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TimeOfTheChimpsAug 13, 2023

Halloween (2007): in the first half, the movie introduces some genuinely interesting depth and backstory for a young Michael Myers, elaborating on the various childhood traumas and terrible home life that would fully bring out his alreadyHalloween (2007): in the first half, the movie introduces some genuinely interesting depth and backstory for a young Michael Myers, elaborating on the various childhood traumas and terrible home life that would fully bring out his already present psychopathic tendencies. Much like Tony Moran in the original, Daeg Faerch is a startling, fantastic contrast between Michael's innocent appearance and the brutality he inflicts; really selling the "blackest eyes, the devil's eyes" tag that Loomis would later give him.

By the second half, it fails to follow up on any of that and becomes another one-note slasher lacking any understanding of what made the OG Michael so scary.

The same music and the same sets (?) are used to invoke the feel of the original but it's just not that effective, because unlike the movie it's trying to mimic, Michael has almost no presence and very little tension is built up before he dispatches the relatively same-ish teenage cast who you don't give two **** about; unlike 1978 Michael, who displayed a childlike fascination with death and clearly enjoyed toying with his victims, 2007 Michael becomes another mindless horror brute hellbent on maiming everyone between himself and Laurie as horribly as possible.

However, there was one part of the second half that was very well done. Dr. Loomis, who's carrying the later scenes on his back, feels like he's come from a different, much better film altogether, and Donald Pleasance would be proud of how incredibly well Michael McDowell has channeled the late actor's mannerisms.

The 2007 reimagining of Halloween starts off promising, introducing elements that threaten to derail the mediocre slasher formula the later series is largely known for, but then it throws all of that away and stumbles just like most of the Halloween films before and after it. 5/10.… Expand

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KelvinSelimorNov 12, 2022

Halloween. Metalist Michael Myers. The well-known Rob Zombie decided to put his hand to one of the most recognizable horror film franchises, and Zombie did it rather well than badly. Showing Michael's childhood for the first time in all theHalloween. Metalist Michael Myers. The well-known Rob Zombie decided to put his hand to one of the most recognizable horror film franchises, and Zombie did it rather well than badly. Showing Michael's childhood for the first time in all the films and it was interesting to watch, but soon the film returns to Halloween 1978, but everything is more crumpled and not as intriguing as it was in 1978. Michael Myers walks the streets and does not frighten the main character at all, but rather makes her think that this is some kind of psycho. What also wins Halloween 2007 over its predecessor is the abundance of violent scenes that very openly show the fury of the masked guy.… Expand

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tellmikeyyAug 4, 2022

I only made it 45 minutes and I had to turn it off. I get it now why this movie is hated on. It spent way too much time on Michael’s backstory and although he is in incarnation of evil, I was hoping he would a spared Danny Trejo’s character.I only made it 45 minutes and I had to turn it off. I get it now why this movie is hated on. It spent way too much time on Michael’s backstory and although he is in incarnation of evil, I was hoping he would a spared Danny Trejo’s character. Easily up there as one of the worst horror movies I’ve seen.… Expand

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kyle20ellisMar 28, 2022

I have nothing against remakes in general, some are great, some are good, some are quite, some are both awful and pointless. The remake to the classic Halloween(1978) isn't only awful, as a remake and on its own merits, but like the Psycho,I have nothing against remakes in general, some are great, some are good, some are quite, some are both awful and pointless. The remake to the classic Halloween(1978) isn't only awful, as a remake and on its own merits, but like the Psycho, Nightmare on Elm Street, Wicker Man and Stepford Wives remakes it is also pointless.

Not only is it awful, pointless and not scary at all, but it is the complete opposite of the original in every way. Sorry about the comparing, but in this case it is inevitable.

The film is not cheap as such, but just not atmospheric. The camera angles do get obvious after a while and the editing gets a little frenzied. Some of the music was nice, but the cues like the camera angles seemed obvious in how they were placed and it isn't successful at enhancing the mood of the film.

Halloween(2007) does also have some awful dialogue, particularly in the Loomis and Myers scenes that are ridden with clichés. The story is just not very interesting this time round, it is timeless in notion for sure but not in execution. The film feels more like a very dodgy homage and Rob Zombie fails to re-create what made Halloween work so well(the primal fears, the truly demonic characterisation of Michael Myers and how the scares are used). Also the film does take too long to set up and the sexual talk gets too much and disturbing after a while.

Also disappointing is how Halloween(2007) incorporates its scares. Instead of the suspenseful atmosphere and genuine jolts that the original had, this remake does something that the original cleverly avoided, using excessive gore and treating it in a cheap fashion.

I didn't care for the characters either, all of them are badly-underwritten, especially McDowell's Loomis. The character of Michael Myers also disappoints greatly, it is not demonic enough with the potentially unnerving characterisation completely stripped bare and I agree contradictory in an attempt to explore his background.

The acting is pretty awful. Malcolm McDowell is a great actor and has saved a not-so-good-movie more than once, but seeing how weak his character and dialogue is, not this time. Scout Taylor-Compton can't do anything with her role either, and while I blame the script more than anything else Tyler Mane comes more as a badly-written greasy-haired psychotic killer rather than a personification of terror. The less about Sherri Moon Zombie the better, for my money she can't act if her life depended on it.

In conclusion, pointless and very disappointing. 1/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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Narwhale73Mar 21, 2022

A 9/10 horror film that should be admired by everyone. I love the aesthetics, the gore and the perversion in the movie. However, this is about as similar to a Michael Myers Movie as Halloween 3 was. Rob Zombie doesn't seem to understandA 9/10 horror film that should be admired by everyone. I love the aesthetics, the gore and the perversion in the movie. However, this is about as similar to a Michael Myers Movie as Halloween 3 was. Rob Zombie doesn't seem to understand Michael Myers at all, but it doesn't seem like he cares. Instead, he made an entirely new character that only shares the same name and vaguely the same night as the original Michael (for better or for worse). Also it's nice to see Daniella Harris back, although it is arguably off putting to see the former ~8 year old become an extremely graphic and horny teenager.

Ignore the seething reviews around. They were just expecting "le suspenseful, slow burner" copy of the original instead of a Rob Zombie movie.… Expand

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akshatmahajanOct 12, 2020

I had very less expectations from Halloween remake but after watching it, I am fully satisfied. Many people are giving it bad reviews as they are saying it did a lot of changes in the story. People should have expected the changes as it was aI had very less expectations from Halloween remake but after watching it, I am fully satisfied. Many people are giving it bad reviews as they are saying it did a lot of changes in the story. People should have expected the changes as it was a remake. I think these changes were good. It made film more interesting to watch.

One of the biggest change was Michael talking (which he never does in the original film) and also showed his childhood which I think was necessary. The movie loses some of its momentum when it jumps to the present day, when too often it reverts back to some of the trend-setting scenes from its predecessor.

Zombie's "Halloween" succeeds on all fronts. It brings modern touches to a format that had long since fallen into cliché without changing it so much that it becomes unrecognizable. It manages to restore the menace and dread of the iconic Michael Myers. Most importantly, it delivers the goods horror fans demand but includes enough depth and subtext to make it more than just cinematic junk food.

