One of my all time favourite horror franchises is ‘rebooted’ today. The new film is a direct sequel to the original 1978 classic and discards all the other movies. Really good to see Jamie Lee Curtis back in the role that ultimately made her famous!
I watched it last night in the US - well worth the cinema trip! There were lots of subtle (and some not so subtle) references to the original film that helped make it feel very authentic. Having rewatched the original earlier this week, I’d say the sequel is significantly more intense and seems to grip the viewer a fair bit more. As is customary nowadays there’s a bit more gore, but nothing that makes it unwatchable.
Just got back from the cinema - never seen my local odeon so packed! It was fully booked tonight (so about 320-350 people) and the queues were huge with 3 staff working. Been a limitless member for 2 years now and never seen the cinema so busy!