Episode 371 Remaking Capricorn One (1977)
"Would you be shocked to find out the greatest moment in human history may not have happened at all?"
Invasion of the Remake investigates the first manned flight to Mars in Peter Hyams' Capricorn One (1977). All is not well as corporate greed puts the mission and the entire space program at risk and an unthinkable plan is hatched to save the program from being scrapped entirely. Political machinations, conspiracy theories, and dreams of exploring the unknown are all challenged in this thriller whose themes are more relevant today than ever before. Join us as we remake Capricorn One!
Episode 372 The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun (1970 vs 2015)
t's time to hit the highway for a murder mystery that will bend your sense of reality with The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun (1970 vs. 2015). Join Invasion of the Remake as we compare the original film starring Samantha Eggar to the French remake starring Freya Mavor in a road trip that will blow your mind!
Episode 373 Remaking Millenium (1989)
All is not what it seems with the crash of Flight 35, and Invasion of the Remake will help you solve this 1000 year mystery as we explore and remake the science fiction classic Millennium (1989) starring Chris Kristofferson and Cheryl Ladd for a new generation.
Episode 374 Terror Train (1980 vs 2022)
A prank gone wrong begins a revenge spree of death on the Terror Train (1980 vs 2022). Invasion of the Remake plays a game of misdirection and illusion as we explore the Jamie Lee Curtis horror classic Terror Train and compare it to the 2022 remake. Bonus reviews of Terror Train 2 (2022) and Train (2008) all on this week's episode.
Episode 375 Remaking The Reptile (1966)
A series of small town deaths, confused as plague, draws an unwitting couple into the mystery of The Reptile (1966). Join Invasion of the Remake podcast for another fan challenge to recreate this forgotten Hammer Horror creature feature complete with our own unique fantasy casting! You don't want to miss this one!
Episode 376 Valley Girl (1983 vs 2020)
Julie, a girl from the valley, meets Randy, a punk from the city. They are from different worlds and find love. Somehow they need to stay together in spite of her trendy, shallow friends. Join IOTR are we time travel into the 80s to compare the original Valley Girl (1983), starring Nicolas Cage, to the 2020 musical remake.
Episode 377 Remaking Jake Speed (1986)
When Margaret's sister is kidnapped she turns to Jake Speed (1986) to rescue her, but is he just a clever con man or a real life pulp hero? Invasion of the Remake comes to the rescue as we explore this obscure action, adventure film and remake it with our own unique fantasy casting.
Episode 378 Journey into Fear (1943 vs 1975)
Howard Graham has been targeted for death, to escape the assassins he has be put on a boat to travel home, but the very assassins he is trying to escape are on the boat with him. This week IOTR compares the film-noir classic Journey Into Fear (1943) starring Orson Welles to the 1975 remake featuring Vincent Price and Donald Pleasence. Don't miss Invasion of the Remake's Journey Into Fear!
Episode 379 Alan Smithee Retrospective (a totally real person)
This week Invasion of the Remake spotlights one of the most prolific film makers of any generation, writer, director, cinematographer, actor, producer, and living legend, Alan Smithee! The Invaders watched several of Smithee's films and review them along with a look at the highs and lows of the life and times of Alan Smithee.
Films featured on this weeks episode: Student Bodies (1981), Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996), A River Made to Drown In (1997), Morgan Stewart's Coming Home (1987), Appointment With Fear (1985), Stitches (1985), Gypsy Angels (1990), The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990), Maniac Cop 3: Badge of Silence (1992), House 3: The Horror Show (1989), Death of a Gunfighter (1969), and Solar Crisis (1990).
Episode 380 Remaking Never Too Young to Die (1986)
A psychopathic, hermaphroditic, gang leader, Velvet Von Ragnar (Gene Simmons), threatens a devious terrorist attack and has already killed the super spy sent to stop him. Lance Stargrove (John Stamos) must team with his father's sexy partner Danja Deering (Vanity) to stop Ragnar before it is to late in Never to Young to Die (1986)! Join IOTR as we talk about this insane movie and remake it with our own unique fantasy casting!