Review of Halloween (2018) by Matt F — 18 Oct 2018

After anxiously waiting for the sequel to one of my favorite horror movies of all time, I finally got to witness my next favorite Halloween in the series! The storytelling here was paced with excellent cinematography as we revel over Michael's past with his new doctor and two new researchers seeking out the truth of who Michael Myers really is.

We then transition to the Strode family which has a modern take on PTSD and its strong effect within the family. The characters and their acting for the most part felt genuine as did their choices in the movie.

The humor was welcomed and funny at points but dry at others. However there was one scene halfway through the movie where I thought they could have taken the moment a little more seriously. Nonetheless as we slice our way into act 3 and 4 the suspense and emotions start building with a gorgeous rendition of the original John Carpenter's theme followed by newer elements that honestly gave the original soundtrack a run for its money.

A character choice in the 3rd act completely caught me off guard and initially felt out of place with the movie and its characters. You will know it when it happens. I've been tumbling it around in my head and going back and forth as to whether it was a fitting choice for the smaller character or movie itself.

However overall I am extremely happy to say that this Halloween finally hit the spot for me and in my opinion not only led the original as sort of a cinematic homage of sorts but also had its own original and edgy story to tell.

The beginning of the movie's engine was a little slow at times but so minor I'm not sure it's worth noting because you get right back on track to an event or person that gains your interest.

Towards the final act of the movie every single person in the audience had their tail bone on the edge of their seat and it was almost overwhelming at times with people stamping their feet and holding their breath with suspense.

I was stunned by the ending of the movie and the direction David Gordan Green took as it all came to a close. I'm extremely glad to see that even in today's horror standards, we have writers and directors that know how to please their audience.

I give this movie a solid B! Thank you for finally giving Michael Myers fans the sequel we've waited for for nearly 40 years!