Retro Vs. Remake

An ambitious and nearly insane violent gangster climbs the ladder of success, but his weaknesses prove to be his downfall. This can only mean one thing... we watched Scarface on the 100th episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

A man and his girlfriend are brutally murdered by a violent gang. On the anniversary of their death, the man rises from his grave and assumes the mantle of "The Crow" a supernatural avenger. This can only mean one thing we watched The Crow on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Unbeknownst to warriors on Earthrealm, there's been an ongoing tournament between Earthrealm and Outworld. It's like the Subway Series but Outworld is up nine to nothing, and if they win one more Earthrealm is cooked. It's up to a warrior named Liu Kang and his ragtag group of misfits to take on Outworld in Mortal Kombat... That's right the only way to solve your problems boys and girls is Mortal Kombat. That can only mean one thing. We watched Mortal Kombat (1995) and Mortal Kombat (2021) on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

An African-American (in the way Elon Musk is) moves to a new school, where she encounters a clique of girls called "The Plastics". Along the way she tries to join this group, she may lose herself in the process, but ultimately finds out the true meaning of friendship/being yourself. All this can only mean one thing... we watched Mean Girls on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake.

For reasons, children of a single mother spend the summer by themselves after their babysitter dies. Are they able to survive... not kill each other (like the babysitter), and make it through the summer without mom finding out? All this can only mean one thing. We watched Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

A mysterious fighter is a damn good bouncer... so good he's recruited by a small town roadhouse to be it's enforcer, clean up the joint, and save the town from criminals. He makes friends along the way. He makes a lot of enemies, and by the end we find out if this hero is man enough to save the roadhouse. That can only mean one thing we watched Road House (1989) and Road House (2024) in this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Underwater atomic testing awakens a centuries old monster from the depth. This radioactive beast terrorizes a city, creates havoc, and ultimately demands a military response. All this can only mean one thing we watched Godzilla on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

A chocolatier destined for fame and fortune encounters children.... children who have dreams of a better world. In this world of pure imagination the chocolatier is able to make those dreams manifest. There's also a dark underbelly to this world that we explore in all iterations of this Roald Dhal story. We watched Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory and Wonka on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

A reclusive green hermit has noisy and annoying neighbors who love Christmas. Well this green guy he doesn't like Christmas. He doesn't like it all... until he encounters a little Who named Cindy Lou and everything changes. Will he steal Christmas? Will his heart grow? Who knows? All I know is we watched Dr Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Nancy and her other teenage friends are being haunted by the spirit of a serial killer with bladed gloves. She must uncover the dark truth, concealed by her mother and other adults in Elm Street, before she and her friends all die. Because if they die in their dreams they die in real life! All this can only mean one thing... we watched A Nightmare On Elm Street on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Jack Torrance becomes winter caretaker at the isolated Overlook Hotel. He hopes to cure his writer's block and moves in with his family, his wife and his gifted son who is plagued by psychic premonitions. As Jack's writing goes nowhere, and Danny's visions become more disturbing, Jack discovers the hotel's dark secrets and begins to unravel into a homicidal maniac hellbent on terrorizing his family. That can only mean one thing, we watched The Shining on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

A recently released ex-con and his devoted wife go on the run after a heist goes awry. Are they going to be able to get away, or will they be caught by the numerous parties trying to stop them? This can only mean one thing, we're watching The Getaway on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

A debonair, adventuresome bank executive believes he has pulled off the perfect multi-million dollar heist. However he must match wits with a sexy insurance investigator who will do anything to get her man.... anything. Well does she or does he? I don't even know what the question is anymore. That can only mean one thing we watched The Thomas Crown affair on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Prisoners of circumstance trapped in... well a prison, are seeking an opportunity to make a grand exodus from their evil captors. Along the way they encounter many trials and tribulations, and also may get a taste of freedom. All this can only mean one thing we watched The Great Escape and Chicken Run on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

A bad ass detective on a mission to kick some ass. He takes justice into his own hands, and won't be stopped by anything or any man. All this can only mean one thing we're watching Shaft, Shaft, and... Shaft on this episode of Retro vs. Remake!

