5 comments about Halloween 5 - The Revenge of Michael Myers (Widescreen Edition).

1. This film is not the worse of the series, that is the next Halloween movie. H-5 was ok before I saw Halloween- Curse of MM, and it explained all the confusing things in H-5. Now I look at H-5 and blame it for creating the trash to come.
   
   The film is not as bad as I am making it sound. It has it's moments of being fun mindless entertainment, but nothing ground breaking or amazing. I think the film was rushed and it shows in the movie. The guy in black running around was just stupid, and the ending sucked to this movie. That is just saying it bluntly. It will have you wondering what the hell is going on. And you discover Michael's tattoo, when did he get that? I didn't like that in the film either. It was almost like they were hinting he was in a cult... oh no...
   
   But if you love the Halloween series, and think you will miss something if you dont see this movie, you wont. You can skip 5 and 6. Halloween Resurrection ignores 4,5,and 6 anyways. But H-5 does have it fun moments, as I said. But don't expect the first three (ignoring H-3) Halloween films.



2. The spooky atmosphere makes these films. I recommend this Film to anyone. My favourite movies are pts 1-5. Pt 1 - 3 brings me back to my youth and the DVD transfers are fine, if you are after something intelligent, this is not for you, for the films are a fun and entertaining session of good-looking horny teens getting slashed. Not great but what the hell its all popcorn stuff anyway. If anyone is interested in Halloween collectables, email taylor5821@hotmail.com



3. I was in the mood for some Slasher movies and this along with part 4 made a nice double feature. The sound and picture quality on the Divimax disc was good. There were some minor extras on the disc that I found entertaining well.
   
   While the movie wasn't as good as part 4 was, it still managed to entertain and keep us in suspense.



4. I would have to say the Halloween 5 and The curse of Michael Myers are the worst of the bunch. and as a lot of Halloween fans will say "halloween 3 does not count". That being said, I would say I enjoyed the directors commentary of Halloween 5 because it gave the director a chance to defend his choices of why he did what he did. I think it's much better than sitting through the whole movie wondering "why did they do something stupid like that". I dont agree with most of his choices but at least I understand his mind set a little better. Besides, hardcore halloween fans have to buy every Michael Myers related offering anyway so why should this one be any different than the twelve copies of the original Halloween we buy just because it comes in a different style case?



5. Halloween five?
   Wasn't one and two enough?
   Clearly not for Hollyweird, who insists on beating the franchise to death for every last penny.
   Michael survives yet again to terrorize everyone in the most gruesome fashion.
   This film doesn't even resemble the original in any way and the story is getting cornier with each installment.
   A psychic connection???
   It reeks of desperation the Hollyweird's part for a story line of ANY kind.
   And Michael getting broken out by the person in black sets up part six which is also a disaster.
   For hardcore Halloween fans only.
   I can't recommend this, it's just your standard blood and guts with a sorry story line.

5 comments about The Fear: Halloween Night.

1. This could be the beginning of a new series. The killer could be the next Jason or Freddy! A posessed wood doll who kills people...it's new. But then, it's the same company which made Jack Frost. The movie is funny and has a average gore. It's also a low budget move, you can see that. It kind of reminds me of the first Friday 13th, maybe because Betsy Palmer plays the characther of Grandma. I would highly recommend this movie for everyone who like slasher films.



2. hello all horror fans! i wanted to warn you about this movie!: its the wors movie ever!!!. common people! in that movie there are 30 years old actors playing 16 year olds! and they suck at it!

   the movie is about a stupid woden doll that killes some 16 (or mybe 30) years old kids in halloween!

   how can that movie be good!!!

   DONT BUY IT!!! ITS A WEAST OF MONEY AND TIME

   DONT RENT IT!!! (SAME REASONS)

   OR DONT SEE IT!!! TOAL WEAST OF TIME!

   THE ONLY REASON I GAVE IT 1 STAR IS BEACUSE I KNOW WHAT ITS REALLY HARD TO MAKE A MOVIE (EVEN A BAD ONE...)

   BUY THE MOVIE VALENTINE INSTEAD!




3. hello all horror fans! i wanted to warn you about this movie!: its the wors movie ever!!!!!!!!. common people! in that movie there are 30 years old actors playing 16 year olds! and they suck at it!

   the movie is about a stupid woden doll that killes some 16 (or mybe 30) years old kids in halloween!

   how can that movie be good!!!!

   DONT BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ITS A WEAST OF MONEY AND TIME

   DONT RENT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (SAME REASONS)

   OR DONT SEE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! TOAL WEAST OF TIME!

