rather than a remake?

[@ragejoona431]

Old comment I know, but if Frankenstein and Dracula movies are always considered remakes of the 30's ones, so The 1999 Haunting is a remake

[@sebastianemond5313]

@@ragejoona431 But at least with those remakes of Dracula and Frankenstein, there was still some connection to their original source material. We at least have Victor Frankenstein creating his monster, with the monster desolating his life by murdering Frankenstein's family, and we at least have Dracula seducing Mina Harker to the dark side, with Van Helsing and John Harker fighting to save her soul. The Haunting went off the rails from being the original psychological show-don't tell study to being an earlier bombastic Haunted Mansion movie before The Haunted Mansion with Eddie Murphy.

[@garrettokelly5357]

Ah, the memories. The summer of 99. I was 12, heading toward Junior High. I'll always remember this as the first movie I ever bought a ticket to because hey at least the theater was air conditioned. I'll always treasure that memory....

[@yupitsjessbbyx3]

I'm really really happy to see you guys do a real thoughts on Like seriously, I've weirdly missed you guys but I'm glad you grieved, and that you can return with just the best sense of humor

[@jarekgunther]

31:08 "It's about family, Grandpa!" The way Rob said that killed me. XD

[@therebelliousaxel8535]

My most hated remake is the 1998 Godzilla movie. I love the original Japanese Gojira movies to death.

[@TheFettuck]

The American Godzilla movie is more like a spin-off or adoptation from the Japanese Godzilla movies. It's not really a remake. The Japanese Godzilla even defeated the American Godzilla in another movie. :D

[@WerewolfUlrich]

It's a remake. G'98 was meant to take place in a different universe than the original Godzillas. No one knew of Godzilla's existence in the movie prior to his appearance. A spin-off would mean it takes place in the universe of the original source material and an adaption is making a film out of a written work like a novel.

[@therebelliousaxel8535]

WerewolfUlrich and it suck so bad, that Tohou released Godzilla 2000 one year later when Godzilla vs Destroyah was supposed to be the FINAL Godzilla movie ever.

[@WerewolfUlrich]

Alex Ferguson Oh yeah, for sure. I REALLY dislike it as well. Godzilla is my hero.

[@TheFettuck]

WerewolfUlrich Yes it's a spin-off because it takes place in the same universe. Like i said: The two different Godzilla monsters fight each other in the movie Godzilla: Final Wars!! :P

[@sierramccutchen3531]

Most disrespectful adaptation for me is still "Avatar the Last Airbender: The Movie". ATLA was my childhood and this movie tarnished that for me.

[@RichardDamienAddison]

it's good to see you guys again after what you have been through these last few weeks.

[@FizzleFX]

34:30 "hate hate hate this film"

[@geoffreysorkin5774]

When I hear your anger at the Haunting, I think of my future anger whenever the inevitable butchering of Metropolis gets made.

[@straysketches5740]

Hi Doug, hi Rob!! Nice to see you guys doing these vlogs again & hope you're hanging in there!✨

[@ZeroArmour]

An "In Name Only" remake.

[@randalgraves6979]

A Name Make. Like James Rolfe said about Ghostbusters 2016.

[@4Legacy]

Nice to see you guys pushing on. Keep up the great work, I'm sorry for your loss.

[@paulrodriguez3757]

you guys r so strong to be pushing on and u hold on so strong even though ur talking about a movie ur literally bringing tears to my eyes by ur strength and motivation to keep moving and live on.

[@VegimorphtheMovieBoy]

Finally! I've been waiting for you guys to talk about this one. You guys should have a show where you talk about your favorite directors and actors and what not.

[@FizzleFX]

1:44 clearly before avatar review. CLEARLY...

[@derekconnors4128]

My condolences on your loss. Hope you rediscover your spark. Also...it's Dreamcatcher isn't it?

[@alolkoydesigns]

The original Haunting is still my favorite movie about ghosts after all these years.

