Invasion of the Remake
443 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsThey are in your theaters, they are in your neighbors homes, and even your own. They have come to destroy your childhood and ruin your future. Only one podcast can protect you from the Invasion of the Remake!
Invasion of the Remake is a weekly podcast with hosts Jason, Trish and Sam exploring the cinematic remake. We discuss films that have been remade for better or worse. We will also find those films with a nugget of a good idea that may be worthy of an updating for a new audience with our own unique ideas and cast to throw into the mix.
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Ep.423 Remaking Savage Dawn (1985)
April 09, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBA veteran visiting an old friend goes to war with a biker gang intent on destroying a small town in Savage Dawn (1985). Join Invasion of the Remake as we rev up the engines for an 80s style beat down and remake Savage Dawn! Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In Radio, PodChaser, Amazon Music, Audible, Libsyn, iHeartRadio and all the best podcast pr...
Ep.422 Aladdin (1992 vs 2019)
March 26, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBThis week Invasion of the Remake talks about beings with phenomenal cosmic powers in itty bitty living spaces and the legend of Aladdin (1992 vs 2019) and the genie of the lamp. Not even Jafar and Iago can stop us from comparing these two legendary Disney films in an episode that is ten thousand years in the making. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tu...
Ep.421 Remaking The Assassination Bureau (1969)
March 12, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 84 MBA journalist hires The Assassination Bureau (1969), an international cartel of hitmen for hire, to assassinate the head of the Bureau, Ivan (Oliver Reed) Dragomiloff, creating a power struggle within the organization. Join IOTR as we remake this action, comedy classic complete with fantasy casting. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In Radio, PodCh...
Ep.420 Gunnm (1993, aka Battle Angel Alita) vs. Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
February 27, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 109 MBA cyborg, found on a scrap-heap, is repaired with no memory of her past and goes on a quest to find out who she is in Gunnm (1993) and Alita: Battle Angel (2019). Invasion of the Remake travels to the 26th Century to compare the iconic anime to the James Cameron & Robert Rodriguez live action film version on this week's episode. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher,...
Ep.419 Remaking Gothic (1986)
February 13, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBOn one stormy, drug-feuled night, stories were told to chill the bone and frighten friends. Two legends were born, one being Frankenstein and the other being Mary Shelley. Join us for fear and loathing in Switzerland as we remake Gothic (1986)! Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In Radio, PodChaser, Amazon Music, Audible, Libsyn, iHeartRadio and a...
Ep.418 Sideways (2004 vs. 2009)
January 30, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 105 MBInvasion of the Remake heads into wine country to refine our palettes but it all goes Sideways (2004 vs. 2009). We bet you didn't know there was a remake to the award winning Sideways, but we forgive you for not knowing about this Japanese remake. Join us as we partake of the great grape and hope things don't go sideways. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Player...
Ep.417 Remaking The Time Guardian (1987)
January 16, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 82 MBThe last remnants of humanity, in an apocalyptic future, have sent an elite soldier into the past to prepare for their city's arrival from the future. Join us as we remake the ozploitation, science fiction, construction and excavation film where time travellers don't know how to hire contractors in The Time Guardian (1987). Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Pla...
Cult Movie Trailer A-Go-Go 6: A New Beginning
January 02, 2024 13:30 - 1 hour - 76.2 MBYou thought it was over, but the drive-in will never die! Cult Movie Trailer A-Go-Go returns with its sixth instalment bringing the best and the worst in exploitation cinema. We've got gory horror films, groovy blacksploitation, kinky sexploitation, high kicking martial arts, star spanning sci-fi, and vintage intermissions to tantalize and titillate your senses. 0:00:00 Monster A Go Go (1965) 0:01:30 Intro 0:03:28 GMRX Ratings Explained 0:04:10 Showtime 0:04:42 Sex Madness (1938) ...
