I loved the original. Was really ticked to find out there would be a sequel. Was even more ticked that Corey Haim was so crushed not to be invited in, only to show up half baked to shooting after he was given the chance to be in it......( I have tried to catch the tv show the "Two Coreys", but it doesn't seem to be on when I can catch it) I know what you mean - sequels without original stars suck as a rule.