twistedbitch, plenty of filmmakers come up with original films, the most recent being The Strangers which people b*tched left and right about being too original and cliche. I actually loved it for being just that and keeping me on edge almost the entire time. Hollywood has been recycling old ideas for years now. It's nothing new. Don't go to the movies if you don't like it. It's not going to ruin your life. There are some remakes I actually enjoy and as the times change, why not put a fresh spin on something great that can be equally as good for a new generation.