Laurie Strode returns in "Halloween" (October 19, 2018)

I never made it thru the first one and had more than one attempt at it. Maybe I should try it again but I would probably have the same results thinking " I should just pull out the dvd and watch the original first 2".

 

I’ve never even tried them. I rarely do remakes of films that I grew up with. Then again, I haven’t even tried Halloween: Resurrection. For my money, the original Halloween and it’s immediate sequel are the perfect package. The story was complete. But the financial incentive makes it difficult for filmmakers and studios to just let it go. Even the eminent Steven Spielberg couldn’t let Indiana Jones go after declaring the third film “The Last Crusade” and having Indy ride off into the sunset. Hats off to Robert Zemeckis for not attempting to relaunch the Back to the Future series.Thats a rarity when it comes to major franchises.

 

The problem I had with the Zombie Remake(1st One) was that he tried to provide a backstory on Michael Myers and why he turned out the way he did(killing small animals as a kid, so seemed to me typical of any Serial Murderer). The whole idea of the Original Version by Carpenter to me is that Myers after being in the Asylum as a kid, became a mystery and was more of a Supernatural Beast in a way(who gets shot and fall from the top floor of a house, then disappears right away-that was a Great Ending).

 

I actually thought H20 was the 2nd Best Movie in the Series, and would rate it at least 7-8 out of 10 although YMMV.

 

I wrote this a few months ago, but I continue to be apprehensive about the new film. I like the general direction and tone and all of that. But *numerous* bits shown in the trailers are ripped off from the various sequels, and I sense that many "new era" "horror" fans aren't familiar with the film series beyond (maybe) the original. So they don't know that gas station/mechanic thing is a total rip from "Halloween 4", or that the bathroom stall scene is *nearly identical* (as it's presented in the trailer) to a very similar scene in "Halloween H20."

And yeah, even though this new film supposedly ignores *all* of the sequels (even II), the plot seems to be (perhaps unavoidably) somewhat like "Halloween H20", only with a less passive and more aggressive version of Laurie Strode.

But I remain optimistic that this thing won't just come across as a big epic fan film/tribute sort of thing.

 

Sorry to say it but you will be disappointed with this film.

 

Have you seen it?

 

Yeah, I remember I really liked it, too.

 

John Carpenter's Halloween returning to theaters for 40th anniversary

 

That's too bad. I saw the review on RogerEbert.com by Brian Tallerico (I'm unfamiliar with his film criticism) gave it 2 stars.

The good news, SIAP, is that John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN is being re-released in select theaters in October. Looking forward to attending myself.

Also a new home video release is planned: Original Halloween Gets a New 4k Trailer, Blu-ray Specs Revealed

 

It's got a "66" overall score on Metacritic: Halloween

Some outlets, like EW and the Toronto paper, really liked it, others not as much. Seems to me that if you're a fan of the series, you're going to enjoy this.

I did read an ending online which, if true, actually does need to skip part2 to work (and it's not the sister stuff.)

 

Yes

 

The whole movie is a homage to the series.
That can be fun if done sparingly, but for me it was done way too much throughout the movie.
Basically ever memorable scene in the original movie has been done again here as well.

 

Am I wrong in thinking Halloween 4 was the 2nd best?

I just honestly think its a great film

 

I enjoy watching 4 & 5 every few years just for Popcorn Fun Type Movies to watch(I bought them for a low price on DVD), but just not nearly as good as H20(I rank 2nd Best) and '2'(I rand 3rd Best) but as they say-YMMV.

 

Love 4. It gets messy at 5, but I can and do enjoy all of the films anyhow

 

Saw a trailer before a film last night, and Jamie came across as a badass.

 

They have turned Laurie into Sarah Conner from the looks of things.

 

To be fair, they turned her into someone who is not going to be anybody's victim, who has spent the years Jason's been in prison preparing.

 

Unfortunately, I'm not really a fan of the series. Only the original. Not sure I've seen any after the 4th one.

 

While I do enjoty 4 the lame mask kills it for me. However, there is a scene in 4 that uses a different mask with blonde hair which looks a little more than the original:

 

I wonder who else is in this movie besides Jamie and the same guy who played Michael Myers in the original movie.

 

The return of Ben Tramer??