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5 comments about Halloween: Resurrection [Region 2].

1. On terms of story line, this movie is not the strongest Halloween, but the first part of the film is what you get your moneys worth. They explain how he is still alive from H20, and it isn't corny. Nothing supernatural, dont worry. Then a shocking moment happens when Michael and Laurie confront each other again. It's edge of your seat stuff. What I also really liked is the crazy guy explaining Michael's killing career and he ignores Halloween 4,5, and 6. Those of you Halloween nerds, like myself, that hated 5 and 6 will love that. After the nut-ward scene of the movie, it is just a body count movie. Halloween has never really been a body count movie, until this one.
   
   That is why so many people didnt like this Halloween, because it didn't have much of a story. It was just Michael walking around his house killing people. I love the Friday the 13th series, and those are the body count movies, so of course I liked this Halloween. Don't expect H20, if you loved that movie. This Halloween really stands alone. It's really fun and has a few good scares. Check it out.



2. After the lack of Michael in Halloween III, Michael was dead and the attempt at a new franchise failed. But Halloween 4 Michael was back and the movie was a hit. Halloween 5 was the lowest grossing of the series and while Halloween 6 made more money it wasn't well received. With the Halloween series at a crossroad Halloween H20 brought back the series in a big way cashing in on the success of the Scream films. It seemed the series was over after the way H20 ended. I suppose the ending of H20 was due to if the movie fails at least we have an ending, and it was a definitive ending. But in Hollywood money rules and you know Michael some how would be brought back.
   
   Many consider Halloween: Resurrection the worst of the series, while in many ways I agree I also disagree. Resurrection is a very flawed film and overall it's really not a good movie per se, but has some fairly decent moments. To be quite honest H20 is my least favorite of the series. It's nothing more than Scream with Michael Myers as special guest star. While Resurrection does follow that format a bit, I still liked this one more. I found H20 mostly dull with some decent scenes if not for Jamie Lee Curtis I think H20 would be a total waste.
   
   The problem for the series was when H20 came out and ignored 4-6 a lot of possible ideas can now never come to be, and while I found H20 average at best there really wasn't a direction to go after that. And that is the biggest problem here the lack of direction and with the ending of H20 it's gonna be tough to bring Michael back.
   
   The screenplay written by Larry Brand & Sean Hood is quite weak; the characters have no depth and are as thin as the paper they were written on. None really served any real purpose. They try to be smart and witty and by the time Resurrection came out the Scream era was all, but done for. So therefore what may have worked in the past feels like a holdover from another era. The script was weak, but it wasn't really terrible. This is pretty straight forward neither Hood nor Brand really try anything different and in some ways that's good. Despite the flaws of the script it was a simple idea and while it mostly fails it does have some decent moments. They were able however to work out Michael survived the previous movie. An idea was that it was an imposter in H20, which would rule the movie pointless, the idea of Michael switching clothes with a paramedic isn't as silly as it sounds.
   
   The biggest complaint is that Jamie Lee was killed off. But really what direction could this movie have gone with her? It would be a rehash of past installments and the character went as far as she could go. There really wasn't much left to do. But at the same time I do think it was a mistake. How can you kill Laurie Strode? But I do understand why, there really wasn't much to do with her character.
   
   Rick Rosenthal who directed Halloween II returns to the directors' chair and it's very much a mixed bag. The first 15-min of Resurrection was actually fairly solid. It was creepy and suspenseful and was very much on the right track. But it was also very flawed, which is more on the writing. Laurie's death lacked logic. She gets him and has him beat, but he starts to grab at his mask to trick Laurie, but does it matter? The guy just tried to kill you! And also if it wasn't Michael why didn't he speak? Rosenthal handles the scenes well, but they just lacked logic, but Resurrection was off to a good start.
   
   But once we meet the new characters things just start to fall a part. Despite the weak script I think Rosenthal could have still made a scary movie. None of the sequels had a great script, this is one of the weaker ones, but Rosenthal still could have made up for that.
   
   But even the scenes of Michael Myers lurking around fail to spark any real suspense. Despite the flaws of the sequels I do think Halloween 2-5 were fun movies. By no means do they compare to the original, but fun in the 80s sort of way. At least they were horror movies though. Michael was always there even if we don't see him we know he's there. Which brings in some suspense, but does it work? That's a matter of opinion, but at least they tried to build suspense.
   
   Unlike H20, at least the feel of dread is attempted in Resurrection. We know Michael's in the house waiting and watching, but something was just lacking. In the case of most of the franchise they just weren't able to make the transition into the 90s and failed in the post 90s. Sure there might be that one sequel that sort of worked, but not like they used to. Rick Rosenthal does what he can, but it never works his problem was unlike Halloween II he didn't have John Carpenter to bail him out and save his movie it was all on him this time.
   
   Sarah played by Bianca Kajlich was a fairly decent character, but really lacked any depth for the heroine. While Kajlich does bring a little more to the character she's failed by her writers and director and she just might be the weakest heroine of the series. I still liked Sarah and too bad more wasn't done with her. I have to say though Jenna played by Katee Sackhoff should have been the lead. Katee is an actress I'm becoming quite fond of; she's attractive and has such great charisma. She's always a blast to watch and her character was a lot of fun actually.
   
