I watched this having seen the Nicholas Cage version. I didn't find the Cage version too bad, certainly not as bad as some reviewers, and it piqued my interest in seeing the original.
Firstly, whilst it has elements of the later version, this has a much stronger storyline.
Having said that where this falls down is like the Cage version, it looks like a made for TV movie(maybe it was?), special effects are rudimentary, and the acting isn't that hot.
However the subject matter is interesting whether you're a believer or not, and the film doesn't get boring.
I bought it as part of a box set with the second and third films, and I'm looking forward to watching them, as I understand they're better than the first movie.
Firstly, whilst it has elements of the later version, this has a much stronger storyline.
Having said that where this falls down is like the Cage version, it looks like a made for TV movie(maybe it was?), special effects are rudimentary, and the acting isn't that hot.
However the subject matter is interesting whether you're a believer or not, and the film doesn't get boring.
I bought it as part of a box set with the second and third films, and I'm looking forward to watching them, as I understand they're better than the first movie.