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Just say no to remakes of “Plan 9,” “Rocky Horror Picture Show”

In this age of rampant remakes and repeat sequels, it seems that there’s nothing sacred anymore.

Moviedom’s morons have put a 21st century spin on “Death Race 2000,” “Omega Man,” “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” even “Rollerball” (with inline skates, natch).

Hollywood’s redux of “The Day The Earth Stood Still” comes out in theaters Dec. 12. Revamping one of science fiction’s coolest classics? With Keanu Reeves?!? C’mon, guys!

Meanwhile, there are plans to remake “Plan 9 From Outer Space” and “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. Good gravy! There’s no way any modern version could ever match those hilarious kitschfests.

It’s enough to make a cinephile scream. Many do.

The world of sequels is no better, with second, third or fourth editions of “Transformers” and “The Fast and the Furious” in the works. (Okay, I’m actually looking forward to “Tron 2.”)

My favorite nerdporium, io9.com, has compiled a list of movie sequels that should never be made — starting with the long-rumored “Blade Runner 2″ Electric Boogaloo.” Personally, if anyone tries to make “12 Monkeys, Part Deux,” I’m going to write my congressman.

Stop, or I’ll shoot!

Few things get a moviegoer’s attention faster than a bullet in the brains.

Gun shots, especially the kind that leave nasty gaping holes in things, are a mainstay of modern action movies. They tear chunks out limbs. They sever arteries. They send geysers of blood spurting, fountain-like, into the air.

Occasionally, they target someone’s noggin.

Although I consider a blog entry about gunshot wounds to the head to be in rather poor taste, I’m not the only one bringing the Gospel of Cinema to the masses.

Time Out London has compiled a list of “10 great head shots.”

Making the list are:

• “The Deer Hunter”
• “Blade Runner”
• “Young Guns”
• “Bullet in the Head” (um, duh)
• “Wild at Heart”
• “Terminator 2: Judgment Day”
• “Hana-Bi”
• “Fight Club”
• “Last Days”
• “No Country for Old Men”

Mercifully, there are no video clips. Click here for a chilling, albeit entertaining, list of killer head shots.

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“Blade Runner” photo courtesy of MovieWeb.com.