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Review : Halloween Kills (2021)

Even if it overstayed its welcome a bit, and restarted one too many times for the likes of most, Halloween as a franchise owes nothing to anyone.  Maybe that’s what made my first time viewing of the 2018 direct sequel to the 1978 classic so special, as the creative time behind it clearly held the original film in reverence and created their offering in the hopes of making a coherent and enjoyable legacy that purist fans can follow.  Interestingly enough, this initial viewing (and its callbacks to the original), as enjoyable as they were, still left enough room for interpretation that a few story points went right over my head... that is, until I got going with Halloween Kills.

The lateral expansion and exploration of the 1978 and 2018 entries in a parallel fashion works well, especially in light of the fact that Halloween Kills literally picks up in the same moments that concluded the 2018 Halloween film.  Speaking of, many people found it unnecessarily confusing that the 2018 film chose to title itself identically to the 1978 classic, but with the provided context of Halloween Kills, it’s now crystal clear that the 2018 entry was less of a sequel to its 1978 counterpart and more of a pickup after a 40 year pause.  In this light, Halloween Kills feels like a sequel in both spirit and scope, be it the way that Laurie and her family are given new layers, the revelations surrounding Deputy Hawkins, or the Twilight Zone-esque descent into madness that consumes Haddonfield and serves as the narrative spine.  Out of this central theme, Halloween Kills goes into deep dives on mob mentality, repressed retribution from the victimized survivors of the terror that Michael Myers caused with his past actions, and/or most importantly, the exploitation of fear as a tool for control and power.

Halloween Kills also manages to expand the lore of Michael Myers without going to illogical extremes, with the most powerful expansion of all being a key moment in the creation of the current version revealing itself as a half-truth.  The self-awareness that gave Halloween 2018 its depth continues in Halloween Kills, with callbacks to the original narrative not only being continued, but literally sewn in to the presented story via repurposed footage.  The self-awareness is also present in terms of the film knowing that it is a sequel, particularly in the large ensemble cast, the insanely raised stakes and the over the top body count.  A nice added touch was the way that a collective agreement became present to save Laurie from herself... it definitely makes sense considering her condition in the wake of facing Michael Myers head on, but it feels bittersweet from the outside looking in, as her lack of knowledge created a false bliss and set up a bomb drop built around the denial of closure. 

As previously mentioned, there is a nearly seamless integration of footage from the 1978 Halloween film, and with the color-timing choices made overall, the entire film benefits from looking and feeling like its classic counterpart.  I must also double-down on my love for this film to embrace its nature as a sequel, with the kills being highly stylized and more spectacular, while the body count is raised to a dizzying degree.  The growth of the cast feels natural in the way that they all keep the heart of the story in their sights while letting their presence help feed the overall sense of panic and paranoia, making it grow in a way where tension stacks upon itself into a tower ready to crumble at a moment’s notice.  The updated set design on the Myers house is a nice touch as well, as it drapes a very familiar location in a reskin with plenty of personality. 

Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer and Andi Matichak all pick right up where they left off with Halloween 2018, moving forward with all of their post-traumatic stress that is amplified by their Earth-shattering discovery of the fact that Michael Myers is still alive, especially in the way that the uber-talented Greer‘s Karen essentially evolves into her final form of what Laurie was attempting to make her.  Anthony Michael Hall kicks the alpha instincts into gear as the mob leader, serving as a parallel terrifying presence to that of Michael Myers despite his stance as a protagonist and former victim.  Of all those that portray former victims, Robert Longstreet gives the most moving performance as he redeems the slander laid upon his name in the 2018 edition.  Dylan Arnold expands his character from a lustful, flippant and ignorant boyfriend character to a protector in the making hoping he can keep his girlfriend safe.  Omar Dorsey and Charles Cyphers capture the lack of foresight that impedes authority in a panic situation, standing as a voice of reason versus a voice of revenge conflict existing in the midst of a much larger conflict.  Kyle Richards and Marion Chambers also bring in the trauma-based energy as former Michael Myers victims, allowing their need for revenge to create interesting fight or flight reactions in the face of their elongated terror.  Carmella McNeal, Michael Smallwood, Scott McArthur, Michael McDonald, Brian F. Durkin, David Lowe and many, many more help fill out the fanatical and fantastic world of Halloween Kills. 

There is something poetic about Halloween Kills that, in my opinion, will most likely be read as either camp or fan service by the deeply cynical viewers of today.  With the 2018 edition setting up the return of Michael Myers as a showdown between he and Laurie, the poetry comes in the way that Halloween Kills unfolds the trauma, turns it into a collective madness, and all the while, allows Myers to remain his terrifying self while actually maintaining to build a sense of sympathy for his plight, making his eventual homecoming that much more powerful in terms of its subtext... in a way (and forgive me in advance for this level of corniness), the biggest threat that Michael Myers imposed was upon himself, and everything we’ve seen is a result of this.

