Going into any movie, I try not to sit and compare a remake with the original. Sequels, yes. I really liked Rob's vision of Michael Myers's dark past. Let's face it, too many 80's style horror sequels exist. This was a fresh take from new eyes in a new era, and I enjoyed it.
It gets a bit country-fried, but I thought this was a pretty good remake. The development of the backstory on Michael Myers is thoughtful and pretty enjoyable. The movie gets really intense towards the end as well. I recommend it, just know that you are watching a completely different spin on the original.
As much as I attempted to respect the remake, I just couldn't. Fair enough, Rob Zombie took a classic and made it his own (with some nice touches) but I must admit it was nothing on the original. I want to be scared by a horror film, and this certainly did not do the trick. Eventhough it was an interesting idea to show his childhood, Michael Myers should never speak; it completely ruins the effect. Extremely bland; but I guess it's ok if you just wanna see gore. I'll stick with the 1978 one, thanks.
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Going into any movie, I try not to sit and compare a remake with the original. Sequels, yes. I really liked Rob's vision of Michael Myers's dark past. Let's face it, too many 80's style horror sequels exist. This was a fresh take from new eyes in a new era, and I enjoyed it.hugeposuer
@Metalmidget: wait, do you not get turned on by sex?CeeSnipes
First hour is awesome, second hour is dispensableIsklar
First hour or so was good, then it all just got way too long and boring.CrumbThumber
way too long... i feel like it may have been a decent movie if it was more of a prequel rather than a prequel/remake.akuma587
It gets a bit country-fried, but I thought this was a pretty good remake. The development of the backstory on Michael Myers is thoughtful and pretty enjoyable. The movie gets really intense towards the end as well. I recommend it, just know that you are watching a completely different spin on the original.Omgitsadie
As much as I attempted to respect the remake, I just couldn't. Fair enough, Rob Zombie took a classic and made it his own (with some nice touches) but I must admit it was nothing on the original. I want to be scared by a horror film, and this certainly did not do the trick. Eventhough it was an interesting idea to show his childhood, Michael Myers should never speak; it completely ruins the effect. Extremely bland; but I guess it's ok if you just wanna see gore. I'll stick with the 1978 one, thanks.Namfoodle
Better than most of the sequels, but that's not saying much at all... But fun to see all these actors together.Emiam
3/10(rest removed by mod: please post in English)
See something else, newer!
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Horrible, horrible movie...Metalmidget
wtf is up with all the sex? does rob get turned on by sex and violence or something?? Anyway, overall a good movie but a bit too long in my opinion.Jonathan_Hutchings
Thanks for ruining a classic, Rob. As a big horror fan yourself, you should know better.Prof. Lumpcicle
What's that I smell? Oh, it's just garbage film making.Skyscore
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