The New Halloween Movie - WOW!

[PressureProsInc]

I just got back from seeing Rob Zombie's Halloween. I have to mention, it took me a full ten minutes before Chris or myself were able to utter a word (it was that intense). The movie is unbelievably thrilling, scary, distubing and genius. I don't mean genius in an IFC, wanna-be artsy way. Its an incredible flick. Rob Zombie just hit the map as the next Hitchcock with a movie and genre that is in its own league.

I have seen every Zombie film and while they aren't for everyone, you can tell the guy has talent. John Carpenter's Halloween is an untouchable classic in the unstoppable villain genre so when I heard there was going to be a remake I was very skeptical to say the least. When I heard Rob Zombie was going to make it, I had some renewed faith as I think his perspective is fresh. Fresh is an understatement. His tone, pace, and crescendos are wicked. Look for Zombie to become the premier horror movie director of this decade.

The latest round of movie remakes are merely new faces, same screenplay and higher budget special effects. Fot the most part they are lousy. This version of Halloween takes a slightly different perspective (more towards killer than victim). It grabs you by the cajones and does not let go. Zombie avoids the traps of cliches and redundant scenes but still keeps the whole movie loyal to original. You will know what you are watching, but you will not thing "remake".

The way the plot is developed, the unspoken way Zombie allows you to see the psychopathy behind Michael Myers is beyond description. Movies don't excite me all that much. Some are more watchable than others. This one took my breath away. I want to go back to the theater and see it again (which I have never done in my life) Go see it. Do NOT bring the kids.

[Robert]

Great feedback on the movie. I'm not a big horror movie fan but the original Halloween is an exception. I've just assumed Mr. Zombie would butcher it (couldn't help it ) but it sounds like he may have done it justice.

[zoobie]

Yes, good feedback of the movie. Maybe one of the movies I will check out.

I'm really into sci-fi flicks but watches good horror films, too. But with your review about the movie, I'm convinced.

[St0n3y]

I've read both pos (one, oops, two now) and neg (lots) of reviews for the film. But the positives have given me hope. I can't say I'm a fan of Zombies past films, especially when it comes to dialoge and acting, but I have seen worse. I'll check this one out on DVD.

[PressureProsInc]

If you are talking critic reviews I woudn't expect critics to not review it well. If you go to a site like Fandango or moviefone you would see about 80% positive reviews. Its a love it or hate it movie. If you don't like the Rob Zombie persepctive on 70's horror (sex, vulgarity, and some disturbing media) you probably won't like it. I find the bad reviews from people that don't get it (too much language, we were appalled and left the theater etc). One really has to watch this movie without the premise of "remake". The acting is mediocre at best. One has to view this movie as what it is .. a horror movie. I like the genre, and I'm purist to when the best ones were made.. not everyone does.