Rotten
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.
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
Overview
The early years of young Michael Myers and the events leading up to his fateful Halloween night murder rampage in the quiet town of Haddonfield, Illinois.
Director and cast
- Rob Zombie Director
- Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Loomis
- Brad Dourif as Sheriff Leigh Brackett
- Daeg Faerch as Michael Myers (young)
- Tyler Mane as Michael Myers
- Scout Taylor-Compton as Laurie Strode
- Sheri Moon Zombie as Deborah Myers
- William Forsythe as Ronnie White
- Danielle Harris as Annie Brackett
- Kristina Klebe Cast
- Udo Kier Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
28%
Tomatometer
Fresh
It's inanely-scripted exploitation, sure, but this 'Halloween' doesn't trivialise; it even returns with sympathy to one victim minutes after the attack that has left her bleeding on the floor.
Ben Walters, Time Out
Fresh
The Batman Begins of slasher movies, and one of the more frightening stabathons of recent years.
Kyle Smith, New York Post
Rotten
As if spooked by the long shadow of suburban killer Michael Myers, the director has all but dropped his organic camera style, resulting in exactly the kind of bland, scareless remake the fans were fearing.
Joshua Rothkopf, Time Out New York
Fresh
It's a decent diversion.
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
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