Did You Know These Classic Films Were All Remakes?

The Invasion

Alien movies are a staple of the sci-fi genre, and a plotline like The Invasion was ripe for the taking. The 2007 version of this famous story is actually the fourth in the line of remakes. One of the most recognizable titles to precede this one was "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" from 1956. 

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

More dog movies should be remade and updated, right? The 1993 version of this cat and dog film captured the hearts of kids and adults alike, but it actually got its start back in 1963. When the earlier version was released though, it was known in theaters as "The Incredible Journey." Close enough!

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The More You Know

  • Peter O’Toole was nominated for eight performance Oscars and didn’t win a single one.
  • Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn failed his driving test eight times.
  • Frank Sinatra was offered the lead role in Die Hard.
  • In the entire Lord of the Rings film trilogy, no two female characters ever speak to each other.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.