Let’s get this out of the way first: Yes, the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” TV show is objectively better than its 1992 film predecessor in every way. However, the movie hardly deserved the hate it got when it was released and continues to receive today.
First and foremost, the “Buffy” movie isn’t meant to be taken seriously. At its core, it’s a goofy satire — and it’s not trying to be anything else. Given that the “Buffy” TV show wouldn’t exist if the filmmakers felt they got the movie right, so maybe we should be grateful for the poor reception — but it’s still unfair.