A former criminal has atoned for his past an now finds himself in the midst of a French Revolution, avoiding a law obsessed policeman hell bent on capturing him. Along the way he agrees to care for a factory worker's daughter, and this decision changes all their lives forever. That can only mean one thing we're watching Les Misérables on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

A devastating event takes out most of the world's population. Humans are forced to retreat underground. One man from this dystopian future is sent back in time (maybe?) to potentially stop this horrific event from happening. Will he do it and find out why his memories are haunting him or is something else going on? All this can only mean one thing, we watched La Jetée and 12 Monkeys on this episode of Retro vs. Remake!

Two basketball hustlers, seemingly opposites, actually have more in common than you would think. Using their various... traits to deceive their opponents, they try to make a better life for themselves and their families. Will it work out, or is it true that white men can't jump? We'll find out in this episode of Retro Vs Remake where we watch White Men Can't Jump!

Two Brooklyn plumbers get dropped in a magic land. They have to save a princess, and they have to defeat King Koopa aka Bowser. Will they do it? And what will they do along the way? We watched Super Mario Bros. on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Two close friends with dreams and aspirations plan the perfect party... at a house. Will these two upstarts land their love interests, throw the banger event of the year, and also maybe learn something about friendship? All this can only mean one thing we're comparing House Party on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

The life of an accused young man is on the line. What stands between him and the death penalty is the assessment of 12 jurors. Will the evidence be overwhelming and condemn this man to death or will the jurors find that perhaps there is an alibi, and maybe there is value to every human life. All this can only mean one thing, we watched 12 Angry Men on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

During a time of unrest and war the owner of a bar survives by not picking sides. All that changes when an ex-lover comes back into their life and makes them choose. All that can only mean one thing we're watching Casablanca and Barb Wire on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

An ex-CIA operative closer to the bottom of a bottle than the bottom of a barrel gets a job as the bodyguard of a young woman. She teaches him a new lease on life, yet when she is captured by the mob/cartel this former operative has to decide what's more important revenge or... actually revenge is the only thing that matters.

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false front, so that his son can introduce them to his fiancé's right wing moralistic parents. What's more important, acceptance in society or being yourself? All this can only mean one thing. We're comparing La Cage aux Folles and The Birdcage in this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

A curmudgeonly miser who lost his Christmas spirit, can an encounter with three ghosts bring it back? All this can only mean one thing we're comparing Scrooged and The Muppet Christmas Carol on this episode of Retro vs. Remake!

A young woman living a sheltered life, a storm takes her on an adventure to a faraway land. She meets some new friends along the way, can they all get their dreams and find their way home? All this can only mean one thing, we're comparing The Wizard Of Oz and The Wiz on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Twenty-seven years after deadly events the traumatized Loser's Club have to face their fears once more. Will they be able to stop the killer clown and end the nightmare? All this can mean only one thing we're comparing It and It Chapter Two on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

A man-made plague turns humans into blood thirsty mutants, the lone survivor a brilliant scientist fights his way through these mutants. Can he figure out what's causing the disease and save humanity? All this can only mean one thing, we're watching The Omega Man and I Am Legend on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

A quiet town, a killer clown... can a group of outcasts stop this demonic force before it destroys them all? All this can only mean one thing, we're comparing It and It Chapter 1 on this episode of Retro vs. Remake!

A proficient crew of professional thieves looking for a big score, an overly dedicated lawmen is looking for them... two sides of the same coin which side of the law will prevail?

A secret agent living a double life, his wife may be cheating but he’s got government resources to find out, will his personal pursuits stop him from defeating terrorists? All this can mean only one thing. We’re comparing La Totale! And True Lies On this episode of Retro Vs. Remake.

