Dear Hollywood: Don't remake these '80s classics

It's too late for 'Footloose', but not for these 15 other beloved titles

By Dave Lewis and Chris Eggertsen Tuesday, Oct 11, 2011 2:04 AM

Dear Hollywood: Don't remake these '80s classics
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Dear Hollywood: Don't remake these '80s classics

Both the "Footloose" remake and "The Thing" remake/prequel are hitting theaters this week, while remakes of other iconic '80s films including "RoboCop," "Red Dawn," and "Monster Squad" are currently in the pipeline. And yet we can't help but think there are some Reagan-era classics that should, like, totally be spared the modernization treatment. Following is our list of 15 beloved '80s films that deserve to be kept sacred.

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