In short, I was pleasantly surprised with this new version of "Halloween". It could never replace its predecessor, but does make for a very admirable companion piece to a horror classic, blending the old and the new into an entertaining and thought-provoking fright film.… Expand

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JLauSep 27, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Reboot with a redneck Michael being surrounded by people using the "f" word all the time and Laurie has been recast so that she is devoid of acting ability or likeability.… Expand

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PanchogulJun 8, 2020

Un remake que se ubica bastante por debajo de la media, la historia de origen que le dio Rob Zombie a Michael Myers está bastante bien planteada y ejecutada, pero no logra consagrarse por completo, de ahí en adelante es tan solo una versiónUn remake que se ubica bastante por debajo de la media, la historia de origen que le dio Rob Zombie a Michael Myers está bastante bien planteada y ejecutada, pero no logra consagrarse por completo, de ahí en adelante es tan solo una versión poco imaginativa y muy insípida de la versión original de 1978.… Expand

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Rcavey92212Feb 29, 2020

I've been a fan of Rob Zombie since he released his innovative House of 1000 Corpses. It wasn't perfect but it was clear he had a knack for the dirtier and more wildly creative side of the genre. He followed that up with the unexpected andI've been a fan of Rob Zombie since he released his innovative House of 1000 Corpses. It wasn't perfect but it was clear he had a knack for the dirtier and more wildly creative side of the genre. He followed that up with the unexpected and surprisingly layered Devil's Rejects and so on and on. His films have always interested me. Even when they were hot messes like Lords of Salem. They were at least unique and intriguing. And stylistically inspired. So I was excited when first seeing this film back in 2007. I mostly like what he did with it. I really liked the first half with the dissection of Michael and his enviorment. And was quite blown away by Sheri Moon Zombie as his mother. It's by far her best performance. But when we get to the actually remade part it suffers from some of the same problems that plagued the franchise but with a meaner and less entertaining streak. Also the casting of Scout Taylor Compton is all wrong. She's just unbearably annoying and her friends are as well. I lived the ferociousness of his character but his journey was a little nonsensical.… Expand

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Agus97Sep 18, 2019

The film is different from all the previous ones because in this its director seeks to focus on the mind of the character and you do not give an explanation of michael's behavior.It has entertaining and bloody scenes, the best remake.

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robertoiglesiasOct 14, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The remake wipes out the Thorn cult, the man in black, and Dangertainment. Good.
The first half is Michael's new origin story, which I liked. The 2nd half started out as a repeat of the original, but thankfully added in new content. I think the structure of this remake was done well.
The characters might not be the best, and the deaths might not be that great (except for Ismael's drowning and crushing via TV), but I still enjoy this film.

Turns out, my negative review was for the Director's Cut.… Expand

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JPKJul 4, 2019

Mediocre Remake
Was this even necessary?, Nope!, This remake is just your average, bland horror film.

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JK-2018Mar 11, 2019

As bad as it gets. First "Rob Zombie" movie I have ever seen and it is now the last "Rob Zombie" movie I will ever see. I love the John Carpenter film. This just utterly fails.

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I_loveJan 4, 2019

The only reason it isn't lower is because it copied John Carpenters scenes in the original

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hardcorekiddOct 1, 2018

Although it's clearly not as good as the original, it is one of the better films in the series. I'll give Rob Zombies Halloween an A. (9.6/10)

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marcmyworksJan 11, 2014

I will give director Rob Zombie credit for taking an original and unique approach to rebooting one of horrors most classic films. The error in this reboot, and the error in most modern horror films was making it so violent. There is nothingI will give director Rob Zombie credit for taking an original and unique approach to rebooting one of horrors most classic films. The error in this reboot, and the error in most modern horror films was making it so violent. There is nothing left to the imagination in this film and the acts of murderous rage almost seem unnatural. Michael Myers seems hell bent on pure destruction and yet at the same time we are introduced to his back-story, a reverse engineering of how film plots normally work. Overall it’s a so-so film.… Expand

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FilipeNetoAug 22, 2018

It has been fashionable some years ago to remake old horror films. Some, in fact, deserve this kind of "second chance" but others end up not deserving that. This is the case of "Halloween" 1978. This remake of 2007 brings nothing new and thisIt has been fashionable some years ago to remake old horror films. Some, in fact, deserve this kind of "second chance" but others end up not deserving that. This is the case of "Halloween" 1978. This remake of 2007 brings nothing new and this is a problem, along with the simple fact that it fails totally as a horror movie, not being able to scare us. The actors' work is decent enough. Although we never see him in the face, Tyler Mane (and sometimes Daeg Faerch, when he's using his mask) did a good job playing the monstrous Michael Myers, and Malcolm McDowell's strong presence (as Dr. Loomis) is equally important and noteworthy. Although the actors struggle, some dialogues and scenes are bad because of the material given to them. It seems that screenwriter was obsessed with profanities and sex, two things that are too present in the film, without any purpose with this excessive presence. The worst of this film, as far as the actors are concerned, is Scout Taylor-Compton, who has always been too histrionic.

So, this movie is a horror disaster. It never freaks us out and even becomes funny. But it works best as a light thriller, with touches of slasher movie. In that perspective, its bearable, but still its far from having the quality it should have to justify the money spent on it.… Expand

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bfoore90Jan 29, 2018

It does a good job adding alot of layers and explores aspects of Myer's childhood, going into unexplored reaches of the masked killer's origins, Zombie's Halloween is lost in Rob Zombies typical over-the-top exploitative gore. The movie isIt does a good job adding alot of layers and explores aspects of Myer's childhood, going into unexplored reaches of the masked killer's origins, Zombie's Halloween is lost in Rob Zombies typical over-the-top exploitative gore. The movie is still very watchable, Malcolm McDowell was a great casting as Dr. Loomis and the movie does to the original film justice when Zombie can contain himself to let Michael's methodical side take-over.… Expand

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MrTacoBobJul 13, 2017

I like the beginning showing the Michael before he became a killer. But after that everything is just bland and not even fun to watch. I don't recommend this movie watch the original.

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MOVIECRITIC315Jun 25, 2016

I really love rob zombies Halloween. He makes this iconic character darker then ever before. Usually i hate remakes but this one i like. But for most its a mixed bag.

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ShafeApr 8, 2016

A really good horror remake that doesn't deserve the hate it gets,it was gonna be different than the original either way,would it been better if they made a part 9?Maybe,but the hardcore fans should enjoy it,not for the fans of the Original

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GodzillaMutoFanDec 19, 2015

..................................................................................................................................................scary as ****

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ydnar4Nov 22, 2014

I liked the fact that the didn't try to reinvent the wheel with this remake. Certainly not as good as the original but they are two different movies. I enjoyed the extension on the film that showed what happened during Michael Myers yearsI liked the fact that the didn't try to reinvent the wheel with this remake. Certainly not as good as the original but they are two different movies. I enjoyed the extension on the film that showed what happened during Michael Myers years away. It really shows the intensity building. I think Rob Zombie changed just enough of the story to make it enjoyable and didn't try to recreate the greatness of the original film. I'm not touching the sequel though.… Expand

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legomyeggo1329Nov 9, 2014

This movie takes a new look at the classic original horror movie and answers most of the questions we all had on the original....I think it is a very good movie remake

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moviecritic108Nov 4, 2014

A great remake of a horror classic! However I do wish there would have been a sequel after resurrection. I didn't want that film to end the original series. This is exactly where the series should have ended.

