Halloween (2018) - Page 191 - Blu-ray Forum

Sozo · 10-18-2018, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Kylo Ren

I'll be seeing this Saturday at 7:45 PM. Seats are filling up quickly, so it should be a pretty packed theater. But, man, do I REALLY hope the audience doesn't suck for my showtime. Horror audiences can always be hit and miss. You might get those douchebag teenagers that talk way too much during the movie by saying stupid shit. But, you may also get a crowd that's respectful but also fun to make the movie even more enjoyable. Let's hope I get the latter.

I'm seeing it on Saturday @ 10:45AM. Outta be interesting.

Member-351780 · 10-18-2018, 12:50 PM

supposed to be going on saturday after work with my family and then on monday after school with some of my friends... hope it lives up to the hype!!!

CelluloidPal · 10-18-2018, 01:08 PM

Seeing this tonight after work in DOLBY.

starsteam · 10-18-2018, 02:37 PM

Seeing it tonight after Venom. This will be the first iconic slasher I'll see on the big screen, and it sounds like a good one to take that spot.

postmodel · 10-18-2018, 03:06 PM

Seeing it tonight at 7:30pm. I cannot wait. My wife just surprised me last night hey, wanna see this tomorrow since my brother can watch our child? Keep in mind she HATES opening weekends cause usually the theater is packed, but she too is beyond excited to see this.

I've barely had anything spoiled minus a few items that don't actually explain what happens, just people's reactions. This is gonna be funnnnnn.

ghoulies · 10-18-2018, 03:12 PM

I'm seeing it tonight at 7:00pm. The hype is almost finished.

Losey · 10-18-2018, 03:40 PM

Saw it last night. Quite disappointed tbh. Great look and atmosphere, convincing acting (except for the caricatural doctor), amazing use of the score, but storywise, I found it pretty meh. David Gordon Green did some good stuff in the past in drama and comedy, but I don't think he knows how to direct suspense scenes of the horror kind. Many of which had great potential but, with few exceptions, translated rather blandly as directed (the best bits are nods to the original). There are shocks, but tension? Not as far as I was concerned. I love the original, I like II and even H20 (which are unrelated here sure), and I tried not to get there overhyped. Ah, well. I'll be curious to read other members thoughts.

spf781 · 10-18-2018, 04:07 PM

I saw it Tuesday night. I, too, was underwhelmed. There was a lot to admire -the music, the acting from the leads, the welcome bits of comedy and most, but not all, of the second half- , but there was also a lot that I couldn't help but roll my eyes at. I hated most of the characters and the plot, to be honest, could have used several rewrites. There was one character twist that was both perplexing and unnecessary.

The thing that made Carpenter's 1978 classic work was his expert handling of film's mood and tension, which I think is worth of comparison to Hitchcock. The sequels that followed? About as scary as The Paul Lynde Halloween Special. This one had some decent jumps, but it's not enough. The atmosphere was lacking and there was very little tension. Of course, after...ten? films it might be difficult to achieve at this point.

It's not a bad film, but I was hoping for more. Not anything earth-shattering, but something different and better than what we've had before.

I'd give it a light three out of five stars. I think many will like it, even love it. At least I hope so given the anticipation posted by many in this thread.

levcore · 10-18-2018, 04:11 PM

Do you think this movie will be looked on more kindly solely because the bar was set so low by some previous entries and because we haven't had a decent/ acceptable Halloween movie in so long? I have a feeling many will over praise it for this very reason.

spf781 · 10-18-2018, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by levcore

Do you think this movie will be looked on more kindly solely because the bar was set so low by some previous entries and because we haven't had a decent/ acceptable Halloween movie in so long? I have a feeling many will over praise it for this very reason.

Yes. But once again, that is not to say that I would put it in the same category as all those horrid sequels we got over the past four decades. It's just...there.

levcore · 10-18-2018, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by spf781

Yes. But once again, that is not to say that I would put it in the same category as all those horrid sequels we got over the past four decades. It's just...there.

Oh yes what I mean is this movie sounds decent or solid but nothing spectacular. However just because it's better than most of the horrid sequels it will be viewed far more favourably.

spf781 · 10-18-2018, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by levcore

Oh yes what I mean is this movie sounds decent or solid but nothing spectacular. However just because it's better than most of the horrid sequels it will be viewed far more favourably.

Exactly.

Leonidas King · 10-18-2018, 04:29 PM

This already has a poll and First Man's thread is still in need of one 2 weeks later.

Adasme · 10-18-2018, 04:40 PM

Just found this one:

Its full soundtrack for halloween 2018 from Sacred Bones Records

Darth Marcus · 10-18-2018, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonidas_King

This already has a poll and First Man's thread is still in need of one 2 weeks later.

PM Scottie. He's the OP of that thread (and a Mod), and he's really good about assisting users.

djgeneral · 10-18-2018, 06:35 PM

7.5 hours to go!!

IDC if it sucks, it's a freakin new Halloween movie in theaters!!!! I'm pumped regardless lol

Ruemorgue10 · 10-18-2018, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by spf781

Yes. But once again, that is not to say that I would put it in the same category as all those horrid sequels we got over the past four decades. It's just...there.

And at this stage in the franchise, that's what all future entries are going to be. They can't break from the formula because there's simply nothing else that can be done with Halloween...it's creatively broke.

IncrediblesFan82 · 10-18-2018, 07:11 PM

Losey and spf781-Thanks for posting your opinions. Enjoyed reading them.

For those who have seen it, which sequel would you say is the best: Halloween II (1981) or this movie?

