It's October!! Favorite Halloween Movie Poll - Blu-ray Forum

Blu Myers · 10-01-2009, 01:48 AM

Ok I'm following CZAR's lead and creating a poll for the Halloween fans out there. I want to know what's your favorite Halloween movie and why. This should get interesting.

Happy Halloween!

AKORIS · 10-01-2009, 01:54 AM

I can't believe that there's gonna be a lot of different answers here--

John Carpenter's original classic is the best by far

favorite sequels of mine are H20 and the original HALLOWEEN II

sfmarine · 10-01-2009, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by leem6453

Ok I'm following CZAR's lead and creating a poll for the Halloween fans out there. I want to know what's your favorite Halloween movie and why. This should get interesting.

Happy Halloween!

haha you'll never be able to keep up with his polls. I went with the original because it is a classic.

dvd_mazter · 10-01-2009, 01:57 AM

I would go with Rob Zombie's Halloween remake. I really thought it was good and it scared the crap out of me in theatres when I saw it.

The original Halloween would be my obvious second choice.

Mr.White · 10-01-2009, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dvd_mazter

I would go with Rob Zombie's Halloween remake. I really thought it was good and it scared the crap out of me in theatres when I saw it.

The original Halloween would be my obvious second choice.

You must be kidding!

You mean the other way around right?!

(Fe)Man · 10-01-2009, 02:06 AM

The original is the best, no need for a poll. Atmosphere, quality characters, a menacing villain, and one creepy a$$ soundtrack. What more could you ask for?

Side Note: I would like to add that RZ's Halloween 2 was pretty darn good. So my favorites as of now go:

Halloween (78')
Halloween 2 (Remake)
Halloween 2 (81')

CZAR · 10-01-2009, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leem6453

Ok I'm following CZAR's lead and creating a poll for the Halloween fans out there. I want to know what's your favorite Halloween movie and why. This should get interesting.

Happy Halloween!

Oh its all good leem!! It wouldve been next anyway cause this is my 2nd fav series and horror character! I voted Halloween II (1981), Halloween was great and opened the story and was a great setup for the real chase and cat & mouse game between he & Laurie! It had more action and it was more scary and ofcourse more kills! My top 3 would be:

Halloween II (1981)
Halloween (1978)
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later

The worst are easily Rob Zombie's remakes or f' ups!! Haha!! I like 1-6, H20 & even Ressurection, but I cant do Mr. Zombie!! Got Em!!

Got Em!!

Blu Myers · 10-01-2009, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by (Fe)Man

The original is the best, no need for a poll. Atmosphere, quality characters, a menacing villain, and one creepy a$$ soundtrack. What more could you ask for?

Side Note: I would like to add that RZ's Halloween 2 was pretty darn good. So my favorites as of now go:

Halloween (78')
Halloween 2 (Remake)
Halloween 2 (81')

Interesting. I still haven't seen the newest because I'm in Japan. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews, which kind of makes me want to see it even more.

I figured the original would get the most votes...even I voted for it. It's almost a perfect horror movie, but I do hold a few of the sequels near and dear. Halloween 4 is what got me into the series in the first place and I really love the atmosphere of 6, even if the plot was a mess. So here's my order:

Halloween (1978)
Halloween 4
Halloween 6
Halloween II (1981)
Halloween III
RZH (Has grown on me with repeat viewings.)
H20
Halloween 5
Halloween: Resurrection (I think I might vomit)

I'll let you know what I think of Halloween II (2009) when I see it.

STARSCREAM · 10-01-2009, 03:40 AM

I prefer It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.

I don't like scary movies.

Iron-Blu-123 · 10-01-2009, 04:42 AM

Halloween (1978)

andyman1970 · 10-01-2009, 04:49 AM

I've always been one to favor the originals and this is no exception. Halloween (1978) easily. Then maybe Halloween 2 (1980) and Halloween Resurrection. I know I'm in the minority there but just like the whole internet reality show send and Buster Rimes was good. The only thing I would prefer RZ's Halloween movies to would be Halloween III: Season of the Witch.

koontz1973 · 10-01-2009, 05:00 AM

I do like the new Halloween. Do not know why

The best sequel has to be the original H2.

(Fe)Man · 10-01-2009, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by leem6453

Interesting. I still haven't seen the newest because I'm in Japan. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews, which kind of makes me want to see it even more.

I think it gets most of the hate from the fact that it's from RZ instead of people actually sitting down and watching it. There is some pretty good gore, the cinematography is great, and Myers was sent into a whole new dimension. The dream sequences are a little funky, but everything else made up for it. Also, Brad Dourif (Officer Brackett) puts on a great performance. This truly was RZ's Halloween. He took it and put his stamp on it. I personally disregard his first effort and just go straight to H2.

Put aside what you know about Carpenter's Halloween and I say this is one of the best Slashers to come around in a while.

EricJ · 10-01-2009, 05:13 AM

I thought the thread was about Halloween-night movies in general and I STILL voted for Halloween III:

Be in front of your TV sets at nine for the Big Giveaway, kiddies, and don't forget to wear your masks--The clock is ticking...It's almost tiii-ime....
(One suspects this to be a running discussion point, as defenders have already surfaced in two other threads.)

And, just in case we can spin a "General Halloween movies" thread off of this, it's worth mentioning "Curse of the Demon" and "Something Wicked This Way Comes" as well--
But then, part of film literacy is diversity.