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katoytoyOct 8, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. JJesus That family has issues. And that poor boy's rat died.
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Jesus Those boys are bullies
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Jesus Certainly Michael didn't kill those animals. Kids with clown masks don't ever kill things
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Jesus Well, the bully deserved to die. He was a bully after all. Maybe it's the mask that's possessed
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Jesus That's certainly a respectable young man to leave you're daughter at home with.
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Jesus Oh look, mom's an entertainer
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Jesus Hey, the boyfriend has the mask from yesterday's movie. How'd he find that?
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Jesus That boy's eating far too much sugar
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Jesus What's he doing with that duct tape?
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Jesus And that's why kids with possessed masks shouldn't eat too much sugar. Mass murder is just bound to happen.
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Jesus Uh oh. We know that mask is a bad one!
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Jesus See, he only killed the bad ones. The baby was saved. He's not totally bad
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Jesus That boy just needs a haircut and some new clothes and he'd be good as new
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Jesus That wasn't nice. Forks are not for jabbing into jugular veins
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Jesus Mikey got big!
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Jesus That trucker lost that fight.
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Jesus Ok. Maybe Michael needs something more than counseling. I wonder if they ever tried shock treatment.
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Stephen Colbert Dude it appears that you enjoy talking to yourself, not that there is anything wrong with that !! Just sayin !!!
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Jesus What do you mean? We're all listening
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Jesus Well she shot him in the head. I'm sure he's dead now
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Johan Sebastian Bach Just watch the damn movie
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Katoy Toy I am entertained. Cut and paste the entire thread to metacritic as a review.
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StrangerinaJul 1, 2014

An atrocious attempt to make the audience feel sorry for the poor psychopathic mass murderer. Carpenter himself said that the audience should never try and relate with Michael Myers. Even if we took the broken childhood explanation at faceAn atrocious attempt to make the audience feel sorry for the poor psychopathic mass murderer. Carpenter himself said that the audience should never try and relate with Michael Myers. Even if we took the broken childhood explanation at face value, it still seems inadequate, since everyone around Michael already is a reprehensible supervillain in the making.

The part of Dr. Loomis' reactions in the original Halloween was paramount to the full Michael Myers experience, here Loomis is just an incompetent bumbler who needs to remind the audience constantly that he failed in his treatment of Michael.

Even the horror factor is too much in your face to make it build up any tension from one jumpscare to another.… Expand

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InlikeflynnJun 9, 2014

This is not a bad movie, but it plays in the comfort zone of horror movies.

It's not a problem of execution but a problem of simplicity, the original movie keeps the character of Micheal Myers has a sadistic and cold killer, while thisThis is not a bad movie, but it plays in the comfort zone of horror movies.

It's not a problem of execution but a problem of simplicity, the original movie keeps the character of Micheal Myers has a sadistic and cold killer, while this movie gives him a tragic back story that is taken from the "generic back story" book; the problem with this is that it makes Michael an regular psychopath instead of an unstoppable force like in the original...

The movie holds very well on it's own however, is well shoot, well acted and well directed; the problems with this movie is that is based on a classic when it didn't need to. I don't blame if somebody likes this movie because it's good, it just has problems when compared to the classic.… Expand

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Kylenine1Mar 21, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've done reviews on this horror film before I feel like I've done them hundreds of times. Okay. The storyline is decent, the acting is overdone and terrible at times. But it's nothing compared to the sequel. Halloween starts out good, then goes no where. With Scout Taylor Compton screaming like a maniac unrealistically she really is no Laurie Strode compared to Jamie Lee Curtis. The film follows young Michael Myers at a young age. Age: 10 to be precise. He kills his school bully in the woods and he returns home to kill three people.
One of them is his older sister Judith. The others are his mothers' boyfriend and and his sisters' boyfriend.

All of this is fine story telling. He gets locked up in a mental institute. Smiths' Grove sanitarium. Dr. Loomis questions him. Days later he kills a nurse while Loomis walks Mrs. Myers out to her car. It is clear that he'll never leave after the security camera captures him. After fast forwarding 15 years later Michael is still is in the sanitarium making his masks. But during a transfer he breaks out and heads to Haddonfield after killing a truck driver at a shop and stealing his jump suit. At this point it all goes down hill. John Carpenters' story is
repeated. There's only mild differences. The ending is different. But it's not a big difference. Overall only rent Halloween (2007) don't by it. Also the cinematography was to gritty, raw and dark.… Expand

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imthenoobOct 31, 2013

A pretty solid remake. I love Michael's prequel back-story and Malcolm McDowell does a good job as Loomis. That being said, I think it was a little too loyal to the original film. I'd have liked to see more originality from it. Other thanA pretty solid remake. I love Michael's prequel back-story and Malcolm McDowell does a good job as Loomis. That being said, I think it was a little too loyal to the original film. I'd have liked to see more originality from it. Other than that, It's certainly worth watching, I'd recommend it.… Expand

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ThegodfathersonOct 17, 2013

THIS IS WHAT ROB ZOMBIE MADE OF MY FAVOURITE HORROR FILM? Well, this is. This is it. My review of watching a crappy version of Halloween. Director Rob Zombie returns with his reimagining of John Carpenter's classic- Halloween. You must beTHIS IS WHAT ROB ZOMBIE MADE OF MY FAVOURITE HORROR FILM? Well, this is. This is it. My review of watching a crappy version of Halloween. Director Rob Zombie returns with his reimagining of John Carpenter's classic- Halloween. You must be thinking- is this the same cheap excellent horror? Nope. Not at all. Halloween has 90% more sex than the original and 100% more gore than the original. Sex and horror work. Well, at least for some movies. Halloween isn't that crappy, ya know. Rob Zombie has great imagination here and does what the trailer promises. It's demons, sex and gore. What we want. The problem with this one is that boobs are not something that makes a slasher movie. This film has so much sexual and bloody issues that Carpenter's cult was wwwaaaaaaaaayyyyy better. Zombie gathers an okay cast but makes a cheesy sex, rock and roll version of Carpenter's classic.… Expand

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MovieGuysOct 10, 2013

Zombie does not succeed here. The movie is a hollow remake of the satisfying original, and doesn't live up to it at all, even in a "remake" kind of way.

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Skullgirlsfan13Jun 20, 2013

Finally the retelling of the classic story of a killer escaping a mental asylum and returning to his home town to continue his killing spree. To think that it wouldn't be too hard to remake such a simple idea, but I was surprised in howFinally the retelling of the classic story of a killer escaping a mental asylum and returning to his home town to continue his killing spree. To think that it wouldn't be too hard to remake such a simple idea, but I was surprised in how brutal, and how boring this flick is. I mean wow, is it that hard to make a remake about something that isn't that hard to do. Yet here we got two different films, the origin part and the remake part. In all honesty the first part is the only part that is somewhat interesting. We sorta get the history of Michael Myers, that he was just a messed up kid in a bad family environment. I'am just inserting my opinion here, but wouldn't be more interesting if he was a messed up child, but had good parents? I don't know, I don't know what the right decision would have been. I am going to say right now what the major problem of this flick is: it's too brutal. To think that a horror movie can be too cruel, but here it's different. The original was great for its subtle killings and camera technique, it's the exact opposite here. Too much violence, and an annoying shaking camera. The only good parts in this movie are the people who play Michael Myers, the kid is pretty creepy, and that Sabertooth guy (Taylor Mane) is pretty bruiting.… Expand

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LovejoyMay 14, 2013

''i dont no why people have to bash robs movies i really dont this is his own taste of horrorr the killings are more brutal intense and good acting i thought this film was a great one i guess you gotta be a rob zombie fan to like his movies''

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RikiegeJan 24, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Personally, I like movies in which a murderer kills naked women.… Expand

