The Deja Review

In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we head back to the woods to compare the original slasher classic Friday the 13th with the modern reboot Friday the 13th. The 1980 film introduced audiences to one of horror’s most iconic franchises, launching the legend of Camp Crystal Lake and the terrifying story that would eventually give rise to the unstoppable killer Jason Voorhees. Nearly...

Something is coming out of the fog… and this remake might be the scariest thing of all. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we return to the haunted coastal town of Antonio Bay to compare the chilling horror classic The Fog, directed by John Carpenter, with the controversial remake The Fog. The original 1980 film became a cult favourite with its eerie atmosphere, ghostly pirates em...

One of the greatest political thrillers ever made… and the explosive 90s action remake that reimagined the assassin known only as The Jackal. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we examine the gripping Cold War thriller The Day of the Jackal, based on the novel by Frederick Forsyth, before comparing it with the modern action remake The Jackal, starring Bruce Willis and Richard Gere...

A classic Universal monster… and a modern horror reinvention that took audiences by surprise. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we compare the ground-breaking horror classic The Invisible Man, directed by James Whale and starring Claude Rains, with the intense psychological thriller The Invisible Man, starring Elisabeth Moss. The 1933 film became one of the defining Universal mon...

Three Angels. Two very different missions. But which version of Charlie’s Angels truly kicks harder? In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we revisit the stylish action-comedy Charlie's Angels, starring Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu, before comparing it to the modern reboot Charlie's Angels, directed by and starring Elizabeth Banks. The 2000 film brought the classic TV s...

Mart & Trev suit up for the promised Superman (2025) bonus episode, where David Corenswet dons the cape for a reboot that’s equal parts action, pep talk, and therapy session. Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) gets her scoop, Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) acts like Elon Musk with a grudge, and then there's Krypto the Superdog. It's James Gunn's way or the highway! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Deja R...

One of the greatest sci-fi movies ever made… and the controversial reboot that tried to reinvent it. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we journey to a world where apes rule over humanity to compare the ground-breaking sci-fi classic Planet of the Apes, starring Charlton Heston, with the ambitious reboot Planet of the Apes, directed by Tim Burton and starring Mark Wahlberg. The 19...

A legendary murder mystery. One famous train journey. And two star-studded adaptations of one of the greatest detective stories ever written. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we step aboard the luxurious Orient Express to compare the classic mystery Murder on the Orient Express, starring Albert Finney as the brilliant detective Hercule Poirot, with the modern remake Murder on th...

A brutal futuristic sport. Corporate control of society. And one of the most controversial remakes in sci-fi history. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we dive into the dystopian arena of Rollerball, the cult sci-fi classic starring James Caan, before comparing it with the high-octane reboot Rollerball. The original 1975 film became famous for its powerful themes about corporate...

Steel, sorcery, and savage battles… but which version of Conan the Barbarian truly conquers the throne? In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we return to the brutal world of swords and sorcery to compare the legendary fantasy epic Conan the Barbarian, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, with the modern reboot Conan the Barbarian, featuring Jason Momoa as the iconic warrior. The 1982 ori...

A mysterious alien slime. A terrified small town. And one of the most famous creature features in horror history. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we revisit the classic sci-fi horror film The Blob, starring Steve McQueen in one of his earliest roles, before comparing it with the darker and far more gruesome remake The Blob. The original 1958 movie became a cult sci-fi classic w...

Mart and Trev dive into the deep end to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the legendary blockbuster Jaws. In this special documentary episode titled “My Name is Bruce”, we explore the incredible story behind the most famous mechanical shark in movie history. From the troubled production that nearly sank the film, to the creation of the animatronic shark nicknamed Bruce, Mart and Trev uncover the b...

Three retirees. One desperate bank robbery. And a comedy classic that was remade for a new generation. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we take a look at the charming crime comedy Going in Style, starring George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg, before comparing it with the modern remake Going in Style, featuring Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin. The original 19...

A desperate kidnapping. A shocking decision. And two very different versions of one of the most intense ransom stories ever put on screen. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we revisit the gripping thriller Ransom!, starring Glenn Ford, before comparing it with the high-stakes Hollywood remake Ransom, starring Mel Gibson and directed by Ron Howard. The original 1956 film shocked a...

Martians invade Earth… twice. But which version of War of the Worlds delivers the ultimate alien invasion? In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we compare the classic sci-fi spectacle The War of the Worlds, inspired by the legendary novel by H. G. Wells, with the intense modern remake War of the Worlds, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise. The 1953 film became one o...

Part man. Part machine. All debate. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we return to the crime-ridden streets of Detroit to compare the brutal sci-fi action classic RoboCop, directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Peter Weller, with the modern reboot RoboCop, starring Joel Kinnaman. The 1987 original became a cult classic thanks to its ultra-violent action, sharp satire of corporat...

Heroes in a half shell… but which version of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles truly delivers the pizza-powered action? In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we head into the sewers of New York to compare the cult favourite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with the modern blockbuster reboot Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The 1990 original became a surprise hit with its practical costumes,...

Fourteen gunslingers. Desperate towns. And a legendary western reborn for a new generation. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we saddle up to compare the classic western The Magnificent Seven, starring Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen, with the explosive modern remake The Magnificent Seven, featuring Denzel Washington and Chris Pratt. The 1960 original became one of the most iconic...

Golden tickets. Chocolate rivers. And two very different journeys into the world’s most famous chocolate factory. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we step through the factory gates to compare the beloved fantasy classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, starring Gene Wilder as the mysterious candy maker, with the colourful remake Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directe...

A ruthless gangster returns home for revenge… but which version of Get Carter truly hits hardest? In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we revisit the gritty British crime classic Get Carter, starring Michael Caine, before comparing it with the modern remake Get Carter, featuring Sylvester Stallone. The 1971 original became one of the defining British crime films of the 1970s, known...

Welcome to “The Deja Review 2025 Awards Special”, the one night a year where we gather to hand out awards for the best, the worst, actors and movies we reviewed in 2024. In this glamorous, definitely-not-glittery event hosted by your favourite unqualified critics who somehow managed to sit through all of these movies and more. Grab your popcorn (or your glass of wine... or both) and join us as we...

You’ll believe a man can fly… but which version of Superman truly soars? In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we take flight with the superhero classic Superman, starring Christopher Reeve, before comparing it with the darker modern reboot Man of Steel, starring Henry Cavill and directed by Zack Snyder. The 1978 film changed superhero cinema forever with its ground-breaking effects,...

Prison football. Brutal tackles. And two very different versions of The Longest Yard battling for the championship. In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we step onto the gridiron to compare the original sports classic The Longest Yard, starring Burt Reynolds, with the comedy-packed remake The Longest Yard, starring Adam Sandler and featuring Burt Reynolds returning in a new role. Th...

Aliens land on Earth… but what if the people around you suddenly aren’t themselves? In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we revisit the eerie sci-fi classic Invaders from Mars, before comparing it with the wild 80s remake Invaders from Mars, directed by cult filmmaker Tobe Hooper. The original 1953 film became a Cold War era science-fiction favourite, telling the story of a young bo...

Two versions of Lara Croft. Two very different adventures. But which Tomb Raider movie truly finds the treasure? In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we raid ancient tombs to compare the action-adventure hit Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, starring Angelina Jolie as the legendary video game explorer, with the modern reboot Tomb Raider, featuring Alicia Vikander. The 2001 film brought the i...