I'm coming out...

[The Creeper]

That's awesome!  I can't wait!  Congratulations!

[raycastile]

I liked Zombie's Halloween.  It was the best Michael Myers film since the original.  To those who say Zombie's film was bad, I would say, compared to what?  Halloween 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8?  Save for the classic original and the cultish HIII, the entire series is lackluster.  Myers is an iconic figure, Pleasance is terrific as Loomis, and the Carpenter theme is brilliant.  With those three elements in place, you'd think it'd be hard to screw up.  But the series somehow managed to squander the formula.  Six times.  The films have no passion, no obsession, no ferocity, no audacity, no sincerity.  Zombie's film has all these.  Yes, its structure is kind of clunky, trying to marry two films that don't really mesh.  It has its flaws.  But at least it has a vision.  It feels like the work of a real filmmaker, an artist, not just another sequel rolling off an assembly line.  I'm a little concerned about this next installment, with Myers having a beard and Zombie saying he's not going to use the Carpenter theme.  But I'm still looking forward to it.  Even if it is a misfire, it will be interesting.

[BaronLatos35]

I liked Zombie's Halloween.  It was the best Michael Myers film since the original.  To those who say Zombie's film was bad, I would say, compared to what?  Halloween 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8?  Save for the classic original and the cultish HIII, the entire series is lackluster.  Myers is an iconic figure, Pleasance is terrific as Loomis, and the Carpenter theme is brilliant.  With those three elements in place, you'd think it'd be hard to screw up.  But the series somehow managed to squander the formula.  Six times.  The films have no passion, no obsession, no ferocity, no audacity, no sincerity.  Zombie's film has all these.  Yes, its structure is kind of clunky, trying to marry two films that don't really mesh.  It has its flaws.  But at least it has a vision.  It feels like the work of a real filmmaker, an artist, not just another sequel rolling off an assembly line.  I'm a little concerned about this next installment, with Myers having a beard and Zombie saying he's not going to use the Carpenter theme.  But I'm still looking forward to it.  Even if it is a misfire, it will be interesting.

I agree, I also enjoyed Zombie's Halloween. No, it was never going to surpass our original favorite, but Ray made a good point: Halloween 4,5 6, and 8 were assesmbly line sequels (I didn't even finish 5 or . Yes, Zombie's Halloween felt like he was cramming 2 different movies, but it provided a fresh look at a tired franchise. I appreciated the backstory to Myer's childhood and Zombie did it in his trademark flavor. It was something new and different which I stated in another thread is sorely needed in the Horror genre today.

I felt after the backstory, he tried to rush the rest of the movie, but overall it made for a fresh addition to the franchise which I consider 1, 2, H2O (as the trilogy) and I always enjoy part 3 Season of the Witch.

Looking forward to the new part 2.

[Toy Ranch]

  To those who say Zombie's film was bad, I would say, compared to what?  Halloween 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8? 

I could have lived without those too.    Actually, I think another was pretty good, but they all run together a bit.

[Monster Bob]

I'm tired of all remakes, sequels, etc., and I'm tired of modern [gorefest driven] horror movies. Tired...tired...tired. [I do hold high hopes for the new WOLFMAN, however...]

My big wish is that Hollywood could regularly produce stuff that seemed new and fresh baked. And whether it be in the horror, drama, or comedy fields, produce product that doesn't rely on the gore effects, sex, drugs... whatever, as "content", with little to no true storytelling involved. It surprises me, just hearing the audio of modern TV shows playing from the other room, how often a completely needless sexual, drug-related, etc. reference is made. It's really no wonder "the world" is so f*cked up these days. It is programmed to be.

I have real trouble getting through 75% of all new film and especially television product these days. Really. Thank goodness (or Sony or whoever) for home video. Oh. And the TV show HOW IT'S MADE.

[Scatter]

I'm tired of all remakes, sequels, etc., and I'm tired of modern [gorefest driven] horror movies. Tired...tired...tired. [I do hold high hopes for the new WOLFMAN, however...]

My big wish is that Hollywood could regularly produce stuff that seemed new and fresh baked. And whether it be in the horror, drama, or comedy fields, produce product that doesn't rely on the gore effects, sex, drugs... whatever, as "content", with little to no true storytelling involved. It surprises me, just hearing the audio of modern TV shows playing from the other room, how often a completely needless sexual, drug-related, etc. reference is made. It's really no wonder "the world" is so f*cked up these days. It is programmed to be.

I have real trouble getting through 75% of all new film and especially television product these days. Really. Thank goodness (or Sony or whoever) for home video. Oh. And the TV show HOW IT'S MADE.

Agreed...............