The original VILLAGE OF THE DAMNED (1960) was one of the most brilliant, spooky and "best bang for the buck" movies ever made. With a tiny budget, it managed to do so much. So, why remake this wonderful classic? Other than to make a fast buck without spending much effort, I can't see why. And, unfortunately, this does appear to be the reason why the film was made. Gone are the thrills and suspense. Instead of an eerie build-up, we have more gore and a movie that is a "dumbed down" version for people who insist on hi-tech films. In its place is a flat, pale imitation of the original. I don't know about you, but I find that in at least 80% of the cases, the original is better.
So why does the film STILL get a 6? Well, with such a great plot it is almost impossible for the film to still be very watchable.
Save your time and watch the original--it's often on Turner Classic Movies and it's available on DVD and video.
So why does the film STILL get a 6? Well, with such a great plot it is almost impossible for the film to still be very watchable.
Save your time and watch the original--it's often on Turner Classic Movies and it's available on DVD and video.