Halloween Ends: It’s more than Just the End of a Trilogy.
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by: Nicoh Chen
Halloween Ends: It’s More Than Just The End Of A Trilogy
October 27, 1978 a little low budget film called Halloween released. Directed by the now legend, John Carpenter, and starring the most famous Scream Queen of all time, Jamie Lee Curtis. Fast forward 40+ years and Halloween is now one of the biggest horror franchises of all time and Michael Myers is arguably the most famous villain in horror. I am writing this blog to stress to all the people who are planning to watch Halloween Ends, whether it be in theaters or at home via streaming that this is much bigger than just another Halloween movie.
Jamie Lee Curtis has stated this will her last time portraying Laurie Strode. She has portrayed this character now in 6 different decades. Regardless if she’s your favorite final girl or not, that’s truly remarkable that she’s played that same character so many times. I also have to believe that this will be John Carpenter’s last time being involved with Halloween and Michael Myers. He is the creator of the iconic villain Michael Myers, he is the creator of arguably the greatest horror movie score of all time. I have to assume this will also be James Jude Courtney’s last portrayal as Michael Myers. He has been my favorite actor to wear the mask and portray the shape. Nick Castle, the original Michael Myers will also be making his appearance for the last time breathing life into the franchise. We also will get to see Kyle Richards play Lindsey Wallace, one last time.
I wrote all that to say this, whether or not you like this film, please respect and appreciate it. There is over 44 years of horror history coming to an end on October 14th, 2022. Halloween 1978 changed the horror genre and slasher sub-genre forever. We would not have Friday the 13th without Halloween, no Freddy Krueger. Who knows what this genre would look like without it. That’s why I say to respect this movie, regardless if you like it or not.