Halloween Ends [2022] [2023] [Region Free]

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Halloween Kills does not revolutionize the UHD format or push the format even close to its limits, but the film certainly puts its best foot The Visions of Terror (2160p/Dolby Vision, 5:47): Michael Myers costumes and continuity, the iconic mask, the cave set, the radio Whatever your thoughts on Halloween Kills, it ended on an intriguing cliff-hanger – hinting at an evolution of evil, of how it had evolved past simply inhabiting the soul of a single man and now had been somehow released, alongside Myers’ own mortality and it promised much in terms of the final showdown with Laurie Strode as a result. Yet despite a handful of well executed thrill kill scenes (the opening baby-sitting accident is the best scene in the entire film and shows that Gordon Green can do when he puts his mind to it), the overarching narrative of Halloween Ends is not just a confusing mess (unlike the previous two films, the link between theme, narrative and character here is muddied from the get go – character motivations baffle, dialogue exchanges seem to about face in their meaning mid-sentence and even the simple story arc of key characters are puzzlingly obtuse) but it annoyingly pivots away from the end of … Kills completely (Myers is now a homeless man who can barely stand, not the mythic, invulnerable embodiment of evil he ended the last film as), almost jettisoning Myers wholly from its storyline, replacing him with a new character with no heritage at all and ultimately robbing the audience of the prime reason for this film to even exist. Well, on revisiting Halloween Ends now on 4K disc, it’s clear that that initial reaction was not quite true.

appreciate. In that good light viewers will note the deeper, more satisfying colors that offer a superior cinematic experience, making this the definitive and unbale to live his life. Things change when he has a chance run-in with Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney) who, rather than kill Corey, to it. For the best in clarity and definition, not to mention the absolute absence of compression issues and the superior low light noise management stage as Corey seeks out Jeremy in the house, moments before tragedy. Such high-power discrete elements carry throughout, not all of them taking full

No Place Like Haddonfield (2160p/Dolby Vision, 7:49): Exploring how this film looks at some of the nooks and crannies around

masked slasher, especially for the low reward that turns out for the high risk of building up Corey. The film is nowhere near as gruesome as its so vital to this movie, enjoy a healthy gain to density and depth without crushing out critical details in low light situations. Whites are bright and skin Various EPK featurettes (Final Girl, No Place Like Haddonfield, Ending Halloween, A Different Threat, Visions of Terror and Twisted Deaths) – totalling 37 mins

The forty-year journey of horror icon Laurie Strode and the original bogeyman Michael Myers ended with a terrifying whimper instead of the bang fans everywhere wanted and demanded. As the dust settles on David Gordon Green’s franchise trilogy, is it time for a reappraisal of the possibly misunderstood and hugely divisive final entry? To be fair - I didn’t hate Halloween Ends. I do not think this is the worst film of the franchise. I actually thought the character of Corey was a genuinely brilliant addition to the franchise. I thought that Laurie Strode masking her pain by trying to be “tits-out” domestic grandma was a smart avenue for her character as she and Allyson cope with their loss. I loved all of this stuff because it felt real and emotionally raw and was actually a smart path to take for a franchise riddled with stupidity. My problem with Halloween Ends is this was the exact wrong time to pull this particular story card. universe (and there really wasn't much to explore in this film, either), but one can be almost sure that after some respite Michael Meyers will once Deleted and Extended Scenes (2160p/Dolby Vision, 7:06 total runtime): Included are Michael Shakes Things Up, Joan's Bunny Four years after the events of last year’s Halloween Kills, Laurie is living with her granddaughter Allyson and is finishing writing her memoir. Michael Myers hasn’t been seen since. Laurie, after allowing the specter of Michael to determine and drive her reality for decades, has decided to liberate herself from fear and rage and embrace life. But when a young man, Corey Cunningham, is accused of killing a boy he was babysitting, it ignites a cascade of violence and terror that will force Laurie to finally confront the evil she can’t control, once and for all.

common water cooler refrain. Universal's UHD is very good, at least, delivering high yield video and audio experiences and a healthy allotment of Ultimately, the film on its own has merits – a solid cast, handsome production values, another great John and Cody Carpenter score and some interesting themes being explored. But in terms of delivering what was very clearly promised, on what has been talked up by Green, Curtis et al for years now, the trilogy and this film in particular cannot help but disappoint, even with the weight of those heady expectations removed. tones are very healthy and natural, though of course with the movie being so dark so much of the time it takes a very well-lit exterior to fullyare various Haddonfield exteriors, though never so sharp as to give the film an artificial look. On the contrary, this has a very natural, cinematic quality For more about Halloween Ends 4K and the Halloween Ends 4K Blu-ray release, see Halloween Ends 4K Blu-ray Review published by Martin Liebman on January 3, 2023 where this Blu-ray release scored 3.5 out of 5. Four years after the events of Halloween Kills, Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis) is living with her granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) and is finishing writing her memoir. Michael Myers hasn't been seen since. Laurie, after allowing the specter of Michael to determine and drive her reality for decades, has decided to liberate herself from fear and rage and embrace life. But when a young man is accused of killing a boy he was babysitting, it ignites a cascade of violence and terror that will force Laurie to finally confront the evil she can't control, once and for all. Ending Halloween (2160p/Dolby Vision, 8:26): Exploring the franchise's evolution and reaching the final climactic showdown down in the dark hole where Michael Myers lives -- viewers will notice the improvements to the roughhewn textures. Clothing is pleasantly sharp, as

sharper, cleaner skin definition, showing fine pores and lines and hairs with tangible improvements to overall sharpness and visibility. Even in low light It is Halloween once again in Haddonfield, Illinois. Michael is still out there, and he's primed to strike. Unless someone beats him to the punch. The Dolby Vision color grading is likewise a very nice improvement over the Blu-ray. The grading offers the usual stable of improvements, includingconcurrently released Blu-ray. The image here enjoys noticeable gains at the 2160p resolution, offering Writers: Paul Brad Logan , Chris Bernier , Danny McBride , David Gordon Green , John Carpenter , Debra Hill predecessor, either, if that matters, though the climax and the dénouement certainly don't shy away from some pretty intense blood and guts. The and yet upon release, the howls of derision that greeted the film from the most ardent sections of Halloween fandom (full disclosure: myself included) let Blumhouse (the film’s producers), Green and Curtis know that they had singularly failed to deliver on any of their hype or on their promises.