The 2011 version is pretty good (solid 6.5/10) horror/sci-fi. Really the main problem that it suffers from is what a lot of horror/sci-fi films suffer from lack of tension and repetition.
Tension: Hey, I get it, it is difficult to pull off a really good film. In particular, creating tension is hard to do. It involves good acting and a delicate touch. In this movie the producers try to force tension with the cliché of a monster roaring for long enough to allow the hero to do something.
Repetition: If you're going to make a sequel rather than a remake, you cannot use the same tropes from the earlier film. For example, when a flame-thrower mysteriously malfunctions at a critical moment.
Using one character as the 'hero': Spread the love a little. Have characters be a little more complicated like real people. In this case, Kate is obviously the hero. She does pretty much everything good in the film. She makes all the right decisions. Heroes are more interesting if they are human. This was a great time for people to talk about things and make an informed decision. Let them talk and discuss some different points of view. Should we do this or should we do that.
I don't mean to be overly critical. The movie is okay. It's just that it doesn't bring anything new or particularly interesting.
Tension: Hey, I get it, it is difficult to pull off a really good film. In particular, creating tension is hard to do. It involves good acting and a delicate touch. In this movie the producers try to force tension with the cliché of a monster roaring for long enough to allow the hero to do something.
Repetition: If you're going to make a sequel rather than a remake, you cannot use the same tropes from the earlier film. For example, when a flame-thrower mysteriously malfunctions at a critical moment.
Using one character as the 'hero': Spread the love a little. Have characters be a little more complicated like real people. In this case, Kate is obviously the hero. She does pretty much everything good in the film. She makes all the right decisions. Heroes are more interesting if they are human. This was a great time for people to talk about things and make an informed decision. Let them talk and discuss some different points of view. Should we do this or should we do that.
I don't mean to be overly critical. The movie is okay. It's just that it doesn't bring anything new or particularly interesting.