Ep.416 Debatable Christmas Movies Special
December 19, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBEveryone has their own holiday traditions. We've covered many Christmas classics on Invasion of the Remake, but what about the more unconventional movies that we consider to be season watches? This week we cover those films that you have argued to be or not to be a Christmas movie with your friends and relatives. Here is what we watched for this week's episode: Die Hard (1988) Die Hard 2 (1990) L.A. Confidential (1997) On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1969) Harry Potter and the P...
Ep.415 Black Christmas (1974 vs 2019)
December 12, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBJust when you thought it was safe to go back to the sorority house along comes another remake. We originally covered Black Christmas in our now classic episode 66 and here we are again to compare the Bob Clark "the killer is in the house" horror, Black Christmas (1974), to the most recent 2019 remake. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In Radio, Po...
Ep.414 Remaking Supernatural (1933)
December 05, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBA serial black widow murderess possesses a young heiress to exact revenge on her former lover, a phony spiritualist who betrayed her. This week we remake Supernatural (1933) featuring Carol Lombard and Randolph Scott in their only horror roles. This is the kind of crazy we love on Invasion of the Remake! Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In Radio,...
Ep.413 Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) vs. Mr. Deeds (2002)
November 28, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBMr. Deeds has inherited a fortune, but his small town values don't mesh with living in the big city and those trying to take advantage of his new found wealth. Join Invasion of the Remake as we get "sneaky sneaky" and compare the Gary Cooper comedy classic Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) to the Adam Sandler remake Mr. Deeds (2002). Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitche...
Ep.412 The 31 Days of Horror Challenge 2023 Part 2
November 21, 2023 13:30 - 2 hours - 183 MBThis October the Invasion of the Remake crew took up the challenge once again to watch 31 horror movies over 31 days of October that they have never seen before. In part two we will break down everything we saw for the last 15 days of October. Invasion of the Remake brings the gore in part two of 31 Days of Horror for 2023! Jason's Picks: The Wrath of Becky (2023, US) The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023, US, UK, Malta, Italy, Germany) Dark Harvest (2023, US) Fear Street: Parth Thre...
Ep.411 The 31 Days of Horror Challenge 2023 Part 1
November 14, 2023 13:30 - 2 hours - 177 MBThis October the Invasion of the Remake crew took up the challenge once again to watch 31 horror movies over 31 days of October that they have never seen before. In part one we will break down everything we saw for the first 16 days of October. Things are going to get bloody on our annual 31 Days of Horror Special! Jason Picks: No One Will Save You (2023,US) Bad Match (2017,US) The Boogey Man (1980,US) The Angry Black Girl and Her Monster (2023,US) Renfield (2023,US) Winnie the ...
Ep.410 Remaking Waxwork (1988)
November 07, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBWelcome the the Waxwork (1988) where all our displays will play on your darkest nightmares, won't you join us? Invasion of the Remake takes a great concept and reworks it with a modern twist, with their own unique ideas and casting in this week's episode. Don't you dare miss it. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In Radio, PodChaser, Amazon Music, ...
Ep.409 Reel Creepy Campfire Tales
October 31, 2023 12:30 - 49 minutes - 68 MBGather around the campfire for a selection of creepy tales told by our friends from the podcast multiverse. Samantha and Stormy from Real Horrorshow tell a tale of terror that can only be found on the back roads of Texas. Mike, Thomas, Les and Liz, The Fellowship of the Geeks, craft a classic horror yarn set in Victorian London. Jim and Bryce from Film Rage will chill you with a vampire love story that will haunt your soul. And Sam & the crew from Invasion of the Remake will take you on a jo...
Ep.408 The Haunted Mansion (2003) vs. Haunted Mansion (2023)
October 24, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 129 MBKindly follow us into these historic halls, where 999 spirits dwell to tempt your soul. There is always room for one more in The Haunted Mansion (2003 vs 2023). Invasion of the Remake gets into their doombuggy and rides through two versions of the Haunted Mansion on this week's episode. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In Radio, PodChaser, Amazon...
Ep.407 Remaking Black Roses (1988)
October 17, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 104 MBThe Black Roses (1988) are coming to town, the tickets are cheap, and it will only cost you your soul for one hell of a concert. Join IOTR for a heavy metal concert that will rock your world as we talk about Black Roses and come up with some remake ideas along with our own unique fantasy casting. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In Radio, PodChas...