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LuciusMcGibbonDec 9, 2012

I've watched and re-watched this movie despite myself, trying to find some reason not to finally and conclusively write off Rob Zombie as a one-note hack... and I simply can't do it. Not only does he fail to capture any of the style andI've watched and re-watched this movie despite myself, trying to find some reason not to finally and conclusively write off Rob Zombie as a one-note hack... and I simply can't do it. Not only does he fail to capture any of the style and essence of John Carpenter's source material, he can barely make this movie stand on its own legs. Don't be fooled by the vastly improved production values… Expand

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cameronmorewoodNov 8, 2012

A brutal, twisted, and shocking study of the decomposition of the human mind. Halloween is brilliant and unforgettable. It cannot; however, be compared to 1978 classic that inspired it, because this is an entirely different film. The directorA brutal, twisted, and shocking study of the decomposition of the human mind. Halloween is brilliant and unforgettable. It cannot; however, be compared to 1978 classic that inspired it, because this is an entirely different film. The director has taken a pitch perfect psychological thriller and turned it into an mind blowing and savagely real exploitation horror.… Expand

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Kyle39Sep 9, 2012

Disappointing and dreadful remake of John Carpenter's 1978 original scary movie. Rob Zombie's directing style is offensive and crude, as are the characters that populate this film. On a good note, the film does give the viewer some insightDisappointing and dreadful remake of John Carpenter's 1978 original scary movie. Rob Zombie's directing style is offensive and crude, as are the characters that populate this film. On a good note, the film does give the viewer some insight into Michael's background as a child. Other than that, not much going for this film. Not scary, just brutal and full of disgusting language.… Expand

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Trev29Sep 7, 2012

It was suspenseful and had the eerie creepy horror vibe about it. Pretty stupid, but it is not half bad. Seeing in once a year (maybe) is good enough for me. That kid was a psycho and it was funny.

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fanguychrisMar 20, 2012

Really disappointing. This film is not only meant to be a remake of the brilliant horror film Halloween from the 70s but it is also meant to explore and explain how Michael became the brutal killer that he is, but this film fails on bothReally disappointing. This film is not only meant to be a remake of the brilliant horror film Halloween from the 70s but it is also meant to explore and explain how Michael became the brutal killer that he is, but this film fails on both fronts. It doesn't really explain why he is a murderer, instead we just see Michael killing people as a child and by the time the film reaches the classic Halloween premise with Michael returning as an adult, the film just turns into completely mindless gore and violence that quickly stops being scary. There's just nothing clever in the horror, the only things it has to offer are its jump scares and its gore. There also seems to be a number of completely pointless events to get a reaction from the audience, such as a random rape scene...I'm not joking. This film had potential but it has sadly failed to give us anything more than just a few mild scares.… Expand

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j30Jan 26, 2012

Really no need for this movie. Does Hollywood have any new ideas nowadays? Rob Zombie has interesting ideas, but they go to waste in this pile of poo. Who's really interested in disgusting people, who we don't care about, do horrible thingsReally no need for this movie. Does Hollywood have any new ideas nowadays? Rob Zombie has interesting ideas, but they go to waste in this pile of poo. Who's really interested in disgusting people, who we don't care about, do horrible things for 109 minutes? The film is like going into a strip club at 6 in the morning, you just feel dirty and stupid.… Expand

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Khunter4382Oct 13, 2011

Zombie does well here in trying make a story his own while paying small tribute to the ultimate Carpenter horror classic. The best part of this film is witnessing the origins of Michael Myers. The cast is strong, but ultimately one cannotZombie does well here in trying make a story his own while paying small tribute to the ultimate Carpenter horror classic. The best part of this film is witnessing the origins of Michael Myers. The cast is strong, but ultimately one cannot help but compare this film to Carpenter's version. Though Zombie had no intention of duplicating the original, the audience can't help but to wish for more of the same from one of the best horror films ever made.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Sep 25, 2011

I am surprised that boobs, blood, and gore can actually work in this movie.

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HWASAug 16, 2011

Brutal and Psychologically Turbulent, Rob Zombie's remake of halloween and new vision for michael myers is everything a great horror movie needs to be. This remake, although I am still a massive fan of carpenter's 1978 master piece, blows theBrutal and Psychologically Turbulent, Rob Zombie's remake of halloween and new vision for michael myers is everything a great horror movie needs to be. This remake, although I am still a massive fan of carpenter's 1978 master piece, blows the original out of the water with the sheer imagery and level of psychosis and trauma unleashed on the characters within this nightmare of a story. Excellent film-making. One of the most underrated movies I have ever seen.… Expand

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Anotherday1787Aug 12, 2011

I hated this movie. I know he wanted to expand on the idea of the sibling relationship and explore Michael's childhood, but honestly who cares? All I could think was how I wanted it to get to him when he was older. The simple story that theI hated this movie. I know he wanted to expand on the idea of the sibling relationship and explore Michael's childhood, but honestly who cares? All I could think was how I wanted it to get to him when he was older. The simple story that the first Halloween portrayed was utterly ruined.… Expand

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moviegrabbagJun 12, 2011

When I watched the original Halloween I just remember thinking "this needs more boob and blood." Oh wait no I didn't. One thing thats been lost on the horror genre is that we as an audience don't need to see everything. We all have ourWhen I watched the original Halloween I just remember thinking "this needs more boob and blood." Oh wait no I didn't. One thing thats been lost on the horror genre is that we as an audience don't need to see everything. We all have our imaginations and most of the time that can be a whole lot scarier then anything that can be put on screen. I don't need to see every single gory detail of the murder just the person being killed by the killer can be scary enough. Also why did we need the rape scene. It did nothing to further the plot except in telling us that Michael got out while two red necks were raping a girl. The theater version didn't have the rape and I didn't have any issues with how he got out. The only positive from this movie is that it does a good job of giving a back story too Michael. But the truth is we didn't need a back story, again no back story is almost scarier. Watch the original its a much better film.… Expand

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MoviebuffreviewApr 22, 2011

Horrifically brutal, unoriginal, topped with a poor script and cast, Halloween is one of the worst remakes to hit the horror genre yet. It is hard to watch not only from the gore, but also from every other individual aspect. Pass on this one.

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MovieLonely94Mar 22, 2011

After watching so many greatest horror movies of all time, I heard that this remake was made and I haven't even seen it in theaters besides other great movies in 2007. Later, I decided to watch this on Youtube just to look at it. When I sawAfter watching so many greatest horror movies of all time, I heard that this remake was made and I haven't even seen it in theaters besides other great movies in 2007. Later, I decided to watch this on Youtube just to look at it. When I saw Michael Myers' parents arguing at each other, I was like, "Did that happen in the 1970s version?", and waited to see Michael kill her sister Judith Myers(just like that other movie), but When I saw his mother kill herself after seeing Michael killing another person, I stopped watching it and went on to something else.

I hate to say this, but Rob Zombie just simply failed to put some charm from the original. I mean, some of the scenes have reenactments from the original and Malcolm Mcdowell was the right actor for Dr. Loomis, but the storyline was very confusing, so uninteresting, and boringly dull. I'm sorry, but Rob Zombie would've at least try to make this remake good.

This movie may not be the worst ever, but its just forgettable.

At my highest hopes, this one deserves a 4/10 thanks to its reenactments and Malcolm Mcdowell.… Expand

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Misslove14xxFeb 15, 2011

This movie is good if you're just looking for a decent scare, some blood, and enjoy the anticipation of wondering when he'll jump out from behind the door, but it really isn't anything spectacular. The plot was okay at best.

