Review of Halloween II (2009) by Marcmyworks — 14 Nov 2016
Halloween II had a lot of promise, but it feels disjointed. Without Michael Myers it could be a good study on redneck American culture and adolescent pain. Rob Zombie’s sequel feels more like a gory Netflix series rather than a film but because of its original take, and hillbilly (or hellbilly) feel, there is a great deal of suspense. What ruins the movie is unfortunately the use of his wife, Sherri Moon Zombie, as a cheesy ghost motivating Michael Myers rampage.
What really interested me though was Final Girl, Laurie Strode’s mental state. Is she crazy or a victim of a cycle of psychosis or even a victim of some evil possession? The ambiguity is both intriguing and frustrating and ultimately leads nowhere.
This review of Halloween II (2009) was written by Marcmyworks on 14 Nov 2016.
Halloween II has generally received mixed reviews.
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