[@Bacon420]

Dear Nostalgia Critic, I know this is weird, but could please redo "We're Back, A Dinosaur Story" with some Motherf'ck'n T'Rex music?" LOVE, Bacon.

[@LoudToon99]

Description: "Worst remake ever. No seriously. EVER." I think the rabid haters of the 2016 Ghostbusters would 'respectfully' disagree.

[@DarthRushy]

Ghostbusters isn't a remake. It's a reboot.

[@guerillagrueplays6301]

I'd argue more because of the existence of the Fangoria versions of both Carnival of Souls (now with clowns!) and Phantom of the Opera.

[@thepunkrockchristian]

DarthRushy Ghostbusters 2016 is a remake since it "re-did" the story.

[@DarthRushy]

Connor Taylor No, it didn't. It just erased the original and kept the concept of Ghostbusting. It's a reboot, a new universe based on the old one.

[@DigiRangerScott]

It's a reboot because it had an entire continuity to erase

[@jaredgillenwater4221]

This video made me think of a Nostalgiaween month I'd like to see, Haunted House Remake Month! Week 1: Repost - The Haunting, Week 2: House on Haunted Hill remake, Week 3: House of Wax remake, Week 4: Thirteen Ghosts remake.

[@carbootstudios2459]

Keep in mind Rob and Doug, Jan de Bont was intending to direct the Godzilla remake instead of Roland Emmerich.

[@naruhina1009]

My prayers are with you guys and know that we, your fans, love you and are with you.

[@BugVlogs]

John Carpenter's "The Thing" should be the standard by which all horror remakes should be judged.

[@alexamerling9363]

I hope you guys are feeling at least a little bit better. My condolences and I wish you the best. I know it can't be easy to find the strength to make videos after but we as fans sure appreciate you guys :) That being said, I have a real thoughts recommendation: Baby Geniuses I know Doug's talked about it but I would love to hear Rob's thoughts on it lol

[@anthonyfox585]

I still don't really like cgi except for if it's done really well and even then I think it should be used minimally because it still​ doesn't look as good as something done in reality

[@kismete6921]

glad to see you back. sorry for your loss

[@angrytheclown801]

I would watch a two hour tour of that house though. The architecture was genuinely interesting through the movie. Hated the characters, wanted to explore the house.

[@deathby1kslimes945]

You guys don't like the Mummy series? I respectfully but strongly disagree. I'm not going to be a jerk who goes, "I disagree! Unsubscribe!" I enjoy your content way too much to do that.

[@enriqueprieto2922]

I remember liking the first 2 films when I was kid. Sort of a B movie type. I should probably watch them again to see how I feel about them and see if they hold up to me.

[@graymyers]

The first one is fun. Not so much the 2 sequels.

[@BitterMillenial]

Yeah I love them as well, though they do make a point that the cgi isn't the best but for the kind of movies they are they work. I love the characters in the movies more than anything.

[@EricTheKartoonKing]

I saw the 1st Mummy recently and I thought it was a good time, campy and corny but still really fun. But I saw the 2nd one many years ago, and it's still one of the lamest most predictable fake looking piece of shit adventure movies I've ever seen.

[@rolandothereviewer2044]

i love the first two but hated the dragon emperor i think it was called. such a waste of casting Jet Li

[@themedia1271]

I think all the censorship for things such as sex and homosexuality actually helped a bit because if directors wanted to add that in they had to do it in such a subtle and clever way that it made the character fun to talk about. Not to mention that "gay" characters back then were very interesting whether they were written as a bad guy or not. In the 90s gay characters had substance to them. All they were is gay. Rather than having homosexuality be a simple aspect of who they were it was just what they were. "I'm gay!" "Ok.....anything thing else? A past? Any hobbies?" "Nope. I'm just gay." "That's it? There's nothing else?" "Yeah pretty much." "No inner struggle with you sexuality growing up, or fear of not being excepted by the ones you love?" "Nope. I'm just gay." "Are you a protagonist or an antagonist?" "Neither. I'm just here to be gay." "Oh. Ok."

