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Berek · 10-18-2018, 07:35 PM

Going tonight as well. Im still in awe that they make it a direct sequel to the original. Slaps Donald Pleasance in the face imo.

The Debts · 10-18-2018, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Berek

Going tonight as well. Im still in awe that they make it a direct sequel to the original. Slaps Donald Pleasance in the face imo.

And those increasingly ridiculous sequels didn't?

spf781 · 10-18-2018, 10:18 PM

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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?

Definitely this one.

Captain Flint · 10-18-2018, 10:23 PM

Seeing this tomorrow morning. I'm so much more hyped for this than anything else this year (besides Venom and Infinity War). This will be the first Halloween I've been able to see on the big screen.

Padawan9188 · 10-18-2018, 10:58 PM

Seen it twice already and a third time tomorrow night. A- from me.

I hate the same 5 minute twist that everyone else does, and I think for me, the kicker is that it comes right after one of my favorite kills in the movie. I was so pumped. And then that.

formula_nebula · 10-18-2018, 11:08 PM

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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.

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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.

How would you guys rank it compared to the rest of the franchise?

spf781 · 10-18-2018, 11:13 PM

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How would you guys rank it compared to the rest of the franchise?

I would say second. But keep in mind, I pretty much hated every film between (okay, 'Season of the Witch' isn't terrible).

rocknblues81 · 10-18-2018, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DisneyBlu

- Halloween (1978)
- Halloween (2018)
- H20
- Halloween 4
- Halloween II (1981)
- Halloween (2007)
- Halloween II (2009)
- Halloween 6
- Tied for last: Halloween 5 and Halloween: Resurrection

I love the new one and see it as the best since the original.

I haven't seen the new one, but I'd rank the old movies much the same way with the exception of putting 2 in place of H20, movie 4 below it and movie the Zombie movies below part 6.

Too much hate for the sequels overall though. Sure 8 is terrible and part 5 isn't that great, but this series isn't as bad as people are making it out to be.

Cocey2002 · 10-18-2018, 11:42 PM

To get a good sequel 4/5 overall it seems is really amazing when you think about it. I mean it’s 40 years later. While I like most of the sequels and have seen all except H1 at the theaters I’m really looking forward to this one. I’d say fans of the series are pretty lucky they got this one right.

Padawan9188 · 10-18-2018, 11:53 PM

Is it a perfect film? No. Is it my favorite in the franchise? No.

But I genuinely don't see how a Halloween fan, or even a horror fan, could rate it under 3/5.

Cocey2002 · 10-18-2018, 11:56 PM

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Is it a perfect film? No. Is it my favorite in the franchise? No.

But I genuinely don't see how a Halloween fan, or even a horror fan, could rate it under 3/5.

That’s why I question many of the poor views. I mean these films aren’t for everyone. I bet my wife would rate the original Halloween poor also. Not her thing. So an 80 percent is awesome for a slasher film.

oilers73 · 10-19-2018, 12:05 AM

In 10 years or less, nobody will care about this movie. It's nostalgia porn, nothing more. The original is a classic. This is instantly forgettable.

djgeneral · 10-19-2018, 12:23 AM

Average Rating: 7/10
Reviews Counted: 154
Fresh: 126
Rotten: 28

Not that reviews matter much, but I consider that pretty solid for how most horror films get rated lol

thecooldud · 10-19-2018, 12:29 AM

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In 10 years or less, nobody will care about this movie. It's nostalgia porn, nothing more. The original is a classic. This is instantly forgettable.

For those of us old enough to remember, the hype around this - and most of the things said about it - is basically exactly the same as was H20 (mind you, so's the plot

). Rinse and repeat.

Padawan9188 · 10-19-2018, 01:20 AM

Let's all just be thankful Emma Roberts wasn't cast as Allyson.

Losey · 10-19-2018, 01:31 AM

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How would you guys rank it compared to the rest of the franchise?

