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OctaviApr 30, 2023

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O filme é bom ele volta com a magia sombria do primeiro mas ele não é tão assustador assim… Expand

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C_Evans6710Feb 10, 2023

best Halloween reboot, best Halloween since 1978. If you're a fan you'll love this

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KutchikiFeb 9, 2023

In my opinion, Halloween (2018) is a worthy prequel to the part from 1978. Some things the movie does even better, for example the atmosphere in the movie is much darker than in the original movie. I also think the mask is just great, and theIn my opinion, Halloween (2018) is a worthy prequel to the part from 1978. Some things the movie does even better, for example the atmosphere in the movie is much darker than in the original movie. I also think the mask is just great, and the character development of lori can be followed up only at the end have the characters made decisions that contradict the characters built in the movie.… Expand

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CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022

Overrated as hell but really funny to watch as well. It has some great kills and music though.

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CrusaderOct 28, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Michael Myers is back and this times he's senile?
It was a good movie but not as good as some critics claim. And definitely not a masterpiece. There was some plot holes and a lot of loose threads in the story and characters that seems important but then just disappeared. Anybody who hoped it would have reinvented the genre will most likely be disappointed because it really is the same predictable thing we have seen over and over again since the 70's. You soon realize how the whole movie will go.
While the movie has a lot of trivia from the first movie it sometimes doesn't even feel like the people who made it had seen the original. Because for a movie that was all about getting Halloween back to its roots and be like the original it really got a lot of things wrong, something I think has to do with the fact that this movie was based on their head canon of what was happening in the original.
First of all, Michael Myers seems to have forgotten how to be Michael Myers. He no longer stalks his victims before striking, he just goes from house to house killing people like it's a chore, going through the motion. It almost becomes silly and never scary or that interesting to see him just walk around killing people. Luckily they skip most of those killings.
Michael Myers suddenly has super strength. Sure, he was always stronger than a normal person but not like this. I'm talking Jason strong. I saw a question on Quora on how he became super strong and now I get why someone asked that question.
And Laurie Strode apparently has also become super strong because she's stronger than Michael during their battle. And she's not that clever when searching for him, opening doors with her gun so he could have grabbed it.
Michael Myers and Laurie Strode are no longer related and there's no point to it. There is nothing in the movie that makes it impossible for them to be siblings. In fact you wouldn't even have known it if a character hadn't said that someone just made that up to find a reason (that someone was John Carpenter and Debra hill btw). A lot of people are upset by this and that they skipped Halloween 2 (again, for no reason).
You might remember that the people who made this movie said they took away the sibling thing because they felt it made it less scary if Michael Myers had a goal of hunting down Laurie Strode and her family, and some speculated that maybe Laurie would be hunting him instead.
The thing is, in this movie he's STILL hunting for Laurie Strode and her family, and it is still his goal to kill her. In fact the movie goes so far as to say it's his final goal. That they are two opposites that is connected and drawn to each other that can't die until the other one is dead (yes, they even hinted that Laurie Strode too had some kind of power to survive death). This despite them saying they wanted to take away the supernatural feeling of the series and Make Michael Myers just a killer that could be killed.… Expand

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WanderinMelmothOct 17, 2022

Time to bury the franchise. The original from 1978 was a milestone. I personally like the sequel from 1981 even better and every Halloween I'll watch them back to back. That's all the Halloween you'll ever need. The sequels from the 80s, 90s,Time to bury the franchise. The original from 1978 was a milestone. I personally like the sequel from 1981 even better and every Halloween I'll watch them back to back. That's all the Halloween you'll ever need. The sequels from the 80s, 90s, the Rob Zombie remake/sequels got worse with each new installment.
Then they had a "brilliant" idea: a sequel that ignores all sequels which also is the beginning of a trilogy! Hollywood doesn't even try to hide the fact anymore that it is creatively bankrupt.
Halloween 2018 brings back JLC as Laurie Strode but does nothing different from Halloween II - 8, Halloween 2007 & Halloween 2 (2009). If you've seen any of those, you've seen Halloween 2018.
Bury it already. Let Michael rest. Forever.… Expand

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MemphisFyceOct 15, 2022

I love this Movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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AmateurfilmVWRSep 27, 2022

Finally a worthy sequel. It strips away the goofy-ness of the previous sequels and takes this franchise back to it's roots. It's the best thing since the original

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AmateurSamJul 7, 2022

It’s a great sequel to the 1978 Halloween and is much more entertaining with really likeable characters, awesome Michael Myers sequences, and an incredible soundtrack. What it doesn’t do well is being scary but that doesn’t automatically makeIt’s a great sequel to the 1978 Halloween and is much more entertaining with really likeable characters, awesome Michael Myers sequences, and an incredible soundtrack. What it doesn’t do well is being scary but that doesn’t automatically make it bad.… Expand

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kyle20ellisMar 28, 2022

John Carpenter's 1978 'Halloween' is wholly deserving of its status as a horror classic, as a horror film it is one of the most iconic ones and very influential. To this day it is still one of the freakiest films personally seen andJohn Carpenter's 1978 'Halloween' is wholly deserving of its status as a horror classic, as a horror film it is one of the most iconic ones and very influential. To this day it is still one of the freakiest films personally seen and introduced the world to one of horror's most iconic villainous characters, and characters overall, in Michael Myers.

The numerous follow-ups are very hit and miss (leaning towards the miss), with none of them being anywhere near as good and the quality decline generally was pretty drastic. 'Halloween H20: 20 Years Later' was an exception, while the Rob Zombie films and 'Halloween: Resurrection' were abominations. Hearing that there was going to be another film, part of me was really excited as it did look very creepy and word of mouth was positive. There was a little nervousness though as well, due to not being impressed generally with most of the 'Halloween' follow ups. Watched it though as part of my seeing as many 2018 films as possible quest, which has been a worthwhile one mostly but also hit and miss.

Found myself breathing a big sigh of relief walking out of the cinema. While 'Halloween' (2018) is nowhere near as good as the 1978 classic, alongside 'Halloween H20: 20 Years Later' it is one of the best of the series since. There are flaws and it is not one of my favourites of the year, but there are a lot of strengths and there have been worse films this year. As far as 2018 horror films go, the year has been patchy for horror, it's one of the best ones on the most part.

Starting with 'Halloween's' (2018) problems, some of the humour is misplaced and out of kilter too much with the rest of the film and a few elements of the story could have been explored and gone further more.

The big twist also didn't seem fully realised although a brave one and the ending felt rushed and abrupt, also felt that there could have been more tension and less unintentionally silly camp. Have always been wary of open-ended endings and that they can be dangerous to do in case a planned sequel falls through.

However, there is an awful lot to like about 'Halloween' (2018). Along with 'Halloween H20: 20 Years Later' it is the best looking of the follow-ups, it is very eerily shot and is close in style to the autumnal look and visual iconography of the original, something that most of the follow-ups failed to do. Loved the haunting music score, here an asset rather than a drawback in how it adds a lot to the atmosphere and enhances it, coming close too in being a character of its own.

While flawed, the script is mostly smart with in-jokes and references that are effectively embedded and coming over as affectionate rather than random. There are humorous moments too. 'Halloween' (2018) succeeds in being fun and creepy, with the atmosphere being riddled with tension and suspense. The deaths are horrifyingly creative and the most shocking since 'Halloween H20', the gore not going overboard on the shock value or looking cheap, not distracting at all. The beginning is unsettlingly tense and Michael Myers has not been this freaky in a long time. Some moments have surprising heart and the scares made me jump and bite my nails. It was great for the film to return to the franchise's roots and treat the original with respect, while with enough new touches of its own. One of the better examples this year in attempts to cater to everybody.

Didn't find myself annoyed by the characters and there was personality to them to stop them from being bland. 'Halloween' (2018) is one of the best acted 'Halloween' films. Jamie Lee Curtis has still got it, none of what made her character great is lost or forgotten, and Nick Castle is supremely terrifying as Myers.

