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I understand people not liking this. It's light and breezy, it doesn't really need to exist and it mostly destroys the charm of the practical effects which helped make the original so great. But the original was simple-minded in its ending, and this one adds more complexity to the dynamics involving the parents (using the word complexity liberally). And, like the original, it's very funny. The Prohibition episode in particular I found to be very enjoyable. This won't be for everyone, and I would get a hardcore Gilliam fan's anger against it, but sometimes, you just need to turn off your brain and enjoy yourself, and this show is a perfect way to do that. I spend all my time watching movies or reading about them on LetterBoxd, so the fact that I am not only watching a show, but looking forward to it and enjoying it enough to write a review certainly says something.

1980s horror movies can be fun, but here, I was disappointed. It tells the story of a young actress who goes to a remote house in the middle of nowhere, only to find herself trapped in a scheme involving murder and blackmail. A classic thriller plot.

The film's snowy aesthetic is very well made. The windy sound design and blurry lighting really make you feel like you're in the same place as the characters. The film also maintains a good atmosphere of suspense. Unfortunately, the script is disappointingly bland.

The screenplay is basic and cliche. There are some good thrills and moments of suspense, but for the most part, it's rather dull. That's a shame. If more effort were put into the story, this could be a great suspense film. Instead, it's a decent but forgettable one.