   THE ONLY REASON I GAVE IT 1 STAR IS BEACUSE I KNOW WHAT ITS REALLY HARD TO MAKE A MOVIE (EVEN A BAD ONE...)

   BUY THE MOVIE VALENTINE INSTEAD!




4. This movie is great! Well done acting and camera work. And, hey it has Jason's mother (Betsy Palmer) from the Friday the 13th movies in it (you know the lady who gets her head chopped off in the first one). I really liked Gordon Currie's character, and I thought it was a great performance. Its worth buying!



5. ...film. I like it because it is better than all these lame horror movies. THIS IS WAY BETTER THAN THE FIRST ONE. The best part is when betsy palmer (Friday the 13th) appears.
   
   ***spoilers ahead***
   
   And let's not foreget Peg's near death scene is very tear-jerking.
   
   ***end spoiler***
   
   I like morty. Do you?

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5 comments about Halloween II: The Nightmare Isn't Over! [Region 2].

1. The spooky atmosphere makes these films. I recommend this Film to anyone. My favourite movies are pts 1-5. Pt 1 - 3 brings me back to my youth and the DVD transfers are fine, if you are after something intelligent, this is not for you, for the films are a fun and entertaining session of good-looking horny teens getting slashed. Not great but what the hell its all popcorn stuff anyway. If anyone is interested in Halloween collectables, email taylor5821@hotmail.com



2. I always wanted the whole collection of halloween and ordering it from amazon was a great, recieved all of the movies really quick.



3. Halloween II starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasence picks up right where the original left off. This seuqel is a complete letdown, the actors look bored and robotic and the twist ending just about killed it for me. Stick to the original and leave this one to rot!



4. I love HALLOWEEN II! I love how it takes place right after the original ended! Michael has been shot six times by Dr. Loomis, but he gets up and walks away! Loomis continues his hunt and Laurie Strode is taken to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital. Michael stalks the hospital in search for Laurie. Loomis finds out something about Michael that he NEVER knew. I love the showdown at the ending with Michael, Loomis, and Laurie. HALLOWEEN II is a treat for any and all fans of HALLOWEEN, horror, and slashers!



5. The horror continues and it should have ended the series after this one.
   Buy you know Hollywood????????
   Any chance to milk a franchise to death and they'll do it.
   Is this as good as the first? No.
   It's a good continuation of the first one.
   The classic cast is back and the story is great.
   However........... H2 starts to go in a more typical horror direction with this one and every one after it.
   Less intense thriller than the first and more of a typical Hollywood bloodbath.
   The intensity is lost among the increasing body count.
   More blood, more gore, less brilliance.
   They messed with the music too, not as scary, not as effective.
   Still, a must see for fans of the original and the last decent one in the series until Halloween H20.

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5 comments about Halloween III: Season of the Witch [Region 2].

1. This Dvd is a success, though a minimal one.
   
   First and formost, the original (well what I remember anyway) poster or at least vhs art on the cover. Not some poorly photoshoped from movie, or worse, unrelated image with a new tile over the "art". This has the picture I've always thought of as the cover of Halloween 3.
   
   Secondly, the movie. Widescreen, which is a nessecity for me in any format anymore. If there is a possiblity of widescreen over full, wide is the only screen for me. So success. The movie itself is satisfactory quality, and better than vhs. Which is really all I need anyway. Not a high def guy as of yet.
   
   Thirdly, special features. Forget it, there arent any. And to be specific, I dont qualify original trailer as a special feature. To be special the features should be something of note, or pasing trivial intrest, and preferably loads of them. But I dont NEED special features. I want the Feature, as in the movie. And if it's lucky enough to be widescreen, errata be damned.
   
   So a very satisfactory dvd, with my 3 main points: Original (or fondly rememberd) cover art/poster art, Widesceen, and finally better than Vhs quality. So success.
   
   Perhaps eventually a disc will come out with loads of special features, like John Carpenter explaining his theory that this movie was the next in a thematic Halloween series, with each movie focusing on different aspects of the holiday. Not a Michael fest every time. Many people arent aware of this and that knowledge alone may finally cause them to understand what was going on in this movie.
   
   For what it's worth, if you have never seen it, it has nothing whatsoever to do with Michael. If you have heard about it, or have seen it and always hated that it didnt have anything to do with Michael, think of this. It is a very effective movie made by one of the great modern horror directors about an aspect of halloween not often delt with, at least at the time (irish origins, ect) and in an inventive way, with some good scary and memorable moments (six more days to halloween, halloween) that you cant soon forget.



