Road House Remake: Unprecedented Violence and Franchise Legacy Defies Expectations

Summary

The Road House remake has been given an R rating for "violence throughout, pervasive language and some nudity".

While the original film contained explicit sexual content and nudity, it appears that the remake may slightly reduce the emphasis on these elements.

The fact that it received an R rating implies that the remake intends to maintain the essence of the original rather than aiming for a more widely accessible PG-13 rating.

The rating for the Road House remake has been unveiled, promising a considerable amount of violence and upholding the franchise's tradition. The original film, released in 1989, features Patrick Swayze as a bouncer tasked with maintaining order in a rowdy bar. Following a direct-to-video sequel in 2006, Jake Gyllenhaal is now slated to star in a remake directed by Doug Liman. This new incarnation follows a former UFC champion transitioning into a bouncer role.

Although the release date for the Road House remake is yet to be announced, FilmRatings.com has now confirmed that the film has received an official R rating, aligning with its predecessors. The rating was bestowed upon the movie due to its "consistent violence, pervasive use of coarse language, and some nudity." These same elements, albeit with slight variations, were primarily responsible for the ratings of the earlier Road House films.

What Road House's R Rating Means For The Movie

Many questions remain regarding Gyllenhaal's forthcoming Road House remake; however, the R rating confirms that the new film will not be reducing the level of violence seen in previous versions. While the original movie embraced the exaggerated and silly style of the '80s, it did include moments of surprisingly brutal violence, particularly during the intense bar fights where Swayze's Dalton faced resistance from the unruly customers.

Additionally, the original film contained explicit sexual content and nudity. It seems that the Road House remake may be toning down this aspect, as the film's rating does not specify sexuality but mentions "some nudity". This suggests that the nudity in the remake may differ from the sexual nature depicted in the 1989 original.

The R rating of the upcoming remake indicates a commitment to honoring the original rather than prioritizing mass audience appeal with a PG-13. Images and videos have already been released, showing Gyllenhaal involved in a UFC fight during the filming of the Road House remake. Though these previews have made it hard to gauge the extent of violence in the film, the new rating confirms that it will not shy away from delivering intense action.