The day this was released was a big day for me. I was like a kid on Christmas morning, waiting hours to open the gifts. For those that know me, know that I absolutely love the Halloween series. I've watched and studied them for 20 years, ever since I was in 3rd grade. I've bought them all on vhs, dvd, and blu-ray. I've waited for this day for the last 9 years. Ever since Rob Zombie's Halloween II (Which I saw three times at the theater) When it was announced that we'd be getting a new Halloween film, I was ecstatic. The last few weeks, I've watched and re-watched the series. I think I've watched the original five times in the last month. My brain is literally turning into mush. I was determined to see 'Halloween' at the very first showing at 7:00. I sat there through the trailers, getting really anxious.
Finally, the movie started. I needed one of those brown bags to breath into when people hyperventilate, lol I tried my best not to blink too much. I have ADHD, so I usually tend to think about other things when I'm watching a movie, but for the most part, this movie had my full concentration. At no point was I ever bored. I just sat there and took it all in. I loved every single second of it. I was on 'Cloud 9' I was able to find quite a few of the Easter Eggs they hid for the hardcore Halloween fans. Remember, this film is a direct sequel to the original John Carpenter classic. None of the others exist anymore.
The movie begins 40 years later after Michael's original massacre on Halloween night in 1978. Two true-crime podcasters, Aaron Korey and Dana Haines, travel to Smith's Grove Sanitarium to interview Michael Myers, who still refuses to speak. While being transferred to another asylum, the bus crashes and Michael Myers is loose again and returns to Haddonfield, Illinois to finish what he started. Laurie Strode springs into action, trying to protect her daughter Karen and granddaughter Allyson. She still suffers from trauma and PTSD and has a rocky relationship with her family. The kill scenes were pretty cool. There was actually one little twist that surprised me. I didn't expect it. It was random, and very interesting.
I've loved the series since I was 8 years old, and my inner child is extremely happy. I couldn't have asked for a better Halloween movie. It was great seeing Jamie Lee Curtis fight Michael Myers again. It was great hearing that classic theme. I loved the new characters, and twists to the original classic I will definitely be seeing this again. I'd say it's now in my Top 5 favorite Halloween movies. Long live Michael Myers! I would definitely recommend HALLOWEEN!!!