THE SHINING (1980)

The Shining invited us into one of the most iconic haunted buildings ever, the Overlook Hotel. Though the Torrance family is known to be terrorized by the hotel and its dark secrets, have you ever wondered about the other guests that have checked in? Creating an anthology series in the vein of Black Mirror or The Twilight Zone, titled The Overlook, where each episode follows a different guest as they lose their sanity while having their demons exposed by the hotel’s supernatural forces would be a unique approach. Plus, the anthology format could enable several well-known horror filmmakers, including Guillermo del Toro, Karyn Kusama, or Fede Alvarez, to helm episodes, with each adding their own spin to the mythos. Stephen King may not have been the biggest fan of Stanley Kubrick’s film adaptation of his novel, but if this series dove deeper into the lore of the famed hotel, not only do I think he’d love it, but many horror fans like me would as well. – Paige

THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS (1987)

Even as Bitesize’s resident Michael J. Fox fan, I can admit when one of his films could be done better. That's the case with 1987's The Secret of My Success, even though I do enjoy the original. If you don't know, the story follows a young man working in a corporate mailroom who assumes the identity of a made-up executive to rise amongst the corporate ranks... and then hijinks ensue! It's a fun concept, but a series remake could really flesh out the base storyline and make for a fun romp. Although the charisma of Fox is hard to come by, I'd have Niles Fitch (an up-and-comer best known for playing teenage Randall Pearson on This Is Us) take the reins since he could handle being both the polished corporate suit and the rambunctious "kid" that is in over his head. In fact, it could be a true breakout for Fitch, and a resurrection of this oft-forgotten film. – Nick

GANGS OF NEW YORK (2002)

Some of the best fiction is based on historically accurate accounts of characters that allow our imaginations to run wild with how life may have actually been at the time. Using the rough and tumble world of New York’s Five Points in early America, there are few places that elicit greater natural tension with its inherent dangers, shifting political landscape, and growing ethno-cultural diversity. There is so much material to draw from to make this television series a supreme success, if provided with an appropriate budget and treated with enough care. I can imagine a series written by Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) or Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan (Westworld), starring a badass Benedict Cumberbatch, Christian Bale, and/or Austin Butler. I think it’s high time we “settle for good and all, who holds sway over the Five Points!” – Preston

THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE (2010)

For those who don’t remember the film, Bella (Kristen Stewart) and the Cullen family battle Victoria’s (Bryce Dallas Howard) newborn vampire army, which is targeting disadvantaged teens as recruits. During the fight, the Cullens’ encounter a young vampire that pleads innocence, showing that the newborns are being controlled, before being ultimately killed by The Volturi, the largest and most powerful coven of vampires that enforce the laws of the vampire world. With that context in mind, I want a series that follows the army of young misfits prior to this battle and beyond, exploring how they came to be turned, their pasts, and their unique powers in an X-Men-like fashion. Some may have grouped together and lived in isolation, while others may have been taken under the wing of the more mature newborns. Perhaps some even returned to their normal lives. This series also would further explore The Volturi and how they came to be the law enforcers of the vampire race, with a stronger horror element than the films and more visceral vampire action. – Katie

THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. (2015)

Just in case it hasn’t been clear before, big Guy Ritchie fan here, and after the wonderful Netflix series that expanded on the world of his great film The Gentlemen, I figured, “why stop there?” I believe The Man from U.N.C.L.E. is nearing cult-classic levels of underrated within Ritchie’s filmography, and the biggest reason is the main duo of Illya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) and Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill). While the former actor won’t get to see the light of day in a new sequel series, recasting here won’t matter as the movie itself was a remake of an already well received television drama that ran for four seasons in the 1960s, starring Robert Vaughn and David McCallum. The love for spy shows has been around for decades, and the buddy-cop dynamic of the two secret agents’ clashing American and Russian personalities would be an unlimited amount of fun to return to. Cast two up-and-coming stars (there’s a certain Powell that comes to mind) to get into new spy antics every week, and, guaranteed, the good times will roll. – Amarú

BRIGHT (2017)

I know what you’re thinking — “Bright? That shitty fantasy cop movie with Will Smith?” Hell, that’s if you remember Bright at all because it is, admittedly, very forgettable. That said, as mediocre as the movie is, most of that can be attributed to the cliché plotline and bland performances because the world building around all the unremarkable aspects is quite impressive. A modern world filled with humans, fairies, orcs, and other Lord of the Rings-y characters trying to coexist offers a plethora of pathways to explore racism, classism, sexism, religion, politics, and a myriad of other issues that currently divide today’s society. I’m picturing something like The Wire meets Game of Thrones with a dash of The Boys’ clever satire. With Bright as the entry point, you can start over with a different location (the movie is set in Los Angeles, but what does New York look like?) and a new cast of characters, creating expansive opportunities for excellent and relevant storytelling. It could even work as an anthology like True Detective. – Quentin

THE MENU (2022)

The Menu is easily one of the most fascinating films of the 2020s, not to mention one of my favourites. One aspect that has always intrigued me the most is the film's main antagonist, Chef Julian Slowik (Ralph Fiennes). We get glimpses of his life through monologues and certain ticks he has in the film, but overall, the character is still a mystery. I don't believe stripping the mystery away from the character removes the movie's message, so getting deep into Slowik's psyche, in my opinion, would be a captivating watch. Witness glimpses of the abusive home life he mentions in the film, his humble beginnings that initially brought him happiness, and his rise to fame that ruined him by causing his disdain for the wealthy and fine dining. I want to see what led to him to open Hawthorn and what caused the psychopathic state driving the events of The Menu. Frankly, all this aside, I just want more of Fiennes as Chef Slowik, to be honest. – Adriano