Halloween

A tense, old-school slasher showdown that resurrects Laurie Strode as a battle-hardened survivor facing off against Michael Myers four decades after the original nightmare.

• Jamie Lee Curtis returns with steely resolve, anchoring the film with a layered performance that honors Laurie’s trauma and grit.
• Practical effects and Nick Castle’s return as Myers deliver a tactile menace missing from many modern slashers.
• Resets the franchise by ignoring all but Carpenter’s 1978 original, streamlining the mythos and cutting through decades of uneven sequels.
• Appeals to fans craving classic Halloween atmosphere and suspense, though the prepper subplot feels heavy-handed and the story treads familiar ground.