[@c.k99]

Rob, how do you feel when Jeff Goldblum's finger nails start to come off in the fly?

[@Brozilla2002]

google doesn't even count this as a horror film. "mystery/fantasy".

[@Killpop-ls4vb]

Disrespect remakes: Total Recall (2012) Vacation (2015) Psycho (1998)

[@melficeskye292]

Don't forget The Fog

[@TheFettuck]

Robocop? I didn't dislike it. I thought that it was a decent movie. But the remake was focused a lot more on the action scenes and not so much on the actual message: "What makes us human?" from the original movie.

[@Killpop-ls4vb]

I haven't seen either of those movies. The ones I listed were just a few of my personal least favorite

[@Killpop-ls4vb]

If it has the same title and the same characters, it's a remake in my eyes. And it's my personal least favorite. Also, didn't Vacation already have several sequels (I've actually never seen the original, but I absolutely can't stand the 2015 one)?

[@LockeWick]

Killpop3313 Vacation is the story of the son in the classic films taking his own kids to the theme park. It's a sequel.

[@gabe5525]

You want to talk about disrespecting the original. What about the remake of Psycho? That is the most pointless remake ever.

[@Shadowman4710]

Absolutely. It wasn't even awful (since it was a shot for shot redo) but you're right. Utterly pointless.

[@Shadowman4710]

Gregory House You're talking about The Fog reboot in, what 2005? Yeah that was terrible.

[@Shadowman4710]

Gregory House That was the remake, right. I actually enjoy the original "The Fog" with Jamie Lee Curtis. Not a great film but a lot of fun. Good for Halloween.

[@Shadowman4710]

Gregory House In fact, maybe one 'Nostalgaween' Doug ought to take a look at that one and the rest of Jamie Lee Curtis' scream queen period films. I don't know if he's done Halloween yet or not but that one and the sequel plus Terror Train might make a nice set.

[@Shadowman4710]

Gregory House Ahh well I don't think any of the Halloween films are worth talking about after the first two. Halloween 3, which I saw years ago is just...weird. But that makes sense. These guys tend to coordinate their reviews. One Curtis film that I would love ANYBODY to discuss is "Road Games' which is a neat little psychological thriller that seems to have been completely forgotten.

[@voxkoshka]

"Ghost busters remake isn't gonna ruin your childhood. The original is still there!" "I will carry this hate with me in the same way that I will carry grief - SO BAD!"

[@TheGoldenDunsparce]

This remake was so bad, it killed the original.

[@Zakor1138]

Are you implying that Doug is being hypocritical, even though he isn't?

[@voxkoshka]

Zakor1138 Just quoting random things. No particular reasons.

[@TheIbney00]

I don't like the Ghost Busters remake either. But God at least it tried at some points.

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

At least the Ghostbusters remake had some redeemable qualities and even one of the few live action films with good 3D if you saw it that way. It was mediocre. This is just plain bad.

[@TheAdorkableRJ]

At least one good thing came from the Haunting remake. The Nostalgia Critic's review of it got me to check out the excellent original Haunting.

[@BossKnightFilms]

As bad as the House on Haunted Hill remake was at least it made me watch the original.

[@TheGoldenDunsparce]

I watched the original when I was 9, and it fucked me up so badly. That old lady ghost in the closet is all I remember, and even then I can't quite remember it (might not even be an old lady lol), but the feeling... I can't forget that feeling of almost shitting myself in fear for the first time ever lol

[@BossKnightFilms]

Yeah, there are few modern movies that just freak me out the way movies like House on Haunted Hill used to. Not trying to get all "everything new sucks and everything old is great!" I still get goosebumps watching old Hammer films. Mixing British humor/drama and horror is a great thing.

