HalloweeN Series: Ranking The Films Against Each Other (PART 2)
My opinions of the HalloweeN films continue with this second installment. To check out part one of this series, click here. I previously covered Halloween: Resurrection, Rob Zombie’s Halloween II, Halloween 5 The Revenge of Michael Myers, Halloween 4 The Return of Michael Myers and Halloween The Curse of Michael Myers. Having covered 5 movies already, this is how I rank … Continue reading
Michael Myers and his Quick Massacre Technique
The Quick Massacre is a Michael Myers rampage that lasts a relatively short while and results in at least 3 on-screen casualties. Excluded from this category are: longer sprees (such as Michael’s killings in the hospital throughout HalloweeN II); bloodbaths with an unknown death toll (e.g. Michael’s assault on the police station in Halloween 4); and deaths that cannot be clearly … Continue reading
Michael Myers and HalloweeN III Masks in other Films
There have been several instances where a Mask from one of the HalloweeN movies has appeared in another film. I thought it would be interesting to document such cases – two at a time. The year of 1998 saw a resurgence in the slasher genre. This movement began with 1996’s Scream, which used parody to expand and revitalize the genre. By … Continue reading
Hellraiser: Revelations Movie Review
Two young men, Nico and Steven, leave Los Angeles to cross the border into Tijuana, Mexico. They’re seeking some fun and they videotape their journey with a cheap camcorder. In the early-goings of 2011’s Hellraiser: Revelations, the film uses elements of found-footage. However, the found-footage is a red-herring as most of the movie is shot in standard fashion. The two … Continue reading
Michael Myers Techniques: Knife In Back Lift
This second entry in the Myers Techniques series serves to prove that what Dr. Loomis saw in Michael Myers’ eyes was indeed pure darkness. There is definitely an inhuman quality to stabbing someone from behind and then raising them up off their feet with one arm. This method demands great physical power from Michael and it speaks to his diabolical nature. Michael Myers first employed the Knife In Back Lift … Continue reading