Concluding, didn't bowl me over but found myself enjoying it all the same. 7/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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realjaytheboomMar 8, 2022

Halloween 2018: Probably one of the best horror movies of the modern generation. What can I say this brings the 1970s original into the mainstream modern day. Jamie Lee Curtis gives a terrifying performance you can tell she has so much ptsdHalloween 2018: Probably one of the best horror movies of the modern generation. What can I say this brings the 1970s original into the mainstream modern day. Jamie Lee Curtis gives a terrifying performance you can tell she has so much ptsd from the original movie that she even trained her daughter to be a hunter and it’s shown at the end. That’s not to mention all the other actors like Judy Greer and Andi Matichak are fantastic final girls there not dumb girls who just wait to get killed but since Laurie trained her daughter she can put up her own in the little time it’s shown. Also the big man, for a 60 year old Michael Myers, James Jude Courtney gives a performance just like Nick Castle did in the original. What also makes this movie one of my favorites are the kills along with the music composted by John Carpenter and his son and Daniel Davies my favorite is when Allison is finally meets Michael for the first time it’s so awesome. Now those sweet kills are gorey some off screen kills which are still really good like one guys jaw getting broken all to hell and having his teeth pulled out, my favorite is when Michael stomps on a dudes head and it turns to mush great practical effects. Overall this is one of the best modern horror movies of all time with fantastic performances, amazing music and fantastic gore it’s a horror movie modern classic in my eyes. Ranking masterpiece… Expand

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TheMagicKegFeb 23, 2022

Well, this movie was just simply meant to breathe new life into one of the oldest horror franchises. And I got to admit, they did it. Halloween (2018) is a fresh take on the long running Halloween franchise. It is a lot more laid back thanWell, this movie was just simply meant to breathe new life into one of the oldest horror franchises. And I got to admit, they did it. Halloween (2018) is a fresh take on the long running Halloween franchise. It is a lot more laid back than the rob zombie remakes and the later Halloween movies. That might make it sound boring, but it keeps it interesting for long term and new fans. With it being a lot less crazy, the story can pace itself a lot better and the writing can be more than "just another slasher movie." However, at first it takes some time to get going but it is well worth the wait. The story is paced masterfully well and unlike most slasher movies, gives proper context of why Michael is killing. And unlike the other Halloween movies, other than the first movie, this is the most realistic that Michael Myers has ever been. (Besides some hiccups, Michael kicking a police car in half comes to mind.) Realism is a crucial part of a horror movie, because the more realistic the situation is and how it unfolds the more the audience can relate to it. For example, Michael just walking through the streets and going into random house's gives the audience the feeling of to lock their doors when they get home. The more absurd it gets, the more the audience feels disconnected. Like I said before, Halloween does a very good job of this excluding a few parts that are absurd.

However, the movie is lacking in a certain aspect that is crucial for a slasher movie. The violence is very mellow and hardly worth mentioning, this movie could've been easily PG-13. Not to sound like some crazy person myself, audiences go to the movies to watch slasher movies, to watch the fights and violence, but Halloween lacks that. Most of the killing is done out of shot, which is very anticlimactic for a villain who is notorious for his violent nature. There are some highlights though the fight between Laurie and Michael is the best fight in the movie and is very well paid off. However, the personality and motivation for Laurie Strode is kind of laughable. Like there was no reason for her to set up these traps, cameras etc. in her house other than paranoia that Michael MIGHT escape, and she wants to be prepared. Literally the only reason she acts this way is because it is a movie and no other reason. Every person in the world would move on if the person that attacked them was put in prison. The other characters serve the story very well. The actor who played the daughter did a very well job of bringing it across of what it would be like to have a psychopath as a mother. And the actor that played the granddaughter did a fantastic job of showing she loves her grandmother, regardless of what people say about her. Not every character is a win though, the husband dies very quick and anticlimactically. He is also used for comic relief but most of the jokes fall flat and won't even get a chuckle for people who are over 18. However, the journalists do a very well-done job, of actually you not Michael not wanting to kill them. That was a weird sentence. Overall, Halloween does a very good job of revamping a franchise that hasn't had a good movie since Halloween 2. The story is very interesting and worth investing in. Some people may be disappointed with the lack of violence, which is somehow lacking for a rated R movie. Most of the characters serve the story to great lengths, while a few are very lame and unfunny. Overall, it is a very enjoyable experience and is worth a watch if you're a fan of slashers.… Expand

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HellHoleHorrorFeb 16, 2022

Lame Sarah Connor imitation. Having loved and worshipped the original Halloween then rewatching it 40 years later with an avid following of fans at the cinema I realised the many faults the film has. The excellent concept, filming and musicLame Sarah Connor imitation. Having loved and worshipped the original Halloween then rewatching it 40 years later with an avid following of fans at the cinema I realised the many faults the film has. The excellent concept, filming and music are let down by goofy moments and outdated pacing. It's still iconic but flawed. The new Halloween is nothing but flawed. I feel like I'm watching a really dated film that is trying to be ironic but comes across sarcastic and tiresome. The scares are lacking, the characters unconvincing, the development dull and so on. I could not be more disappointed. Halloween: H20 (1998) was better, at least it got the Halloween vibe and was entertaining. The only decent recent remake was It (2017), that was phenomenal and I didn't get my phone out once watching that. The music and filming are the only positives of the new Halloween. Maybe it'll go full circle and I might enjoy it in 40 years.… Expand

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BANNEDGGlndccntJan 31, 2022

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JORDANJACOBJORDJan 29, 2022

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jakebayne2002Dec 19, 2021

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MrPajamasNov 28, 2021

After a few years, Halloween is back and I'm happy. Michael Myers is back in full force. Since the movie is from 2018, we've moved up a lot in time and it's nice to see Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode was pretty cool after a long time. TheAfter a few years, Halloween is back and I'm happy. Michael Myers is back in full force. Since the movie is from 2018, we've moved up a lot in time and it's nice to see Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode was pretty cool after a long time. The storyline was good for me. More or less this movie rode pretty safe in my opinion and seeing Halloween after a long time was good for me. For me, a good horror movie that I can recommend.… Expand

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JACOBJAKENov 26, 2021

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iCampoRamilNov 16, 2021

La vuelta de Michael Myers siempre es algo bueno, dependiendo por dónde lo mires.
Una peli muy sólida, es como tiene que ser, funciona en todos sus aspectos y no podría haber salido mejor después de "volver" 40 años más tarde, aún así, me daLa vuelta de Michael Myers siempre es algo bueno, dependiendo por dónde lo mires.
Una peli muy sólida, es como tiene que ser, funciona en todos sus aspectos y no podría haber salido mejor después de "volver" 40 años más tarde, aún así, me da la sensación de que se quedan con cosas en el tintero.

· Cosas buenas: Respetuosa con la original, las secuencias de terror funcionan muy bien, el guion está bien planteado, buen ritmo, y buenas referencias a la original.
· Cosas malas: Michael Myers es demasiado inmortal, le falta algo de novedad, demasiado apego a la del 78, y quizás, el final era algo esperable.
· Conclusión: Una película slasher más que digna, muy sólida en casi todas sus partes, y que funciona como un tiro.… Expand

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JACOBBAYNENov 7, 2021

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BryonOct 31, 2021

The average score of around 7 is pretty accurate. Not great, but some good stuff all the way through. I enjoyed it.

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PhoenixReveiwsOct 17, 2021

A movie that feels like both the hunter and the prey have something to look out for. It plays the tropes of the original, sometimes almost mimicking them like Michael bumping into the trick or treaters, looking down upon the ground only toA movie that feels like both the hunter and the prey have something to look out for. It plays the tropes of the original, sometimes almost mimicking them like Michael bumping into the trick or treaters, looking down upon the ground only to see them disappear, etc. And creating a cool new story that works with the franchise with a really good cast. With the great classic theme back in full force and used to its best potential.… Expand

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robertoiglesiasNov 14, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halloween (2018) brings back Laurie Strode,introduces lots of new characters, ignores the events of every Halloween movie except for the original, and takes place 40 years later after Halloween (1978).

I like how this film has Laurie and doesn't have the Thorn cult, the man in black, Dangertainment, or any Rob Zombie elements. However, I would believe Laurie would have PTSD after encountering Michael Myers twice more (Halloween, Halloween II, Halloween H20) than having PTSD after encountering him once (Halloween, Halloween 2018). I also don't like how this one ignores Halloween II, yet borrows elements from Halloween II and Halloween H20. (because Michael and Laurie aren't siblings in this movie unlike the other films).
Another problem is that some of the new characters are "important" even though they are just killed off or aren't in the rest of the film. But some of them are enjoyable.
In the end I really like Halloween 2018 for being an improvement, but it doesn't have a completely original story. It's good, but I would rather watch Halloween II (1981) and Halloween H20 (no Halloween: Resurrection) with the original Halloween.… Expand

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mbrydgeAug 15, 2021

Not as good as the 1978 one but still enjoyable. Jamie Lee Curtis provided another great performance as a grown up Laurie Strode and this film does a really good job about conveying the fact that things that happen to people as a child canNot as good as the 1978 one but still enjoyable. Jamie Lee Curtis provided another great performance as a grown up Laurie Strode and this film does a really good job about conveying the fact that things that happen to people as a child can haunt them for the rest of their life.… Expand

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TbishhJun 16, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is easily the best sequel in the Halloween franchise. Michael Myers is actually scary in this movie unlike the **** Michaels from the sequels. The score is amazing, the atmosphere is great. Loved the lil Easter eggs director DGG put in the movie. Honestly wasn’t the biggest fan on Karen but through out the movie she gets more like able each scene she’s in. All the characters are like able and relatable. I’m beyond excited for Halloween kills.… Expand

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jackcarlin18Mar 24, 2021

Remains one of the strongest Halloween sequels since its ‘78 Carpenter classic

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AlfredArceMar 11, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The film is not bad, it is not a marvel either, it is a casual film that is enjoyed if these technical aspects are not seen. But on the critical side ... Characters other than Laurie and her daughter are rubbish and we have absolute compassion and understanding except for certain moments of protagonism of Allison, which I believe the protagonist, there is a duo of wasted characters that They could contribute to the plot but they were absolutely NOTHING, the camera and photography management is not from another world, it is bad but not so bad and there are sirtas shots that could be seen beautiful and impact a little more but they go overboard to that terrible photograph, however I have to emphasize that the setting and colors are remarkable and without a doubt the best thing about ALL the film is the soundtrack and how it helps to complete the setting and the atmosphere. In the end, the movie meets its goal of collecting and entertaining, it is not a wonderful movie but it is not a gross movie either.… Expand

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FilmanwaltDec 17, 2020

You know it. All in all quite well done, you can give it a try. Nothing special.

