The original is somewhat of a cult classic- the acting is bad and it's definitely a period piece, however that being said , it is a hell of a lot of fun and yes it has a cool mutant baby. I'm not usually one for remakes,but I like the idea of the baby being normal and I'm a sucker for Bijou Philips. If your a fan of hers,check out the over the top remake of "The Wizard of Gore." This looks to be,at the least, entertaining.