Product Description: The original slasher film about Michael Myers the psychotic killer who dons a mask and terrorizes his hometown is re-imagined by edgy director Rob Zombie.System Requirements:Run Time: 110 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR/SLASHER MOVIES Rating: R UPC: 796019805582 Manufacturer No: 80558
Amazon.com: More of a supercharged revamp than a remake, Rob Zombie's take on John Carpenter's Halloween expands the back story of masked killer Michael Myers in an attempt to examine the motivation for his first deadly attack, as well as some reasons for his longevity as a horror icon. Zombie's Myers is a blank-eyed teen (played by Daeg Faerch) whose burgeoning mental problems are left unchecked in a horrific home environment; harassed by schoolmates, a randy sister, and his mother's deadbeat boyfriend (William Forsythe, terrific as usual), Myers' homicidal explosion seems inevitable, and intervention by Dr. Sam Loomis (Malcolm McDowell, who offers a fast-talking, hippiefied version of the Donald Pleasance character) does little to impede his development into a mute, unstoppable killing machine (Tyler Mane) bent on finishing off the only survivor of his family's massacre--his sister, now grown into teenaged Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor-Compton). Opening up the psychological motivation of a cipher like Michael Myers is an interesting approach, but Zombie's script possesses neither a depth of character nor dialogue to offer more than a clichéd thumbnail character sketch, and devoting over a hour of the unrated cut's 120-minute-plus running time to this history feels bloated and self-indulgent (especially when compared to the lean efficiency of the Carpenter original). Zombie's Halloween isn't terribly suspenseful, either; he has a keen eye for visuals and the details of chaotic environments, but his scares are nothing more than brutal showcases for his special effects team. The end result barely surpasses the original film's numerous sequels, though the Who's Who of cult and character actors in the cast (including Zombie regulars Sid Haig, Bill Moseley and Ken Foree, as well as Brad Dourif, Udo Kier, Clint Howard, Richard Lynch, Danny Trejo, Dee Wallace, and Danielle Harris) adds a touch of late-night monster movie charm. However, the film's best performance belongs to the director's spouse, Sheri Moon Zombie, who brings unexpected pathos to the role of Myers' downtrodden mother.
The two-disc Unrated Director's Cut offers a full disc's worth of extras that should please Zombie fans; chief among the supplemental features is his commentary, which details the film's shooting history and the numerous edits required to deliver the theatrical version. A making-of featurette offers further details of Zombie's vision for the film, and there are featurettes on his cast choices and the many masks that Myers makes while incarcerated. Seventeen deleted scenes (two of which feature Adrienne Barbeau and Tom Towles) and an alternate ending (all with Zombie's commentary) are also provided, as well as footage from the casting sessions. A blooper reel, which is highlighted by unchecked mischief by McDowell and Dourif, offers the set's sole moment of levity. -- Paul Gaita
Great Movie! There was a lot of mixed hype about this movie when it was released... A lot of people were angry for it being remade, but I love it! The acting is superior, and the horror is non stop... I'd recommend it to horror fans.
rob zombie rehasing a classic Rob Zombie has continued to surprise and impress. With my first veiwing of his cult classic House of 1000 Corpses, it was very clear that i had underestimated his skill as an artist. With the Devils Rejects it once again became massively overstated that he was capable of much more as an artist and a writer than we could ever have predicted, and the shocking violence and intesity becomes addictive and always memorable. Zombie's remake of the legendary classic Halloween brings him full circle as an intelligent creative individual with his trademark of stark realism and uninhibited aggression. Zombie's films are honored as landmarks in the genre and equally praised by followers as he praised these films in his own music. Rob Zombies Halloween is one of the most effective looks at the nature and motivations of violence and sociopathology in horror cinema, and each film stands as a relevant social/political commentary that mocks the multifaceted and seemingly facist agenda of the MPAA and the PMRC. thankfully the cast of the films remains standard, giving the terrifying worlds that Zombie creates an ominous familiarity. Bill Mosely, Sid Haig, and Leslie Easterbrook all posess a recognizable presence that will keep fans comning back for more.
Hallloween I bought this for my brother last Christmas. I personally didnt like it. In one scene a girl gets raped so if that kind of thing bothers you this may not be for you. That kind of thing in a movie turns me right off. I think the original was better.
Waaaay Better Than Some of the Other Movies In This Series This remake of Halloween is one of the best movies in the series. I loved how it gives a very in-depth look into the childhood of Michael Myers and showed the abuse he suffered from his step father and his parents weren't Leave It To Beaver parents like they are portrayed on the original movie. I don't know what there is not to like about this movie. When I watched this movie in theaters, I literally had to check my pulse I was jumping so much. Rob Zombie had a big mountain to climb and he has achieved its height.
I thought McDowell was fantastic as Dr. L and was a worthy successor to DP who played the character originally. I also enjoyed all of the cameos of other horror movie icons. Dee Wallace who played Laurie Strode's step mother was on the awesome werewolf movie the Howling and of course Chucky himself, Brad Dourif.
Gimme a machete and I'll take out Laurie Strode!! This is not Rob Zombie's best film. That honor goes to The Devil's Rejects (Unrated Widescreen Edition), Zombie's visceral, shocking and funny tribute to B-movie gorefests. Halloween is an extremely weak re-make of John Carpenter's masterpiece, Halloween (Divimax 25th Anniversary Edition). The most innovative and creative part of Zombie's film is the first hour where he explores the birth of a serial killer. Zombie's extraordinary depiction of Michael's life in a hellish home where domestic violence is the norm and sexually explicit language abounds is so well done. The young actor who portrays Michael is perfect. Sherri Moon Zombie plays Michael's mother quite well and even throws in a pole dance for good measure. Michael's life in a mental institution is also extremely well done, culminating in a bloody murder spree as he escapes. One wishes Zombie had stopped there and called the film: "Halloween: The Beginning". Unfortunately,the last 45 minutes of the film consists of an extremely weak and hurried remake of Carpenter's original film. Laurie Stode, Michael's sister, is so annoying that you will want to kill her yourself. She wines and screams all the time and it's merciful when Michael kills her equally annoying friends. The last 20 mintues of this bloody mess are pure agony -- a confusing mishmash of mayhem as Michael knocks holes in an attic, trying to pry Laurie out. So dumb. I must, however, compliment Malcom McDowell on his performance as Dr. Loomis. He brings dignity to a role that was owned by Donald Pleasance. An odd and annoying thing about this film is the confusion about the time in which it is set. The musical soundtrack is late 70's, but people are using cell phones. Guys have long hair, but girls are wearing clothes that appear to be at least 90's stuff. Just makes your head want to explode. Runtime is about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Way too long and absolutely exhausting. Trust me, the original and most of its sequels are better ways to spend your time.
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