Episode 131 Remaking Repo Man (1984)
If there ever were a film that represents the punk movement of the 1980's it is Alex Cox's Repo Man (1984)! It is irreverent, it is anti-establishment, and it is really weird! Otto (Emilio Estevez) a young punk music fan falls into the tense life a car repossessor. When a mysterious 1964 Chevy Malibu comes up with a large reward, Otto is drawn into a world full of conspiracies, men in black, aliens and an array of crazy characters. Repo Man is glorious chaos captured on film. It co-stars Harry Dean Stanton, Tracey Walter, Olivia Barash and Sy Richardson. Join Invasion of the Remake in our hunt for the killer, radioactive, Malibu as we rethink and remake the cult classic Repo Man!
Episode 132 Robocop (1987 vs 2014)
The future of law enforcement has arrived to Invasion of the Remake. Straight from Old Detroit the iconic Peter Weller version of the Robocop (1987) spawned a franchise of movie sequels, toys, comics, cartoons, a television series, and a t.v. mini-series. Paul Verhoeven directs the sci-fi, action classic costarring Nancy Allen, Dan O'Herlihy, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, Miguel Ferrer and Ray Wise. Robocop is an '80's icon, but a more modern take on Robocop (2014) starring Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton, Abbie Cornish, Jackie Earle Haley, Jay Baruchel, and Samuel Jackson failed to connect with audiences despite a strong script and stellar cast. Join us as we discuss what went right and what went wrong as these two cybernetic warriors go head to head in this week's episode. Thank you for your cooperation.
Episode 133 Remaking The Beast Must Die (1974)
In a twist on the classic Agatha Christy who-done-it style, Amicus' The Beast Must Die (1974) is a who is the werewolf movie. Insane in conception, insane in execution, this crazy, mystery film still manages an all-star cast in Calvin Lockhart, Peter Cushing, Marlene Clark, Charles Gray, Anton Driffring, Ciaran Madden, Tom Chadbon, and Michael Gambon. Do you know who the werewolf is? Join Invasion of the Remake as we rethink, recast and attempt to remake this Amicus films classic. No matter who the werewolf is, we know one thing, The Beast Must Die!
Episode 134 House on Haunted Hill (1959 Vs. 1999)
Welcome to the House on Haunted Hill. A house filled with only death and murder. Please enjoy your stay.
The 1959 classic starring Vincent Price, Carol Ohmat, Richard Long, Alan Marshal, Carolyn Craig, and Elisha Cook Jr. was a huge hit for B-horror director and gimmick-master William Castle. He entertained the masses with this horror murder mystery and his one of a kind carnival style antics to promote the film. A new company, Dark Castle, would be created and inspired by William Castle with its first film being the 1999 remake of House on Haunted Hill starring Geoffrey Rush, Famke Janssen, Taye Diggs, Peter Gallagher, Chris Kattan, Ali Larter, Bidgette Wilson-Sampson, and Jeffrey Combs.
This week Invasion of the Remake takes the challenge to stay one night in the House on Haunted Hill to see which film will win the cash and which film should be pitched into the acid pit. Don't miss this week's spine-tingling episode.
Episode 135 Remaking The Road to El Dorado (2000) Animation as Live Action
The Road to El Dorado (2000) was not a box office success proving that road wasn't paved with gold. Dreamworks first animated feature may have been a flop, but the film is still fondly remembered by those who saw it. It is full of colorful characters, expressive animals, and even has an evil wizard. The script was from the writers of The Pirates of the Caribbean with a star studded voice cast that includes Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, Rosie Perez, Armand Assante, Edward James Olmos, Jim Cummings, Frank Welker and Tobin Bell. With music by Hanz Zimmer and Elton John this film had all the hallmarks of a major live action blockbuster. Invasion of the Remake tries something a little different this week by reimagining The Road to El Dorado from animation to live action much like Disney recently did with Beauty & the Beast. Join us as we add a little shine back into the gold of the forgotten animated film, The Road to El Dorado.
Episode 136 Invasion of the Retrospective: The Road to Avengers: Infinity War
This week we enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a look back at the introduction of the Infinty Stones leading up to the Mad Titan, Thanos' journey to retrieve them in Avengers: Infinity War and theorize what might be next for the MCU. Don't worry there are NO SPOILERS for the movie in this episode. Enjoy this conversation about, Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, Black Panther, Guardians of the Galaxy and all your favorite heroes in this lead up to the event film of the year, Avengers: Infinity War!
Episode 137 Cat People (1942 Vs. 1982)
Her romantic desires can bring out the beast in her. A large black leopard that will rip you apart! The classic Val Lewton / Jaques Tourner R.K.O. film Cat People (1942) which starred Simone Simon, Kent Smith, Tom Conway and Jane Randolph is as master class in creating mood and tension with little more than low-key lighting and great timing. The Jerry Bruckheimer / Paul Shrader remake (1982) re-imagines the story as an erotic fantasy starring Natassja Kinski, Malcolm McDowell, John Heard, Ruby Dee, Annette O'Toole, Ed Bagley Jr., and Lynn Lowry. The cats may be people, and the people may be cats, join Invasion of the Remake armed with catnip as we discuss Cat People!
Episode 138 Remaking Altered States (1980)
An obsession to discover the history of man through our own genetic memory takes Dr. Eddie Jessup (William Hurt) through a psychological and physical transformation that may cost him his friends, family and possibly even his sanity. The sci-fi, cult, Ken Russell film Altered States (1980) is a strange trip through the mind and body that asks big, thought provoking questions with amazing special effects for the day and even a caveman of two. This one is going to be a wild ride and Invasion of the Remake digs deep to try and rethink, and remake this film for today's audiences. Don't miss remaking Altered States!
Episode 139 [REC] (2007) vs Quarantine (2008)
A reporter (Manuela Velasco, Jennifer Carpenter) on a community story shadows two firemen to an apartment building on a routine medical call where things turn deadly. An infection is spreading through the building which has been quarantined by the authorities. There is no escape in the Spanish horror film [REC] (2007) or the 2008 American remake Quarantine. Invasion of the Remake takes on their first, and possibly only, found-footage zombie, infection, horror movie on this weeks episode. No one gets out alive!
Episode 140 Remaking Eat My Dust
Part Fast & Furious, part Dukes of Hazard, Ron Howard stars in this Roger Corman produced action, comedy Eat My Dust! (1976). Eat My Dust! is about a boy who tries to impress a girl by giving her a ride in a fast car...a fast car he has just stolen! His father isn't impressed, he's the Sheriff after all. It may be hard thinking of Richie Cunningham stealing a car, or the director of Solo: A Star Wars Story for that matter, but it happened and Invasion of the Remake is here to assess this insane chase film while trying to rebuild this car flick from the ground up. Don't be last in the race, listen to this weeks episode now or you will Eat My Dust!