I'm beginning to wonder if there is anything from the 1980s to be left alone, sacred, and enjoyed on 2 a.m. viewings. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the latest classic to be remade is John Carpenter's "They Live." Negotiations are ongoing, as Universal and Strike Entertainment are still trying to acquire the rights, and no director or writers are yet on board.
A cult classic from 1981, "They Live" introduced us to Nada, a down on his luck construction worker who found a pair of special sunglasses. When he puts them on, he discovers the world as it truly is -- a place bombarded with subliminal messages telling us to "Submit to Authority" and "Stay Asleep." Even worse, some of the normal looking people Nada encounters are actually ugly aliens, bent on controlling humanity and using us for their own evil purposes. Read more...