2. This has to be the biggest gyp in horror movie history. Im not irate that Michael Myers wasnt in this one but this movie is not scary plain and simple. The plot is this. A toyship dies so a guy and his daugher investigate the death. They later find out that it was a conspiracy involving corporate weasels as well a sorcerer with an evil scheme up the sleeve. The kids in the town wear these shamrock masks and through the TV screen, a program involving a flashing pumpkin and cheesey polka music turns the heads of those children into bugs and serpents. After sitting through this long and tedious movie you would wish you had a shamrock mask too. Like I said in the beginning. Michael Myers not being in this movie is not why I trash it: Its boring and unfrightening. Was the polka music and the flashing pumpkin on the TV screen supposed to be scary? Is the end scene where the TV stations all cut of except one station and the guy is screaming his head off to get them to turn of that staion supposed to be scary? Of course not. They should have just called it Season Of The Witch instead of Halloween III because this movie soiled the legacy of one the best horror movies of all time. Well, horror movie fans this is Ashton Butcher and you just got Pimp'd.



3. Let me get this straight: I am no Halloween fan. Of course, the first movie is a horror classic, but just about the only tolerable sequel is Halloween II, and even that threw aside some of the things that made the original great (the sometimes gratuitous blood and gore feels tacked on, for instance). I am not bothered, like some people are, by Michael Myers' absence from this movie; it could have been a good movie, considering sci-fi master Nigel Kneale (who wrote the Quatermass television serials for the BBC) wrote it. Unfortunately, he is uncredited, as his script was butchered by the studio and he requested his name be removed from the credits. I imagine his script wasn't perfect, but it certainly would have been superior to what we see on screen in this, one of the poorest horror movies I have ever seen (and that includes The Amityville Horror).
   
   Many people are killed in this film by Ralf Hutter lookalikes, and all of these scenes are gratuitously, needlessly violent. Seriously, this is the most pointlessly violent film I've seen since The End of Evangelion. And like that film, Halloween III essentially is nothing more than the cinematic equivalent of two middle fingers thrust at the audience. We even see the original Halloween playing in some scenes, as if to remind us that film was so much better than what you're currently watching.
   
   The script is also remarkably poor, even for a Halloween movie. It conveniently ignores the fact that the United States spans multiple time zones, and it also ignores an explanation for why watching the magic pumpkin broadcast will cause children wearing the Silver Shamrock masks to die and have insects crawl out of their heads, other than the line "A good magician never explains". Now that's what I call lazy scriptwriting. The script gets progressively worse as the film drags on, until it stops dead. This film does not end; it stops, right at an obnoxious cliffhanger. If that doesn't give you a hint that the movie is going to be terrible, I don't know what does.
   
   If there's anything to recommend this movie for, it's John Carpenter's reasonably eerie electronic score. But you can pick that up on CD anyway, so why bother slogging through this garbage to listen to it?



4. What was Hollyweird thinking???
   As usual, they weren't.
   They saw $$$ with the Halloween name and decided to take the franchise in a different direction, the WRONG direction.
   Horrid story, horrid script, horrid acting, horrid directing, horrid EVERYTHING!!!!
   An insult to fans of the first two.
   An insult to any movie fan with any intelligence.
   This is without a doubt the worst Halloween in the series.
   It has no redeeming value what so ever.
   AVOID!!!!!!!!!!



5. John Carpenter tried to extend the HALLOWEEN franchise with this 1982 entry, released, of course, just days before the holiday. His friend Tommy Lee Wallace, who had acted as Production Designer and Editor on both the original HALLOWEEN and THE FOG, made his directorial bow with this film. The original story was written by the great Nigel Kneale, creator of Professor Quatermass, but Kneale had his name removed from the credits when Wallace re-, re-, and then re-rewrote his script. It would have been lovely to see what SEASON OF THE WITCH would have been like with Kneale's original story. In any case, Wallace's version of the story is very much a Fifties-style horror/sci-fi film, with mysterious goings on in an isolated Southern California town (a la INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS), a terrible computer-age secret which is obligingly explained by the villain (wonderfully played by veteran character actor Dan O'Herlihy), a lead performer who is not your usual hero (TV character actor Tom Atkins), a damsel in distress (Stacey Nelkin, ditto, TV), and plenty of available victims for the baddies to dispatch in creative ways.
   
   The very atmospheric cinematography in Anamorphic 2:35 to 1 Widescreen is by Carpenter stalwart Dean Cundey, who has also lensed JURASSIC PARK, all three BACK TO THE FUTURE films, WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT and ROCK AND ROLL HIGH SCHOOL along with about 65 other films and TV shows. He and Carpenter support Wallace at every turn, making SEASON much better than the usual debut Director feature. And, even though the film had a microscopic budget (courtesy of Universal), the clever use of color, light, shade and available props and standing sets give the film the look of a moderately budgeted feature. Special makeup (by Oscar and Emmy nominated wizard Tom Burman) and effects are used sparingly and judiciously for maximum impact.
   
