Quoted from TheLaw:It was actually quite interesting and worth a look if you're a fan of Carpenters. Teffects weren't great as it was a little lower key flick but it didn't embarrass itself.
Finally bought that a year or so ago, and was surprised that like you stated, it wasn't a blemish, but at the same time once it had concluded, it felt a bit gratuitous and slightly a retread. I haven't rewatched it since, yet Carpenter's "original" is the kind of loop in your mind at times film, it's that good.