Plot
Michael Myers who is presumed dead, returns to Haddonfield and goes in search of Laurie so he can once again be united with his baby sister.
Summary
I came into this film thinking that this would be a remake of the 1981 Halloween II movie but I was wrong.
Director Rob Zombie has made a new version that almost bears no resemblance to the original; this is in fact a sequel to Zombie’s 2007 Halloween film.
This movie goes in a completely different direction with some disturbing scenes of violence, which if you have seen any of Zombie’s other films (House of 1,000 corpses,The Devil’s Rejects) he seems to specialise in.
The brutal killing scenes are well done with the camera lingering on what the audience is witnessing, which instils the emotions that a viewer should feel when watching something as shocking as murder.
Showing Michael Myers has no remorse and is a complete loner who just cannot understand humanity.
Halloween II is a slow burning sequel that plods along with no real developments lacking the tension, suspense and overall grittiness that should have been brought to the film.
Overall
Fans of the Halloween franchise will find this a refreshing take and an ambitious effort to bring something new to the table.
Unfortunately though what Zombie lacks in creating suspense and drama he tries to make up for with being, just plain disturbing.
If you go and see this film expecting to watch a slasher horror you may feel disappointed because although it does have elements of that, the film is slow paced and is much more dark, disturbing and depressing.
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As a fan of Rob Zombie's former movie titles such as the Devils Rejects I had every intention to go and see this film. I also enjoyed Rob Zombie's first attempt at recreating the Halloween franchise in 2007 quite enjoyable. However, after reading this review I am approaching the movie with caution. The fact that this reviewer mentions that the film goes in a completely different direction to the original sequel in 1981 is very off putting.
ReplyDeleteThis review has been very helpful in highlighting just exactly what it is you can expect from this film. Being aware of Rob Zombie’s work before he ventured into the realm of Halloween is handy, but for those Halloween fans who are not familiar with Zombie’s former movies then this review sounds like it hits the nail on the head. If it’s anything like the first one in 2007 then don’t expect the old-school classic suspense building style of a Halloween movie from the 80’s. I found that I had to adapt very quickly in order to enjoy the first Halloween from Zombie.
Still, I do look forward to eventually seeing the film whether I catch it in the cinema or on dvd. Rob Zombie is very talented. I’m just not sure if he was the right guy to recreate Halloween.
Great review.
Very good reviews. very fair as we watched it together and i agree. was too bloody lacked dispense like the 80s original halloweens. didnt really get the storyline was it his sister or not? didnt really realise till the end. people wanting to watch this film expecting to be scared or it to be as intense as the 80s version will be very dissipointed. but it good to watch for a laugh and nyt out seen worse films . darren great review very honest .
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