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Thoughts : Halloween (2018)

When the trailers first dropped for the 2018 “reboot” to Halloween, I found myself excited and intrigued in-spite of the fact that I’ve only watched a small handful of the many Halloween films.  As I learned more about the project, such as its connection to the entire narrative through-line, or names like David Gordon Green, Danny McBride or Jason Blum tied to the production, the intrigue deepened, and yet for whatever reason (and par for the Chief Doomsday course), I never got around to checking out the movie.  With 2021 bringing Halloween Kills to the table, it felt wrong to try move forward without checking out what seemed like a very important step in the Halloween canon, so I gave myself a viewing of Halloween 2018.

With such a rich backstory to work from (and a clear fan-based approach coming from the writing team), it’d be foolish to toss it all to the side, but the way that this 2018 installment keeps itself tethered to the original Babysitter Murders that kicked off the entire legacy is brilliant.  From the opening moments of the film, Michael Myers is positioned as a goliath figure, and he is given nothing but respect-based fear and fascination from all of the in-world characters, so much so to the point that it breaks the fourth wall and matches our respect for Myers as a horror icon.  His silent demeanor, laser-like focus and seemingly unstoppable nature are all channeled into an enhanced portrayal in this film, making him proportionally terrifying in order to fit the times despite the fact that he has aged, which almost gives him a monster-like presence that spits in the face of reality.  The film also works by updating all of the minutia of the world to fit the times, such as technology and the way that people communicate with one another, while leaving the the important and timeless aspects of the film in tow : the root carnal natures of fear, sex and murder that make the supporting trifecta of not only the Halloween series, but nearly all of the iconic horror genre staples that followed in its wake.

That being said, the film stays interesting by being deeply self-aware of itself as a reboot and update of sorts, so while it does respect the source material, and important part of its modern sensibility is found in the way that it makes choices that would mirror those of season horror veterans.  Laurie Strode stands as the starkest example of this, having fully transitioned herself from a scream queen and a Final Girl to a full-fledged survivalist with a deep knowledge of weapons, battleground positioning, and most importantly, an awareness of the capabilities of her enemy.  Where this is most interesting, however, is when the same sensibilities pop up in characters like Deputy Hawkins (who would also be aware of the Michael Myers threat) or Julian (who trusts his instincts and reacts accordingly), as it allows the film to maintain itself in a place that mirrors the Babysitter Murders era while also allowing at least some characters to exist outside of a “lambs to the slaughter” context.  Self-referential moments are also a nice touch, like Michael Myers straight-lining his way to a kitchen knife, or Laurie referring to Dr. Sartain as “the new Loomis”.

The way that director David Gordon Green is able to mix a 1970s sensibility with a modern day aesthetic helps the film in terms of its direct sequel status to the 1978 classic by keeping a similar low-budget look while updating the visual quality to that of the digital era, much like the story picks up after an identical gap of time.  The colors are rich enough to pop and be distinct, but the finished look has a flattened approach, eliminating some of the color vibrancy in order to attain a pulp look.  The initial presentation and eventual reveal of Michael Myers is given all of the reverence and gravitas it deserves, giving viewers a true chill when he is finally revealed in his familiar form.  The score goes from being a simple, energy-driven earworm with iconic status to a nuanced set of takes with personality and dynamics, all tied together by the familiar notes we’ve come to associate with the Halloween franchise.  The special effects and kill make-up are all effective and impactful, and they are realistic enough to shock without crossing over into the realms of the grotesque.  

Jamie Lee Curtis gives a riveting, pain-filled performance, channeling the horrors of the original film into an agoraphobic, unstable character awaiting the day that she can unburden herself from her tangible ghost.  Rhian Rees and Jefferson Hall stand out as a literal foreign element to the film, but from their fringe perspective, those new to the series are given fast-tracked insight to the extended lore, while those deeper into the fandom are given a sort of voice in the narrative they can directly relate to... their performances are also very much expressive and alive as they lean into the classic horror performance tropes with deeply dramatic chops.  As always, Judy Greer channels deeply human and relatable energy in her performance as an adult trying to find a well-adjusted nature after a childhood tainted by terror, holding off the ghosts of her past while trying to maintain a relationship with a daughter threatening estrangement.  Speaking of, Andi Matichak tunes in to the teenage angst of simplifying problems, particularly the relationship between Laurie and Karen, and turning them into the center of her world while refusing to try and understand any side other than her own.  Will Patton brings an old-school energy to the film that stands as a sort of yang to Laurie’s updated and deeply prepared yin, as he is clearly aware of the Michael Myers threat while being deeply underprepared for it, as his life has not been all-consumed by it.  James Jude Courtney brings a dominating, imposing presence to his performance of the classic Michael Myers, and with a little assistance from Nick Castle, the terror is embodied properly while feeling appropriate for the modern approach.  Performances by Haluk Bilginer, Toby Huss, Virginia Gardner, Dylan Arnold, Miles Robbins, a scene stealing Jibrail Nantambu and a handful of others also stand out.

I’d heard nothing but good things about this film since day one, and it’s a shame that I didn’t take the time to see this film in theaters.  I knew that I would enjoy it going into it, but even with a primed approach, I was still wowed by Halloween 2018.  I am very happy that I decided to watch this one before jumping into Halloween Kills, as I am now more excited than ever for this Halloween-appropriate double feature.

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