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Method__ManNov 26, 2020

The entire time you are rooting for the “bad guy”. The main cast are so incredibly moronic that it is painful to watch.

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mbeckfordOct 25, 2020

The best sequel/reboot of the Halloween series. John Carpenter returns as executive producer and sound director leaving the directing to David Gordon Green of "Pineapple Express" and "Joe."

The movie does a great job of connecting to andThe best sequel/reboot of the Halloween series. John Carpenter returns as executive producer and sound director leaving the directing to David Gordon Green of "Pineapple Express" and "Joe."

The movie does a great job of connecting to and playing homage to the original (there are many easter eggs to find) while injecting an original story around the distraught Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis).

Unfortunately, an unbelievable plot twist late distracts from the stronger main plot line. If you can forgive that one sin, you'll enjoy the Halloween reboot tremendously.… Expand

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Neoimtheone1981Oct 17, 2020

Scariest Halloween I've seen in years and that's saying alot because I'm a big Michael Myers fan. Probably the best one since the first and better than the first sequel and most of the rest. It's scary asf too!

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Web77Oct 16, 2020

Gender roles not only in the original, but in classic horror films as a whole, are masterfully addressed and responded to. Subtle comparisons drawn between Myers and Laurie Strode work with the soundtrack, lighting and cinematography thatGender roles not only in the original, but in classic horror films as a whole, are masterfully addressed and responded to. Subtle comparisons drawn between Myers and Laurie Strode work with the soundtrack, lighting and cinematography that takes its time and echoes techniques used in the original, to give a sense of the same story, being told through the same lens, yet told in the present, also demonstrating the effect of the past on Laurie's and her family's present, in this fictional world. References to the original do not feel trite or forced, instead these are twisted to suit the new era while subtly reminding you of the atmosphere of, and why you loved, the original. 100% would recommend watching in tandem with the original.… Expand

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akshatmahajanOct 11, 2020

Halloween was the best sequel to the original. Makers did a better job by making other unnecessary sequels filler.

it was a total and utter surprise, this was a quality film, one that felt as if it had a level of respect for its original, itHalloween was the best sequel to the original. Makers did a better job by making other unnecessary sequels filler.

it was a total and utter surprise, this was a quality film, one that felt as if it had a level of respect for its original, it respected its roots.

The writing is fantastic, I loved the story which was
gripping, and how it played out. The music was absolutely fantastic, I loved it, the best of the original. Actors did their jobs nicely especially Jamie Lee Curtis.

Overall, if you are planning to watch whole Halloween franchise (just for fun), then I would ask you to not watch it and just jump to this part after the original.… Expand

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JLauSep 27, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Laurie has gone all doomsday-prepper, Michael has escaped from another mental hospital and is coming after her granddaughter and her friends this time.… Expand

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JoesMay 20, 2020

Ame está película es más que un retorno a la franquicia, llego para quedarse

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queenstephanieApr 26, 2020

why do so many movies nowadays play it safe? it's so **** irritating. this film is crap

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movingpicturesApr 5, 2020

Probably the best Halloween sequel

The first half was great. It set up a few interesting possibilities. Unfortunately, it didn't capitalize on the potential it had. There were some good tense moments and some good kills/gore. But there wereProbably the best Halloween sequel

The first half was great. It set up a few interesting possibilities. Unfortunately, it didn't capitalize on the potential it had. There were some good tense moments and some good kills/gore. But there were also some very stupid moves by characters and an unfulfilling ending. It's a mixed bag. But still light years better than the usual Halloween sequel. So go have fun and enjoy it for what it is.… Expand

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PalpetineSheevMar 20, 2020

Congratulations! You finally made a good Halloween sequel! Now stop... please.

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Rcavey92212Mar 2, 2020

This is without a doubt the only Halloween sequel that actually makes sense for the most part. I've seen it a couple times now and I really appreciate what they did with it. That being said it's not the most entertaining. 4, 2 and h20 hadThis is without a doubt the only Halloween sequel that actually makes sense for the most part. I've seen it a couple times now and I really appreciate what they did with it. That being said it's not the most entertaining. 4, 2 and h20 had more of a showstopper feeling. That being said it fits in well with its predecessor and finally moves the franchise forward. I still feel like the doctor's reasoning is a little forced as well as the whole face off. But it still works and he still has his eyes unlike any installment following the second movie. There's definitely still a bunch if fun here and some great scenes. The fun as l showdown is fun and the Babysitter attack is both hilarious and intensely scary. All in all it's a fun ride that really concludes the story satisfyingly even though there's two more films on the way.

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CineAutoctonoDec 21, 2019

Halloween was a continuation of the saga and my first incursion of the Michael Myers movie, that was thrilling and also entertaining with a badass Jamie Lee Curtis and with a slightly escence of the previous movies.

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m0neysh0tOct 29, 2019

Love JLC, hated this movie, preditable, utter nonsense, laughable and most of all b l o o d y boring af.

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plsbehonestpplOct 29, 2019

I have a lot of respect for Jamie Lee, so it's hard to give this review and honestly this movie was just awful. The movie basicly consisted of Meyers standing there trying to be intimidating then stabs/kilss in a very stiff manner then itsI have a lot of respect for Jamie Lee, so it's hard to give this review and honestly this movie was just awful. The movie basicly consisted of Meyers standing there trying to be intimidating then stabs/kilss in a very stiff manner then its reset, repeat over and over and over, just laughable how preditable it was and some of the characters let themselves be killed. What was the worst, it was boring...… Expand

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clichedpioneerOct 29, 2019

Extremely unbelievable, very predictable, irritating and boring...........................

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DominArsenOct 27, 2019

Deception.. Comme tout film d'horreur les codes y sont, mais la peur pas tellement.. On n’en apprend pas tellement sur le personnage comme sa légende.. Un parmi le prochain..

Deception .. Like any horror movie codes are there, but not soDeception.. Comme tout film d'horreur les codes y sont, mais la peur pas tellement.. On n’en apprend pas tellement sur le personnage comme sa légende.. Un parmi le prochain..

Deception .. Like any horror movie codes are there, but not so much fear .. We do not learn so much about the character as his legend .. One among the next ..… Expand

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esreveRReverseOct 20, 2019

More female empowerment, its not even horror anymore. Stupid characters who're forgettable after 3 minutes. Another Hollywood cash grab too, just like the terminator. It also doesn't help that a gore/slasher flick has little to no murder,More female empowerment, its not even horror anymore. Stupid characters who're forgettable after 3 minutes. Another Hollywood cash grab too, just like the terminator. It also doesn't help that a gore/slasher flick has little to no murder, like what... its just hidden when he kills someone 70% of the movie.

