He's cheeky, sadistic & dark humored much more darker, serious & violent. However, unlike the original, who was a child killer, this version was a child molester which Wes Craven envisioned. He's a dream demon who's burned, disfigured face, red & green striped sweater, brown fedora & metal-clawed glove only on his right hand. He's nearly omnipotent. He has displayed a vast array of powers including but not limited to transformation, super strength, telekinesis & regeneration.