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Do You Actually Know Which Movies Are Originals And Which Are Remakes?

Only A True Movie Master Knows If These Films Are Originals Or Remakes

While it's debatable which version is better (except it's not at all because, let's be real, the Lindsey Lohan one is better), this one's a remake of the 1961 film with the same name and premise!

Remake!

_The Parent Trap_ (1998)

This one's a horror remake! The original is a 1998 Japanese horror based on a 1991 novel by Kôji Suzuki, and is the start of the wildly popular (and wildly horrifying) _Ringu_ series!

_The Ring_ (2002)

While writer/director Jordan Peele notes that he is often inspired by the original _The Twilight Zone_, this film and screenplay are completely original!

Original!

_Us_ (2019)

No, really! The Martin Scorsese Best Picture Academy Award winning film is actually a complete remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film, _Infernal Affairs_!

_The Departed_ (2006)

Similarly to Jordan Peele's _Us_, George Lucas admits to being heavily inspired by old, classic adventure films in his creation of this now-iconic character, BUT the entire thing is still an original concept!

_Raiders of the Lost Ark_ (1981)

Another original story! While Forrest's life draws from true events throughout history, Forrest himself is still a completely original character living a completely original life!

_Forrest Gump_ (1994)

A-HA, this one's a trick question! _King King_ has been remade THREE times and, while this is an older version than the 2009 remake, it's still NOT the original. The original King Kong was released in 1933. IT. IS. OLD.

_King Kong_ (1976)

I know, I know...I was also like, huh?! But this one's a remake a 1951 movie of the same name. Fun fact: The original film followed the Pittsburgh Pirates instead of the Los Angeles Angels, because the Angels weren't established until 1961.

_Angels in the Outfield_ (1994)

While the musical portion of the film detailing Seymour's incredible man-eating plant is brand-spankin'-new, the story itself is a tale as old as time (or, like, as old as 1960).

_Little Shop of Horrors_ (1986)

YUPS, THIS ONE'S A REMAKE, TOO! The original 1960 film is famous for starring the iconic "Rat Pack," which included Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Joey Bishop!

_Ocean's Eleven_ (2001)

This one's original, but I mostly included on this list because I had absolutely NO IDEA until recently that the dog's name is "Buddy" and not "Air Bud"? Like, what? Why am I being lied to?!

_Air Bud_ (1997)

Yup, the poster that hung on the wall of every man you went to film school with is actually a much darker remake of a 1932 classic!

_Scarface_ (1983)

Look, you don't really care too much which movie is the original and which is the remake...you just like good movies! It doesn't matter to you how it's made as long as it's entertaining!

Movie Newbie

Oh wow, you know your movies! You're never fooled by clever marketing or suspiciously familiar sounding tales —you can spot a reboot from a mile away and absolutely love original concepts! Go you!

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Do You Actually Know Which Movies Are Originals And Which Are Remakes?

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