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PeterSantOct 15, 2019

A worthy sequel for fans of the "Halloween" series. Jamie Lee returns with his delicious performance that made her vibrate with joy! Only she maintains the brilliance that this continuation needed. Judy Greer brightens the story further,A worthy sequel for fans of the "Halloween" series. Jamie Lee returns with his delicious performance that made her vibrate with joy! Only she maintains the brilliance that this continuation needed. Judy Greer brightens the story further, being the traumatized daughter who made me cry at times.I hope the next movie in the series will keep the glow of this one, since it's a very difficult thing in horror movies.… Expand

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JesterTRTAug 23, 2019

I was really hyped for this movie because I love the Halloween series. However, by writing out all the other movies destroyed this movie. Taking away the super natural aspect of Michael Myers the other movies built up made this movie a bigI was really hyped for this movie because I love the Halloween series. However, by writing out all the other movies destroyed this movie. Taking away the super natural aspect of Michael Myers the other movies built up made this movie a big flop. In this movie he was just a random crazy person, who once free from prison just walk around slashing people. The kills had absolutely no scare aspect to them. They also ruined Laurie Strode in this movie by making her a complete loon after only the events of the first movie. I can see if she went crazy if it followed after H20, but since none of them never happened, then get over it. H20 did her significantly better. She was still paranoid but still a normal person. Also the three generations of strode woman was pretty cheesy.
But back to the major hole in the movie. Michael Myers. No scare aspect to him. It was just him roaming the street killing randomly to make it a gore fest. The writers really need to rewatch the older movies to learn the build up to the kill is one of the most dramatic. They could have done much better. However, due to how well the movie actually did, I worry the next two they plan will follow the same mistakes.… Expand

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JonSnow2049Aug 20, 2019

I think this is best Halloween movie after the first. P.S. Jamie Lee Curtis - Goddess

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ArcanaThe4thAug 1, 2019

An enjoyable and tense slasher in an age where slashers are often just comedies pretending to be horror or just plain bad. A return to form to what made slasher a genre in the first place.

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CameJul 30, 2019

A true sequel to the 1978 slasher classic ! It's awesome & intense.
Jamie Lee Curtis is like Sarah Connor from T2 which makes her awesome.
Michael Myers (the main bad guy) is creepy and awesome.

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JPKJul 4, 2019

Now We’re Talking!
It’s so good to be back to the original franchise and this movie doesn’t disappoint!

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adverbJun 18, 2019

The camera work is interesting. That sums up all the positives I can offer about this movie. No logic whatsoever and one principal character (Dr. Sartain) is particularly ludicrous. I feel bad for JLC; she must be really hard up for money.

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The3AcademySinsJun 11, 2019

A very enjoyable sequel to the original Halloween, this 2018 followup is pretty fun if you don't think too hard about the plot or character arcs. Jamie Lee Curtis gives an excellent performance reprising her role as Laurie Strode, and sheA very enjoyable sequel to the original Halloween, this 2018 followup is pretty fun if you don't think too hard about the plot or character arcs. Jamie Lee Curtis gives an excellent performance reprising her role as Laurie Strode, and she very much carries the film on her shoulders. Michael Myers was done incredibly well, and his portrayal stays true to John Carpenter's classic horror ideal. I liked that the narrative had a lot to say about the victims of trauma and horrific events, and did a pretty realistic job in portraying the good, the bad, and the ugly of Laurie Strode's reality. My main problems with the movie were the pacing, which was pretty slow for a slasher film, and some of the side character's arcs and performances. The ending of the movie is also a little muddy, as if the creators couldn't decide whether to end Halloween here, or leave the series open for another sequel. All in all, however, this is a fun spooky movie!… Expand

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death12123Jun 1, 2019

Halloween 2018 is proof that even after how many years you can still bring back the original, take whats best of the others and combine it together for a good remake comeback movie. Specifically speaking Laurie Strode. Not the sequel I wantedHalloween 2018 is proof that even after how many years you can still bring back the original, take whats best of the others and combine it together for a good remake comeback movie. Specifically speaking Laurie Strode. Not the sequel I wanted exactly but it's good for what it is for Halloween fans.… Expand

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LoletinAlexisMay 19, 2019

Halloween is a great continuation / reboot of the saga.
While at times it focuses on substories that ultimately lead to nothing important, the film is made with great care and respect for the character of Michael Myers and his universe.

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manningn15Oct 21, 2018

This is my 3rd favorite horror movie and one of my top 10 favorite Halloween movies. The writing and story were fantastic just like in the first one. Jamie Lee Curtis's was stupendous just like it was in the first one. The performances fromThis is my 3rd favorite horror movie and one of my top 10 favorite Halloween movies. The writing and story were fantastic just like in the first one. Jamie Lee Curtis's was stupendous just like it was in the first one. The performances from Judy Greer and Andi Matichak were spectacular as well. The suspense was even more thrilling and scary than the first one. The musical score and soundtrack were amazing just like in the first one. I find it hard to pick which one I liked better this one or the original one. A+.… Expand

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JParisiApr 7, 2019

It warrants a 6 because of what it doesn't have that other slasher sequels do: bad acting and direction, overly gratuitous gore and sex, and ridiculous plot developments. It also warrants a 6 because it doesn't have more. Strode 40 yearsIt warrants a 6 because of what it doesn't have that other slasher sequels do: bad acting and direction, overly gratuitous gore and sex, and ridiculous plot developments. It also warrants a 6 because it doesn't have more. Strode 40 years later, not mined well. Michael as a killer with interesting psychotic roots vs Michael as the true evil Bogeyman - not mined well. Is it an homage or an update, not mined. Is it about a modern societal issue like female empowerment, barely if at all.… Expand

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RyanHerofTimeMar 13, 2019

A true Sequel to Halloween. It brings back the Halloween Feeling, But being it own movie, Jamie Lee Curtis brings it her all, amazing performance. The cinematography is one of the best yet. I am disappointed this recons Halloween 2. WhatsA true Sequel to Halloween. It brings back the Halloween Feeling, But being it own movie, Jamie Lee Curtis brings it her all, amazing performance. The cinematography is one of the best yet. I am disappointed this recons Halloween 2. Whats this movie does, it give weight to Micheal and Laurie fight. and how Laurie's life has been taken over by Micheal. I did not like the new doctor, But he not there for that long. Its a must see… Expand

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MandethMar 9, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not quite a horror movie, not a romance, not an action movie. What the hell was it? In some ways it was a deconstruction of the original. Michael Myers is reduced to a sad old coot and Laurie Strode is the most tragic character of all characters in the original. The movie has her stuck in a nightmare for the past 40 years. She survived in 1978 but lost herself and her life. In an age when SJW creators like Rian Johnson create perfect Mary Sue's, it should come as a relief that Halloween 2018 depicts Laurie with some flaws. Unfortunately, she gets the same mistreatment Rian Johnson gave Luke Skywalker and is a character paralyzed by trauma. In both instances the trauma is just a gimmick that is not even explored. Just something to beef up roles and attempts to make unremarkable movies seem more profound than they really are. The movie has less tension that H20 did but at least the mask is a little better.… Expand

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OdinMovieBlogMar 5, 2019

Though this film isn't as sharp as the original, the nostalgia drives this direct sequel to the original forward rather effectively. C

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Zeta09Feb 25, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halloween. I have seen many of the 11 movies that exist. Eleven. I'll say that I don't get this film. I DO get that Hollywood is set up to make money and this IMHO was a clear attempt to cash on the name and nothing else. I have seen MANY MANY horror movies and feel like especially when you have a historical franchise like this there are SOME rules to keep consistent. I am not stating that this is some Rian Johnsonization of the Halloween name but it still lacks what the originals did seem to address better. This will contain spoilers about plot (box has been checked). I think anyone can look around and or read other reviews and get the general plot. I knew the gist before I even saw this. But I'll get right into the plot holes I had issue with. Any horror movie has dumb actions but I feel like Cabin in the Woods (except that ending tho) set a bar for what the Horror genre should ask itself. 1) Why did we need the reporters or that opening scene. Verbal exposition for a movie is genrally lazy (Cinemasins anyone) 2) So Jamie Lee Curtis (great actress and resume) [JLC] has a house in the woods somewhere with fairly advanced security (cameras, lighting, motion sensors, hidden basement with supplies) and dealing with PTSD (handled better in Halloween II) why would she entertain reports that clearly did not address her (call, text, email AnYTHING) why they would be coming? 3) Enter JLC's Daughter and granddaughter. Clearly the Mom (Judy Greer) is somewhat accomplished and the daughter (Andi Matichak) smart. Can we explore their rift more movie?
4) Micheal Myers is clearly well known and he is just in some medium level institution about to get transferred because ya know small towns don't ever remember all the issues and murders or surviving family (like the movie lazily attempted to show the stress and burden going on with JLC) members may have
5) the Killing starts and the "tension" mounts but after 4 (that's four) people get murdered in the same place there is NO (like NONE) warnings, Amber alerts, tweets, local carrier pigeons in said town that 40 years ago had a killing spree on Halloween that NO ONE seems to remember or act like they care. Happy Halloween everyone!!! Yay!!!

