which is better original or remake? - My Bloody Valentine (1981) Discussion

[–] original_sinner1978 15 years ago

original.. i watch it every valentines day since my parents recorded it in 1984.. its a tradition. thank god i got it on dvd years ago..now its a tradition with my boyfriend.. have a bloody valentine people :)
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[–] sick_in_the_brain 15 years ago

Ok thanks
now I am gonna buy the new version of my bloody valentine(uncut version)

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[–] joshg_123 15 years ago

Yeah, original version is waaaaaay better.
And that's saying something after the excitingly fun remake. :)

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[–] fantasywriter101 15 years ago

The ending is MUCH better in the original but I actually liked the remake just a little bit more.

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[–] sillybilly77 15 years ago

original UNCUT!!!!!!!! The dryer death (mabel's) was one of the best

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[–] [email protected] 15 years ago

The original is far superior... the uncut My Bloody Valentine definitely stands out amongst its slasher movie bretheren; it's much more subtle and atmospheric than the others. Very well crafted, to be sure.

The remake, while it had occasional worthwhile moments and Tom Atkins, was just lame.

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[–] ThatPeskyGhostWriter 13 years ago

I sooo agree! It's such a creepy ending. It's like: "Holy crap, he's going to come back!"

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[–] sandyp2003 15 years ago

ORIGINAL ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!

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[–] highschoolkiller 15 years ago

dammit i havent seen the uncut version but i like both.

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[–] BaronVictor 15 years ago

I can't really decide which I like more, they're both brilliant slashers.

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[–] nessie117-1 15 years ago

Though while both films have something very fun to offer, the original blows the remake out of the water. The uncut version is freaking great.

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[–] wallacesawyer 15 years ago

Both are good, but I'd go with the original. Feels less "Hollywood", which makes the first feel more real. Plus the miner is just plain scarier.

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[–] RobBase086-1 15 years ago

The original was good 28 years ago but the remake is a whole lot better than the original I hate to say it.

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[–] RobBase086-1 15 years ago

I love the concept of the original movie and it was good but I felt the new one was a lot better though in my opinion.

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[–] jpjasonphelps 15 years ago

The remake was successful large in part to the 3D effect, which was fun.

The original is good though. If you've already seen the remake, the original
might be a letdown, not to mention the fact that it's close to 30 years old
so it's dated also but it's not a bad film, no.

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[–] Enekobus 14 years ago

It's not dated except maybe for the hair and clothes. The special effects were pretty good for the time - and I prefer that over CGI anyway (I haven't seen the remake)

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[–] The_King_of_Cool 15 years ago

Normally I almost always favor the originals, but in this case I have to go with the remake. I thought MBV 09 was just a lot of fun where as the original was entertaining, but I was slightly bored at times.

Suspense level was decent and it had a creepy vibe, but it all depends on what you are looking for I suppose.

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[–] The_King_of_Cool 15 years ago

Where did I say any of that?

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[–] The_King_of_Cool 15 years ago

Again where did I say any of that? STUPID!

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[–] Razor187 15 years ago

Completely agree. The storyline in the new one is AWFUL. There's not even a f_ucking dance, which totally gives away who it is. And don't get me started on the cliche "surprise" twist. So many movies in recent years pull that sh*t and think they're being clever. Newsflash: YOU AREN'T.

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[–] ash-61 15 years ago

Back to the original post, I say the original wins for these reasons:

1-Creepy killer and deaths (the remake has some amazing deaths, but that's it).

2-Unknown actors, which makes things even better. Back in that time, I'd see Neil Affleck/Axel in the beginning of Scanners for a split second.

3-Characters you REALLY care about... well, maybe except for Howard...

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[–] polaris_81 14 years ago

Like most in this thread, I like the original more, preferably the uncut version. That being said, I did find MBV3D to be a far more enjoyable movie than either the Halloween or the Friday the 13th remakes.

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[–] Mykill_Myers 14 years ago

The original is waaaay better than the crappy remake!
The new one has got no atmosphere, no plot, CGI, bad actors/characters and a stupid twist. Even if you considered it as a standalone film it's just bad, lame & cheap looking! I don't know what's going on these days, just make a movie with an alibi plot, use bad/unlikable actors, fast pace + gore (worst example: Friday the 13th remake)! And these movies easily cash in more than the originals! The remake is even rated higher than the original here! I just don't get it! :(
It has been really easy becoming a successful director or writer over the last ten years, just copy an older movie! You'll have success and make money.
Welcome to Hollywood!

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[–] DogTheBootyHunter 14 years ago

I watched the original many years ago, then watched the remake and I really liked it. But, after watching the original today for the first time in years, I realize that it is a much better film. More suspense and more deaths I believe. I like them both, but the original is more of a mining massacre, where the 2nd one doesn't seem so focused on the mine which takes away from the story.

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