Ep.406 Friday the 13th (1980 vs 2009)
October 10, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 125 MBA long time ago a boy named Jason drowns at Camp Crystal Lake which inspires a series of murders when the camp reopens, beginning a legacy born in blood. This week IOTR goes to camp with Friday the 13th (1980 vs 2009) exploring the sensitive story about a mother, her son, and his machete. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In Radio, PodChaser, Ama...
Ep.405 Remaking The Fury (1978)
October 03, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBA former CIA agent uses the talents of a young psychic to help retrieve his telekinetic son from a shadowy secret government agency in The Fury (1978). Rage and power are often a toxic mix and this week Invasion of the Remake examines Brian Da Palma's The Fury and come up with some new ideas for a modern remake complete with our own fantasy casting. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Googl...
Ep.404 D.O.A. (1949 vs 1988)
September 26, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 99 MBA man who is poisoned and given only a few days to live, tries to unravel the mystery of who killed him and the reasons why in D.O.A. Join Invasion of the Remake as we compare the film noir classic D.O.A. (1949) starring Edmond O'Brien to the neo noir remake from 1988 starring Dennis Quaid. Listen to this week's episode before time runs out! Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcas...
Ep.403 Remaking Dead Heat (1988)
September 19, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBA cop is killed in the line of duty investigating resurrected corpses committing crimes. His partner and a pathologist resurrect him, but he only has a limited time to solve the mystery of who killed him before he starts to decompose in Dead Heat (1988). Join Invasion of the Remake as we bring the best buddy cop, zombie, action, horror, comedy back to life in this week's episode! Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple P...
Ep.402 Sudden Death (1995) vs Welcome to Sudden Death (2020)
September 12, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn the 1990's Die Hard inspired many clones and ripoffs for every action star under the sun including Jean Claude Van Damme's Sudden Death (1995) which one could call Die Hard at a hockey game. When one looks at JCVD's filmography no one would have thought to remake Sudden Death, but remake it they did with action star Michael Jai White in Welcome to Sudden Death (2020) (or Die Hard at a basketball game). Join IOTR as we go into sudden death overtime and compare both of these Die Hard inspir...
Ep.401 Remaking Real Men (1987)
September 05, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBTough guy spy Nick (Jim Belushi) Pirandello recruits family man Bob Wilson (John Ritter) to ensure a meeting with aliens to save the earth goes on as scheduled in the action, comedy Real Men (1987). Join Invasion of the Remake as we rethink, remake and recast Real Men for a new generation. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In Radio, PodChaser, Ama...
Ep.400 L.A. Takedown (1989) vs. Heat (1995)
August 29, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 118 MBL.A.P.D. cop Vincent Hanna tries to stop a group of high end thieves before their next heist in L.A. Takedown (1989) and Heat (1995). Join Invasion of the Remake as we look at the Michael Mann classic heist film Heat, starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, and the television film that acted as the prototype for Heat, L.A. Takedown! Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitch...
Ep.399 Remaking Flight of the Navigator (1986)
August 22, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBA boy from 1978 travels 8 years into the future and has an adventure with a wisecracking, alien ship which tries to help the boy get back to his own time in Flight of the Navigator (1986). Invasion of the Remake discuss this childhood classic and re-engineer it into the remake they would like to see, complete with fantasy casting. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitche...
Ep.398 Alice in Wonderland (1951 vs. 2010)
August 15, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 134 MBWhy is a raven like a writing desk? Lewis Caroll never intended the riddle to be answered. Alice in Wonderland is wonderful nonsense brought to the silver screen by Walt Disney in 1951 in a beautifully animated classic that we all still associate with the story. Tim Burton brings his own visual flair in his 2010 version that serves as both a remake and sequel to the original film and novel. Fall down the rabbit hole with us as we have a tea party and talk about Alice in Wonderland! Support...
