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Now, you wouldn't be surprised to know I rarely re-watch films. In my opinion, watching a film the 'first time' is a once in a lifetime experience -- and I do mean more than just the obvious logic of that statement. Knowing what's going to happen next, in any film, especially Horror, is a big deal. I'm not against re-viewing, of course
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Give a movie about 7 years and you'll be surprised at how much seems new again...even the "known" parts kind of only kick around your brain a little bit, and it's almost nice to have them reawakened.
For me (and yes, I saw it first) the first one may be more simplistic and cheaply made, though I found it much more enjoyable. Maybe it was the more claustrophobic setting, maybe the characters just seemed a little less over the top? Whatever it was, I've always come back to this as one of my favourite horror films.
Maybe it was that it was slightly less comedic?
Horror comedy has never been one of my favourite things, and while they both had it, it was far less present in the first one.
There's also the whole remake/sequel thing going on with the second that didn't really gel with me, kind of felt a touch like an invalidation of the original.
I also prefer the more basic makeup, and of course, the ending.
Oh, and I liked some of the deadite dialogue a little better.