Stop for a minute and contemplate the fact that Joel Schumacher made this when he was channeling Joel Schumacher and it actually turned out to be a good, compelling, and frightening film.
How the heck did that happen?
I mean, sure, the story was good for a horror flick and it was pretty compelling. And, to be fair, it did have a great case and the acting was beyond par.
So you know, there was a lot working for it despite it being Joel Schumacher in the 90s being Joel Schumacher in the 90s.
I guess what I am saying is that you should give it a shot, despite the director.