Cinema is a place where new concepts, new scripts, and new projects keep coming and going. But, some movies leave their pieces engraved in our hearts forever. And to inherit the message behind a splendid film to the newer generation, filmmakers remake the film. Japanese Cinema produces high-quality films with new concepts every time, which has impressed a lot of Hollywood filmmakers. And that's the reason you'll see lots of Western movies getting remade out of Japanese films. So, let's check out the remake of some Japanese films in the Hollywood Industry.
1. The Grudge
The Grudge is an American paranormal film. It got released in the year 2004. The film is a remake of the Japanese horror film 'Ju-On: The Grudge.' Takashi Shimizu directed the movie in both versions. The film's plot revolves around a girl who moves to Tokyo. She comes across a supernatural evil spirit who possesses and kills its victims. She then takes a pledge to stop the deaths of innocent people at all costs. The American version of the film is entirely the same but with a different ending.
2. Ring
In 1998, Ring, a Japanese psychological horror film, got released. Hideo Nakata directed the film, and it is based on the Japanese folktale, Bancho Sarayashiki. The American remake of the film has the same title, and only a few scenes were altered. The western remake film performed well and became one of the best horror films ever.
3. Pulse
Pulse is an American remake of the successful Japanese supernatural film 'Kairo; Pulse.' The film got released in 2006. The film's plot revolves around the spirits who have entered the world of livings through the Internet and have started harming people. Kiyoshi Kurosawa directed the Japanese version, which got launched in 2001. The remake of the film performed well at the box office.
4. Hachi: A Dog’s Tale
Hachi: A Dog’s Tale is a remake of the successful Japanese film Hachiko Monogatari. The Japanese version of the film got released in 1987. The original film’s plot is based on the true-life story of a dog, Akita Inu, a loyalist doggo who died while hopefully waiting for his dead owner to return. Lasse Hallstrom directed the American version of the film, and it starred Richard Gere, Joan Allen, Erick Avari, etc.
5. Midnight Sun
Midnight Sun is an American remake of the Japanese film A Song to the Sun. The Japanese version was released in 2006, whereas the remake version got released in 2018. Norihiro Koizumi directed the Japanese version. The film's story revolves around teenage romance but with a twist. The American version featured Bella Thorne, Patrick, Quinn Shephard, etc.
6. Eight Below
Eight Below is a western remake of the Japanese film Antarctica. The film got released in 1983. Toshiro Ishido, Koreyoshi Kurahara, Tatsuo Nogami, and Susumu Saji directed the Japanese version. The film's story revolves around a guy who has to leave the Antarctic base without his sled dogs because of a deadly snowstorm. However, he later rescues his doggo friends by using all of his might. Frank Marshall directed the American version.
7. Dark Water
Dark Water is again an American remake of the Japanese film Dark Water. The film got released in 2002. Hideo Nakata directed the Japanese version, and it was adapted from the story by Koji Suzuki. The film's plot revolves around a divorced mother who shifts into an apartment with her daughter. But soon, she starts experiencing paranormal activities in the house, including an odd water leak situation from the above floor.
8. The Outrage
The Outrage is an American film based on the famous Japanese film Rashomon. Akira Kurosawa directed the Japanese version, and it got released in 1950. The film's plot revolves around four people who give different perspectives about murder and rape. Martin Ritt directed the American version, and it got released in 1964.
9. Last Man Standing
The Last Man Standing is an American action-thriller movie. The movie got released in 1996. Walter Hill directed the movie, and it starred Bruce Willis, Christopher Walken, Bruce Dern, etc. The film is a remake of the Japanese film 'Yojimbo' by Akira Kurosawa. The film's plot revolves around a gunslinger who finds himself stuck between the two gangs who have captured the town of Jericho. They forced people to move out of the place and took over their properties.
10. The Yellow Handkerchief
The Yellow Handkerchief is an American remake of the successful Japanese film Shiawase no kiiroi hankachi. The film got released in 1977. Yoji Yamada directed the Japanese version. Udayan Prasad directed the American remake, and it starred William Hunt, Kristen Stewart, Eddie Redmayne, etc. The remake version got released in 2008.
