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Four years after the events of Halloween Kills, Laurie Strode is living with her granddaughter Allyson and is trying to move on from the trauma of Michael Myers's killing spree. However, when a young man accused of murder goes missing and a series of bizarre and unexplainable events begin to plague Haddonfield, Laurie must confront the evil she has been trying to escape once and for all. The final confrontation with Michael Myers looms.

Halloween Ends received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding the story convoluted and a disappointing conclusion to the trilogy. Audiences were also divided, with some appreciating the attempt at a new direction while others felt it strayed too far from the established formula.

• A muddled and unsatisfying conclusion that fails to deliver a fitting end to the iconic slasher franchise.

• The film attempts a stylistic shift that ultimately alienates long-time fans and introduces a poorly developed new antagonist.

• While Jamie Lee Curtis delivers a strong performance, the narrative struggles with pacing and logical consistency.

Google audience: Google users expressed disappointment with the film's plot, finding it convoluted and a weak finale to the series. Many felt the film strayed too far from what made the franchise popular, particularly with the introduction of a new character as the focus, and criticized the handling of Michael Myers's role.

The film's director, David Gordon Green, intended for the story to be a "departure" from the previous films, focusing on trauma and healing rather than just a direct confrontation with Michael Myers.