Blu Myers · 10-01-2009, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by (Fe)Man

I think it gets most of the hate from the fact that it's from RZ instead of people actually sitting down and watching it. There is some pretty good gore, the cinematography is great, and Myers was sent into a whole new dimension. The dream sequences are a little funky, but everything else made up for it. Also, Brad Dourif (Officer Brackett) puts on a great performance. This truly was RZ's Halloween. He took it and put his stamp on it. I personally disregard his first effort and just go straight to H2.

Put aside what you know about Carpenter's Halloween and I say this is one of the best Slashers to come around in a while.

Wow I'm really looking forward to this now. Thanks for the mini-review. It's nice to hear a different perspective. I do find it interesting that Zombie tried something different for the franchise.

upswiseass · 10-01-2009, 11:09 AM

Voted for Carpenter's original. I like all of the sequels, even part 3, but not a big fan of RZ's remake. Haven't seen his new one, though.

GLaDOS · 10-01-2009, 11:15 AM

Who doesn't like the original?

Fors* · 10-01-2009, 12:11 PM

I would be shocked if it wasn't John Carpenter's 1978 version....it was the first horror movie I saw as a kid where I was actually afraid to go to bed! And that music too!!!

paperkut · 10-01-2009, 12:55 PM

The very first one. Its a classic and it paved the way for the rest of horror movies.

owa · 10-01-2009, 12:56 PM

Halloween (1978). It's a classic and one of my favorite movies.

View Poll Results: What's your favorite Halloween movie?
Halloween (1978)	44	77.19%
Halloween II	3	5.26%
Halloween III	1	1.75%
Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers	1	1.75%
Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers	0	0%
Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers	0	0%
Halloween: H20	0	0%
Halloween: Resurrection	1	1.75%
Rob Zombie's Halloween	7	12.28%
Halloween II (2009)	0	0%
Voters: 57. You may not vote on this poll

10-01-2009, 01:48 AM	#1
Blu Myers Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Haddonfield, IL Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:655 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:108	It's October!! Favorite Halloween Movie Poll Ok I'm following CZAR's lead and creating a poll for the Halloween fans out there. I want to know what's your favorite Halloween movie and why. This should get interesting. Happy Halloween!

10-01-2009, 05:13 AM	#14
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	I thought the thread was about Halloween-night movies in general and I STILL voted for Halloween III: Be in front of your TV sets at nine for the Big Giveaway, kiddies, and don't forget to wear your masks--The clock is ticking...It's almost tiii-ime.... (One suspects this to be a running discussion point, as defenders have already surfaced in two other threads.) And, just in case we can spin a "General Halloween movies" thread off of this, it's worth mentioning "Curse of the Demon" and "Something Wicked This Way Comes" as well-- But then, part of film literacy is diversity. Last edited by EricJ; 10-01-2009 at 05:20 AM.

10-01-2009, 12:11 PM	#18
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	I would be shocked if it wasn't John Carpenter's 1978 version....it was the first horror movie I saw as a kid where I was actually afraid to go to bed! And that music too!!! Last edited by Fors; 10-01-2009 at 01:00 PM.*

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10-01-2009, 01:54 AM	#2
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3656 Blu-ray reviews:19	I can't believe that there's gonna be a lot of different answers here-- John Carpenter's original classic is the best by far favorite sequels of mine are H20 and the original HALLOWEEN II

10-01-2009, 01:57 AM	#4
dvd_mazter Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Winnipeg, Manitoba Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:740 Blu-ray reviews: 146	I would go with Rob Zombie's Halloween remake. I really thought it was good and it scared the crap out of me in theatres when I saw it. The original Halloween would be my obvious second choice.

10-01-2009, 02:06 AM	#6
(Fe)Man Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:42 Blu-ray collection:625 DVD collection:111	The original is the best, no need for a poll. Atmosphere, quality characters, a menacing villain, and one creepy a$$ soundtrack. What more could you ask for? Side Note: I would like to add that RZ's Halloween 2 was pretty darn good. So my favorites as of now go: Halloween (78') Halloween 2 (Remake) Halloween 2 (81')

10-01-2009, 03:40 AM	#9
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	I prefer It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. I don't like scary movies.

10-01-2009, 04:42 AM	#10
Iron-Blu-123 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Southern Ca. Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:2042	Halloween (1978)

10-01-2009, 04:49 AM	#11
andyman1970 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Birmingham, Alabama, USA DVD collection:9 Blu-ray reviews: 45 Trading Score:7	I've always been one to favor the originals and this is no exception. Halloween (1978) easily. Then maybe Halloween 2 (1980) and Halloween Resurrection. I know I'm in the minority there but just like the whole internet reality show send and Buster Rimes was good. The only thing I would prefer RZ's Halloween movies to would be Halloween III: Season of the Witch.

10-01-2009, 05:00 AM	#12
koontz1973 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Insane Alylum for the over achievers. Blu-ray collection:133	I do like the new Halloween. Do not know why The best sequel has to be the original H2.

10-01-2009, 11:09 AM	#16
upswiseass Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:243 Trading Score:37	Voted for Carpenter's original. I like all of the sequels, even part 3, but not a big fan of RZ's remake. Haven't seen his new one, though.

10-01-2009, 11:15 AM	#17
GLaDOS Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:Fujiwara Tofu Shop 4K collection:10 Blu-ray collection:114 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Who doesn't like the original?

10-01-2009, 12:55 PM	#19
paperkut Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Utah Blu-ray collection:21 Trading Score:1	The very first one. Its a classic and it paved the way for the rest of horror movies.

10-01-2009, 12:56 PM	#20
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	Halloween (1978). It's a classic and one of my favorite movies.

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