I never saw the original, but actually like this version. I remember renting it on VHS from West Coast Video (lol). The scenes left me in suspense and the story line built upon the suspense as it progressed. I also remember yelling at the guy not to do it! What was he thinking. I eventually said to myself he deserves it. hehe. He also waited way to long for the chick to come back to the car from the very beginning. Good flick..in my opinion at least. :-)