I'm a lover of the original movie; it's a classic! I was excited to know they were starting a reboot trilogy and had high hopes. I honestly don't hate this movie, just wish it gave more nods to the original. The overall story was great and child actors were wonderful. I enjoyed the opening and general flow of the movie.
I wish the overall ambience was creepier. It literally had the same lighting and editing as so many current horror movies in the same genre. I wish that they would have carried over similar lighting, editing and camera work as the original. I think that would have upped the creep factor.
I also think if they upped the practical effects it would have been a game changer! Some of special effects were giving Disney Haunted Mansion Vibes from the early 2000's... nothing scary about an obvious computer generated anything.
When the continuation of the trilogy comes out- I will see them for sure. Just no rushing to any theater. Hopefully they scan and listen reviews to make tweaks to the next installment.
I wish the overall ambience was creepier. It literally had the same lighting and editing as so many current horror movies in the same genre. I wish that they would have carried over similar lighting, editing and camera work as the original. I think that would have upped the creep factor.
I also think if they upped the practical effects it would have been a game changer! Some of special effects were giving Disney Haunted Mansion Vibes from the early 2000's... nothing scary about an obvious computer generated anything.
When the continuation of the trilogy comes out- I will see them for sure. Just no rushing to any theater. Hopefully they scan and listen reviews to make tweaks to the next installment.
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