Movie Review Halloween Kills

Okay, let's talk Halloween Kills. You know, the movie where Michael Myers just… keeps on killing. It's like he's on a mission, and nobody can stop him. Not even a whole town full of angry people.

I'm not going to lie, I have a bit of an unpopular opinion about this one. While everyone else was screaming, "He's back! This is amazing!" I was more like, "Wait, again?" It’s the thought that counts, right?

The movie picks up right where Halloween (2018) left off. You know, with Laurie Strode thinking she finally got him. Spoiler alert: she did not. Nope, Michael Myers is just fine, thank you very much.

And he’s not fine with being left for dead. He’s got a lot of pent-up anger. And a really big knife. It’s a dangerous combination.

The whole town of Haddonfield suddenly decides they’ve had enough. They’re tired of Michael’s reign of terror. So, they decide to form a mob. A very angry, pitchfork-wielding mob.

And honestly, this is where my little quirky take comes in. This mob? They’re… enthusiastic. Maybe a little too enthusiastic.

They’re running around Haddonfield like they’re in a horror movie audition. Everyone’s yelling. Everyone’s got a weapon. It’s chaos, but it’s… organized chaos?

I kept picturing them practicing their angry faces in the mirror. "Is this menacing enough? Should I look more determined?"

And the dialogue! Oh, the dialogue. There are so many pronouncements of "Evil dies tonight!" It's like a battle cry. A very repetitive battle cry.

I swear, I think I heard "Evil dies tonight!" more times than Michael Myers actually killed anyone. And that’s saying something.

Meanwhile, Laurie Strode is still recovering. Or trying to. She's got bandages and she's telling everyone to stay inside. It's sensible advice, really.

But you know who doesn't listen to sensible advice? The people in Haddonfield. They're all about that mob life now.

And Michael? He’s just doing his thing. Stalking. Killing. Being the unstoppable force of nature that he is.

There’s a scene where he gets… really mad. Like, the kind of mad that makes you wonder if he stubbed his toe. Or maybe just remembered he forgot to pay his electric bill.

But nope, it’s just him being Michael. And that’s what we signed up for, right?

The film is definitely… a lot. It’s gory. It’s violent. It’s also, in its own strange way, a bit of a comedy. At least for me.

I’m pretty sure I chuckled more than I flinched. Which is probably not what the filmmakers were going for.

It’s like watching a really intense but slightly silly parade. Everyone’s got a costume, everyone’s got a purpose, and it’s all leading to something… inevitable.

And that inevitable thing is more Michael Myers. Because, as we learned, evil does not die tonight. It apparently takes a really long nap and then wakes up for a sequel.

The whole mob aspect is what really got me. They’re so determined. So unified. It's like the world's angriest HOA meeting.

They’re all marching around, pointing fingers. "You! You look suspicious!"

And Michael is just weaving through them. Like a particularly brutal and silent ghost. He’s not even breaking a sweat.

I kept thinking, if I were in Haddonfield, I’d be hiding under my bed. With a flashlight and a really good book. And maybe some snacks.

But these people? They’re out there, fighting the good fight. Or at least, the very, very violent fight.

There’s a part where they try to take down Michael. And it’s… ambitious. It’s a group effort.

And it almost works. Almost. Because Michael Myers is, you know, Michael Myers.

He’s got that uncanny ability to survive anything. A fire? No problem. A car crash? Just another Tuesday.

The resilience of this man. You have to admire it, in a terrifying, "please don't ever meet him" kind of way.

And the ending! Oh, the ending. It leaves you thinking, "Well, this is going to be a problem."

Because Michael, as we’ve established, is still very much a problem. A very large, masked problem.

So, while some might have been terrified, I found myself with a strange sense of amusement. A sort of "wow, they’re really going for it" feeling.

It’s the sheer commitment to the bit. The relentless pursuit of violence. It’s almost impressive.

Halloween Kills isn’t subtle. It’s not trying to be. It’s loud. It’s bloody. And it’s definitely a ride.

For me, it was a very entertaining, slightly absurd ride. A reminder that some evils just don’t die. They just get angrier.

And sometimes, when a whole town decides to form a mob, they don’t always get the outcome they’re hoping for.

So, if you’re looking for a deep, thought-provoking horror film, maybe skip this one. But if you want to see Michael Myers do his thing, and a town go slightly bonkers trying to stop him, then Halloween Kills delivers. With a side of unintentional comedy, at least from my perspective.

It’s the kind of movie that makes you appreciate the quiet nights. And the fact that your neighborhood watch doesn’t involve pitchforks.

And the fact that Michael Myers is only a movie character. Right? Right?

The movie is a testament to endurance. Michael’s endurance, mostly. But also the endurance of the Haddonfield residents who keep trying. And trying. And trying.

It’s a brutal ballet of chaos. And I, for one, enjoyed the choreography. Even if it was a little… repetitive.

So, there you have it. My completely valid, totally not weird opinion on Halloween Kills. It's a killer time. Just maybe not in the way you expect.

And I’m already looking forward to the next one. Because you know, evil dies… eventually. Hopefully.