In many ways better than the original

Rating: 7/10 (24 August 2007)

Very impressive. I haven't got much to add, that haven't been said. The original is still worth checking out though. The deformities are impressive, and not that unrealistic (compare this to the sequel, if you like). But I can't help but feel that they wen't too far with it, as the original 1977 cannibals seemed more evil, in that there were someone human just beneath. The mutants here are gruesome, but not as chilling. But as far as characterizations go, this one is better, though not MUCH better.
I haven't rated this higher than the original, for one annoying reason: The ending. Did we NEED a twist ending? Not at all. The abrupt ending of the original was more suitable.