Synopsis:
‘Halloween Kills’ advances the plot and lays the groundwork for the trilogy’s next installment. And if you liked the first one and aren’t afraid of gore and blood, you’ll enjoy this one, especially for some great Michael Myers’ killings.
Cast & Crew:
David Gordon Green| Director
Bill Block| Producer
Jason Blum| Producer
Anthony Michael Hall| Actor
Judy Greer| Actor
Jamie Lee Curtis| Actor
Kyle Richards| Actor
Andi Matichak| Actor
Story:
The nightmare continues for the residents of Haddonfield, as Michael Myers, aka the boogeyman, an inhuman monster, escapes Laurie Strode’s trap and resumes his ritual carnage. Taking matters into their own hands, the survivors form a vigilante mob with other town residents who have been haunted by Michael’s memories for 40 years to track him down and put an end to the nightmare once and for all.
Review:
‘Halloween Kills’ picks up where its predecessor (Halloween 2018) left off, with Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney) trapped in a burning house’s basement and Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) bleeding from a stab wound while riding away from the scene with her daughter, Karen (Judy Greer), and granddaughter, Allyson (Andi Matichak). While Laurie is being transported to the hospital, word spreads that Michael, also known as the boogeyman, has returned. Following the rampage in 1978, the survivors—Tommy Doyle (Anthony Michael Hall), Marion Chambers (Nancy Stephens), Lindsey Wallace (Kyle Richards), and Lonnie Elam (Robert Longstreet)—join forces to find the serial killer. Will they be able to kill the boogeyman, or will he remain undefeated?
Without diminishing the impact of the first film in the Halloween trilogy, director David Gordon Green sticks to the central theme of fighting evil. Every character has their own story arc, which is used by David Gordon Green and his co-writers Scott Teems and Danny McBride to lay the groundwork for the series conclusion. The screenplay blends well and connects the dots with the previous chapter thanks to its thorough writing. It effectively encapsulates the terrible wound left on the residents of Haddonfield by Michael Myers’ horror. Furthermore, the manner in which Michael Myers committed the murders will make viewers cringe in the worst way possible. Despite several thrilling plot twists, the climax is extremely predictable.
As Laurie Strode, Jamie Lee Curtis gives an outstanding performance. Despite her limited screen time as a result of her hospitalization, she makes an impression. Her character arc has been designed so that she can play a significant role in the next installment. Laurie’s daughter Karen (Judy Greer) and granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) display a variety of emotions.
Michael Myers’ heinous murders can be difficult to watch at times. He does, however, become an iconic villain, thus justifying the film’s title. Despite the fact that James Jude Courtney is always wearing a mask, his overall appearance and actions are chilling. Anthony Michael Hall, Nancy Stephens, Kyle Richards, and Cameron Elam (played by Dylan Arnold) are among the ensemble cast members who contribute to the story’s progression.
In a nutshell, ‘Halloween Kills’ advances the plot and lays the groundwork for the trilogy’s next chapter. And if you liked the first one and aren’t afraid of gore and blood, you’ll enjoy this one, especially for some great Michael Myers’ killings.
