It's no secret that repetition is a big part of Hollywood. When something goes good, they capitalize on it and soon the theaters, DVDs and streaming sites are filled with the same genre. Their idea is that if it worked once, then it will work again.
That's why when Twilight became popular, there was a sudden resurgence of vampire movies and television shows. This also goes true for movies that were hugely popular long ago and are now getting a facelift through reboots. Many of these movies that are getting reboots are modern day classics.
