This is the first review I've ever written on IMDB, but these negative reviews are just so bizarre that I feel I need to share a different perspective.
Sure, I was drawn into watching this because I was part of the generation that grew up on--let's admit it to ourselves--cheesy, predictable horror movies such as the original. Truly brilliant horror movies/shows like Hereditary, Midsommar, Hill House, Bly Manor, etc. Didn't exist back in our day.
Based on that, my expectations were fairly low going in, but I was pleasantly surprised enough that I watched this whole series twice (once alone, then once with my wife).
I won't get into the acting, characters, and dialog that so many have complained about. I'll just comment about the story.
The original was so ridiculously simplistic that you could literally do your taxes while watching and not miss a beat. This series has a really well-done, intricate plot full of twists and turns, and an ending that would be impossible to predict.
So, I don't get it. Is it a sign of the times that people are just so negative? I really can't say, but if you, like me, watched the original and enjoyed it for what it was without expecting Shakespearesque dialog, there is no way you'll be disappointed with the series.
Sure, I was drawn into watching this because I was part of the generation that grew up on--let's admit it to ourselves--cheesy, predictable horror movies such as the original. Truly brilliant horror movies/shows like Hereditary, Midsommar, Hill House, Bly Manor, etc. Didn't exist back in our day.
Based on that, my expectations were fairly low going in, but I was pleasantly surprised enough that I watched this whole series twice (once alone, then once with my wife).
I won't get into the acting, characters, and dialog that so many have complained about. I'll just comment about the story.
The original was so ridiculously simplistic that you could literally do your taxes while watching and not miss a beat. This series has a really well-done, intricate plot full of twists and turns, and an ending that would be impossible to predict.
So, I don't get it. Is it a sign of the times that people are just so negative? I really can't say, but if you, like me, watched the original and enjoyed it for what it was without expecting Shakespearesque dialog, there is no way you'll be disappointed with the series.