   Busta Rhymes is one of the most despised characters of the series, but if you want my honest opinion as much as his character may have hurt the movie, you take him away you have one hell of a boring movie. Sure the character was a bit much, but he was entertaining. Busta does give a good performance, but he cannot be blamed for the idiotic things that he says.
   
   The biggest problem with Resurrection is really the middle scenes, which can at times lag and Michael lurking around just doesn't seem to work as well as past movies. The attempts at the flashy editing don't really work. The final act is where things get better, but also gets very messy. Rosenthal was building some decent suspense, but than Busta comes in with his one-liners and kung-fu moves or as I call it Busta-fu. Right there the tension was killed and Rosenthal never ever got it back. It wasn't that suspenseful to begin with, but fairly decent.
   
   Having Busta Rhymes do a karate stance and spin kick Michael Myers out of a window is not scary, it's just stupid. Having Busta Rhymes beat the hell out of Michael and always have a comment isn't funny, it isn't suspenseful it's stupid. Michael is the villain and not a punching bag. I like when characters put up a little fight and not just stand their and die, but you don't have your franchise player reduced to getting beat up like that. After so many movies with Michael Myers I think the fear begins to leave and Rick Rosenthal made sure of that. All the fear of Michael is gone. There isn't anything scary about him anymore.
   
   If you are making a horror movie make one! Those scenes serve no point other than to get a laugh from the crowd, which kills all the tension that was just built up. What could have been an excellent final act that might have helped some what make up for the middle is just destroyed. The scenes weren't funny they were idiotic and after that all the tension is gone and there was no way of getting it back. I have no problem with comedy in horror, but if you are making a horror movie with some comedy you have to know when to end the comedy and focus on suspense and clearly Rick Rosenthal didn't understand that.
   
   So is Halloween: Resurrection really that bad? Well yes and no. I do think this is one of the weaker parts and despite 4-6 being ignored I actually prefer those, but Resurrection does have some fairly decent moments and isn't the big waste of time most would make it out to be. As a slasher film it's some what enjoyable, but very forgettable. Dimension films is all about going with what's in. H20 was made in the style of Scream and with Reality TV quite popular at the time and the Internet age getting bigger, Dimension films went down that route.
   
   What helps Resurrection is Brad Loree as Michael Myers; in my opinion he was one of the best actors to play Michael. He made the character some what creepy. Also I really enjoyed Katee Sackhoff in the movie and she elevates any scene she appears in. Also brining it back to Haddonfield is a plus and the score by Danny Lux was far better than anything in H20.
   
   What amazes me is how many people are willing to accept this sequel over the remake. Even those who disliked this part were more in favor of a follow up. I just don't understand that. Do you all really wanna see Michael Myers being reduced to a punching bag again? Resurrection makes me appreciate the original even more as well as the remake. Overall Halloween: Resurrection is flawed movie; while it works decent as a slasher film it's mostly just forgettable. There was potential, but Rick Rosenthal was just clueless. Though I still favor Resurrection over H20, but while no doubt this isn't a good movie it does make for a decent time killer, but just barley.



3. I never would have guessed this one, great addition guys!!Poor jamie has finally met her fate, (sob'''') awesome storyline, for the college kids, loved the alternate ending where Dekkard saves Sara. It was my fav.



4. A broken larynx???
   YOU MUST BE KIDDING???
   Yet another slap in the face of fans of the original.
   Just when you though the franchise went out on a high note, Hollyweird brings him back for another round of scares.
   Not that this movie is nearly as bad as parts 3 - 6.
   Not by a long shot.
   Hollywood seems to have learned that you need a SOMEWHAT passable story line.
   This movie, while not great, does have some great moments.
   The beginning with Jamie Lee is awesome.
   Did she really die? It wasn't that far of a drop?
   Oh be quiet, if her brother can come back from the dead every five seconds, why can't she???
   The reality show twist was enough to hold my interest.
   The cast?
   The usual monster food.
   Is it a worthy addition to the franchise?
   Hmmmmmmmm.......
   It's not bad, it just wasn't necessary to make this movie.
   It's got some good jump out of your seat moments but the Karate stuff with Busta is just so over the top absurd it almost ruins the entire movie.
   All in all, I'll recommend a rental if your curious.
   Its fun, it's fresh, it's corny, and it's nothing like the original.
   But if you're curious, sure, go rent it some night.



5. In 1978 John Carpenter released one of the greatest horror movies in the form of Halloween. It's first sequel was okay but after that the series went downhill. It seems that every sequel would have a new backstory on Mr.Meyers and this is one is no execpation. I think the producers made a mistake by killing of Jamie Lee Curtis. Mrs.Curtis is what Halloween is about and only she can stop Meyers. I think the producers should have brought in Josh Hartnett 7 Danielle Harris together since techinally they are siblings if you tie all the loose ends together. Halloween: Resurrection isn't scary but it's funny which isn't a good thing. Busta Rhymes makes the movie as Freddie Harris with his one-liners and the chicks in the movie are very hot. The film will disapoint hard core fans of the movie and those in the mood for a scare. The film might be better in my book if Bianca Kajlich had shown her knockers but all in all the film is just a gulity pleasure. The death scenes are okay and the chicks are hot.