Ep.397 Remaking Hawk the Slayer (1980)
August 08, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBWith the help of his companions, a dwarf, an elf, a sorceress, and a giant, Hawk must save a nun who has been taken hostage by his evil brother, Voltan. It is swords and sorcery this week on Invasion of the Remake as we rethink, recast, and remake the British fantasy film Hawk the Slayer (1980). Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In Radio, PodChase...
Ep.396 Invasion of the Remake on Strike!
August 01, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 114 MBThis week Invasion of the Remake breaks down the ongoing WGA & SAG-AFTRA strikes. We examine why they are on strike, what the unions are asking for, and what it might mean for the future of film and television. Audio clips from Youtube feature Adam Conover, Vin Diesel, Bob Iger, Sean Gunn, and Ron Pearlman. Note: There is a glitch that affects the audio at the 8:00 minute mark that last roughly 3:30 minutes to the 11:30 mark before returning to normal. Everything is audible but the qual...
Ep.395 Children of the Corn (1984 vs 2009 vs 2020)
July 25, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBThe children of a small town form a cult and kill everyone over the age of 18 in honour of an entity known as He Who Walks Behind The Rows in Stephen King's Children of the Corn (1984 vs 2009 vs 2020). Join us as we traumatize Trish with 3 creepy kids movies on this week's Invasion of the Remake. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In Radio, PodChas...
Ep.394 Remaking God Told Me To (1976, aka Demon)
July 18, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 105 MBA cop is drawn into an investigation of what seems to be unrelated, unpremeditated murders, but when each suspect is questioned, they all respond with "God told me to", leading him to a much bigger mystery in Larry Cohen's God Told Me To (1976, aka Demon). This week we explore God Told Me To and it's complex themes of faith and the horrors done in the name of a higher power, all wrapped up in a cop, thriller, sci-fi, horror flick like no other. Join us as we remake God Told Me To! Support ...
Ep.393 The Arena (1974 vs 2001, aka Naked Warriors)
July 11, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBIn a time of gladiators in ancient Rome, a group of female slaves become gladiatrices and form an alliance to lead others into rebellion in The Arena (1974 vs 2001). Join IOTR as we compare two Roger Corman produced exploitation gladiator films and weave a tale of lost opportunities and cinematic crime cover-ups. All will be revealed in this week's episode. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotif...
Ep.392 Remaking Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984)
July 04, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 124 MBDee Dee must choose a life with her gang leader boyfriend or a life among the stars in this musical, sci-fi, comedy that includes aliens, a chainsaw wielding slasher, and a mutant tentacle monster that threatens to destroy the town of Spielberg in Voyage of the Rock Aliens (1984). This is the kind of weird that can only come from a fan challenge and I.O.T.R. is up to the task. Join us as we remake a forgotten 80's gem, Voyage of the Rock Aliens! Support independent podcasts like ours by te...
Ep.391 Vanishing Point (1971 vs. 1997)
June 27, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBKowalski delivers cars at a break neck pace, attracting the attention of the police across state lines in a white Dodge Challenger in the surreal, existentialist car chase film Vanishing Point (1971 vs. 1997). Join Invasion of the Remake on the open road as we compare the original film to the television remake and discover what is the Vanishing Point! Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Goo...
Ep.390 Remaking Rabid Grannies (1988)
June 20, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBTwo elderly twin Aunts get possessed by demons during a family gathering to celebrate their birthdays, only to begin eating their greedy heirs. Jason let's the lunatics run the asylum with Trish's birthday pick Rabid Grannies (1988). Join us as we try to remake this insane Troma film complete with our own fantasy casting! Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Player...
Ep.389 She's All That (1999) Vs. He's All That (2021)
June 13, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBIt's time for the Prom and the most popular kid in school is going to take the least popular and make them Prom King or Queen in She's All That (1999) vs He's All That (2022). Which film is going to win this prom night dance off and which movie will get deleted from your Netflix cue? It's the battle of the teen romantic comedies on this week's Invasion of the Remake! Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTun...
