Red Dawn: Original vs Remake - 1984 Vs 2012

The Deja Review · Jan 18, 2026 · 1h 6m

🎬 Red Dawn — Original vs Remake

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Mart and Trev compare the Cold War paranoia of the 1984 original with the 2012 remake, looking at the young casts, invading forces, action and whether the story survives the move into a very different geopolitical era.

🎬 ORIGINAL: Red Dawn (1984)

🎬 REMAKE: Red Dawn (2012)

Starring:

Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen

Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck

Directed by:

John Milius / Dan Bradley

Which version wins?

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