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SFNJan 8, 2011

i came into this movie and was expecting another remake where they change the story completely and basically mess everything up and even though rob zombie did that, it was actually really good, he actually added a story behind the reason whyi came into this movie and was expecting another remake where they change the story completely and basically mess everything up and even though rob zombie did that, it was actually really good, he actually added a story behind the reason why micheal killed his sister and why he wants to finish off his lil sister, he added so much more to the movie that it was enjoyable for me to watch and want more, i really enjoyed this movie but its not better than the original… Expand

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JohnR.May 6, 2010

Rob Zombies attempt at a re-imagining succeeds on some levels, but falls quite short in a few other aspects making this re-imagining/re-telling a dull sit.

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JakeV.Nov 30, 2009

This movie was great! Although it could never top John Carpenters masterpiece. Rob Zombie gave a modern twist on a classic horror movie and made it almost as good. If you haven't seen it you should because its by far Rob Zombies best work.

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[Anonymous]Aug 30, 2009

Why did this get remade?

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ChristianS.Aug 8, 2009

It was ok at best, but the original was far better. I am not a huge fan of Rob Zombie and the acting was below par. the thing that I really liked was when they went deep in how Micheal became more psychotic.

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ScottNJun 29, 2009

First off, I am not particularly bothered by profanity, but when the movie is just "F this" and "F that", it's just completely stupid and over the top and is nothing more than a distraction. Nice job of "modernizing" Halloween. The First off, I am not particularly bothered by profanity, but when the movie is just "F this" and "F that", it's just completely stupid and over the top and is nothing more than a distraction. Nice job of "modernizing" Halloween. The acting in this movie was inferior across the board compared to the original, and the time-consuming, heavy-handed Michael Myers back story left little time for the Haddonfield part of the story, which should have been the main event, but if felt very rushed and artificial. It was almost like Zombie realized after he was done with the Myers backstory "Oh, I still have to write the Haddonfield part of the story!" and threw something together. This movie was very dull (Unless you like the F word). Total crap.… Expand

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joehMay 27, 2009

I walked into this movie without much prior knowledge of the series or what I was about to see; which was my first mistake. This movie is the antithesis of films like 1408, having not the least bit of intelligence or atmosphere, it is and I walked into this movie without much prior knowledge of the series or what I was about to see; which was my first mistake. This movie is the antithesis of films like 1408, having not the least bit of intelligence or atmosphere, it is and unrefined, clumsy mess of a bloodbath. It wasn't scary, it wasn't horror and it certainly wasn't enjoyable in any sense of the word. Don't get me wrong, I like movies about sociopaths- seven was great and Silence of the lambs is one of my favorites- but what makes these movies good is their delicate tact and eloquence, observing the characters from an objective point of view; as opposed to reveling in the bloody carnage they create. One common mistake made during the creation of films like these is the inclusion of background stories, which tend to ruin all the mystery and intrigue of these psychopathic antagonists, such as Hannibal Rising did. Well this movie is no exception, since after the first hour of getting to know little Mikey, not only was I bored and offended, but I knew there was nothing left to show aside from a bloody string of murders committed by this newly and fully realized monster. Honestly, there isn't a whole lot left to say, after that it was a gore fest that never created tension, suspense or any sense of emotional attachment. The sheer fumbling of the films execution earned this movie a 0, everything after that takes it into the negative zone. Just plain out, unrelenting, unremorseful and unforgiving torture porn that is bent on making you feel uncomfortable. Judging by the rest of these reviews, I intend to see the original Halloween with hopes that this travesty is simply a horrible misrepresentation of a once great series.… Expand

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FbFbFeb 13, 2009

Well i thought this was just okay but zombie's best his other movies are just awful house of a 1000 corpses to name one. Anyway the acting was ok but some scenes seem unnessary and violent with a little to much nudity some scenes seemed Well i thought this was just okay but zombie's best his other movies are just awful house of a 1000 corpses to name one. Anyway the acting was ok but some scenes seem unnessary and violent with a little to much nudity some scenes seemed forced and it lacked suspense just alot of gore. The music was good though. So the movie not terrible but nothing to write home about either.… Expand

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RobinSMar 17, 2008

I have to say Mark Bell is spot on. Not the great film it could've been, but certainly not a horrible one (in every sense of the word). It has grit, and doesn't compromise, but the entertainment value is lost in the apathetic world I have to say Mark Bell is spot on. Not the great film it could've been, but certainly not a horrible one (in every sense of the word). It has grit, and doesn't compromise, but the entertainment value is lost in the apathetic world of Michael Myers.… Expand

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brendamFeb 2, 2008

I think that rob Zombie did an excellent job on this movie. Jogn carptner should have done a movie like this. I like that way it explained how michael became a killer.

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LouD.Jan 24, 2008

Great movie. Not too much like the original, but if I wanted that, I'd watch the original. This movie is incredible, the kill scenes are well done and the reimagining is top-notch. Half-remake, half-new. Rob Zombie is paving his way in Great movie. Not too much like the original, but if I wanted that, I'd watch the original. This movie is incredible, the kill scenes are well done and the reimagining is top-notch. Half-remake, half-new. Rob Zombie is paving his way in this genre and he continues to move forward. Michael's childhood explains many previously unanswered questions and as long as you go into the movie with an open mind and look for a 9th movie, you will be happy. If you want a remake, watch the original. Theres no point in someone making a copy of something perfect, that is what Zombie avoided and thankfully so. Masterpiece.… Expand

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TomVJan 23, 2008

On its own merit, without judging various elements of the movie in relation to other Halloween/series films or Rob's previous films - its a great movie. If you watch it with preconceived notions of what you're going to see (vs with On its own merit, without judging various elements of the movie in relation to other Halloween/series films or Rob's previous films - its a great movie. If you watch it with preconceived notions of what you're going to see (vs with an open mind) - of course you will be disappointed. The second half of the movie could have strayed even a bit more from the original plot (1978) but the compromise is fine - it does plenty of justice to John Carpenter while creating its own identity. Excellent soundtrack too.… Expand

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BrandonF.Jan 20, 2008

The movie was AWESOME! It is hard to find a movie that looks realistic and has a sense of humor. It was a real treat to see the background behind Michael Myers and all his gruesome killings. It is an excellent movie!

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RobertR.Jan 18, 2008

Halloween is clearly unimpressive as it fails to enhance Zombie

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BobbynJan 4, 2008

This movie had the potential to do justice to the original Halloween. It starts off promising, giving us a thorough examination of Michael Myers psychology, but things nosedive soon after that. The ending is a major disappointment and as This movie had the potential to do justice to the original Halloween. It starts off promising, giving us a thorough examination of Michael Myers psychology, but things nosedive soon after that. The ending is a major disappointment and as many others have noted, there is little suspense involved in the murders. The cast does a decent job of delivering some terrible dialogue also. It all just seemed over-the-top.… Expand

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AMovieCriticDec 28, 2007

Rob Zombie has created a re-imagining of a story that's been done to death but he does a great job. The movie's at its best when it focuses on the childhood of the killer, and the movie's extremely intense and very disturbing. Rob Zombie has created a re-imagining of a story that's been done to death but he does a great job. The movie's at its best when it focuses on the childhood of the killer, and the movie's extremely intense and very disturbing. The 2nd half of the movie, though, becomes a bit repetitive, as it becomes the typical "serial killer" movie and it goes on for a bit too long. The unrated version contains a very disturbing rape scene that was apparently entirely absent from the theatrical cut, as well as 11 minutes of additional footage....it was a bit too long for me, but still, what we have is a very disturbing and well-made movie, and Rob Zombie should be proud of adding a lot of depth to the character and story.… Expand