I could go on but I think the general gist of this film is the BS that is Hollywood and it's still clearly working. For the folks that gave this movie 10s I don't know what you watched but perhaps you work for Universal Pics and were volun-told to spread the word or your a family member of David Allan Green IDK. This is the trash that is the trend in these remake type films that gets on my nerves enough to voice my opinion. It only gets a 3 because I felt like JLC performance kept the movie afloat (still suffered from bad pacing but...) Andy Matichak did a good job as well in the least to further the narrative but the ending then felt like they tossed her aside as to forcibly pit Micheal v. JLC. Judy Greer was ok but didn't seem to push our sensibilities into believe that she had a REAL divide and change in parental direction that I think the movie wanted us to feel. And about that. Remember there have been 11 movies. ELEVEN. IDK if we need to get into the Infinity Gauntlet like powers of H2O or even 4(Revenge; Paul Rudd is prolly still shaking his damn head) but this film seemed to make M&M strong but not invicible (didn't he get shot by the house?). Soooooooooooooooo you have a we'll say 55 y/o F that is supposed to contend with an older Micheal (that old man strength can be deceiving believe you and me) that has been holed up in a house making rennovations at the most that is getting tossed around and still surviving? OH and YOU DIDN'T EVEN TRY TO SHOOT HIM absolutely dead despite being obsessed and reeling and preparing for the ONE nemesis that you spent 40 YEARS trying to prepare for the one instance/circumstance that he did escape and try to find you. Would she not want to riddle him with ALL of the guns and ammo she had at her disposal (mostly close range mind you despite being clearly disadvantaged even if not hurt but do you see why I had an issue with this film) I mean like WASTE him as if you're playing GTA5 and you had to rage quit because the instance before some noob cheaply killed you. And then have her daughter shoot him as well while filming the instructional vid to hand down to her granddaughter and expect it to be passed down for generations?

That's HISHE
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Troubledkid97Feb 14, 2019

Who the hell like this movie? This is supposed to be scary? I grew up playing Resident Evil 1,2,3 and 4. If you thought this was scary than you will crap your pants playing those games. Plus this is one of those movie that has no logicWho the hell like this movie? This is supposed to be scary? I grew up playing Resident Evil 1,2,3 and 4. If you thought this was scary than you will crap your pants playing those games. Plus this is one of those movie that has no logic whatsoever, Michael Myers, jailed in a mental hospital for 40 year, suddenly gained super intelligence and could tracke down random people in the middle of nowhere who happened to carry his mask. What the ****??? The kills aren't suspenseful or scary, they just happen, I've seen a thousand of these in Scream and Friday the 13th and all other franchises already, am I supposed to be impressed? There are a bunch of people with guns in this movie and they can't figure out how to take out a single guy with a knife, what a **** cliché. Brief, this movie is an unoriginal boring piece of sh**, screw anyone who likes this movie.… Expand

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Jim222001Jan 30, 2019

Twenty years ago H:20 erased all the sequels to be a follow up to the original. Twenty years after that they’re trying the same concept again. Though this time it might have worked better. Jamie Lee Curtis is more solid and bad ass than sheTwenty years ago H:20 erased all the sequels to be a follow up to the original. Twenty years after that they’re trying the same concept again. Though this time it might have worked better. Jamie Lee Curtis is more solid and bad ass than she was in that film for one. H:20 also tried too hard to be a Scream film but with Michael Myers. The film is almost even better than the first due to better kills and a bigger kill count. Until it gets a bit goofy towards the end. While Danny McBribe obviously adds the humor to the script. However by giving too many characters lines he would say. Just for them to get brutally killed after making us laugh. So that felt unnecessary. It is also hard to believe that Laurie who has waited years for Michael to return so she could kill him. Could even afford a house that looks like it cost millions. To make a training ground to fight Michael. Since I can’t really picture her with a job in the state she was in for 40 years. Still, Halloween kept me glued to my seat throughout. It’s quite gripping and intense. Almost a four star movie but definitely not by the end.… Expand

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TheRealPetrauesOct 28, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As I walked out of the theater after seeing the Kevin James “Paul Blart” sequel, I had two things on my mind: The Wynn Las Vegas hotel and Cirque du Soleil’s “Le Reve” show, both of which get relentless product placement throughout. The rest was a blur of weak slapstick, one over-dyed moustache and vague sexism, ageism and sizeism (most of the latter directed at James, by James).

Picking up the plot of the first movie and relocating it to Vegas, “Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2” sees James’ obnoxious rent-a-cop attending a security officers’ conference, where his daughter Maya (Raini Rodriguez) is kidnapped by some “Ocean’s Eleven” knockoffs planning to steal artwork from the hotel with the help of a crooked NSA agent (this plot point communicated via subtle dialogue like, “Well, I’d say I bankrolled the right NSA agent!”).

But this wisp of a plot is just an excuse for James to do his one trick over and over: Bluster, then screw up humiliatingly. Is it never funny? No, it’s not never funny. It’s just not funny nearly often enough. I laughed when he ran face-first into a plate glass window like a cartoon character, and at a drawn-out gag about a man eating a horrifyingly brown banana. But that’s two minutes out of 94.

This is a movie that features a recurring punchline about hypoglycemia, and another about how beautiful women (here, Daniella Alonso) fall for Blart because he’s such an arrogant, dismissive jerk to them. One elderly woman gets run over by a truck, another gets punched in the stomach. The comic minds at work here are, shall we say, limited (director Andy Fickman also brought you the cringe-worthy Billy Crystal comedy “Parental Guidance”). The script, by James and Nick Bakay, is running on the fumes of better movies — Jim Carrey’s “Ace Ventura” series being an obvious inspiration. And I think even the spazzy Ace would call this one a loser.… Expand

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TaggerboltJan 22, 2019

I was quite disappointed in this movie. The previews made it look exciting, but it turned out to be predictable and frustrating. The main characters act stupid and do things only a moron would do if they had a serial killer chasing them.

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Voodoo123Jan 16, 2019

+Excellent fan service
+Great cast
+Decent use of original soundtrack +Decent cinematography -Lack of tension -Some story threads feel unnecessary I really enjoyed watching Halloween 2018 with my friend, and as a fan of the genre, and in+Excellent fan service
+Great cast
+Decent use of original soundtrack
+Decent cinematography
-Lack of tension
-Some story threads feel unnecessary

I really enjoyed watching Halloween 2018 with my friend, and as a fan of the genre, and in particular the 1978 original, this brought some of the best fan service i've seen in this current wave (more like onslaught!) of franchise remakes so kudos to the team for making this happen and not compromising on their vision. That said however, fundamentally as a horror movie it fails to conjure the scares despite showing far more blood and gruesome brutal death than the original ever did (in fact there is very little on screen blood in the 1978 original). The resultant film then in my eyes is a failure and got a bit too carried away with its overly complex story. Halloween 2018 would've greatly benefited from a simpler story and decent tension building editing which is not what was delivered.

The story feels convoluted with too much setup for the protagonists and I really wish the doctor had been cut entirely. The many early scenes of exposition with the investigative team also cut away rather than create tension. Overall Halloween should/could have focused on being a better horror movie first with decent fan service second! Despite these failings I was very entertained and is hard not be charmed by such respectful levels of fan service to the original.… Expand

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DirigiblePulpJan 14, 2019

The umpteenth rebootquel of the franchise. This time we go all the way back to the beginning, something that is becoming an increasing phenomenon in the moviegoing marketplace. People don't want remakes (the original is too special), but theyThe umpteenth rebootquel of the franchise. This time we go all the way back to the beginning, something that is becoming an increasing phenomenon in the moviegoing marketplace. People don't want remakes (the original is too special), but they also don't want sequels (cheap money grabs). But how about both in one? While parts of it are quite good, other parts are downright lazy and woebegone.

Although it purports to be a direct sequel to the first film (inexplicably disregarding the 2nd film to get rid of the brother/sister storyline), it homages, and in some cases takes scenes and plot point from nearly every other Halloween film. It's like a mashup, but set to the tune of reboot. Laurie's PTSD storyline is taken from H2O, but cranked up to 11. The first time Michael picks up a knife again in the kitchen with the old lady is taken from 2. The doctor character does his best Loomis. The bathroom kill scene with the podcasters is from both 4 and the Zombie remake. The final shot is from 4.

We are asked to take Laurie as as serious character study -- she has PTSD and is estranged from the family she ostensibly loves -- but instead of her learning anything about herself she is ultimately proven right and let off the hook for her years of misplaced paranoia, since in this film Michael was somehow captured right after the first film ended and has been locked up ever since.

Why disregard the 2nd film, which could have given her plausible reason to still fear Michael? They never found his burnt body and he could still be out there. H2O knew to do this, but here we get a half-assed Michael locked up storyline for the third time, and yet again he escapes while changing facilities.

This film also includes strands of desperate thematic relevance. Michael supposedly represents the patriarchy. While a slasher movie might be a good fit for that kind of exploration, was Halloween really the right platform? If the plan was really to return Michael to his mysterious randomly killing ways, how can he represent the patriarchy? (In another strange twist he doesn't kill a baby when given the chance. I don't want him to kill a baby but why even address that?). It's all just very weird and out of place in the overall context of this film.