Ep.388 Remaking The Stunt Man (1980)
June 06, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 94 MBA man on the run from the law takes refuge on a movie set as a stunt man, but will the director make the next stunt his last? This week Jason and Sam gush over the Peter O'Toole classic The Stunt Man (1980) and attempt to give it a fresh coat of paint and revive it for a new generation of film lovers. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In Radio, Po...
Ep.387 (aka Ep.174.5) Slumber Party Massacre (1982 vs 2021)
May 30, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBIOTR returns to the slumber party for a rare opportunity to compare Slumber Party Massacre (1982) to the 2021 remake, but our loyal Invaders might remember we also did a fantasy remake in episode 174. Did the remake take our advice or will it be slaughtered by the Driller Killer? Find out in this weeks episode! Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In...
Ep.386 The Doll Squad (1973) (aka Seduce & Destroy)
May 23, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBA squad of beautiful government agents try to stop evil saboteurs and terrorists before they can unleash a devastating plan to unleash a deadly plague on the citizens of the world in The Doll Squad (1973). IOTR investigates sexy super spies of the 1970s with a movie that inspired Charlie's Angels. Join us as we recast this spysploitation flick and remake The Doll Squad for a whole new generation. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at pl...
Ep.385 The Paleface (1948) vs The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968)
May 16, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBNot everyone is cut out to be a cowboy. Bob Hope heads west only to get abruptly married and pulled into a mission to stop a gun smuggling operation in The Paleface (1948). Don Knotts' nervous disposition in The Shakiest Gun in the West (1968) makes him even less suited to be in the wild west. Join IOTR as we discuss these two classic parody western films and see who is the shakiest gun in the west! Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at...
Ep.384 Remaking Batman & Robin (1997)
May 09, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 102 MBInvasion of the Remake goes to the Calgary Expo to remake the most infamous Batman film of them all, Batman & Robin (1997) with a live audience. This film is loaded with great comic book characters like Mr. Freeze, Posion Ivy, Bane and Batgirl. It is full of potential it fails to deliver on. Join IOTR and our Calgary Expo audience as we remake & recast Batman & Robin. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTu...
Ep.383 Firestarter (1984 vs 2022)
May 02, 2023 17:45 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBThe Shop is looking to reclaim their experiments in Vicky, a telekinetic, and Andy, a telepath, and lay claim to their very powerful pyrokinetic daughter, Charlie in Firestarter. IOTR lights a fire on the Stephen King classic 1984 film starring Drew Barrymore and the 2022 remake. Which will survive and which will burn on this weeks Invasion of the Remake? Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify,...
Ep.382 Remaking Loose Cannons (1990)
April 25, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBA cop who doesn't play by the book, his partner has multiple personality disorder, and powerful criminals who are looking for Hitler's porn tape. Just another week on Invasion of the Remake. Join IOTR as we remake the action, comedy Loose Cannons (1990) starring Gene Hackman, Dan Aykroyd, and Dom DeLuise along with our own unique fantasy casting. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google P...
Ep.381 Satan's School for Girls (1973 vs 2000)
April 18, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 90.4 MBBeth investigates her sister's apparent suicide and poses as a student at an all girls private school where she finds herself battling a Satanic cult. IOTR delves into television as we explore one of ABC's most popular movies of the week of the 1970's, Satan's School for Girls, and the Shannen Doherty TV remake. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune I...
Ep.380 Remaking Never to Young to Die (1986)
April 11, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 108 MBA 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! Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends a...
Ep.379 Spotlight on Alan Smithee (a totally real person)
April 04, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis 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), Appoi...
Ep.378 Journey Into Fear (1943 Vs. 1975)
March 28, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBHoward 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! Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places lik...
Ep.377 Remaking Jake Speed (1986)
March 21, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBWhen 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. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune In Radio, PodChaser, Amazon Mus...
Ep.376 Valley Girl (1983 Vs. 2020)
March 14, 2023 12:30 - 1 hour - 102 MBJulie, 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. Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Playe...
Ep.375 Remaking The Reptile (1966)
March 07, 2023 13:30 - 1 hour - 107 MBA 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! Support independent podcasts like ours by telling your friends and family how to find us at places like Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tune...