Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

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Brodie B Nov 28 Halloween 5 sure is something... They kill off Rachel in the most disrespectful way possible... The way they get rid of the plot point from the end of Halloween 4 of Jamie becoming The Shape is the most lazily done thing ever... Tina, while I don't dislike her and actually think she's underrated, is not a good replacement for Rachel... While Loomis's progression as a character is realistic, I don't like it when he's yelling at Jamie and abusing her... I could go on, but we'd be here all day long... Only things I like are Mikey and Spitz's kills, and the laundry chute scene. See more Maksim S @MaksimusMovies Nov 28 Halloween 5 continues Michael Myers’ relentless pursuit, but struggles under a disjointed plot and uneven tone. The film offers glimpses of suspense, yet it leans heavily on predictable jump scares and formulaic set pieces, which dilute the impact of its legendary villain. Jamie Lloyd’s storyline adds emotional stakes, but the execution often feels rushed or underdeveloped, leaving key motivations and plot threads unresolved. Michael Myers remains intimidating in moments, yet the film fails to sustain the tension needed for true horror. Entertaining in brief bursts for franchise fans, but ultimately inconsistent, Halloween 5 is a middling sequel that satisfies only in fragments. See more Shades Y @ShadesYT9 Nov 19 Somehow they made the mask worser than Halloween 4’s and somehow this movie is rated more than Halloween 6 which makes me pretty upset how sh*T this movie is only thing I like here is Dr loomis See more RedApple A Nov 9 All the things I hated most about the Friday the 13th series seem to have gathered in this movie! Yes, I’m talking about a psychic character and a villain being beaten up by someone yelling ‘DIE! DIE!’ On top of that, during the burning car and barn scenes, I even sensed a Deadly Blessing-inspired touch—forced as it may be. I can’t help but wonder what they’ll do in the next installment without Dr. Loomis. And for God’s sake, find Michael a proper mask already! See more John C Nov 2 After the surprisingly okay 'Halloween 4,' here we have the fifth entry in the long-running slasher series which takes a noticeable step back (we're not including the 'Marmite-esque 'Halloween 3: Season of the Witch,' as that didn't feature Michael Myers as the antagonist). 'Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers' tries to continue the story of Jamie Lloyd and her relentless, masked uncle, but the result is a sluggish and unfocused sequel that lacks any of the previous tension and atmosphere that made the 1978 original a classic. The pacing is one of the biggest letdowns here. For a film about a silent killer (in an inside out William Shatner mask!) stalking small-town victims, Halloween 5 takes way too long to get going, with long stretches where nothing really happens. The original suspense of John Carpenter’s original are replaced with meandering scenes and virtually no character development. And, while we're on the subject of the 'characters' (and I use that term loosely!), almost everyone here is hard to like. The teens are written as generic horror cannon fodder and even Jamie—played again by Danielle Harris—feels more like a plot device than a fully realized person this time around. Donald Pleasence returns as Dr. Loomis and he gives his usual committed, slightly unhinged performance. At least his intensity provides a few memorable moments, but even his larger-than-life presence can’t save the muddled story or elevate its dull execution. By this point, Loomis’s obsession with stopping Michael feels more repetitive than anything else. Despite Pleasence’s dedication, 'Halloween 5' fails to capture the suspense or spirit of any of its predecessors (I even preferred 'part 3' or any of the Rob Zombie remakes!). With its slow pace, unlikable cast, and lack of real scares, it’s one of the weaker and more forgettable sequels in the franchise. See more AT - @AT2925 Oct 31 Without a doubt one of most awful in the franchise. And lord knows, there are a few dogs. The script is appallingly banal and cringey - there is no flow. I normally would not criticise a child star but Danielle Harris is absolutely terrible. Her character is plain annoying. The directing is chaotic and messy. Nothing good to say about this movie at all. See more Read all reviews

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