There are good moments however. Michael's mask is back to its grand evil beauty. It's haunted, aged, worn and sad. Like how this whole movie should have been. Jamie is fantastic, and the climax actually raises some goosebumps, if ultimately underwhelming. The score is appropriately electronic, with a good balance of referencing the original and sprucing it up.

Green has a few nifty long tracking shots in this, but they feel like homage pastiche. Both ostentatious and not enough. Atmosphere is mostly lacking, the whole film is edited so fast and no shot lingers for too long. It doesn't have a creeping singular vision, instead its stuck in the past with a few face slaps of modern relevance to make it feel fresh and new.… Expand

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LuciusMcGibbonJan 8, 2019

I've watched this movie and reviewed it several times over, and this is my lasting takeaway. Green and McBride's biggest claim to fame with this movie is that they didn't insult the Halloween franchise, which is more than can be said for 5,I've watched this movie and reviewed it several times over, and this is my lasting takeaway. Green and McBride's biggest claim to fame with this movie is that they didn't insult the Halloween franchise, which is more than can be said for 5, 6, Resurrection and Rob Zombie. They realized that there was great value in abandoning the bullcrap that had been piled onto the original over the years, and they proceeded to make a movie with so much less fat on it. Good on them.

The problem is simply this: they still haven't come any closer to that feeling that sets Halloween apart from any other slasher. They didn't embrace simplicity. They barely gave Michael any of that "he likes to watch" magic. They couldn't resist the temptation to get pretty damn gory. They paced it like a modern movie, which means a lot of moving and shaking from scene to scene. Perfectly enjoyable (hey, it's more Michael,) but shows no deeper understanding of what would have made this a truly momentous horror experience. I don't rate it as any more noteworthy or laudable than H20 was 20 years ago. And for the record, Halloween 4 is still the most accomplished sequel in terms of being tonally faithful to the original.… Expand

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JrtlaktalkJan 8, 2019

I don't fully understand why this movie received so many positive ratings, as it was generally a cringefest of watching an 70-80 year old masked man still having the strength of someone in their prime chasing an old lady, with familialI don't fully understand why this movie received so many positive ratings, as it was generally a cringefest of watching an 70-80 year old masked man still having the strength of someone in their prime chasing an old lady, with familial issues, that also still appears to have the abilities of someone in their prime. Furthermore, the pacing, acting and script were all contrived and unconvincing. If it wasnt for the blood and Jamie Lee Curtis' constant shouting and blathering about the "boogeyman", this would have been more accurately described as a family drama.

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AussieNateJan 1, 2019

Recalls a lot of camera tricks and iconography of the original, while also continuing on the story organically. The violence is brutal without being over-the-top.

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AJJReviewsDec 30, 2018

Being a screenwriter and avid film viewer I have a distinct palette in disssecting films and what makes the great films separate from the decent/bad ones. This film as a direct sequel attempts to veer past the culture and iconic nature thatBeing a screenwriter and avid film viewer I have a distinct palette in disssecting films and what makes the great films separate from the decent/bad ones. This film as a direct sequel attempts to veer past the culture and iconic nature that made Halloween special in the first place. Calling this film fan-service is an understatement because you can almost say it’s too similar to a fan-made film. The problem with the structure of the script is that it is far too simple and obvious for viewers to decrypt. This basically tells the audience, “you’re too stupid to understand our movie so we made is basic for you.” I’m not fond of that style of filmmaking as I am the type of creator that believes in my audience peicing together the plot as it goes. With this film, they made the plot simple and left too many holes open and then altered their main attraction to a stiff board trotting around town as if no time has passed. The film has many issues to point out but you can make up your own interpretation of what is good vs bad. In my opinion, this film is not much better than Ressurection and we all know how terrible that film was. So as it stands, I still follow the h20 timeline, Halloween 1978, 81, and H20. I don’t even recognize ressurection apart of that timeline. But to each their own. This film very much underwhelmed for me.… Expand

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erolsabadoshDec 25, 2018

Critic reviews are very generous for this film, I had to come here and just say if you're expecting a great horror film, you will definitely be disappointed as this isn't scary at all and I kind of wish I hadn't wasted my time. Jamie LeeCritic reviews are very generous for this film, I had to come here and just say if you're expecting a great horror film, you will definitely be disappointed as this isn't scary at all and I kind of wish I hadn't wasted my time. Jamie Lee Curtis is great in it but the whole thing feels like such an uninspired retread and unfortunately the worst part is that it just doesn't deliver any innovative thrills or sequences apart from in its final moments which doesn't really make it worthwhile. I really think that David Gordon Green was the wrong choice for director, this just feels more like a thriller with a little bit of comedy peppered throughout. Just rewatch H20 and skip this one!… Expand

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PipeCDec 25, 2018

Without Curtis, "Halloween" is next on the list of Michael Myers.

Jamie Lee Curtis is back, and by far, she's the best of all this. Curtis is a scream-queen by nature as her mother Janet Leigh, one of the founders of the term, played MarionWithout Curtis, "Halloween" is next on the list of Michael Myers.

Jamie Lee Curtis is back, and by far, she's the best of all this. Curtis is a scream-queen by nature as her mother Janet Leigh, one of the founders of the term, played Marion Crane in Alfred Hitchcock's masterpiece "Psycho." But Curtis isn't here to scream this time. 2018 has been one of the richest years in terms of productions with heterogeneous women in front and behind the camera in recent times; Laurie Strode and her clan have been one of the strongest driving forces. Fed up with running and hiding, traumatized by a past that hurt aggressively her own daughter, Mr. Carpenter's final girl turns herself into a badass-yet-scared avenger ready to kill this guy off. Honoring the role that became her a big-name actress, the twice Golden Globe winner unfolds an exploration of trauma that's underdeveloped even despite the strong female empowerment the film breathes, often synthetically. Overlooking the character's narrative, structural imperfection, Curtis is a beast as Laurie. The "Scream Queens" actress does keep her Horror Queen title alive, the facial metamorphosis by facing Myers off is unmissable, her panic gives you full idea about what she went through in just a couple of seconds; it's overwhelming how she unwittingly speaks volumes about her trauma through hysteria and roughness that brings to mind Lieutenant Ellen Ripley from "Alien" or Sarah Connor from "Terminator." We all missed Curtis on the big screen, this makes it up. Respecting the timeless original plot of Debra Hill and John Carpenter, the screenplay penned by Jeff Fradley, Danny McBride and David Gordon Green misses the mark diluting a number of expendable modern-day/yesteryear film horror tropes that even if they get a raison d'être in the duties to meet new audiences' expectations and try to satirize its own copies severely harm the reason for this sequel to exist, neglecting its own disciples: fan or not, no one wants to watch a high school costume party with drunk, horny young folk swarming around the screen when you get, after four long centuries, Michael and Laurie together for less than two hours. A heart-breaking letdown and/or dishonorable marketing campaign turns out to be the core purpose of this sequel, misleading with an event that, judging by time and quality, falls short as for the promises out of the trailers.

There are undeniably two leads, but unfortunately, they fade against the disguised and oddly effective symbolism the script deals with. Moving "Halloween" into millennial ground is a logical step to take, but not by means of clear-cut overtones such as a feasible money-hungry third entry by Blumhouse or analogical sequences that besides compensating the pains of a woman represented as three, reaffirms once and again the name of the next scream-queen of the franchise, if you don't think so, pay attention to the last shot of the film. Aesthetically, it's a crowning achievement. Despite rawness and hyper-violence executing some homicides, there are no gore, tension and thrill, and yet the movie is masterfully crafted. In this field, killer-victim sequences shine the most, as the possibly memorable but devoid of substance false one-shot murder scene with Michael breaking into a neighborhood to make his own thing the Halloween night. Throwing the uber-generic chases off, the final 15-minute sequence is disturbingly oppressive, with Laurie looking for her larger-than-life nightmare behind a door or inside the closet all over her place, the suspense building and paranoia grate on your nerves, adding the cat-and-mouse final chase, which, by the way, is visually dynamic. Paradoxically, it seems that the brand-new horror tropes took the entire feature over, quick example: the game with darkness in the backyard scene, which brings clear reminiscences of David F. Sandberg's "Lights Out."

"Halloween" by David Gordon Green lacks any tension and paralyzing effect as well as own essence and direction — even if you watch it on October 31st, just like I did, — and yet it's a glorious comeback for Jamie Lee Curtis, an old-school slasher with on-the-nose modern deviations which falls by the wayside by juggling too many expendable agents. This sequel had it all to conquer: firstly, Curtis and her fundamental acting skills; secondly, Michael and his brutal knife and legacy as film icon; thirdly, Carpenter himself as advisor and composer; then, the suspense and thriller genres prone to some hard-to-watch well-crafted scenes; and lastly, horror mastermind Jason Blum's production company, which alongside Universal Pictures have become the most creatively and commercially successful horror-film machines in Hollywood today. Green's festival darling does not flee or hide, rather, toys and misleads with the maneuvers of its star.… Expand

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bartalexDec 25, 2018

Pelicula bastante buena
Con los actores originales de las primeras peliculas
Quizas hay unos puntos que es absurda pero buena pelicula en general.