5 comments about Halloween: Resurrection.

1. On terms of story line, this movie is not the strongest Halloween, but the first part of the film is what you get your moneys worth. They explain how he is still alive from H20, and it isn't corny. Nothing supernatural, dont worry. Then a shocking moment happens when Michael and Laurie confront each other again. It's edge of your seat stuff. What I also really liked is the crazy guy explaining Michael's killing career and he ignores Halloween 4,5, and 6. Those of you Halloween nerds, like myself, that hated 5 and 6 will love that. After the nut-ward scene of the movie, it is just a body count movie. Halloween has never really been a body count movie, until this one.
   
   That is why so many people didnt like this Halloween, because it didn't have much of a story. It was just Michael walking around his house killing people. I love the Friday the 13th series, and those are the body count movies, so of course I liked this Halloween. Don't expect H20, if you loved that movie. This Halloween really stands alone. It's really fun and has a few good scares. Check it out.



2. After the lack of Michael in Halloween III, Michael was dead and the attempt at a new franchise failed. But Halloween 4 Michael was back and the movie was a hit. Halloween 5 was the lowest grossing of the series and while Halloween 6 made more money it wasn't well received. With the Halloween series at a crossroad Halloween H20 brought back the series in a big way cashing in on the success of the Scream films. It seemed the series was over after the way H20 ended. I suppose the ending of H20 was due to if the movie fails at least we have an ending, and it was a definitive ending. But in Hollywood money rules and you know Michael some how would be brought back.
   
   Many consider Halloween: Resurrection the worst of the series, while in many ways I agree I also disagree. Resurrection is a very flawed film and overall it's really not a good movie per se, but has some fairly decent moments. To be quite honest H20 is my least favorite of the series. It's nothing more than Scream with Michael Myers as special guest star. While Resurrection does follow that format a bit, I still liked this one more. I found H20 mostly dull with some decent scenes if not for Jamie Lee Curtis I think H20 would be a total waste.
   
   The problem for the series was when H20 came out and ignored 4-6 a lot of possible ideas can now never come to be, and while I found H20 average at best there really wasn't a direction to go after that. And that is the biggest problem here the lack of direction and with the ending of H20 it's gonna be tough to bring Michael back.
   
   The screenplay written by Larry Brand & Sean Hood is quite weak; the characters have no depth and are as thin as the paper they were written on. None really served any real purpose. They try to be smart and witty and by the time Resurrection came out the Scream era was all, but done for. So therefore what may have worked in the past feels like a holdover from another era. The script was weak, but it wasn't really terrible. This is pretty straight forward neither Hood nor Brand really try anything different and in some ways that's good. Despite the flaws of the script it was a simple idea and while it mostly fails it does have some decent moments. They were able however to work out Michael survived the previous movie. An idea was that it was an imposter in H20, which would rule the movie pointless, the idea of Michael switching clothes with a paramedic isn't as silly as it sounds.
   
   The biggest complaint is that Jamie Lee was killed off. But really what direction could this movie have gone with her? It would be a rehash of past installments and the character went as far as she could go. There really wasn't much left to do. But at the same time I do think it was a mistake. How can you kill Laurie Strode? But I do understand why, there really wasn't much to do with her character.
   
   Rick Rosenthal who directed Halloween II returns to the directors' chair and it's very much a mixed bag. The first 15-min of Resurrection was actually fairly solid. It was creepy and suspenseful and was very much on the right track. But it was also very flawed, which is more on the writing. Laurie's death lacked logic. She gets him and has him beat, but he starts to grab at his mask to trick Laurie, but does it matter? The guy just tried to kill you! And also if it wasn't Michael why didn't he speak? Rosenthal handles the scenes well, but they just lacked logic, but Resurrection was off to a good start.
   
   But once we meet the new characters things just start to fall a part. Despite the weak script I think Rosenthal could have still made a scary movie. None of the sequels had a great script, this is one of the weaker ones, but Rosenthal still could have made up for that.
   
   But even the scenes of Michael Myers lurking around fail to spark any real suspense. Despite the flaws of the sequels I do think Halloween 2-5 were fun movies. By no means do they compare to the original, but fun in the 80s sort of way. At least they were horror movies though. Michael was always there even if we don't see him we know he's there. Which brings in some suspense, but does it work? That's a matter of opinion, but at least they tried to build suspense.
   
   Unlike H20, at least the feel of dread is attempted in Resurrection. We know Michael's in the house waiting and watching, but something was just lacking. In the case of most of the franchise they just weren't able to make the transition into the 90s and failed in the post 90s. Sure there might be that one sequel that sort of worked, but not like they used to. Rick Rosenthal does what he can, but it never works his problem was unlike Halloween II he didn't have John Carpenter to bail him out and save his movie it was all on him this time.
   