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KidADec 25, 2007

Seriously, this movie was absolute garbage. The dialogue is achingly terrible, there is not one actual scare in the entire film, and the murders are not even effective in their purpose. If you enjoy watching a 5th grader being beat to death Seriously, this movie was absolute garbage. The dialogue is achingly terrible, there is not one actual scare in the entire film, and the murders are not even effective in their purpose. If you enjoy watching a 5th grader being beat to death for minutes on end until your stomach turns, then this might be your movie. Doesn't even hold a candle to the original.… Expand

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JulianTDec 23, 2007

Rob Zomie shouldn't made this classic. He just destroyed it. First of all, Danielle Harris (Annie Brackett, Jamie Lloyd in Halloween 4 & 5) shouldn't been in the movie. She played Jamie Lloyd in Part 4 and 5, and decided not to Rob Zomie shouldn't made this classic. He just destroyed it. First of all, Danielle Harris (Annie Brackett, Jamie Lloyd in Halloween 4 & 5) shouldn't been in the movie. She played Jamie Lloyd in Part 4 and 5, and decided not to play in "The Curse of Michael Myers" and now she is back in this one.. Second, this movie is nothing like the original one. This movie was like a 30 minute fireworks show; a little bangs here and there and then the finale at the end where everything is in one.… Expand

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JBsDec 21, 2007

Zombie's best film by far. I was blown away.

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LukeMDec 20, 2007

Entertaining, not as good as the original but includes some very interesting stances such as having child Mike fascinated with masks. The reason for the low reviews is because it isnt the original and not what people wanted.

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ESDec 19, 2007

Imagine a second grader taking three or four of his favorite toy dolls and play-acting out the original "Halloween" at the kitchen table. Yeah. It's kind of like that.

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RyencokeDec 19, 2007

Brilliant remake. To all of you haters that are posting this less than a 6, clearly you either like big hollywood stupid films such as "Transformers". This movie was so dark, and shows what created Michael and how he became was he is. This Brilliant remake. To all of you haters that are posting this less than a 6, clearly you either like big hollywood stupid films such as "Transformers". This movie was so dark, and shows what created Michael and how he became was he is. This movie was excellent. Rob, keep directing movies.… Expand

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HenrikS.Dec 6, 2007

These days its rare to see an original remake. But thats exactly what this is. Not only is Michael a monster, but in this movie he is also a person, at least in the beginning. Although he is mentally disturbed already as a child, you can These days its rare to see an original remake. But thats exactly what this is. Not only is Michael a monster, but in this movie he is also a person, at least in the beginning. Although he is mentally disturbed already as a child, you can still see the human reflecting inside of him. But fade will that he is abandoned by his whole family and then later by the society by putting him in isolation. Its not human to act normal when these to things are mixed together. Naturally his hate will grow over the years and he cant let anyone see what is hiding beneath the mask. That is all what this masterpiece tells us. Even though we people are most afraid of the unknown, this story show us that the truth can be even more terrifying. And to all you people who hated it, watch it again and tell me what you would feel if you were in Michaels shoes!… Expand

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EduardoF.Nov 29, 2007

Rob Zombie tried to make Halloween his own and i respect him for that...but in doing so he made a slasher film, that has no atmosphere at all, therefore it isn't scary or even remotely good.

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JamesTNov 27, 2007

I don't really like horror movies all that much due to the generally cliche nature and lame scares, but I actually really enjoyed this. Yes, it's brutal and pretty disturbing, but this works in its favor... what would you expect a I don't really like horror movies all that much due to the generally cliche nature and lame scares, but I actually really enjoyed this. Yes, it's brutal and pretty disturbing, but this works in its favor... what would you expect a psychopath killing people to do? Unlike movies like Saw II, etc, it wasn't mindless gore just to shock. There weren't many lame LOUD NOISE SUDDENLY scares, just the scary knowledge that Michael is a large man that will stab you in painful ways. The repeated use of 'Don't Fear the Reaper' by Blue Oyster Cult was BRILLIANT. Creepy, scary, and fitting to the lyrics in a twisted way :) Yes it had cliches, but he was blatantly aware of these cliches and used them well making a horror movie. Unlike most new ones, I actually felt this wasn't just a boring retread. It was a retread that was modern and fun.… Expand

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ScottN.Nov 23, 2007

Mr. Zombie, I love your music, but I think you should stay out of the filmmaking business. The remake of Halloween is really not much more than an exhibition of repulsive characters dropping f-bombs all over the place. Lost are the suspense Mr. Zombie, I love your music, but I think you should stay out of the filmmaking business. The remake of Halloween is really not much more than an exhibition of repulsive characters dropping f-bombs all over the place. Lost are the suspense and terror of the original Halloween, only to be replaced with buckets of profanity, nudity, and gore. A good movie requires some actual substance, not over-the-top trash. I guess that fits in nicely with the type of horror movies we are getting these days though. I found myself stifling yawns during this movie when it was almost an hour in and Michael Myers still had not even escaped from Smith's Grove. Just FAR too much time spent (or wasted) on explaining why Michael Myers turned into a brutal killer. What really should have been the main event in Myers returning to Haddonfield turned into a rushed bloodbath with all of the main characters introduced and promptly swept under the carpet. This movie pales in comparison to the original, and used copies will quickly start showing up in droves at Movie Stop, etc.… Expand

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ChadS.Nov 21, 2007

Maybe it's true of "The Devil's Rejects" as well, but here, this unnecessary but not altogether pointless remake of the John Carpenter "classic", unmistakably has that David Lynch touch(one man's misogyny is another man's Maybe it's true of "The Devil's Rejects" as well, but here, this unnecessary but not altogether pointless remake of the John Carpenter "classic", unmistakably has that David Lynch touch(one man's misogyny is another man's realism) of unerotic female nudity(an instance of a topless corpse and then there's the girl who's topless and bloody) and overstylized regional-situated dialogue. "Halloween" owes a debt of gratitude to "Blue Velvet". The bloody and topless girl who gets in the way of Michael's warpath is comparable to Isabella Rossellini's full-frontal stagger across Kyle McLachlan's lawn. There's breasts on the screen but you want to look away. In a slasher pic, you accept the blood, you accept the screaming woman in peril, but you shouldn't accept something that looks straight out of a snuff film. What "Halloween" has going for it, however, is the weird white trash energy of Michael Myers' family. Sheri Moon is a very underrated actress.… Expand

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ErnestM.Nov 19, 2007

Much better than anybody anticipated, the remake outshines the original and has moments worthy of Hitchcock. Who is this Rob Zombie guy anyway???

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AngelaC.Oct 7, 2007

Horrible insult to the original. Doesn't have the suspense or scare factor of the first, just zombie's typical gore.