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qbaseDec 24, 2018

Μετά από δέκα χλιαρές απόπειρες και τέσσερις δεκαετίες, το κλασσικότατο “Halloween” του 1978 αποκτάει το sequel που του αξίζει.
Αυτό που κάνει το “Halloween” του David Gordon Green αξιόλογο και καλύτερο από τις «πατάτες» που μας σέρβιρε τοΜετά από δέκα χλιαρές απόπειρες και τέσσερις δεκαετίες, το κλασσικότατο “Halloween” του 1978 αποκτάει το sequel που του αξίζει.
Αυτό που κάνει το “Halloween” του David Gordon Green αξιόλογο και καλύτερο από τις «πατάτες» που μας σέρβιρε το franchise εδώ και τόσα χρόνια είναι πολύ απλό. Με νοσταλγία και ευρηματικότητα συνεχίζει την πρωτότυπη ταινία του Carpenter. Δεν είναι απλά η ιστορία της κοπέλας που επιβίωσε από το μαχαίρι του παράφρονα, είναι μια συνέχεια που βγαίνει με πίστη και αφοσίωση τόσο στο αρχικό υλικό, όσο και στον τρόμο που θέλει να δημιουργήσει. Δεν είναι η καλύτερη ταινία τρόμου που κυκλοφορεί, είναι όμως –για πρώτη φορά– μια αξιόλογη προσπάθεια αναζωογόνησης μιας από τις κλασσικότερες ιστορίες τρόμου. Το σενάριο του McBride ταιριάζει το τότε με το τώρα και το εμπλουτίζει εύστοχα.
Ο Green, σε αντίθεση με τους προκατόχους του, πλην του Carpenter, καταφέρνει να αναβαθμίσει την αισθητική του slasher, να την εκσυγχρονίσει και ταυτόχρονα να κρατήσει από το παρελθόν ότι πρέπει να σωθεί!!!… Expand

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JDSCigano666Dec 22, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Whoever gave this good reviews must've caught the original 1978 movie instead. Think about it; they're both named exactly the same thing. That's the only explanation I got as the 2018 'reboot' or whatever label they slapped on it is a turkey. 0 scores always feel a tad reactionary but I usually sit and think of one positive then another and even crap movies can tick a few boxes. The 1 is for the music. There is nothing else positive. They completely stripped away the air of invincibility Michael Myers carried whilst finding absolutely zero motivation for his insatiable killing sprees - something even the inferior sequels managed to come up with. The cast isn't stellar but both female leads are capable of so much more than what was on display here. The one interesting character, Hawkins, is brushed aside much too easily to even merit more than this mention and honestly, the audience is supposed to feel connected to the characters in these movies especially - not wish them dead. Halloween 2 (1981) is one of the best slasher movies ever made and perfectly complimented the original. Resurrection aside the others were serviceable and did not deserve to be retconned for a mediocre hypejob like this.… Expand

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snapped1989Dec 13, 2018

Amazing movie, perfectly captures the feel of the original, while also bringing new elements to the series. The acting is phenomenal as well as the music. Watch it!

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Kirollos-NoahDec 13, 2018

Halloween is directed by David Gordon Green, written by Jeff Fradley, Danny McBride and David Gordon Green, and starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak and James Jude Courtney & Nick Castle as The Shape.

Halloween is largelyHalloween is directed by David Gordon Green, written by Jeff Fradley, Danny McBride and David Gordon Green, and starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak and James Jude Courtney & Nick Castle as The Shape.

Halloween is largely erasing all the disappointing sequels of the original Halloween, and finally they made an equal to the first one.

Jamie Lee Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.

I went to see this movie and I wasn't excited or putting my hopes on, 'cause after decades of disappointing sequels, I can't be excited, or expecting to see a good movie! But Halloween satisfied me in every way. The intro made me care about Micheal Myers, even more than The Shape himself! Since then I knew that I'm gonna see something special, and I did indeed!

I'm a huge fan of the original Halloween movie, beside all of its flaws, it's still one of the best horror movies ever! And I'm a fan of The Shape as well, and what I found through the years were lots of disappointing movies, and two terrible remakes, AND Halloween: Resurrection! But finally I got the chance to see Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode in a very iconic way, and The Shape at its finest performance ever!

Halloween isn't perfect though, I have a little flaw with it, and it is killing two people for no reason, maybe the old woman (as we saw in the trailer) because he wanted the knife, but it's very similar to a scene in Halloween II, when he killed an elder woman as well to take her knife, still it was very well directed, as soon as this was about to end, he enters a house to kill a woman for no reason, he just kills her, so this scene is wrong but the music with the amazing direction made this scene entertaining!

Because of these two flaws, Halloween isn't perfect, but entertaining, and it did some stuff way better than the first one: the performances, the pacing of the movie which this one was more fast-paced and the breathtaking moments.

Halloween is very entertaining, I loved it and I'm gonna give it an A!

Alright guys, thank you as always for reading my review, and supporting my stuff. Lots of reviews are coming up, so if you liked this one, you can read my old ones and wait up for the upcoming ones as well. Thanks again!… Expand

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OlivierPielDec 2, 2018

It's not that cliches and tired tropes abound. It's that there are truly some of the stupidest plot holes and implausible character decisions in horror film history that would have a normally constituted 8 year old roll his eyes. Plus we loseIt's not that cliches and tired tropes abound. It's that there are truly some of the stupidest plot holes and implausible character decisions in horror film history that would have a normally constituted 8 year old roll his eyes. Plus we lose half the film in filler cum plot exposition. The teenage actors are ...rubbish . 1 point for Jamie Lee Curtis who plays the paranoid mom very well. 1 point for the photography.… Expand

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Gamer4etoBGDec 2, 2018

A good psychopatic movie, the scary thing is that it really can happen and you are not insured against situations like this.

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JamesMeeganNov 30, 2018

Perhaps my excitement and expectations for this revisit to the series was its downfall. The mix of comedy was not a welcomed surprise at all. Very few 'scare' moments. Some nice throwbacks to the original movies though but left the theatrePerhaps my excitement and expectations for this revisit to the series was its downfall. The mix of comedy was not a welcomed surprise at all. Very few 'scare' moments. Some nice throwbacks to the original movies though but left the theatre very unsatisfied overall.… Expand

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hankwmardukasNov 28, 2018

For the first time in our short history of THE PURITAN POST, I will be reviewing a new release, David Gordon Green’s “requel” Halloween! You must be saying to yourself, “Gee Hank, I’m so glad that that cheapskate Pat Collier finally decidedFor the first time in our short history of THE PURITAN POST, I will be reviewing a new release, David Gordon Green’s “requel” Halloween! You must be saying to yourself, “Gee Hank, I’m so glad that that cheapskate Pat Collier finally decided to spring for you to go to a movie”. Well, my loyal readers, he finally did, or rather, he sort of did.

This guy bought me a ten dollar AMC gift card. At first I didn’t mind too much. While ten dollars wouldn’t be able to afford both me and my lovely wife Prudence a ticket, it should’ve at least gotten old Hank one. Well not in the city of Los Angeles. Even a morning showing at the local AMC theater cost an absurd twelve dollars a ticket. But I digress.

Once I procured said ticket, I couldn’t complain. For Halloween is not only one of my favorite movie franchises of all time, but this Halloween marks a remarkable culmination for two friends, Danny McBride and David Gordon Green, who I believe to be two of the most underrated talents in Hollywood. Their careers date back to college where they together attended North Carolina School of the Arts. McBride’s first feature film role was in Green’s second movie, All the Real Girls and they’ve been an unstoppable duo ever since, be it with “Eastbound and Down”, Pineapple Express, or here. Halloween marks another extraordinary culmination for two other artists, John Carpenter and Jamie Lee Curtis, who changed both Horror and film industry forever 40 years ago. Both Jamie and John are at their best here, her in a career performance and him with an incredible new take on the score he did with son Cody and Daniel Davies. I was admittedly skeptical going into this movie. The whole concept of a “requel” was one I needed to be sold on. Halloween actually has some of the better sequels of any Horror franchise (see Issue No. 13 on my favorite, Halloween III: Season of the Witch), so I was reluctant when they were to be negated in the context of this film. That said, David Gordon Green and Danny McBride do a fantastic job of staying loyal to the source material whilst still being original. Halloween manages to be nostalgic, while not going overboard and becoming The Force Awakens. It has some scary moments but majority of the flick is pure slasher fun. David Gordon Green is at his very best here, capturing the original film’s tone perfectly in a way majority of the sequels have not. Green’s Halloween may also very well be the most well shot Horror movie of all time, with stunning work by "Vice Principals” D.P. Michael Simmonds.