A talented Rockstar's career is showing signs of decline, he discovers and falls in love with an up and coming songstress. As age and alcoholism sends him into a spiral her star is rising. All this can only mean one thing, we’re comparing A Star Is Born on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake.

A new wave of crime taking over New York, A news reporter determined to expose them, and heroes in a half shell? All of this can only mean one thing. We're comparing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on this episode of Retro vs. Remake!

A young heiress on a dream honeymoon, surrounded by enemies on a luxury cruise down the Nile, can the world's most famous Detective solve her murder before it's too late? All this can only mean one thing: we're comparing Death On The Nile (1978 and 2022) on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

A crew who have to steal a large number of cars, police who are close to catching them, and the most elaborate car chase sequences put on the silver screen. All of this can only mean one thing. We're comparing Gone in 60 Seconds on this episode of Retro vs Remake!

A young man is trapped in a supernatural game, decades later a new group has to play, can they avoid the wildlife, traps, and villains or will they be lost to the jungle. It's more than just a game and all this can mean only one thing we're comparing Jumanji and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle in this episode of Retro vs. Remake!

What happens when we die, medical students tapping on deaths door, and trauma from the past taking horrific form in the present? All of this can only mean one thing. We’re comparing Flatliners on this episode of Retro vs Remake!

A criminal organization out for revenge, hires a mysterious assassin to take out a sworn enemy, can the authorities stop this killer only known by his codename before it’s too late. All this can only mean one thing we’re comparing The Day Of TheJackal and The Jackal on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

A family looking to begin again in a new town, a mens association with mysterious intentions, and women who's ideal is to become the perfect housewife? All of this can only mean one thing. We’re comparing The Stepford Wives on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

A gifted young man born into a great destiny, forced to reside on a dangerous desert planet, he must learn the ways of his new home while avoiding danger at every turn, he who controls the spice controls the universe! All of this can mean only one thing. We’re comparing Dune on this episode of Retro vs. Remake!

A train traveling circus, a misunderstood baby, and pink elephants on parade. All of this can only mean one thing. We're comparing Dumbo on this episode of Retro vs. Remake!

Two con artists prey on women for their money. One takes a high class approach while the other is more of a small change scammer. Upon meeting they clash in a Mediterranean hot spot. The conmen make a bet on who can swindle a young American heiress first. All this can only mean one thing, all bets are off as we’re comparing Bedtime Story and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake.

A stranger in a strange land, a scientist pushing the limits of animal genetics, an island with inhabitants that aren't quite human. All of this can mean only one thing. We’re comparing The Island Of Dr. Moreau on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

A small town plagued by an oppressive thief and his army of bandits, the desperate townsfolk seek out and hire seven mercenaries to protect their home, these magnificent seven teach the people and themselves that some fights are worth more than money. All this can only mean one thing, we're comparing Magnificent 7 on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

A family with a little girl who’s gifted, a haunted house, creepy clown dolls... they moved the headstones but not the bodies? All of this can mean only one thing. We’re comparing Poltergiest on this episode of Retro vs Remake!

An obnoxious drunk imprisoned by a mysterious enemy, after more than a decade he’s suddenly released, now he seeks revenge, but uncovering the truth will be painful. All of this can only mean one thing, we’re comparing Oldboy on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake.

A fortune up for grabs, an unlikely heir from a small town, and lots of people scheming against him. All of this can only mean one thing. We're comparing Mr. Deeds Goes To Town and Mr. Deeds on this episode of Retro Vs Remake!

Twin sisters separated since birth are reunited by happenstance, their family split by divorce the two scheme to reunite their estranged parents, switching places to save the family what could go wrong? All of this can only mean one thing: we're comparing The Parent Trap on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!

Here we celebrate 50 episodes by going over the best and worst of the movies we've seen.

Law and order in need of a major upgrade, a corrupt corporation looking to mass produce robotic police, and a cyborg who will change everything. All of this can only mean one thing, we're comparing Robocop on this episode of Retro Vs. Remake!