"Horror cinema in the early 2000s has a very distinct flavor. It's garish, it's weird, it's horny, and damn, is it a good time. One of the big trends from this era was the remake. No franchise was safe from a '00s reboot involving women in crop tops, dudes in cargo shorts, and a reimagining of the killer that may not always hit. And while seeing iconic series reimagined was frustrating for some, this era marked the beginning of a new generation of horror fans.
I was a teenager during the mid to late-2000s and I wasn't raised on classic horror films. Instead, these remakes were my entry points to series such as The Texas Chain Saw Massacre and Friday the 13th. They were also my, and many other's, way into loving Japanese horror. Sure, the remakes may not always be as good as their original, but they still brought something new to the table. And my young horror heart is grateful for that."