   Sarah played by Bianca Kajlich was a fairly decent character, but really lacked any depth for the heroine. While Kajlich does bring a little more to the character she's failed by her writers and director and she just might be the weakest heroine of the series. I still liked Sarah and too bad more wasn't done with her. I have to say though Jenna played by Katee Sackhoff should have been the lead. Katee is an actress I'm becoming quite fond of; she's attractive and has such great charisma. She's always a blast to watch and her character was a lot of fun actually.
   
   Busta Rhymes is one of the most despised characters of the series, but if you want my honest opinion as much as his character may have hurt the movie, you take him away you have one hell of a boring movie. Sure the character was a bit much, but he was entertaining. Busta does give a good performance, but he cannot be blamed for the idiotic things that he says.
   
   The biggest problem with Resurrection is really the middle scenes, which can at times lag and Michael lurking around just doesn't seem to work as well as past movies. The attempts at the flashy editing don't really work. The final act is where things get better, but also gets very messy. Rosenthal was building some decent suspense, but than Busta comes in with his one-liners and kung-fu moves or as I call it Busta-fu. Right there the tension was killed and Rosenthal never ever got it back. It wasn't that suspenseful to begin with, but fairly decent.
   
   Having Busta Rhymes do a karate stance and spin kick Michael Myers out of a window is not scary, it's just stupid. Having Busta Rhymes beat the hell out of Michael and always have a comment isn't funny, it isn't suspenseful it's stupid. Michael is the villain and not a punching bag. I like when characters put up a little fight and not just stand their and die, but you don't have your franchise player reduced to getting beat up like that. After so many movies with Michael Myers I think the fear begins to leave and Rick Rosenthal made sure of that. All the fear of Michael is gone. There isn't anything scary about him anymore.
   
   If you are making a horror movie make one! Those scenes serve no point other than to get a laugh from the crowd, which kills all the tension that was just built up. What could have been an excellent final act that might have helped some what make up for the middle is just destroyed. The scenes weren't funny they were idiotic and after that all the tension is gone and there was no way of getting it back. I have no problem with comedy in horror, but if you are making a horror movie with some comedy you have to know when to end the comedy and focus on suspense and clearly Rick Rosenthal didn't understand that.
   
   So is Halloween: Resurrection really that bad? Well yes and no. I do think this is one of the weaker parts and despite 4-6 being ignored I actually prefer those, but Resurrection does have some fairly decent moments and isn't the big waste of time most would make it out to be. As a slasher film it's some what enjoyable, but very forgettable. Dimension films is all about going with what's in. H20 was made in the style of Scream and with Reality TV quite popular at the time and the Internet age getting bigger, Dimension films went down that route.
   
   What helps Resurrection is Brad Loree as Michael Myers; in my opinion he was one of the best actors to play Michael. He made the character some what creepy. Also I really enjoyed Katee Sackhoff in the movie and she elevates any scene she appears in. Also brining it back to Haddonfield is a plus and the score by Danny Lux was far better than anything in H20.
   
   What amazes me is how many people are willing to accept this sequel over the remake. Even those who disliked this part were more in favor of a follow up. I just don't understand that. Do you all really wanna see Michael Myers being reduced to a punching bag again? Resurrection makes me appreciate the original even more as well as the remake. Overall Halloween: Resurrection is flawed movie; while it works decent as a slasher film it's mostly just forgettable. There was potential, but Rick Rosenthal was just clueless. Though I still favor Resurrection over H20, but while no doubt this isn't a good movie it does make for a decent time killer, but just barley.



3. I never would have guessed this one, great addition guys!!Poor jamie has finally met her fate, (sob'''') awesome storyline, for the college kids, loved the alternate ending where Dekkard saves Sara. It was my fav.



4. A broken larynx???
   YOU MUST BE KIDDING???
   Yet another slap in the face of fans of the original.
   Just when you though the franchise went out on a high note, Hollyweird brings him back for another round of scares.
   Not that this movie is nearly as bad as parts 3 - 6.
   Not by a long shot.
   Hollywood seems to have learned that you need a SOMEWHAT passable story line.
   This movie, while not great, does have some great moments.
   The beginning with Jamie Lee is awesome.
   Did she really die? It wasn't that far of a drop?
   Oh be quiet, if her brother can come back from the dead every five seconds, why can't she???
   The reality show twist was enough to hold my interest.
   The cast?
   The usual monster food.
   Is it a worthy addition to the franchise?
   Hmmmmmmmm.......
   It's not bad, it just wasn't necessary to make this movie.
   It's got some good jump out of your seat moments but the Karate stuff with Busta is just so over the top absurd it almost ruins the entire movie.
   All in all, I'll recommend a rental if your curious.
   Its fun, it's fresh, it's corny, and it's nothing like the original.
   But if you're curious, sure, go rent it some night.



