Craving a slice of pure, unadulterated, and gory terror this weekend? Dust off your favourite blanket, dim the lights, and prepare for a reunion with the boogeyman himself—Michael Myers. Halloween (2018) has landed on Netflix, and it’s a chillingly perfect throwback to slasher classics, guaranteed to deliver the scares you’ve been missing.
Halloween (2018) serves as a direct sequel to the original 1978 film. Forty years after Michael Myers’ initial rampage, he escapes custody. Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), who has spent decades preparing for his return, finds herself in a final, terrifying confrontation with him. As Michael wreaks havoc on Haddonfield, Laurie, along with her daughter and granddaughter, must fight to survive his relentless pursuit.
What David Gordon Green does brilliantly is effectively disregarding the numerous sequels and treating the 2018 movie as a direct continuation of the original Halloween (1978). This allows for a streamlined narrative and a return to the core essence of what made the original so terrifying.
Jamie Lee Curtis’ portrayal of a hardened, trauma-survivor Laurie Strode is one of the film’s strongest elements. The story explores the long-term effects of trauma, giving Laurie a compelling and complex character arc.
Moreover, the movie successfully recaptures the tense atmosphere of the original, using suspense and carefully crafted scares to great effect. It pays homage to the 1978 classic while introducing fresh elements to the story. The return of John Carpenter’s iconic score further strengthens the connection to the original.
Overall, Halloween (2018), directed by David Gordon Green and led by Jamie Lee Curtis, is a must-watch! Stream it now on Netflix.