   The music, surprise surprise, is by John Carpenter and Alan Howarth (and there was even a soundtrack elpee on genuine vinyl, which did contain that "Silver Shamrock" commercial that will bore into your brain by the end of the movie. The music was also reissued on CD on Varese Sarabande, now out of print, but re-reissued on Alan Howarth's own label with 13 bonus tracks, in a limited edition of 1000 (and you can still get it, as of this writing, July 2008, right here on Amazon!)
   
   If you are looking for the further adventures of Michael Myers, you won't find them in SEASON. At the time of release, Carpenter said he hoped that he could start a tradition of a different "Halloween" film every year. SEASON failed miserably at the box office, mainly because, despite the television and print advertising, the public expected The Shape. Too bad.
   
   The DVD edition of SEASON is available in a stand-alone as well as in a double-feature pack with HALLOWEEN 2. Both versions are through Universal. The DVD is in full 2:35 to 1 Widescreen, but has no bonus features, not even the trailer. Darn.
   
   So, if you are in the mood for witches and warlocks and things that go "misfire" in the night, try HALLOWEEN 3: SEASON OF THE WITCH. And if you want to know what I mean by "misfire", you'll just have to watch the movie. Closely. Heh, heh, heh. . .

5 comments about Halloween [Region 2].

1. Halloween Goes Blu
   
   John Carpenter's "Halloween" was, is and will remain the best horror movie placed on film and now Michael Myers can murder in high definition blu-ray. This 1978 low budget movie couldn't afford hi tech effects, so Carpenter brilliantly manipulated the greatest fear of all fears, "the element of surprise." I first saw this movie in the theater when released along with 4 other friends. 3 of those friends walked out they were so frightened, as did other movie goers. The remaining diehards like myself who stayed, frequently jumped 2 inches out of seats as ear piercing screams filled the movie theater with a deep sense of dread, panic and terror. I have owned the movie on VHS, Laser Disc, DVD and now Blu-Ray, it is the only movie ever I felt so strongly about to own every format. Through the years I have talked with others who enjoy this movie and we discuss the small little errors that even John Carpenter himself has talked about. However, there is one huge error in this film that to this very day I can not find one other person who caught this major mistake. If I ever someday have the privilege to meet or talk with John Carpenter I would be most curious to ask if he himself knows of the mistake. Until such time I will go to the grave keeping this huge flaw a secret. Blu-Ray lovers, the HD format in "Halloween" does exactly what it should do, making it worth the upgrade from standard DVD. The HD visuals are awesome giving this 30 year old fearful tale a makeover fit for the walking dead. For the first time ever in all formats the enhanced HD sound track gets the surround sound almost right. The only recommendation while watching "Halloween" in blu-ray is during the beginning credits while Carpenter's spooky theme song is playing, adjust your home theater audio channels. You will find the blu-ray enhancements on the center speaker will require extreme find tuning to match the other speakers. Failure to adjust the center channel will easily throw off your complete sound separation experience. Other than that, take a seat all you good couch potatoes, relax, take your shoes off, don't fear the reaper, and enjoy "Halloween" renewed. Halloween gets a rating of, "7 Potato More". Michael Couch Potato.



2. This is one of the most great movies from 70's, it's one of my favorites. It's a classic movie.



3. Halloween. What a perfect title for a Horror movie. It's hard to believe back in 1977 that there had never been any movie, let alone a Horror film, that incorporated that title. And what good usage it got. Written, directed, and even musically scored by John Carpenter (with great assistance by then girlfriend Debra Hill), this was truly a film that brought Horror to it's roots, leaving an impact that only George Romero's Night Of The Living Dead did ten years earlier. Showcasing a deranged killer by the name of Michael Myers who in childhood murdered his sister in cold blood on Halloween night, only to escape his asylum to return to his Illinois home to hunt down babysitter (and eventually known little sister) Jamie Lee Curtis 15 years later, was truly an amazing film that never exploited the genre, keeping the imagination and terror flowing within the viewers mind rather than blatantly on the screen. For it's time it was the number one profitable independent film ever made, and after almost thirty years, it still terrifies and never grows old. A true classic film. Every single DVD collector should own it....
   
   But which one?
   
