Some classics are better left alone. Yet, studios continue churning out reboots that fail to capture the original magic. From good movies turned bad to flops made even worse, these are the biggest remake disasters in history.

"Cabin Fever" (2016)

This nearly shot-to-shot remake was released just 14 years after the original. While the 2002 version is considered by many to be a cult classic, the 2016 version just seems unnecessary.

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"Flatliners" (2017)

Instead of providing a fresh take on the 1990 original, the "Flatliners" remake was a disappointment for many. This uninspired, uninteresting remake flatlined with viewers and critics alike.

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"House of Wax" (2005)

An updated version of the 1953 original, "House of Wax" failed to scare up positive reviews due to its lackluster storyline and characters.

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"Poltergeist" (2015)

Critics and viewers were generally unimpressed with this update on the 1982 supernatural classic. Excessive jump scares and gratuitous CGI made this version fall far short of the original.

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"RoboCop" (2014)

John Kinnaman was unable to fill the shoes of Peter Weller in this remake of the 1987 film of the same name. While it received mixed reviews, critics generally disliked the lack of violence and humor that was present in the original.

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"Total Recall" (2012)

This reboot of the 1990 original was action-packed, but neither viewers or critics were impressed with Collin Farrell's performance in the role originally made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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"The Fog" (2005)

Critics deemed this movie a failed remake of the 1980 horror classic, as it lacked an interesting story or characters.

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"What Men Want" (2019)

The original "What Women Want" wasn't exactly one of the best movies ever. But its remake, "What Men Want," was panned for its misogyny, stale jokes and loose storytelling.

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"When A Stranger Calls" (2006)

This updated version of the 1979 film of the same name has been deemed by some as one of the worst remakes in horror movie history.

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"Annie" (2014)

The remake of this film that follows an orphan's rags to riches story failed to capture the charm of the 1982 original, despite the involvement of superstars like Jamie Foxx and Sia.

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