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This one is breddy gud, follows closely the firs novel (and the earlier radio broadcast). Clearly the movie was made along a bit different taste, but 25 years and different everything but the story base tend to do that. I'd say I prefer this version, although watching that late and during one sitting was a bit much.
Costumes, props, masks, special effects, music are all gives late 70s vibes (ofc I've no much xp in late '70s British cultural scene) and in some ways it reminds of Star Wars (1977).
I think it was made for an audience who was already familiar with the radio show - I read it was a hit back then. However probably the radio show had to be even more confusing for first time listeners.