Remake

The 1942 horror film Cat People, produced by Val Lewton and directed by Jacques Tourneur, is being discussed by classic film enthusiasts who note it stretches the boundaries of film noir. The movie is credited with popularising the 'Lewton Bus', a sudden scare technique compared in influence to the Wilhelm Scream sound effect. Conversation also touches on the film's 1980s remake and its lasting legacy in cinema history.

A reader feature argues that Resident Evil 5 should never be given the remake treatment, while Resident Evil 6 would be a fine candidate. The piece weighs in on Capcom's ongoing remake strategy and which entries in the survival horror series deserve a modern overhaul. Fans continue to debate which of the older games should be revisited as Capcom remakes its back catalogue.