5. In 1978 John Carpenter released one of the greatest horror movies in the form of Halloween. It's first sequel was okay but after that the series went downhill. It seems that every sequel would have a new backstory on Mr.Meyers and this is one is no execpation. I think the producers made a mistake by killing of Jamie Lee Curtis. Mrs.Curtis is what Halloween is about and only she can stop Meyers. I think the producers should have brought in Josh Hartnett 7 Danielle Harris together since techinally they are siblings if you tie all the loose ends together. Halloween: Resurrection isn't scary but it's funny which isn't a good thing. Busta Rhymes makes the movie as Freddie Harris with his one-liners and the chicks in the movie are very hot. The film will disapoint hard core fans of the movie and those in the mood for a scare. The film might be better in my book if Bianca Kajlich had shown her knockers but all in all the film is just a gulity pleasure. The death scenes are okay and the chicks are hot.

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2 comments about Hands on Holidays - Halloween.

1. Mark Daniel Wood and Kasey Rogers co-host this (unaired) pilot for what was to be a how-to craft series, Hands on Holidays. Here the holiday in question is Halloween, and the duo demonstrate how to create a number of Halloween-related arts and crafts including party poppers, a bowl made out of carnival tickets, and party invitations. In between they discuss the interesting history of their surroundings, the Stagecoach Inn Museum (originally the Grand Union Hotel).
   
   Wood and Rogers are the co-authors of a number of craft books (The Bewitched Cookbook: Magic in the Kitchen; Halloween Crafts: Eerily Elegant Décor; Character Wreaths: Holiday Projects for Year 'Round Decor; Decorating for Christmas; Create a Bewitched Falloween: 55 Projects for Decorating and Entertaining), and fans of their series of books (or those interested in holiday crafts) will enjoy more of their style of easy-to-make, but intricate and charming crafts. The program is just as much fun to watch for the banter between Wood and Rogers, where the natural chemistry and ease of the two co-hosts demonstrated here would have undoubtedly made for a great series. Fans of Rogers (Strangers on a Train, Peyton Place, Bewitched) should particularly enjoy this pilot, and given the fact that Rogers (often billed as Laura Elliot in her early career) appeared in a long-list of Western films and television series (Silver City, Denver and Rio Grande, Trackdown, Colt .45, Bat Masterson, Wanted: Dead or Alive), the setting of the Stagecoach Inn Museum is a perfect match for her (and she even gets a chance to play dress-up!).
   
   The series did not eventuate, with Rogers falling ill shortly after the filming of this pilot. As such, the episode is both a good introduction to the craft ideas of Wood and Rogers, while a particularly poignant tribute to Rogers at her entertaining best.



2. Very disappointing. This DVD is only 30 minutes long, and it hardly merits the price. The content of the DVD was interesting, and I would have liked to see more of it, but I was extremely disappointed when it suddenly ended after only 30 minutes. I expected it would be at least an hour. I also thought the DVD would show the paper mache pumpkins on the cover, which is the reason I bought it, but there was nothing about the paper mache pumpkins.
   
   The quality of the video is not particularly impressive, but the host was good and the projects were interesting. If this was a pilot, it would have made an interesting show. But this small pilot does not merit the price of a full-length DVD.

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5 comments about Halloween [Region 2].

1. This film is often hailed as Carpenter's masterpiece. Though it isn't (that would be Assault on Precinct 13), it is, nevertheless, one of the greatest slasher films ever made. People also often wrongly state that Halloween is the first slasher film ever made. Not so. There were many Italian slashers before it, including The Bird with the Crystal Plumage and Twitch of the Death Nerve.
   
   The mood and pacing of this film are nearly flawless. The soundtrack is classic. What many don't know is that Carpenter based the theme song to Halloween off of Goblin's theme song from Argento's Deep Red, which was in turn inspired by Tubular Bells from Friedkin's The Exorcist. Though the film takes place in Illinois, it was filmed in California, as evidenced by the trunks of palm trees seen in people's front yards. Further, though the film is set in the fall, it was filmed during springtime. Carpenter had a bunch of fake dead leaves that they would throw in the front yard of the house they were filming at. When they switched houses they would have to gather up all the fake leaves and move them!
   
   By the way, the mask that Michael Myers wears was a William Shatner mask that they somewhat altered. Shatner has since said that he does not appreciate being referred to as "evil incarnate." The crew of the film referred to Myers as "The Shape," implying that he is, as implied in the films, a supernatural force and not a human being.



2. Thirty years later and this horror classic is still as scary as ever. In the Hollywood horror genre today over-run with blood and gore, it is refreshing to take a break and return to the old school when horror films where truly (and still can be) scary. There are many devices that has made Halloween a success. Number one is Michael Myers, perhaps one of the most memorable horror villains of all time. There is no motive for his actions. He seems to kill without cause - an emotion-less villain who has never spoken a word almost his entire life. One moment he appears out of nowhere, glaring from a distance, and the next moment, he's gone. No matter how fast his victims run, Michael is always right behind, ready to make the kill, stabbing his victims with his trademark kitchen knife.
   
   Audio is one of the most important elements that can determine the success of a horror film, and above all else, John Carpenter's Halloween theme sets the tone all too well. Even at the opening credits the theme begins, instantly placing the viewer into a creepy horror state of mind. Slight variations of this simple theme are constant throughout the film, adding tension and suspense, and progressing scenes along nicely that might have seemed longer otherwise.
   