   Not in the sense of sequels, but rather in which version of the original should you add to your collection. You see, this film has had the DVD distribution rights by Anchor Bay Entertainment (now known as Starz), and they have re-released this classic now a total of six times. So I would like to compare the two most popular versions to see which one should be for you, the "Restored" or the "25th Anniversary"
   
   Starting with the "Restored" version, this DVD was authored way back in 1999. However, it was personally restored by Halloween original cinematographer Dean Cundey, trying to preserve as much of the look of it's original theatrical run. This version has been released a whopping three times. But for the film's "25th (2003) Anniversary", Anchor Bay remastered the film yet again for another release "Halloween 25", this time taking the remastering process in their own hands, something of which Cundey was not happy with. You see, comparing the two's video, you'll notice that each are different. One point is brightness and sharpness. In the Cundey version, overall picture is dark and not as sharp while for 25 the white levels have been raised and it's overall color saturation has been lowered. To me, while the original with it's dark blue hue running throughout looks good, at times it's hard to see certain shots in the dark. The 25th version has fixed that, even going as far as making the film look more natural. As for sharpness, the 25th beats it by far. Audio wise, each film seems on the same level, so a tie there, but it's the video that should be considered when purchasing: the Cundey-more true to the original film/the 25-a sharper, more realistic picture.
   
   Next would be the use of the disc space. Restored is one of those discs that wanted to cater to the early 2000's audiences of giving them both a widescreen and a fullframe on the same disc. Because of this, the bitrate is pretty small for both presentations. However, the 25th is a 2 disc set that only offers on Disc One the Widescreen presentation, and it's Divimax as well. But to be honest, it's bitrate isn't up to say Superbit quality. It's better, but with a total of four audio tracks to choose from, the entire dual layer disc is only used by 75%, and that other 25 could have went to more video bitrate, but alas it's not. But to me, the bitrate still is higher on the 25, not to mention it's compression is four years younger than Restored, so 25 wins again.
   
   Finally is Extras, Restored has a 30 minute documentary called Halloween Unmasked 2000, narrated by Twisted Sister's Dee Snider. Why is he on here than just being a popular fan, beats me. But on 25's second disc is a whopping 87 minute documentary called A Cut Above The Rest which expands on the original and gives much greater detail on the film. 25 also includes another ten minute featurette called On Location, going back to view all the houses and such that were used in the film that Restored does not include either. And if that wasn't enough, 25 has the original Laserdisc commentary by John Carpenter with additional vocals with Jamie Lee Curtis and Debra Hill. This might be the best extra 25 has over Restored, because it's got to be one of the most personal commentaries I've ever heard. Carpenter doesn't hold anything back, a must listen. And sure, both have the same trailers, TV Spots, and such, but again to me 25th Anniversary wins this one too.
   
   But the main reason why I'm writing all this is because back in 2007, Anchor Bay decided to stop releasing the 25th Anniversary and instead re-issue the Restored version. Why, I'm not sure. Dean Cundey was never happy with 25, and maybe his name on the back of Restored's box was a selling-point, I don't know. Maybe the 25's cover was confusing buyers because it looks a little like sequel H20's version? But I do know for your money, the 25th Anniversary is still the best way to go. What's sad is to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the classic film, Anchor Bay is yet again double-dipping it's audience by releasing a six disc collection featuring Parts 1, 4, 5, the NBC-TV edit, the 25 Years Of Terror special and a Blu-Ray version of the original. But again, both the DVD and Blu-Ray (BD version rumored to be a video-hybrid of both) are from the 1999 Cundey master (but the Blu does have the Cut Above special and commentary too). It would have been nice if the DVD was the 25 so fans could have both versions, but no, 25th Anniversary seems lost now.
   
   In conclusion, if you want the best overall 1978 Halloween package, go with the 2003 25th Anniversary Edition. More extras, a more realistic picture, and a commentary to die for. Ratings-wise then from me is:
   
   Restored: (8.5/10)
   25th Anniversary: (9.5/10)
   
   Thanks for reading,
   RedSabbath



4. Although I have the movie, I anticipate seeing it every year around Halloween. Love it. Michael Myers is so sneaky and quiet. Never know his next move. Silence is deadly...



5. As a rabid horror fan, I've never been certain why so many other horror fans go "ga-ga" over this 90 minute film of predictability. It lacks any suspense. Albeit, Zombie's "reimagining" was MUCH worse. This film is so bland and dull. Carpenter's orchestration is the best "thing" to come out of this film. The characters are dull and lifeless, there is obviously NO talent involved within this film.
   
   I must say that the story written for "Friday The 13th One" is far superior to this jive. I simply do not like this film. The character is never given any light of purpose. Horror fans are a savvy bunch, we deserve better DEBRA HILL!

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