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Originally Posted by levcore
I think removing the sister angle undermines the connection between Michael and Laurie and Laurie's response to prepare for Michaels return for the last 40 year's seems like an exaggerated one considering this movie ignores all the prior sequels. They should've kept at least Halloween 2 as part of the series.
Still it's a good slasher and very entertaining, nothing spectacular but a strong enough entry and another fun what if scenario for the series. I wish JLC had more screen time though as it felt like she was hardly in it.
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I disagree. I thought the sister angle cheapened the series. I always took it that Michael returned to his home town to experience the same sick rush he got from killing his sister as a child. It’s controversial, but I still think that’s the case even in this new film. Laurie was just a afterthought. A triggered response if you like.
As for the PTSD, that one night would absolutely be enough for someone to be affected for 40 years. Mentally I guess you would be preparing for the return of your would-be killer. You only have to study PTSD reports and survivor accounts to see how much the mind is affected by s traumatic incident. Don’t forget she saw her friends murdered and was nearly killed herself by a terrifying man in a mask. Even the trauma of knowing his body had disappeared
Obviously, the fear of her loved ones being under threat in any possible future scenario would also plague her mind.
So, I don’t think it’s a stretch at all my friend to have her behave the way she did.