Halloween Kills
Halloween Kills

Halloween Kills

2021Movie105 minEnglish

Michael manages to free himself from Laurie Strode's trap to resume his ritual bloodbath. As she fights for her life from injuries from their last encounter, she inspires her daughter Karen, her granddaughter Allyson, and all of Haddonfield to rise up against the unstoppable monster.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes39%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users59%
Director: David Gordon GreenGenres: Slasher, Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

Minutes after Laurie Strode left the masked killer Michael Myers for dead, he escapes her trap and resumes his ritualistic murders. The entire town of Haddonfield rallies to hunt down Michael, forcing Laurie to confront her own trauma and rage as they unleash their collective fury. However, the violence escalates, and not everyone will survive the night.

Critical Reception

Halloween Kills received mixed reviews from critics, who found the film to be excessively violent and lacking in plot development, though some praised its relentless pacing and gore. Audience reception was also divided, with many appreciating the return of Michael Myers and the high body count, while others felt it was a weaker entry in the franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense gore and non-stop action.
  • Criticized for its repetitive plot and over-reliance on Michael Myers's killing spree.
  • Seen by some as an entertaining but ultimately hollow addition to the franchise.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a violent and gory spectacle, with many enjoying the return of Michael Myers and the high death count. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot was thin and the characters' decisions were questionable, leading to a less satisfying experience than hoped.

Fun Fact

The film features a brief but impactful return of Anthony Michael Hall as Tommy Doyle, a character who first appeared as a child in the original 1978 Halloween.

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r96sk

r96sk

A worthy effort, if nothing all that memorable. I found <em>'Halloween Kills'</em> to be a touch below 2018's <em>'Halloween'</em> in terms of entertainment and general interest, but like that one it does what it needs to do and produces...
Nathan

Nathan

When Halloween (2018) hit the screen, it was a breath of fresh air to the franchise bringing more gore while still maintaining the roots of suspense. This movie does away with the later, making Michael and killing machine in some scenes. Ad...
raf qpsk

raf qpsk

What would happen if a bunch of Trump followers would try to kill Michael Myers? Watch this movie and find out the hard way or take a good nap.
JPV852

JPV852

Given I wasn't a big fan of Halloween 2018, the bar on Halloween Kills was rather low and... pretty much met it. While some of the deaths were pretty gruesome, the rest was kind of bland and character decisions as dumb as others. Like the i...