Julie still feels guilty over the entire affair, even though she and her friends never really killed anybody. Nightmares of the killer persist and Julie doesn't want to return home for the Independence Day, especially since both tragedies transpired in her home town, over two consecutive July Forth holidays. Unfortunately, their little vacation turns into a washout when the hotel turns out to be almost deserted, since the July Forth holiday coincides with the tiny island's rainy season. The full screen presentation is fine for those of you absolutely have to view the film that way, but the enlighten may find it more frightening than a hook wielding maniac. Film grain is a non-issue, despite the darkness of the film.
Blacks are deep and true, plus the disc boasts terrific contrast.
Colors are richly saturated and seem to leap off the screen during some of the darkest moments in the film. The Dolby Digital 5.1 channel soundtrack is a killer. Fully directional sound effects come from everywhere and accentuate the film's numerous shocks. Dialogue reproduction is very natural sounding and fully intelligible at all times. The bass portion of the track is very potent, which enhances the film's forbidding atmosphere.