Halloween Kills Movie Review : A slasher thriller with good performances that won’t disappoint you

STORY: The nightmare for Haddonfield inhabitants is far from over, as Michael Myers, aka the boogeyman, an inhuman monster, escapes Laurie Strode's trap and resumes his ritual carnage. Taking matters into their own hands, the survivors along with other town residents who have been haunted by Michael’s memories for 40 years, form a vigilante mob to track him down and put an end to the nightmare once and for all.

REVIEW: ‘Halloween Kills’ picks up right where its predecessor (Halloween 2018) story had left off – with Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney) trapped in a basement of a burning house, and Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) bleeding from a stab wound while riding away from the scene with her daughter, Karen (Judy Greer), and granddaughter, Allyson (Andi Matichak). While Laurie is being taken to the hospital, word spreads that Michael, aka the boogeyman, has returned. Following the rampage in 1978, the survivors—Tommy Doyle (Anthony Michael Hall), Marion Chambers (Nancy Stephens), Lindsey Wallace (Kyle Richards), and Lonnie Elam (Robert Longstreet)—come together to track down the unleashed serial killer. Will they be able to kill the boogeyman or will he remain unstoppable?

Without undermining the impact of the first film of the Halloween trilogy, director David Gordon Green clings to the primary notion of combating evil. Every character has their own story arc, which David Gordon Green and his co-writers Scott Teems and Danny McBride use to lay the groundwork for the series conclusion. Thanks to its thorough writing, the screenplay blends well and connects the dots with the previous chapter. It effectively encapsulates the terrible wound left by Michael Myers' horror on the residents of Haddonfield. Additionally, the manner in which Michael Myers carried out the killings will make viewers cringe in the worst way possible. The climax, on the other hand, is very predictable, despite several thrilling story twists.

Jamie Lee Curtis delivers an excellent performance as Laurie Strode. Despite her limited screen time due to her hospitalisation, she manages to make an impression. Her character arc has been designed in such a way that she could play a significant role in the following instalment. Laurie's daughter Karen (played by Judy Greer) and granddaughter Allyson (played by Andi Matichak) display a wide range of emotions.

Michael Myers' gruesome killings can be hard to watch at times. He does, however, establish himself as an iconic villain, justifying the film's title. Despite the fact that James Jude Courtney is always wearing a mask, his overall looks and actions are enough to send shivers down your spine. Anthony Michael Hall, Nancy Stephens, Kyle Richards and Cameron Elam (played by Dylan Arnold) are among the ensemble cast members who lend good support in pushing the narrative forward.

In a nutshell, ‘Halloween Kills’ advances the plot and lays the groundwork for the next chapter of the trilogy. And if you enjoyed the first instalment and aren't afraid of gore and blood, you'll enjoy this one too, especially for some great Michael Myers’ killings.