Arachnophobia Is The Perfect Answer To Your Horror Remake Complaints
No horror movie remake is without its share of complaints, but the redo of Arachnophobia is the perfect answer to the usual backlash. A cult classic “thrill-comedy,” the Disney-produced original was supposed to do for spiders what Jaws did for sharks. While Arachnophobia’s heyday came and went into the cobweb-covered corners of video stores, though, the light horror movie is getting a second chance with a remake and an opportunity to spin another tangled tale of spiders gone amok.
Released in 1990, Frank Marshall's Arachnophobia is a tribute to B-movie creature features. Starring John Goodman and Jeff Daniels, it has the two combatting killer spiders in a small town. Known for its creepy cast of killer critters and delightfully over-the-top premise, Arachnophobia was well-received but is not nearly as iconic as similar movies like Gremlins, The Birds, or Jaws. That's why it's interesting that Amblin Entertainment and James Wan's Atomic Monster Productions are revisiting the buggy blockbuster and rebooting it for a new generation.
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Naturally, any horror movie remake will be met with a backlash, especially when the original version is beloved by fans. However, Arachnophobia is the perfect example of how, when, and why a movie is ready for a remake. The early '90s creepy crawler thriller is a fun film that just didn’t have as much pop culture staying power as horror staples like A Nightmare on Elm Street nor the privilege of multiple sequels to turn it into a familiar horror franchise. With such a timeless concept, new talent, and just the right amount of nostalgia, however, Arachnophobia is a film that can work anew within modern cinema
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