[@Dim4323]

The remake was soo f up i remember getting freeked out

[@Dim4323]

Yeah the remake scared my so much

[@spookyghostess]

Black Christmas and the Wicker Man are really disrespectful remakes. Also the American version of Shutter.

[@obiwankenobi9141]

but hey at least wicker man gave use NOT THE BEEEEEES and NICK CAGE BEAR PUNCH!

[@rkproductions7180]

I love how Doug was getting ready to rant in the beginning of the video.

[@graymyers]

I appreciate all that you guys do. Seriously some of the greatest content on youtube. I seriously hated to hear the news. You guys are great. Smart and funny. Keep on truckin.

[@leonardomartino8431]

"Worst remake ever"? **Coff coff** Barb wire **Coff coff**

[@inferno9714]

That wasn't a remake. It was a rip off.

[@Webshooters1]

Fant4stic is the worst remake.

[@yoga_bear.]

I hope the do a rise of the silver surfer review before fan4stic

[@mas8705]

To say that Fant4stic was the worst remake of all time would be the same as to say that the first Fantastic Four Movie was good to begin with. Hell forbid though I didn't know Barb Wire had a remake.

[@Psycho3418]

Barb Wire was the remake. Casablanca is the original.

[@midnight_matter8707]

I want to see a sequel to this where Owen Wilson haunts the audience.

[@yvette4948]

I was hoping that you would do your real thoughts on Garbage Pail Kids. Even though I've heard many times that you two consider that the worst film of all time. But I do want to hear more about your mom helping you avoid that movie and took PG more seriously back in the day. Just as a way to commemorate her. You two take your time trying to heal and reflect. It's though losing a loved one. Best wishes.

[@doctordoom85]

Worst remake for me is Rob Zombie's Halloween. Carpenter clearly showed that the minimal amount of explanation we got from Loomis on Michael's mental state in the original was enough. So right off the bat Zombie fucks all over that by trying to "explain" it for like the first half of the movie*. And then not content with ending there he managed to make an even worse film with his Halloween 2, the worst film in the whole series, and when we're talking about a series that has had a movie where Michael rapes his underage niece (producer's cut of 6) and a movie where Busta Rhymes beats Michael with karate (8), that's saying something. *what's funny is that psychologically explaining your antagonist can work, you just know how to restrain yourself. Hannibal Rising was a piece of shit because it showed way too much and included stupid elements like Nazis tricking Hannibal into eating his sister. The TV series Hannibal fixes this as we get far less information about Hannibal's past other than little bits here and there and when his sister's fate is revealed Hannibal says he couldn't understand the concept of his sister loving him and vice versa and eventually rationalized this as her deliberately influencing him so he killed and ate her. THAT works because it's simple and to the point.

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

Nice articulation of your point.

[@shellshock638]

Eh I like his remake. At least its different and creative. Most horror remakes just re hash the 1st movie and don't do anything new. Nightmare on elm street (2010) being the worst.

[@The3ninjakids]

Did you hear about what John Carpenter said recently? He said that Rob Zombie lied about Carpenter's response to the remake. Zombie said he was very bitter, when really, he just told him to do what he wanted.

[@Gokussjdensetsuno45]

Halloween remake still took itself seriously.

[@shellshock638]

+Nameless Avenger Halloween resurrection dint take itself to seriously.............look how well that turned out.

[@nitromagilou597]

So, in short: This movie sucks.

[@Shadowman4710]

No, this movie would have to improve 200% to work itself up to suck.

[@nitromagilou597]

So, this movies isn't even worthy enough to suck? Now, THAT is a new low.

[@Shadowman4710]

Matthew Cool You apparently haven't seen it.

[@CaptainCJ97]

That rias pic tho ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@thefirstbourne149]

@@Shadowman4710Well heck no, **I** haven't seen it....I've only seen the good version (the good modern version). The Mike Flanagan series.