The flick is not without flaws. The ending was a disappointment. It seemed there may have been some studio intervention in order to push the idea of a potential sequel. Also, the mask was too “Rob Zombie-esque” for my taste. That said, Halloween is the best Halloween in some time. While it still can’t touch the unadulterated, creative madness that is Halloween III: Season of the Witch, David Gordon Green’s Halloween is right up there at the top in the pantheon of Halloween movies.… Expand

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Vitor007Nov 11, 2018

Surprisingly Jamie Lee Curtis fits perfectly. The film that tells the return of Michael maintains a beautiful balance in horror, but without many moments of taking the breath away. The way to tell the events is also far from very good. It isSurprisingly Jamie Lee Curtis fits perfectly. The film that tells the return of Michael maintains a beautiful balance in horror, but without many moments of taking the breath away. The way to tell the events is also far from very good. It is noticeable a great improvement in relation to the film of 1978, but it is far from perfect. The killer's ability and intuitions are well explored, without exaggeration in scenes involving blood, without many inconsistencies. A twist plot wouldn't hurt. 7.5/10… Expand

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qqiwkqaqwNov 23, 2018

The real of the real Halloween, i don't get why people hate this movie, but for me is a worthy sequel of the Halloween of 1978.

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WhateverHoweverNov 23, 2018

I really love it. This movie just showed how evil Mike is. In the other movie, his head was incapacitated by Laurie. But I guess they can say it is all a dream. Someone said Laurie has a teenage son. Maybe he'll be like his Uncle? I had toI really love it. This movie just showed how evil Mike is. In the other movie, his head was incapacitated by Laurie. But I guess they can say it is all a dream. Someone said Laurie has a teenage son. Maybe he'll be like his Uncle? I had to sit alone in the movie theater because nobody that I know wants to watch a scary movie. That's how boring the people in my life are. Sad. Anyway... I really love the movie. I love the nacho and the cheese. I love Michael Myer and Laurie. I really love going to the movie.… Expand

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maggot1Nov 19, 2018

Halloween is one of the best slasher horrors out there as it has the right amount of kills and violence in. This follows the story of Laurie Strode confronting Michael Myers from his escape and trying to kill him. The story is not predictableHalloween is one of the best slasher horrors out there as it has the right amount of kills and violence in. This follows the story of Laurie Strode confronting Michael Myers from his escape and trying to kill him. The story is not predictable with scares that are relevant and the chilling music ramps up the jumps and sets the serious tone and its dark mood that fits relevantly to the film.… Expand

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Freedom4576Nov 16, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can I say about Halloween 2018. This is a good film, but with its disadvantages. The murders are weird, like he killed just anyone. The plot is good, but compare it with the old parts of Halloween, this part is not bad.… Expand

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CATN1PNov 14, 2018

Really good movie. Wasn't a huge fan of the side plots with all the teenagers, but I guess it made their deaths a little more impactful. Really fun to watch, it isn't very scary though. I recommend watching this even if you haven't seen theReally good movie. Wasn't a huge fan of the side plots with all the teenagers, but I guess it made their deaths a little more impactful. Really fun to watch, it isn't very scary though. I recommend watching this even if you haven't seen the original movies. Wait 'till next Halloween, though.… Expand

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bataguilaNov 14, 2018

Mediocre, la original solo matan a 3 y pasaba 1hr de peli entre muertes. Esta mata a todos los que se le atraviesan, y lo peor es que las viejas son mas chingonas q todos los hombres.

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BITESCREENNov 14, 2018

Genau wie H20 ignoriert der neue Halloween alle Sequels des Kult-Slashers von John Carpenter und setzt stattdessen direkt danach an: 40 Jahre später bricht Messerstecher Michal Myers aus der Psychiatrie aus und attackiert ein weiteres MalGenau wie H20 ignoriert der neue Halloween alle Sequels des Kult-Slashers von John Carpenter und setzt stattdessen direkt danach an: 40 Jahre später bricht Messerstecher Michal Myers aus der Psychiatrie aus und attackiert ein weiteres Mal Laurie Strode, ihren engsten Familienkreis und eigentlich die ganze Nachbarschaft Haddonfields. David Gordon Green inszeniert seine Rückkehr als furztrockenen Amoklauf mit lahmem Einstieg und deutlich mehr stilistischen Anleihen ans ruppige Rob-Zombie-Remake als an den subtilen Erstling. So richtig spannend ist das deswegen nie – und interessant schon gar nicht. Halloween hat trotz Lauries Alkoholismus, ihrer Paranoia und dem zerrütteten Verhältnis zu ihrer Tochter ein erschreckend dünnes Script voller Logiklöcher: Wie Michael konkret den Knastexpress kapert, bleibt genauso unbeantwortet wie die Frage, warum es gleich mehrere Morde braucht, bis die unsäglich doofe Polizei endlich mal anrückt. Zudem sind die meisten Figuren unsympathisch und inkompetent, selbst Laurie ist keine starke Frau, sondern eine durchgeknallte Alte, die Kinder mit der Waffe bedroht und tollpatscht, wenn es drauf ankommt. So will Halloween ironischerweise jede schlechte Fortsetzung vergessen machen – ist diesbezüglich aber selbst ganz weit vorne.… Expand

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Honest-YanNov 13, 2018

This is rather slow and dull compared to a lot of slasher movies. Some nostalgia inducing references to the original that will be missed by newcomers. A few cool moments that are all in the trailer. Strange soap opera moments where the knifeThis is rather slow and dull compared to a lot of slasher movies. Some nostalgia inducing references to the original that will be missed by newcomers. A few cool moments that are all in the trailer. Strange soap opera moments where the knife fodder discuss their relationships, and this isn't scary, it is actually rather dull. Terrible ending, makes the whole thing look like a waste of time.… Expand

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raaaaaaaaarterNov 12, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This new installment in the Halloween movie franchise did a really good job with the horror aspect and tied the "end" of the franchise pretty well. The brutal violence was probably the best part of the movie. Jamie Lee Curtis acted very intelligent in this movie, and her standoff with Michael was thrilling.… Expand

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KayVen17Nov 12, 2018

Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt dasDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte. Mein persönlicher Score = 60/100 Mein User Score = 6/10 Pro

+ der Soundtrack ist selbst 40 Jahre später einfach der Hammer
+ zwei Szenen machen wahrlich eine Gänsehaut
+ der alte Cast macht einiges aus
+ die Story bleibt im plausiblen Rahmen

Contra

- der Film brauch etwas um warm zu werden
- er hat manche Längen
- gegen Ende werden manche Charaktere selten blöd
- das Ende wirkt aufgesetzt

Fazit

Halloween hat eine signifikante Stärke. Die Musik. Dazu kommen manche Kameraperspektiven zur Geltung und verursachen eine gute Atmosphäre. Leider kommt der Film allerdings nicht gegen viele andere Horrorfilme an. Der Film hat gute Szenen, nur leider wird er mir bestimmt nicht im Gedächtnis bleiben. Das ist schade. Trotzdem kann ich den Film aufjedenfall weiterempfehlen.

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wollam11Nov 10, 2018

So we're all just going to pretend Laurie didn't have a teenage son twenty years ago?

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Trineo99Nov 9, 2018

First of all, Jamie Lee Curtis did a fantastic job as Laurie. She was able to switch from being a tough character to being more kind and open about what’s going on with her. Before I saw this movie I rewatched the original one and it wasFirst of all, Jamie Lee Curtis did a fantastic job as Laurie. She was able to switch from being a tough character to being more kind and open about what’s going on with her. Before I saw this movie I rewatched the original one and it was amazing to see her change from this innocent teenager to a tough woman who would do anything to see the end of Michael Myers. The opening credit sequence to this film was incredible. I wish I could say more about the sequence but it would be borderline spoiler territory so I won’t. This movie had some pretty good tension in some scenes as well. Mainly the ending of the film. But no matter what if there was tension or suspense in a scene in this film it was good. As much as this film had some good things about it, it also had some negative things about it. One such thing is the editing in this film. The editing from beginning to end was terrible and all over the place. There were a few scenes where it was okay, but most of those scenes were the suspense scenes. One thing that was great about the first movie was how little you saw Michael Myers which is what him so mysterious but in this one, you saw too much of him. This movie is 1 hour and 44 minutes long and you can feel it. The story isn’t interesting unless Laurie is on screen. You don’t care about the other characters in this film and just want to see them die. In the end, Halloween (2018) is a good slasher movie but if you want a good slasher and movie then watch the 1978 one.… Expand

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