Halloween

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Halloween

R

2007

1h 50m

Holiday

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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Nearly two decades after being committed to a mental institution for killing his stepfather and older sister, Michael Myers breaks out, intent on returning to the town of Haddonfield, Ill. He arrives in his hometown on Halloween with the indomitable purpose of hunting down his younger sister, Laurie. The only thing standing between Michael and a Halloween night of bloody carnage is psychologist Dr. Samuel Loomis.

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Critics Consensus

Rob Zombie doesn't bring many new ideas to the table in Halloween, making it another bloody disappointment for fans of the franchise.

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Aja Romano

Vox

Because it's still about Michael Myers, it all feels epic and larger than life in a way few of those other films do.

Oct 19, 2018

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

The result, though undeniably preferable to yet another misbegotten installment of the long-exhausted franchise, certainly doesn't compare to John Carpenter's landmark original film.

Dec 12, 2007

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George Palathingal

Sydney Morning Herald

Taking 50 minutes to get to the present where the original took five, here we are offered something resembling justification for why poor little Mikey beat and stabbed his way to infamy.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 23, 2007

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Leans into the least interesting elements of the original storyline while also being held back by Rob Zombie's emphasis on style over substance.

Rated: 1/5

Sep 11, 2025

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

[Zombie] demystifies everything Carpenter’s film made legendary in the most banal ways.

Rated: 0/4

Mar 8, 2024

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Stephanie Archer

Film Inquiry

It may not be the standout Zombie was hoping for, but Halloween finds its own brutal identity along the way while still honoring the original it is based on.

Nov 4, 2022

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John B.

Lame, uninspired, nothing new, same familiar plot points & worst of all..mean-spirited!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/12/25

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Robert H

These movie critics read way too much into movies. I thought it was terrific I thought it gave more of a background into Michael Myers. How he was physically and mentally abused. And definitely scary as hell just like the original.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/03/25

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Eric M

It’s definitely one of my all time favorites, it’s a thumbs 👍🏾 up for me.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/31/25

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Carter H.

Not amazing but really entertaining, Michaels mask was good, I noticed Michael is extremely aggressive, but I didn’t like that he has a motive. The movie has entertaining scenes, insane kill scenes, the Haddonfield design was good for the reboot, I dont like kid Michael being a weird kid in the beginning. I kept asking myself, that’s supposed to be Michael Myers? His familys plot was odd but if you think about it, that’s someone’s life. I can’t say it’s a really good reboot quality wise. But for the movie itself, it isn’t that terrible. I wouldn’t recommend the movie but I liked watching it. 2.5 stars or less is a solid review.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

10/30/25

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Isaac K.

So bad couldn't wait for it to end

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/26/25

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paige s

This is truly the best Halloween movie there is!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/26/25

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Synopsis

Nearly two decades after being committed to a mental institution for killing his stepfather and older sister, Michael Myers breaks out, intent on returning to the town of Haddonfield, Ill. He arrives in his hometown on Halloween with the indomitable purpose of hunting down his younger sister, Laurie. The only thing standing between Michael and a Halloween night of bloody carnage is psychologist Dr. Samuel Loomis.

Director: Rob Zombie
Producer: Rob Zombie, Malek Akkad, Andy Gould
Screenwriter: Rob Zombie
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Lions Gate Films, Dimension Films, Trancas International Films Inc., Nightfall Productions
Rating: R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Sexual Content|Strong Brutal Bloody Violence|Terror Throughout)
Genre: Holiday, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 31, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 17, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $58.3M
Runtime: 1h 50m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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