That's a sweet way to look at it, honestly. My customers just tell me their car is possessed and then ask for a discount.

The 2019 version chopped out like 3 whole chapters about the main character's sister. That backstory was so important for understanding why he was so angry all the time. Without it, he just seems like a jerk instead of a hurt person. It just makes the whole family conflict feel weak and confusing. They traded depth for a faster plot and it ruined the emotional payoff.

I skip the coin flip and just get the motel now.