   The usual weak dialouge and acting are certainly present here, as in most horror films, but I can't say it takes away from the fun, as it is to be expected (especially from a film made 30 years ago). Jamie Lee Curis does a memorable enough performance as her charcater Laurie, the babysitter who Michael has targeted on Halloween. Donal Pleasance does a decent job as Dr. Loomis, a man who basically becomes obsessed (and has every right to) on taking down Michael Myers. The remainder of the cast is unimpressive, but serve up well as Michael's victims.
   
   Halloween has spawned off 7 sequals and even a recent remake. Though they don't match up to this original, it says enough that Halloween has become a popular sucess. I wish I could say for a movie that is 30 years old, it might be difficult for first time viewers today to appreciate, but the fact remains that this is from a different era of horror, a time when good horror films presented us with "less is more" Halloween is the perfect demonstration. There is less blood, less gore, less violence, and we know almost nothing of Michael's background, and the end result can be truly scary when we are not given details and must deal with the unknown.
   
   Acting - 2.5
   Characters - 4
   Horror - 4.5
   Music - 5
   Story - 4
   Overall - 4.5



3. I grew up with this film in its various incarnations on home video. And, yes, i probably own it in practically every format. But this version really packs a punch. It is really spectacular to see the crisp images from such a gritty film. You would never know this movie is now 30 years old by the Blu-ray transfer. The only element that was somewhat disappointing is that I noticed the audio dropping out occasionally, probably due to imperfections from the original mono source. Otherwise, you will find new details in this film that you never noticed before on this great hi-def version!!!



4. You cant beat the original Halloween! It is fantastic, has a wonderful theme song that gets stuck in your head! Watch this classic horror film with Jamie Lee Curtis in it!



5. Guess, I'll finally weigh in on this one. Halloween is a perfect product of it's time and the fact that it was actually scary allows it to continue to live on all these years later. The cast is perfectly awkward, the scares numerous, the soundtrack exceptional, and the nostalgia brilliant. Every year, after we've killed -- er, I mean fed --the last trick-or-treaters, we settle in for this fabulous, low-budget gem. It deserves it's status among fright films.

5 comments about Halloween [Region 2].

1. This film is often hailed as Carpenter's masterpiece. Though it isn't (that would be Assault on Precinct 13), it is, nevertheless, one of the greatest slasher films ever made. People also often wrongly state that Halloween is the first slasher film ever made. Not so. There were many Italian slashers before it, including The Bird with the Crystal Plumage and Twitch of the Death Nerve.
   
   The mood and pacing of this film are nearly flawless. The soundtrack is classic. What many don't know is that Carpenter based the theme song to Halloween off of Goblin's theme song from Argento's Deep Red, which was in turn inspired by Tubular Bells from Friedkin's The Exorcist. Though the film takes place in Illinois, it was filmed in California, as evidenced by the trunks of palm trees seen in people's front yards. Further, though the film is set in the fall, it was filmed during springtime. Carpenter had a bunch of fake dead leaves that they would throw in the front yard of the house they were filming at. When they switched houses they would have to gather up all the fake leaves and move them!
   
   By the way, the mask that Michael Myers wears was a William Shatner mask that they somewhat altered. Shatner has since said that he does not appreciate being referred to as "evil incarnate." The crew of the film referred to Myers as "The Shape," implying that he is, as implied in the films, a supernatural force and not a human being.



2. Thirty years later and this horror classic is still as scary as ever. In the Hollywood horror genre today over-run with blood and gore, it is refreshing to take a break and return to the old school when horror films where truly (and still can be) scary. There are many devices that has made Halloween a success. Number one is Michael Myers, perhaps one of the most memorable horror villains of all time. There is no motive for his actions. He seems to kill without cause - an emotion-less villain who has never spoken a word almost his entire life. One moment he appears out of nowhere, glaring from a distance, and the next moment, he's gone. No matter how fast his victims run, Michael is always right behind, ready to make the kill, stabbing his victims with his trademark kitchen knife.
   
   Audio is one of the most important elements that can determine the success of a horror film, and above all else, John Carpenter's Halloween theme sets the tone all too well. Even at the opening credits the theme begins, instantly placing the viewer into a creepy horror state of mind. Slight variations of this simple theme are constant throughout the film, adding tension and suspense, and progressing scenes along nicely that might have seemed longer otherwise.
   
   The usual weak dialouge and acting are certainly present here, as in most horror films, but I can't say it takes away from the fun, as it is to be expected (especially from a film made 30 years ago). Jamie Lee Curis does a memorable enough performance as her charcater Laurie, the babysitter who Michael has targeted on Halloween. Donal Pleasance does a decent job as Dr. Loomis, a man who basically becomes obsessed (and has every right to) on taking down Michael Myers. The remainder of the cast is unimpressive, but serve up well as Michael's victims.
   
