Funny Games U.S. (2007)

Two psychopathic young men take a family hostage in their cabin.

A carbon-copy remake of the director's 1997 Austrian movie, somewhat Americanized, but otherwise style and intentions intact like before, but one does ask why?

Maltin **: "Shot-by-shot remake of Haneke's 1997 Austrian thriller has been transported to a picturesque U.S. lakeside setting but still leaves a sickening aftertaste. With characters breaking the fourth wall and speaking directly to the audience, the filmmaker is trying to make a comment on extreme violence in movies in a story that provides plenty itself. Effectively made, but for strong stomachs only."