Next to sequels and reboots, remakes seem to be the most common type of film moviegoers see today. Whether they modernize the setting or alter the plot and/or characters, remakes come in all shapes, sizes, and qualities. However, because some audiences tend to think back to the phrase, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it," they can be quick to judge remakes as heartless retellings of iconic stories. This is simply not the case.

While it is true that many remakes have failed to capture the magic of their source films (feeling downright unnecessary in the process), some have expanded upon their lore and delivered a fresh, updated take on their stories. For example, Ocean's 11 was originally a 1960 film that, despite starring Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis, Jr., received average reviews. However, once acclaimed director Steven Soderbergh remade it in 2001, it spawned an entire franchise of three main films and a spin-off, starring the likes of George Clooney, Brad Pitt, and Sandra Bullock. In other words, without the film being given a second chance, a beloved film/franchise would never have existed.

Several iconic films have even gone unnoticed as remakes, including Scarface, The Magnificent Seven, and A Fistful of Dollars, which just proves that not only have remakes been around a long time, but will probably continue to exist as long as the industry itself. Sure, they might be hit-or-miss, but they also have the potential to be cinematic masterpieces. So, today, we're going to look at some of cinema's best and worst remakes.

Here are 15 Notoriously Bad Movie Remakes (And 15 That Are Actually Worth Watching).

Bad: Halloween (2007)

Director John Carpenter's 1978 horror classic Halloween remains a staple in pop culture, from its iconic score to its eerily quiet antagonist, Michael Myers. However, due to a slew of subpar sequels, fans welcomed a 2007 remake in the hopes that it would revitalize the tired franchise.

While it was the highest-grossing film in the series at the time, it became yet another negatively-received entry, with many disappointed at director Rob Zombie's portrayal of Michael's childhood and use of intense moments.

Following a more intense sequel (which earned both praise and criticism for straying far from the series' usual elements), fans seemed to get their wish for a sequel true to the original with last year's mega-hit, Halloween.

Worth Watching: A Star Is Born (2018)

Picking a favorite version of A Star is Born is easier said than done. The original 1937 film (which stands as the only non-musical entry in the series) holds a 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the 1954 version is preserved in the U.S. National Film Registry and ranked among the greatest musicals of all time, and the 1976 one...well, Barbra Streisand sings great. However, the 2018 remake starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga may just overthrow them all.

Featuring three Oscar-nominated performances from Gaga, Cooper (who also directed), and Sam Elliot, and becoming the first Best Picture-nominated version, the film stands as one of last year's greatest love stories, musicals, and films in general.

Bad: A Nightmare On Elm Street (2010)

The next (and certainly not the last) disappointing remake of a horror classic on this list, 2010's A Nightmare on Elm Street is the reason we haven't seen a decent Freddy Krueger movie since 2003's Freddy vs. Jason.

While the film deserves props for trying to bring the razor-fingered dream monster back to his darker roots, Freddy's strange appearance and the movie's overall poor execution make for a forgettable entry in the series. And, even though Oscar nominee Jackie Earle Haley made for a able Freddy, let's face it: fans just weren't ready to bid farewell to Robert Englund.

Worth Watching: The Jungle Book (2016)

Disney's long line of live-action remakes may seem like cash-grabs to some, but this doesn't make them bad movies. However, if we had to pick a favorite, it would be director Jon Favreau's 2016 remake of The Jungle Book.

Despite going in a few different directions than the 1967 animated classic, the film wowed audiences with its gorgeous CGI and made excellent use of its large ensemble voice cast, which included Bill Murray as Baloo, Idris Elba as Shere Khan, Ben Kingsley as Bagheera, Scarlett Johansson as Kaa, and Christopher Walken as King Louie.

Though The Lion King.

Bad: Arthur (2011)

Playing a partying fellow seemed like the perfect role for Russell Brand, but remaking a classic Dudley Moore comedy was probably not the best way to use it. Unfortunately for fans of the 1981 classic, Arthur was remade in time for its 30th anniversary and, even though it turned out better than Moore's 1988 sequel, it still ended up with negative reviews and earned Brand a Golden Raspberry nomination for Worst Actor (in place of Moore's Oscar nomination for the original).

Since Brand hadn't done much to prove himself as lead-role material before, it's no wonder he later stated that he felt he'd "made a mistake."

Worth Watching: The Thing (1982)

Another John Carpenter masterpiece, 1982's The Thing is on many movie lovers' list of great horror films and thankfully has no bad remake to tarnish it. Why? Because it is the remake! Yes, Carpenter's film is actually a reimagining of 1951's The Thing From Another World, which trades in a shape-shifting monstrosity for a blood-drinking humanoid alien played by Gunsmoke's James Arness. It may sound strange, but it's still considered a classic sci-fi film.

Regardless, the 1982 version has been deemed the superior work, following closer to the 1938 novella which the original film was based on. Known widely for its disgustingly-realistic creature effects, the film is a must-see for movie fans (the 2011 prequel...not so much).

Bad: The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008)

"Klaatu and Gort remade." those words, as they are words many thought would never be spoken. However, in 2008, 20th Century Fox did the unthinkable and tried to recapture the magic of their 1951 classic The Day the Earth Stood Still (which continues to be hailed as one of the greatest science fiction movies of all time).

While the effects were ittedly impressive and bringing in Keanu Reeves to play extraterrestrial Klaatu may have pleased some fans, the film's poor critical reception and Razzie nomination for Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-off or Sequel tainted any legacy it could've had.

Worth Watching: True Grit (2010)

When a True Grit remake was announced under Joel and Ethan Coen's direction, nobody doubted their ability to make a solid film, with their history including Fargo, The Big Lebowski, and Best Picture winner No Country For Old Men. However, if fans would've been told that the remake would overshadow the original (which won John Wayne his only Oscar), many would have argued back.

Yet, exactly that happened, and the brothers gave us one of the 21st century's greatest Westerns, starring Jeff Bridges as the one-eyed Deputy U.S. Marshall Rooster Cogburn and a young Hailee Steinfeld as Mattie Ross. Overshadowing Matt Damon is a tough feat, but these two pulled it off quite nicely.

Bad: Get Carter (2000)

Before John Wick, Get Carter was the go-to action revenge flick. Regarded as one of the greatest crime films of all time, the 1971 British classic starred Michael Caine as a London gangster who returns to his hometown in search of vengeance for the demise of his brother. But, while that film will go down as one of Caine's greatest, the 2000 American remake will be ed as one of Sylvester Stallone's worst.

Despite featuring Rachael Leigh Cook, Mickey Rourke, and the return of Caine himself (though, this time as one of the villains), the film was so despised that Warner Bros. chose not to release it in the UK.

Worth Watching: The Ring (2002)

Asia has given the world some fantastic horror films, and no list would be complete without 1998's Ringu, which follows a journalist investigating a supposedly cursed videotape that ends the lives of those who watch it after seven days. If this sounds familiar, that's because most Americans will recognize it as the plot of 2002's The Ring AKA the U.S. remake of Ringu.

While not quite the nerve-racker the original was (The Ring's 71 percent Rotten Tomatoes score just can't compete with Ringu's impressive 97 percent), it nevertheless jumpstarted the U.S. cinematic movement of remaking Asian horror films. True, the results have varied, but fans most likely look back on this one as the best.