Whoa, whoa, whoa...nobody really knows? Anyone who cares to do a little digging knows.
The
search
button is a wonderful thing:
Please see
this post in a previous thread.
There are several threads here on the topic actually, and it is known that the director of both
films was surprised to find out that his
uncirculated, low-budget flick from the 80s found it's way to viral/tv fame.
The better quality one is a remake with a much better budget and a few changes to the plot/characters.
A pretty enjoyable movie actually. Only a movie though.
[edit on 11/1/0808 by spines]