   Halloween has spawned off 7 sequals and even a recent remake. Though they don't match up to this original, it says enough that Halloween has become a popular sucess. I wish I could say for a movie that is 30 years old, it might be difficult for first time viewers today to appreciate, but the fact remains that this is from a different era of horror, a time when good horror films presented us with "less is more" Halloween is the perfect demonstration. There is less blood, less gore, less violence, and we know almost nothing of Michael's background, and the end result can be truly scary when we are not given details and must deal with the unknown.
   
   Acting - 2.5
   Characters - 4
   Horror - 4.5
   Music - 5
   Story - 4
   Overall - 4.5



3. I grew up with this film in its various incarnations on home video. And, yes, i probably own it in practically every format. But this version really packs a punch. It is really spectacular to see the crisp images from such a gritty film. You would never know this movie is now 30 years old by the Blu-ray transfer. The only element that was somewhat disappointing is that I noticed the audio dropping out occasionally, probably due to imperfections from the original mono source. Otherwise, you will find new details in this film that you never noticed before on this great hi-def version!!!



4. You cant beat the original Halloween! It is fantastic, has a wonderful theme song that gets stuck in your head! Watch this classic horror film with Jamie Lee Curtis in it!



5. Guess, I'll finally weigh in on this one. Halloween is a perfect product of it's time and the fact that it was actually scary allows it to continue to live on all these years later. The cast is perfectly awkward, the scares numerous, the soundtrack exceptional, and the nostalgia brilliant. Every year, after we've killed -- er, I mean fed --the last trick-or-treaters, we settle in for this fabulous, low-budget gem. It deserves it's status among fright films.

5 comments about Halloween [Region 2].

1. This film is often hailed as Carpenter's masterpiece. Though it isn't (that would be Assault on Precinct 13), it is, nevertheless, one of the greatest slasher films ever made. People also often wrongly state that Halloween is the first slasher film ever made. Not so. There were many Italian slashers before it, including The Bird with the Crystal Plumage and Twitch of the Death Nerve.
   
   The mood and pacing of this film are nearly flawless. The soundtrack is classic. What many don't know is that Carpenter based the theme song to Halloween off of Goblin's theme song from Argento's Deep Red, which was in turn inspired by Tubular Bells from Friedkin's The Exorcist. Though the film takes place in Illinois, it was filmed in California, as evidenced by the trunks of palm trees seen in people's front yards. Further, though the film is set in the fall, it was filmed during springtime. Carpenter had a bunch of fake dead leaves that they would throw in the front yard of the house they were filming at. When they switched houses they would have to gather up all the fake leaves and move them!
   
   By the way, the mask that Michael Myers wears was a William Shatner mask that they somewhat altered. Shatner has since said that he does not appreciate being referred to as "evil incarnate." The crew of the film referred to Myers as "The Shape," implying that he is, as implied in the films, a supernatural force and not a human being.



2. Thirty years later and this horror classic is still as scary as ever. In the Hollywood horror genre today over-run with blood and gore, it is refreshing to take a break and return to the old school when horror films where truly (and still can be) scary. There are many devices that has made Halloween a success. Number one is Michael Myers, perhaps one of the most memorable horror villains of all time. There is no motive for his actions. He seems to kill without cause - an emotion-less villain who has never spoken a word almost his entire life. One moment he appears out of nowhere, glaring from a distance, and the next moment, he's gone. No matter how fast his victims run, Michael is always right behind, ready to make the kill, stabbing his victims with his trademark kitchen knife.
   
   Audio is one of the most important elements that can determine the success of a horror film, and above all else, John Carpenter's Halloween theme sets the tone all too well. Even at the opening credits the theme begins, instantly placing the viewer into a creepy horror state of mind. Slight variations of this simple theme are constant throughout the film, adding tension and suspense, and progressing scenes along nicely that might have seemed longer otherwise.
   
   The usual weak dialouge and acting are certainly present here, as in most horror films, but I can't say it takes away from the fun, as it is to be expected (especially from a film made 30 years ago). Jamie Lee Curis does a memorable enough performance as her charcater Laurie, the babysitter who Michael has targeted on Halloween. Donal Pleasance does a decent job as Dr. Loomis, a man who basically becomes obsessed (and has every right to) on taking down Michael Myers. The remainder of the cast is unimpressive, but serve up well as Michael's victims.
   
   Halloween has spawned off 7 sequals and even a recent remake. Though they don't match up to this original, it says enough that Halloween has become a popular sucess. I wish I could say for a movie that is 30 years old, it might be difficult for first time viewers today to appreciate, but the fact remains that this is from a different era of horror, a time when good horror films presented us with "less is more" Halloween is the perfect demonstration. There is less blood, less gore, less violence, and we know almost nothing of Michael's background, and the end result can be truly scary when we are not given details and must deal with the unknown.
   
   Acting - 2.5
   Characters - 4
   Horror - 4.5
   Music - 5
   Story - 4
   Overall - 4.5



3. I grew up with this film in its various incarnations on home video. And, yes, i probably own it in practically every format. But this version really packs a punch. It is really spectacular to see the crisp images from such a gritty film. You would never know this movie is now 30 years old by the Blu-ray transfer. The only element that was somewhat disappointing is that I noticed the audio dropping out occasionally, probably due to imperfections from the original mono source. Otherwise, you will find new details in this film that you never noticed before on this great hi-def version!!!



