Suspense movie, Local adaptation, Movie remake strategies
Abstract
Nowadays, suspense movies are becoming more and more popular among the audience. This paper primarily focuses on examining the strategies for adapting suspense movies in Chinese cultural contexts. The process of remaking suspense films involves intricate choices that respect the original work’s atmosphere while catering to the cultural preferences of a new audience. Since the successful adaptation of suspense films requires a deep understanding of both the source material and the local culture, it’s necessary to analyze the important elements suspense movie remakes need to include and combine them with real examples. Through detailed investigations, this study identifies that a suspense film remake’s success is often closely linked with its cultural adaptation efforts. The research findings underscore the importance of integrating local cultural elements, such as location choices and character development, to enhance audience engagement and preserve the story’s suspenseful essence. This study highlights the creative and immersive nature of suspense film adaptations. The insights gained from this research can provide valuable guidance for filmmakers and producers, helping them make informed decisions to support the growth of both the suspense film remake industry and cross-cultural storytelling. Overall, this study emphasizes various existing articles and examples and extracts the key factors out of these examples.
