Directed by Steve Miner. Written by Robert Zappia and Matt Greenberg. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Josh Hartnett, Michelle Williams, Jodi Lyn O’Keefe, Adam Hann-Byrd, Adam Arkin, Janet Leigh, LL Cool J and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Plot: Michael comes after Laurie again, who is now the dean of a private school
This movie erases Halloween’s 4,5 and 6. Laurie Strode is alive and well, she never had a daughter, but she does have a son, John (Hartnett). John has been going to her private school and living under her heavy-handed rules for far too long and he wants out. So, on his 17th birthday, he decides to lie to his mother. Instead of going on a class trip, he hunkers down at the private school with his small clique and they party. Or at least, they begin to party. But that’s when Michael shows up. Just like he did when Laurie was 17.
I love all the homages in this movie. Especially Janet Leigh being all maternal to Laurie’s character and having the Psycho music play quietly while she walks toward her retro car. I love all of this movie in general. I think it’s horrifically intense and awfully scary. He’s not my favorite Michael though. He’s bedhead Michael. But at least he walks right.
I completely love this one. It’s my 3rd favorite in the franchise coming behind only one and two. DJ, however, does not like this one like I do. We’re like 30 points apart in scoring. It’s like we watched a different movie or something. But even he admits that if you’re a Michael Myers fan, you’ll probably like this. And I think you’ll love it.
I suppose I could list my favorite movies here, but instead I'll give you a strange glimpse into what makes me TaraRomero.
1. I met George Romero. He was the kindest and sweetest man. He talked to me for longer than he should have with the line getting longer. He also held my hand. And when he noticed the ladybug I have tattooed on my wrist, he said he liked it and asked me it's name. Till then, it had not had a name. Now, I call him George.
2. I love stickers. All stickers. I just adore them. I even ask for stickers for Christmas! As a matter of fact, the birthday that just past, every member of my immediate family gave me sticker packs as gifts. Affordable and extremely appreciated.
3. I have never put much stock in astrology or horoscopes, but I LOVE the magic of the MBTI. Omg. I am an INFP and it actually sounds just like me. Introverted mostly. Creative always. Heart before head and not the most logical. Totally me! For better or worse.
4. It's no surprise I count horror so high up on the list of things that make me, me. However, it's so within my soul that I was part of the Horror Club in college. Interesting bunch. And even took a Horror Lit class as an elective. I got an A.
5. Coffee always makes me happy. Always. I'm particularly fond of caramel macchiatos. But I'll drink black coffee if it's the only thing available.
6. I hate shock for the sake of shock and endings that depress me. I always mention the movies Within (2016) and the Eli Roth produced, written and starred in, Aftershock (2012), as proof of this distate I have. I abhor the idea that just because I like horror, some people think I'd actually praise a movie that lets you think the "Final Girl" just made it through the night, only to slap her in the face with a tsunami.
7. We are big time animal people. I mean, if I could, I'd have an elephant, a bear, a zebra, a penguin, an otter and a meerkat, living with me. Seriously though. We have 2 dogs right now and 2 cats. Both cats we picked up when they each came to our front door hungry. And both dogs we got from 2 different sets of neighbors. Both who, unfortunately, don't know how to care for pets long-term. But they're happy and healthy now!!
8. Revisiting my love of horror, one of the above cats, my cat, is a little black guy named Church. Because Pet Sematary. His middle name is even Pascow. To give credit where credit's due, the name was DJ's idea. But he loves horror too!
9. I'm big into art. Along with movie posters and an Anne Frank quote, I have some actual paintings on my wall. I really think Dali paints beautifully when he wants to. And if I don't get to see Michaelangelo's Pieta in person some day, I will be very disappointed.
10. Lastly, I find Emily Dickinson's poetry intriguing. I took an elective course about her as well. But do you know I injected horror even there? I was given a poem to dissect and I picked one on death, of course. Then, I researched old "Death Photos" and even printed out copies for everyone in the class. They were so interested in looking at them that it stopped them from all looking at me, and I was able to deal quite well with my stage fright. Haha
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