Sure, there are moments in the film, where the performances seem wooden and the dialogue is obviously stilted. Additionally, sound or the absence of it plays a large part in the success of the films visuals. Finally, a great deal of credit for the movie's success must go to actress Candace Hilligoss, since she carries much of the film completely on her own. Somehow, Hilligoss generates empathy for her character, despite Mary's asocial personality. Both versions appear to be taken from the same transfer and offer the same visual quality.
Film grain is noticeable in places, but it is never bothersome.
The image is exceedingly crisp and clear, offering an excellent level of detail for a film of its age and budget restrictions. Blacks are pure and the whites are cleanly produced without blowing out the image. The picture also provides smooth contrast, and clean reproduction of the subtle shades of gray. There are no signs of digital compression artifacts on either version of the film. Still, dialogue reproduction is crisp, and the film's organ music maintains its creepy presence.