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DanD.Oct 6, 2007

I am going to sit on the fence a little over this film. Mainly because i can as I have seen a number of Rob Zombie films and I have also seen all of the Halloween sequels. Firstly, i think that it was good shot at a backstory by Zombie but I am going to sit on the fence a little over this film. Mainly because i can as I have seen a number of Rob Zombie films and I have also seen all of the Halloween sequels. Firstly, i think that it was good shot at a backstory by Zombie but I've always had my idea of "Mikey" being a neglected child who did not really get on with anyone in his family. So the trailer trash approach was a bit different ( and a little to modern for my liking). I have many qualms with the remake though: 1) I wasn't too happy with the size of Myers ( 6'8 is a bit too big and kid of makes it impossible for any of the other characters to realistically stand a chance against him). However, his size does make his strength abilities more viable. i mean, they claim that he can lift more than half a ton for Christ sake!!! 2) Maybe I missed something in the other sequels, but he has never been blonde (its only a subtle but being an avid fan I have to be meticulous about these things). I had this idea that maybe the Zomb man could have started of with his hair being a blonde at a young age, then when it makes the transition into Micheal 15 years later, maybe make his hair a really dark brown which could be significant of his deterioration to psychosis.… Expand

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SophiaB.Oct 1, 2007

This movie was horrible. It is not scary, just disgusting and disturbing. The people who create these kinds of movies have deranged minds creating graphic, violent, bloody movies for anyone to see and to get ideas from

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WaltS.Sep 24, 2007

Shame on you, Mr. Zombie. In a better world, a movie like this wouldn't be enjoyed by anyone. In a better world, a movie like this wouldn't be made because no one would go see it. Ugly, repulsive, unforgivable. How this movie Shame on you, Mr. Zombie. In a better world, a movie like this wouldn't be enjoyed by anyone. In a better world, a movie like this wouldn't be made because no one would go see it. Ugly, repulsive, unforgivable. How this movie didn't receive a rating of at least NC-17 is beyond me. AVOID.… Expand

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JamesSep 22, 2007

If you have any respect for the original, avoid this travesty. Zombie inflates the first ten minutes of the original Halloween to nearly an hour, giving Michael Myers a ridiculous caricature of a white trash family and a cliched If you have any respect for the original, avoid this travesty. Zombie inflates the first ten minutes of the original Halloween to nearly an hour, giving Michael Myers a ridiculous caricature of a white trash family and a cliched psychological development that seems to have been gleaned from the back of "Abnormal Psychology for Dummies." The remaining hour is spent ineptly and unsuspensefully butchering the original film. The only thing that prevents this from being a total waste of time is that it's so poorly conceived and crudely executed that it's often hilarious. Also, seeing this might make you appreciate those last few Halloween sequels that previously seemed so awful.… Expand

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IanB.Sep 21, 2007

A complete crazy massacre just what Michael Myers needs to be scary and crazy.

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MarkB.Sep 21, 2007

Legendary producer and studio head Samuel Goldwyn never uttered wiser words than when he advised Hollywood to, rather than remaking hit movies and trying to make lightning strike twice, instead redo their flops until they get them right. Legendary producer and studio head Samuel Goldwyn never uttered wiser words than when he advised Hollywood to, rather than remaking hit movies and trying to make lightning strike twice, instead redo their flops until they get them right. However, two recent terrific remakes (or perhaps more accurately, reimaginings) of legendary works prove that even the best of us aren't right 100% of the time: last year's Casino Royale, in reinventing the James Bond saga (but keeping it present day rather than returning it to a Cold War time capsule) made 007 far less superhuman and more vulnerable, and thus much closer to Ian Fleming's original conception. And while nobody loves and reveres the 1933 King Kong more than Peter Jackson (who has often admitted in interviews that it's the movie that inspired him to become a filmmaker in the first place), his brilliant 2005 take didn't shy away from correcting its two sorest points: the original's inherent racism and Fay wray's frustrating refusal to acknowledge the big guy as something other than a scary best, much less treat him with even the slightest iota of kindness, let alone affection. It would be nice to report that Rob Zombie's ambitious meditation on John Carpenter's seminal 1978 horror classic joins this worthy duo, but--and this is putting it VERY kindly--the talented horror auteur fails to pull off the hat trick. In trying to flesh out amorphous mad slasher Michael Myers (whose unmasked face is only glimpsed twice onscreen in Carpenter's original) and explain what happened in his childhood to make him the remorseless, unstoppable killing machine he beacame, Zombie succeeds only in trivializing his source material. Fans of this previous efforts, House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil's Rejects (count me in) will not be surprised to learn that Mikey's troubles germinated from being brought up by a group of foulmouthed, subhuman white-trash rednecks, but they'll be hard pressed not to consider that Zombie's creative well is getting more than a little parched: might I suggest to Zombie that his next horror thriller feature no male characters with hair longer than that worn by Spencer Tracy in any movie he made in 1938? Equally predictably, the scenes that work the most effectively are the ones that most directly parrot Carpenter's original staging (and admittedly his legendary electronic music score sounds dynamite in Dolby stereo!) but Zombie shoots, stabs and amputates his own foot by adding astonishingly unpleasant ultrarealistic carnage and gore to a property that Richard Corliss accurately described in its original run as having as little blood onscreen as an anemic ant...which helped Carpenter, despite the body count, to deliver a wonderful campfire ghost story that was a delicious bit of fun escapism. Even Zombie's most likable characteristic--his frequent casting of 1970s and 80s actors he admires (Sid Haig, Leslie Easterbrook, etc.)--goes for naught; his distasteful, nihilistic use of Dee Wallace, who was so memorably sympathetic in E.T., The Howling and Blake Edwards' 10, made me genuinely angry. Zombie has too much imagination and far too distinctive a voice to be lumped in with all the current torture porn directors, and his apparent intention to unflinchingly depict the psychological and physical pain beneath the surface of Carpenter's original is certainly unique, but to this mind the only viewers who can possibly enjoy two hours of child abuse, unrelenting viscera and Michael's victims pleading with him to finish the job are those who, like Michael himself, cause their neighbors to keep their household pets locked up. The closest thing to a compliment I can bring myself to offer Zombie's Halloween is that it's one of the rarest of birds: a movie whose intentions are intriguing--maybe even honorable--but whose realization of same is so relentlessly scummy and repugnant that many who have experienced it will not want to go six blocks or less near a theater showing it (or, in the near future, a Blockbuster Video renting the DVD) without wanting to take three long hot showers and undergo a thorough delousing afterward.… Expand

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ChrisT.Sep 17, 2007

This movie is sheer brilliance a excellent remake of the original plus a bit more, the movie adds great extra scenes how michael.m ends up the way he does don't get me wrong the original is very good but this is better great acting and This movie is sheer brilliance a excellent remake of the original plus a bit more, the movie adds great extra scenes how michael.m ends up the way he does don't get me wrong the original is very good but this is better great acting and fully entertaining (go and see if u dare).… Expand

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AlexC.Sep 16, 2007

I loved this version of Halloween. My favorite part about it is the lack of playing around. Michael Myers goes right for the kill, which in a way, makes it disturbing. He has a purpose in this film. He's not just walking around in I loved this version of Halloween. My favorite part about it is the lack of playing around. Michael Myers goes right for the kill, which in a way, makes it disturbing. He has a purpose in this film. He's not just walking around in circles and randomly appears. He is human in this movie and the subtle emotions that he shows makes him seem like a psycho-path, rather than a force of evil. He seemed consumed, and not inhumane, because there are parts when as a child, he shows happy emotions. He is human.… Expand

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ChristopherW.Sep 13, 2007

More of an homage, than an actual remake, Halloween is a relatively bloodless thriller despite the fact that it's a pretty bloody movie. It's certainly overlong and takes a long time to get going. Once it does, an actual story More of an homage, than an actual remake, Halloween is a relatively bloodless thriller despite the fact that it's a pretty bloody movie. It's certainly overlong and takes a long time to get going. Once it does, an actual story never truly develops. It just meanders about as Myers happens upon this person or that person with inevitable results. There is also nobody to cheer for as all the characters seem embued with portents of their own demise. While it does have some style and some technical strengths such as in the editing and photography, overall, Zombie's film left me glaring at my wrist watch. BooHoo!… Expand

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BlancoA.Sep 12, 2007

Definitely one of the best horror remakes I've ever seen. Clearly, Rob Zombie was a fan of the original. I was pleasantly surprised at the end to see that the production stayed in the Akkad family. RIP Mustapha.

