OK, I went into this movie ready to hate it. BUT I was actually quite happy with the remake. YES it was very much similar to the original, but that appeared to be the idea, just to modernize (in terms of technology) the orginial. Further, Mia Farrow as Mrs. Balock was fabulous. In the end, it IS the same as the orginal and nothing is wrong with that. If anything, the remake brings it closer to home. AND FOR THE HATER WHO WROTE EARLIER...the films itself never quotes the year of Damien's birth just a month, day and time...try watching before you write a review.