This is supposedly based upon real events in New Jersey in the 70s, as if that makes it better. It is also supposedly an exact remake of the 1987 film of the same name. I was interested in that, as I have not been able to catch the original, which had two sequels. I did see the second one.
First off, something cannot be a replica if it has a different rating. The 1987 original was rated "R." This is PG-13 to appeal to the teens. That is why they also added Penn Badgley (Gossip Girl) and Amber Heard.
A crucial element of 80s slasher films is missing, and I do not have to tell aficionados what that is.
I do like Jon Tenney (The Closer) in the role of the real father. He acts just like I would.
Dylan Walsh as the stepfather creeps around until he realizes the jig is up. Then he jumps into the only real action in the film.
The ending? Well, there were three in the original series, so...
First off, something cannot be a replica if it has a different rating. The 1987 original was rated "R." This is PG-13 to appeal to the teens. That is why they also added Penn Badgley (Gossip Girl) and Amber Heard.
A crucial element of 80s slasher films is missing, and I do not have to tell aficionados what that is.
I do like Jon Tenney (The Closer) in the role of the real father. He acts just like I would.
Dylan Walsh as the stepfather creeps around until he realizes the jig is up. Then he jumps into the only real action in the film.
The ending? Well, there were three in the original series, so...