- Halloween (1978)
- Halloween II (1981)
- H20
- Halloween (2018)
- Halloween 4
I rate them but really not a fan of:
- Halloween (2007)
- Halloween II (2009)
- Halloween 6
- Halloween 5
- Halloween: Resurrection

Jay Mammoth · 10-19-2018, 01:40 AM

Loved it, up there with 4 and H20.

Tony208 · 10-19-2018, 01:51 AM

I haven't watched the others in years, but I gotta say this is probably 2nd best, behind the original.

Padawan9188 · 10-19-2018, 01:54 AM

I hesitate to rank them, just because it's so very shiny and new. It's definitely towards the top of the list for me. But I find all of them have SOME value except RZII

Destinys Memory · 10-19-2018, 01:54 AM

Meh. Not enough Jamie Lee Curtis. Best part was the trailer for Happy Death Day 2 U.

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10-18-2018, 07:35 PM	#3821
Berek Senior Member Member since:May 2009 Location:NV Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:1378 DVD collection:5 iTunes collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:5	Going tonight as well. Im still in awe that they make it a direct sequel to the original. Slaps Donald Pleasance in the face imo.

10-18-2018, 10:23 PM	#3824
Captain Flint Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Apr 2015 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:710 DVD collection:51 Trading Score:1	Seeing this tomorrow morning. I'm so much more hyped for this than anything else this year (besides Venom and Infinity War). This will be the first Halloween I've been able to see on the big screen.

10-18-2018, 10:58 PM	#3825
Padawan9188 Active Member Member since:Nov 2013 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Seen it twice already and a third time tomorrow night. A- from me. I hate the same 5 minute twist that everyone else does, and I think for me, the kicker is that it comes right after one of my favorite kills in the movie. I was so pumped. And then that.

10-18-2018, 11:42 PM	#3829
Cocey2002 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2014	To get a good sequel 4/5 overall it seems is really amazing when you think about it. I mean it’s 40 years later. While I like most of the sequels and have seen all except H1 at the theaters I’m really looking forward to this one. I’d say fans of the series are pretty lucky they got this one right.

10-18-2018, 11:53 PM	#3830
Padawan9188 Active Member Member since:Nov 2013 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Is it a perfect film? No. Is it my favorite in the franchise? No. But I genuinely don't see how a Halloween fan, or even a horror fan, could rate it under 3/5.

10-19-2018, 12:05 AM	#3832
oilers73 Banned Member since:May 2016 Location:Deceased Blu-ray reviews:3	In 10 years or less, nobody will care about this movie. It's nostalgia porn, nothing more. The original is a classic. This is instantly forgettable.

10-19-2018, 12:23 AM	#3833
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	Average Rating: 7/10 Reviews Counted: 154 Fresh: 126 Rotten: 28 Not that reviews matter much, but I consider that pretty solid for how most horror films get rated lol

10-19-2018, 01:20 AM	#3835
Padawan9188 Active Member Member since:Nov 2013 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	Let's all just be thankful Emma Roberts wasn't cast as Allyson.

10-19-2018, 01:40 AM	#3837
Jay Mammoth Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2011 Location:Buffalo NY Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:583 Blu-ray collection:1607 DVD collection:63 iTunes collection:14 Prime collection:1 Trading Score:24	Loved it, up there with 4 and H20.

10-19-2018, 01:51 AM	#3838
Tony208 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:May 2010 Location:NYC 4K collection:419 Blu-ray collection:663 Trading Score:609	I haven't watched the others in years, but I gotta say this is probably 2nd best, behind the original.

10-19-2018, 01:54 AM	#3839
Padawan9188 Active Member Member since:Nov 2013 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:-	I hesitate to rank them, just because it's so very shiny and new. It's definitely towards the top of the list for me. But I find all of them have SOME value except RZII

10-19-2018, 01:54 AM	#3840
Destinys Memory Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jun 2012 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:7	Meh. Not enough Jamie Lee Curtis. Best part was the trailer for Happy Death Day 2 U.

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