[@maunze336]

Maybe you should do "Stephen Kings Rose Red" - if I remember right Spielberg and King tried to do "The Haunting" movie together, but both split up. Spielberg produced "The Haunting", while Stephen King did the "Rose Red"-miniseries, which is in any way far superior to this pile of crap! And since it will be soon Halloween and the Stephen-King-Mini-Series is a recurring theme on your show, you should absolutely do that - noones going to be dissapointed - promised :)

[@titusmccarthy]

Rose Red was fucking horrible.

[@DrachonaTheWolf]

This is one of those movies that I watched when I was younger and just went along with. 13 Ghosts was another one. Going back and watching them, they are terribly written and not scary, but it was something to watch. Few scary movies have stuck with me, like Darkness Falls. In my opinion, still a pretty good movie.

[@Madiuss]

Real thoughts on Beowulf?

[@johnmoya7654]

Hope you're feeling better and i feel bad i cant really say anything new or original other than time will heal. it might not be tomorrow or the week after or the month, year, however long. were with you all the way guys. much love from New Jersey

[@alphabulblax1649]

Wait a second, is that Hyrule Historia on the bookshelf?

[@chaoticwarrior12]

Oh yea it is. Thats cool

[@MythicSuns]

31:17 coke straws?! I knew there was something else keeping them from leaving the cinema!

[@FlimsyFoxie]

It takes some time with loss, like everyone said take your time, there is definitely love and care for you guys where you need it. My prayers and love will always be with you guys.

[@angbandsbane]

Thank you, Rob! Crap happening to eyes and fingers are the things that get me too, so I'm happy to know I'm not alone.

[@ASaltyGhost]

Thanks for carrying on for us! You guys are the best, and I adore your reviews!

[@stephenfox6078]

I hate this movie with a burning passion.

[@cwjedi]

I really want to hear what you two think of the trailer of the Netflix adaptation! I personally like the trailer and can't wait for it!

[@PatricksCrazyPlace]

I understand that level of hate. For me, the most disrespectful remake is Godzilla 1998. I was SOOOOOOOOOOOOO pissed after watching them get something that I love so wrong.

[@ThePapino134]

jem was worse

[@andrewheaney4874]

That wasn't a remake. It was an adaptation.

[@gokuxsephiroth4505]

That wasn't a remake. It SHOULD be remade.

[@GravityTrash]

What's the difference?

[@DemonBoy3223]

_The Haunting_ (1963) is one of my favorite horror films, and quite possibly my all-time favorite haunted house movie ever. The remake on the other hand, ruins the entire point of the original, Jan de Bont, while an amazing cinematographer, _Speed_ was a great film, but he was the *_wrong_* choice to direct a haunted house movie, let alone _The Haunting_ .

[@giovanniorellana2200]

I liked that whole rant in the review, it was so funny!

[@argus2389]

Well since we're on the subject of shitty remakes, how about a real thoughts on a good remake, the Great Gatsby (2013) with Leonardo DiCaprio

[@mabiniss2]

Eleanor help me, I have to pee!

[@zoerosiee]

I played Theo in a stage adaptation once and had read the original novel, but hadn't seen any of the films. I remember the week before we opened, around Halloween time, I saw it playing on tv and though what the hell, I'll watch it and was... so confused by what I had just watched.

[@HaikuMarionette]

I love the original so much! I've never seen the remake just the review. And I will not ruin this perfect movie with the remake.

[@LeoPryce]

I hope your energy goes up guys. Your job must be tiring. I really enjoy your Real Thoughts and Sibling Rivalry videos. I was wondering if we could expect to see a Real Thoughts on The Lorax?

[@KarstensCreationsKC]

"You done? You OK? You wnna go out to McDonalds?" LOL... Two movies I walked out on: Poltergeist 2 Soldier I couldn't agree with EVERY SINGLE THING the two of you had to say. I was literally unable to stop watching this entire commentary from start to finish, your obvious love and respect for the original film reminded me of a few offbeat films I know REALLY well that have been remade without respect, and my anger about it all...really well done commentary, guys...many thanks.