4. You cant beat the original Halloween! It is fantastic, has a wonderful theme song that gets stuck in your head! Watch this classic horror film with Jamie Lee Curtis in it!



5. Guess, I'll finally weigh in on this one. Halloween is a perfect product of it's time and the fact that it was actually scary allows it to continue to live on all these years later. The cast is perfectly awkward, the scares numerous, the soundtrack exceptional, and the nostalgia brilliant. Every year, after we've killed -- er, I mean fed --the last trick-or-treaters, we settle in for this fabulous, low-budget gem. It deserves it's status among fright films.

5 comments about Halloween [Region 2].

1. This film is often hailed as Carpenter's masterpiece. Though it isn't (that would be Assault on Precinct 13), it is, nevertheless, one of the greatest slasher films ever made. People also often wrongly state that Halloween is the first slasher film ever made. Not so. There were many Italian slashers before it, including The Bird with the Crystal Plumage and Twitch of the Death Nerve.
   
   The mood and pacing of this film are nearly flawless. The soundtrack is classic. What many don't know is that Carpenter based the theme song to Halloween off of Goblin's theme song from Argento's Deep Red, which was in turn inspired by Tubular Bells from Friedkin's The Exorcist. Though the film takes place in Illinois, it was filmed in California, as evidenced by the trunks of palm trees seen in people's front yards. Further, though the film is set in the fall, it was filmed during springtime. Carpenter had a bunch of fake dead leaves that they would throw in the front yard of the house they were filming at. When they switched houses they would have to gather up all the fake leaves and move them!
   
   By the way, the mask that Michael Myers wears was a William Shatner mask that they somewhat altered. Shatner has since said that he does not appreciate being referred to as "evil incarnate." The crew of the film referred to Myers as "The Shape," implying that he is, as implied in the films, a supernatural force and not a human being.



2. Thirty years later and this horror classic is still as scary as ever. In the Hollywood horror genre today over-run with blood and gore, it is refreshing to take a break and return to the old school when horror films where truly (and still can be) scary. There are many devices that has made Halloween a success. Number one is Michael Myers, perhaps one of the most memorable horror villains of all time. There is no motive for his actions. He seems to kill without cause - an emotion-less villain who has never spoken a word almost his entire life. One moment he appears out of nowhere, glaring from a distance, and the next moment, he's gone. No matter how fast his victims run, Michael is always right behind, ready to make the kill, stabbing his victims with his trademark kitchen knife.
   
   Audio is one of the most important elements that can determine the success of a horror film, and above all else, John Carpenter's Halloween theme sets the tone all too well. Even at the opening credits the theme begins, instantly placing the viewer into a creepy horror state of mind. Slight variations of this simple theme are constant throughout the film, adding tension and suspense, and progressing scenes along nicely that might have seemed longer otherwise.
   
   The usual weak dialouge and acting are certainly present here, as in most horror films, but I can't say it takes away from the fun, as it is to be expected (especially from a film made 30 years ago). Jamie Lee Curis does a memorable enough performance as her charcater Laurie, the babysitter who Michael has targeted on Halloween. Donal Pleasance does a decent job as Dr. Loomis, a man who basically becomes obsessed (and has every right to) on taking down Michael Myers. The remainder of the cast is unimpressive, but serve up well as Michael's victims.
   
   Halloween has spawned off 7 sequals and even a recent remake. Though they don't match up to this original, it says enough that Halloween has become a popular sucess. I wish I could say for a movie that is 30 years old, it might be difficult for first time viewers today to appreciate, but the fact remains that this is from a different era of horror, a time when good horror films presented us with "less is more" Halloween is the perfect demonstration. There is less blood, less gore, less violence, and we know almost nothing of Michael's background, and the end result can be truly scary when we are not given details and must deal with the unknown.
   
   Acting - 2.5
   Characters - 4
   Horror - 4.5
   Music - 5
   Story - 4
   Overall - 4.5



3. I grew up with this film in its various incarnations on home video. And, yes, i probably own it in practically every format. But this version really packs a punch. It is really spectacular to see the crisp images from such a gritty film. You would never know this movie is now 30 years old by the Blu-ray transfer. The only element that was somewhat disappointing is that I noticed the audio dropping out occasionally, probably due to imperfections from the original mono source. Otherwise, you will find new details in this film that you never noticed before on this great hi-def version!!!



4. You cant beat the original Halloween! It is fantastic, has a wonderful theme song that gets stuck in your head! Watch this classic horror film with Jamie Lee Curtis in it!



5. Guess, I'll finally weigh in on this one. Halloween is a perfect product of it's time and the fact that it was actually scary allows it to continue to live on all these years later. The cast is perfectly awkward, the scares numerous, the soundtrack exceptional, and the nostalgia brilliant. Every year, after we've killed -- er, I mean fed --the last trick-or-treaters, we settle in for this fabulous, low-budget gem. It deserves it's status among fright films.