Carnival of Souls

A young woman, Mary, survives a horrific car crash that plunges her and her car into a river. However, she inexplicably emerges from the water unharmed. As she tries to return to her life, she is haunted by a phantom-like presence and drawn to an abandoned carnival. The mysterious allure of the carnival and its denizens begins to consume her, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination.

The 1998 remake of 'Carnival of Souls' received a largely negative reception from critics and audiences. While some acknowledged its atmospheric attempts, many found it to be a pale imitation of the 1962 original, lacking the same unsettling dread and originality. Its plot was often criticized for being convoluted, and the performances were generally deemed uninspired.

• A disappointing remake that fails to capture the chilling essence of the original.

• Lacks the psychological depth and atmospheric tension that made the 1962 version a classic.

• The plot is often confusing, and the scares are predictable.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a general disappointment with the film, with many finding it slow-paced and lacking the unique unsettling atmosphere of the original. Some viewers appreciated the visual style but felt the story and characters didn't resonate.

Director Adam Grossman reportedly drew inspiration from David Lynch's surrealist style when making this remake.