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YomoH.Sep 11, 2007

This movie is great!

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KewlkatSep 10, 2007

No supspense. No terror. No excitement. Just......there. I would have died the first 10 minutes into the film. You know why? Because I would have called Michael BORING, something him and this film have in common. Yeah, there's No supspense. No terror. No excitement. Just......there. I would have died the first 10 minutes into the film. You know why? Because I would have called Michael BORING, something him and this film have in common. Yeah, there's interesting moments, but that's just what they are. MOMENTS. Nothing happens. Ever. Throughout this ENTIRE 109 minute film, we watch michael- OMG- BEING MICHAEL. Next time, when a filmaker tries to remake a classic, remember one thing: TRY TO SURPRISE US.… Expand

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VitorA.Sep 10, 2007

This has even worse camera work than Bourne Ultimatum. There was too much cropping on characters. Zombie didn't think focus was important. Shaking is everywhere... while cropped. There is so much cropping that many times I didn't This has even worse camera work than Bourne Ultimatum. There was too much cropping on characters. Zombie didn't think focus was important. Shaking is everywhere... while cropped. There is so much cropping that many times I didn't get a feel for the surroundings. Zombie was just filming people and a house on another part of town could've been two houses over for all I knew. It was like I was watching the movie through a tiny box that kept shaking left and right. This made my eyes tired half way through the movie. I couldn't look anymore - it was torture. It's not like the camera is filming at 60fps. How about doing some real filming? This really ruined the movie. I was more interested in this movie than Ultimatum, but ironically, there was worse camera work here. My other thoughts: Myers was more mysterious in the original; Jamie Lee Curtis' vocal chords were missed; Many scenes were just too amusing, ruinning the terror in climactic parts. That last one really hurts the movie because it distracts from the reak drama that influienced Mike's life of inflicting pain to others.… Expand

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ClarkeJ.Sep 10, 2007

What an ugly movie this is. In the first 5 minutes of the movie two adults are arguing, firing off f-bombs and every crude anatomical reference -- all in front of a baby, one who is caused to cry on two occasions due to the tension and What an ugly movie this is. In the first 5 minutes of the movie two adults are arguing, firing off f-bombs and every crude anatomical reference -- all in front of a baby, one who is caused to cry on two occasions due to the tension and violent noise. Subjecting a child to this ugliness for entertainment is abusive. So foul and heedless to any respect for humanity. As for the rest of the movie, no style or intelligence. The original Halloween is 100x more terrifying and creepy than this garbage, which was not either of these in the least. Don't waste your time and money.… Expand

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SteveT.Sep 9, 2007

When H20 has received a better score than this, you know something is wrong. Rob Zombie made an honorable attempt to remake the film and give Michael Myers back story some guts, and that he did pretty damn well. The original is king, but When H20 has received a better score than this, you know something is wrong. Rob Zombie made an honorable attempt to remake the film and give Michael Myers back story some guts, and that he did pretty damn well. The original is king, but this remake brought something new to the table, which, if every remake accomplished that, I wouldn't cringe when I heard the term "remake", music, film or otherwise.… Expand

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JoJ.Sep 9, 2007

this movie was trash its so pathetic how zombie actually thinks hes a director and having the first 15 minutes being about Micheal as a child was probably the worst thing about this movie the worst movie of the summer by far!!

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TonyS.Sep 7, 2007

I had a feeling that this film wasn't going to get a fair chance. Fans of the original would say its bad just because they don't want any changes. And Rob Zombie fans would say that the movie is good because....well there Rob I had a feeling that this film wasn't going to get a fair chance. Fans of the original would say its bad just because they don't want any changes. And Rob Zombie fans would say that the movie is good because....well there Rob Zombie fans. I'd never seen one of MR. Zombies films before, but I have to say that overall I did enjoy this one.… Expand

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JimmyG.Sep 7, 2007

Better than most are giving it, probably because they are too much in love with the original. This one is scary, more intense, and just all around better IMO...but then again I was born in 85 so when I eventually did get to see the original Better than most are giving it, probably because they are too much in love with the original. This one is scary, more intense, and just all around better IMO...but then again I was born in 85 so when I eventually did get to see the original Halloween, I was pretty old and the movie looked like it had aged a lot. This doesn't take away that I still like the remake more. This Myers isn't a pansy that walks slowly towards you and cuts you a couple times. He brutally grabs you and stabs you over and over. Every time he is on screen he is intimidating due to his size and knowing that he is going to kill everyone else on screen with him....and he does just that. I don't need build up to something that I know that he is going to do, just do it! It's more-so entertaining to see how he does it and how his victims try to get out of the situation. My only complaint is some of th deaths were too much alike. Myers would stab them and they would try to crawl away and he would kill them as they crawled. Other than that, the look of the film is fantastic and the loud fast music was great. I only would of liked to see a little less time on kid Myers and some dialog that didn't have cusswords every 2 seconds (but this problem was only at the beginning).… Expand

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RaymondHSep 7, 2007

It's a Zombie film so I expected what I saw in the first twenty minutes of the movie: rednecks cursing and unlistenable rock music that takes away from the cinematography. After this it's pretty much a who's-who of B-movie It's a Zombie film so I expected what I saw in the first twenty minutes of the movie: rednecks cursing and unlistenable rock music that takes away from the cinematography. After this it's pretty much a who's-who of B-movie legends and dialogue so bad even Tarantino wouldn't use it. It felt more like a ninety minute promo for WWE's Summerslam than a real movie.… Expand

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EricM.Sep 6, 2007

Rob Zombie is successful at making what he stated; a Halloween film that mainly focuses on Michael and not on the pointless conversations between the girls. The scenes are disturbing but luckily not disgusting. The origins of Michael were Rob Zombie is successful at making what he stated; a Halloween film that mainly focuses on Michael and not on the pointless conversations between the girls. The scenes are disturbing but luckily not disgusting. The origins of Michael were shown but there could have been more in the timeline. I know Zombie has a lot of scenes he didn't use, so why didn't he? The point is Michael has never been scarier and the mask couldn't be more perfect. Thank You Rob.… Expand

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ABSep 6, 2007

Just as I began to believe that this summer's arbitrary comedies ("Who's Your Caddy?", "Chuck and Larry") were offensive, this ridiculous sequel places any of my complaints about those abominations in unprecedented silence. The new Just as I began to believe that this summer's arbitrary comedies ("Who's Your Caddy?", "Chuck and Larry") were offensive, this ridiculous sequel places any of my complaints about those abominations in unprecedented silence. The new "Halloween" is about little more than hideously revolting, ravenous, gruesome, and repugnant wanton violence against children, animals, and anything else that claims an insignificant existence inside the frames of this despicable film. Even by low standards, "Halloween" disappoints.… Expand

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CablesSep 6, 2007

This film is terrible. Everyone giving it a high score is doing it simply because they're a rob zombie fan. I like rob zombie. I love the Halloween series. I hated this movie.

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