Review of Halloween (2007) by Lauren S — 28 Dec 2016

An extremely well done remake. I especially love that this version explores Michael much more in depth than the original did.

This review of Halloween (2007) was written by Lauren S on 28 Dec 2016.

Halloween has generally received mixed reviews.

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