stefan birgir stefansson of sbs.is heavily criticized the film, writing that it "looks like it was made by a film student who thinks he's the real deal, even though he can't crasp [sic] how light or sound really works. an idiotic remake that puts everyone involved to shame and perhaps, a place in hell! and yes, pod-people=lesbians..." dread central wrote a mixed review, as they felt it was "okay for what it is; an instantly forgettable retread neither deserving of much praise nor scorn."