BLMN · 10-18-2018, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Losey

Saw it last night. Quite disappointed tbh. Great look and atmosphere, convincing acting (except for the caricatural doctor), amazing use of the score, but storywise, I found it pretty meh. David Gordon Green did some good stuff in the past in drama and comedy, but I don't think he knows how to direct suspense scenes of the horror kind. Many of which had great potential but, with few exceptions, translated rather blandly as directed (the best bits are nods to the original). There are shocks, but tension? Not as far as I was concerned. I love the original, I like II and even H20 (which are unrelated here sure), and I tried not to get there overhyped. Ah, well. I'll be curious to read other members thoughts.

i saw it as well, its definetely way better than 3,4,5,6, h20, resurrection and ah rob zombie should go see it and learn how to do a proper halloween movie btw.

prozacnation1978 · 10-18-2018, 07:25 PM

Seeing this in dolby tonight. Havent seen anything in dolby since predator. My seat is better tonight. Looking forward to it

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10-18-2018, 04:07 PM	#3808
spf781 Power Member Member since:Oct 2006 Location:742 Evergreen Terrace Springield, USA 4K collection:519 Blu-ray collection:792 MA collection:200 Digital collection:5 iTunes collection:314 Trading Score:4	I saw it Tuesday night. I, too, was underwhelmed. There was a lot to admire -the music, the acting from the leads, the welcome bits of comedy and most, but not all, of the second half- , but there was also a lot that I couldn't help but roll my eyes at. I hated most of the characters and the plot, to be honest, could have used several rewrites. There was one character twist that was both perplexing and unnecessary. The thing that made Carpenter's 1978 classic work was his expert handling of film's mood and tension, which I think is worth of comparison to Hitchcock. The sequels that followed? About as scary as The Paul Lynde Halloween Special. This one had some decent jumps, but it's not enough. The atmosphere was lacking and there was very little tension. Of course, after...ten? films it might be difficult to achieve at this point. It's not a bad film, but I was hoping for more. Not anything earth-shattering, but something different and better than what we've had before. I'd give it a light three out of five stars. I think many will like it, even love it. At least I hope so given the anticipation posted by many in this thread. Last edited by spf781; 10-18-2018 at 04:12 PM.

10-18-2018, 12:50 PM	#3802
Member-351780 Active Member Top contributor Member since:May 2015 4K collection:60 Blu-ray collection:474 DVD collection:118 Digital collection:442 iTunes collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 35	supposed to be going on saturday after work with my family and then on monday after school with some of my friends... hope it lives up to the hype!!!

10-18-2018, 01:08 PM	#3803
CelluloidPal Blu-ray Knight Member since:May 2017	Seeing this tonight after work in DOLBY.

10-18-2018, 02:37 PM	#3804
starsteam Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2015 Location:Alabama 4K collection:455 Blu-ray collection:5465 DVD collection:3246 Digital collection:1329 Trading Score:261	Seeing it tonight after Venom. This will be the first iconic slasher I'll see on the big screen, and it sounds like a good one to take that spot.

10-18-2018, 03:06 PM	#3805
postmodel Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2012 4K collection:1024 Blu-ray collection:3023 DVD collection:90 MA collection:1 Trading Score:15	Seeing it tonight at 7:30pm. I cannot wait. My wife just surprised me last night hey, wanna see this tomorrow since my brother can watch our child? Keep in mind she HATES opening weekends cause usually the theater is packed, but she too is beyond excited to see this. I've barely had anything spoiled minus a few items that don't actually explain what happens, just people's reactions. This is gonna be funnnnnn.

10-18-2018, 03:12 PM	#3806
ghoulies Banned Member since:Aug 2016	I'm seeing it tonight at 7:00pm. The hype is almost finished.

10-18-2018, 03:40 PM	#3807
Losey Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2011 Blu-ray collection:151 Blu-ray reviews: 77	Saw it last night. Quite disappointed tbh. Great look and atmosphere, convincing acting (except for the caricatural doctor), amazing use of the score, but storywise, I found it pretty meh. David Gordon Green did some good stuff in the past in drama and comedy, but I don't think he knows how to direct suspense scenes of the horror kind. Many of which had great potential but, with few exceptions, translated rather blandly as directed (the best bits are nods to the original). There are shocks, but tension? Not as far as I was concerned. I love the original, I like II and even H20 (which are unrelated here sure), and I tried not to get there overhyped. Ah, well. I'll be curious to read other members thoughts.

10-18-2018, 04:11 PM	#3809
levcore Blu-ray Grand Duke Member since:Jun 2011 Location:Dryland 4K collection:306 Blu-ray collection:2616 Trading Score:3	Do you think this movie will be looked on more kindly solely because the bar was set so low by some previous entries and because we haven't had a decent/ acceptable Halloween movie in so long? I have a feeling many will over praise it for this very reason.

10-18-2018, 04:29 PM	#3813
Leonidas King Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:Sparta, Laconia - GRC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:657 Blu-ray collection:2628 Blu-ray reviews: 34 Trading Score:250	This already has a poll and First Man's thread is still in need of one 2 weeks later.

10-18-2018, 06:35 PM	#3816
djgeneral Moderator Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Michigan 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:605 DVD collection:239 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:161	7.5 hours to go!! IDC if it sucks, it's a freakin new Halloween movie in theaters!!!! I'm pumped regardless lol

10-18-2018, 07:11 PM	#3818
IncrediblesFan82 Active Member Member since:Jul 2018 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:53	Losey and spf781-Thanks for posting your opinions. Enjoyed reading them. For those who have seen it, which sequel would you say is the best: Halloween II (1981) or this movie?

10-18-2018, 07:25 PM	#3820
prozacnation1978 Banned Member since:Oct 2010 Location:san diego california	Seeing this in dolby tonight. Havent seen anything in dolby since predator. My seat is better tonight. Looking forward to it

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