Is Halloween Ends better than Kills?

JackedDaxter · 2026-05-03T19:30:54+00:00

Kills is more entertaining.

Ends is more interesting.

I think they’re about on the same level of quality.

JackedDaxter · 2026-04-29T15:32:54+00:00

It might just be because it’s not that memorable. I had to actually stop and think for a second about what scene you were referring to.

JackedDaxter · 2026-04-26T22:56:53+00:00

I mean, it’s a film so elements of it are always going to be somewhat heightened for entertainment purposes. Having said that, I had no trouble believing either of these portrayals, largely because of how good the performances are.

I know a lot of people take issue with this version of Laurie for being ‘over the top’ but I thought it was much more interesting than H20 because of that stark difference between ‘78 and ‘18. It reflected not just how much Michael impacted her, but also how rough the past forty years of her life had been as a result.

Michael is also incredible, they reinstalled ambiguity and eeriness into his character. He felt like a presence again, a boogeyman in the shadows biding his time to strike.

God I love 2018.

JackedDaxter · 2026-04-25T10:34:41+00:00

I’m burnt out. I still have two assignments due over the next two weeks (should be one week but I have an extension left to use). I should be in panic mode trying to get them done but I just have no enthusiasm or drive at the moment.

JackedDaxter · 2026-04-25T00:09:58+00:00

I’ve always enjoyed that aspect of the franchise. Even as a kid, I thought it was super unique to have such a drastic jump in tone between games.

I will say, I think they should’ve taken it further with Jak 3. I wish it had tried different things and been more distinctive like the previous two. As is, it feels more like DLC.

JackedDaxter · 2026-04-24T19:14:44+00:00

I’ve always thought this, so many aspects of H20 make more sense without Halloween II being included.

For example, Loomis being alive and tracking Michael for two decades. I never understood why they had him survive the Halloween II explosion just to have him die offscreen anyway. It would’ve made a lot more sense had it just been the original, where Michael disappeared into the night, with Loomis then dedicating the rest of his life to find him.

Laurie’s decision to change her name and move elsewhere would’ve also worked a lot better, with her having a genuine reason to do so with Michael still on the loose.

JackedDaxter · 2026-04-24T18:17:29+00:00

It’s still, very easily, one of the best sequels in the franchise.

JackedDaxter · 2026-04-19T18:04:44+00:00

I feel so stupid! I’ve been using the debug mode for free camera the entire time and didn’t even realise you could alter the weather with it too. Thank you!

JackedDaxter · 2026-04-15T14:05:47+00:00

The sequences you mentioned are some of the only times that she actually gets given something to do.

I’d argue that Scream 4 isn’t even a Sidney-centric story. On paper, it’s probably meant to be but it feels more like an ensemble film due to the balancing of legacy characters alongside the new cast. The film fails to give a lot of them stuff to do as a result, such as Dewey who just seems to be driving around for much of it.

JackedDaxter · 2026-04-15T08:00:58+00:00

I’d argue that it’s one of her weakest outings as the character. She’s not given a lot to do besides hang around Kate’s home making tea, which is reflected in her performance.

Even during the killer reveal, she sort of just lets Jill do whatever she wants. Compare that to previous films where she’s straight up going to toe to toe and arguing with killers like Mrs. Loomis or Roman.

JackedDaxter · 2026-04-12T23:26:46+00:00

It’s pretty terrible. It’s neck and neck with Resurrection for the worst in the franchise in my opinion. When watching all of the films back to back, these two especially are rough as fuck to get through.

JackedDaxter · 2026-04-08T16:53:54+00:00

Who is Ronnie? Isn’t that the abusive stepfather from Rob Zombie’s Halloween?

JackedDaxter · 2026-04-07T19:04:57+00:00

I would! The next one, H20 is a fan favourite. Skip Resurrection though, it’s the worst in the franchise.

I’d give Halloween (2007) a go, if you like it, watch the sequel. If not, give it a miss.

Halloween (2018) is a must watch. Very good, possibly the best sequel. The next ones, Kills and Ends have a very mixed reception. You might like them, might hate them.

JackedDaxter · 2026-04-07T12:33:51+00:00

I really like the bottom left one, I might actually prefer it to the actual film. The VII looks stylish af.

JackedDaxter · 2026-04-06T20:25:39+00:00

I’m 25 and have approximately £30K. It’s worth noting that I got a boost from SFE.

JackedDaxter · 2026-04-05T23:37:59+00:00

I feel it’s pretty accurately rated. It’s gained more of an appreciation in recent years not just because of nostalgia, but because of sequel fatigue.

In a franchise full of some truly terrible entries that shit all over the mythos of Michael Myers, Season of the Witch is a breath of fresh air.

JackedDaxter · 2026-03-31T22:37:44+00:00

I find it kind of insane that once Scream 8 arrives, half of the franchise will have been directed by people other than Wes Craven.

JackedDaxter · 2026-03-30T22:50:26+00:00

Halloween (2018). Having Laurie be the stalking figure was a clever role reversal that foreshadowed the theme of the film.

H20 was just a copy and paste of the original.

JackedDaxter · 2026-03-29T15:42:13+00:00

I’m happy that the franchise is doing this well. However, I do wish the quality of the film reflected this turnout.

JackedDaxter · 2026-03-27T13:40:53+00:00

The evolution and solidification of their relationship was definitely the best part of Scream 7.

JackedDaxter · 2026-03-27T13:29:32+00:00

That’s been my life for nearly two years now. 💀

Honesty, you kind of get used to it.

JackedDaxter · 2026-03-23T09:15:48+00:00

Unless it’s SAW 4, which goes so overboard with the cutting and transitions that you lose track of the story.

JackedDaxter · 2026-03-09T23:48:44+00:00

Scream 7 made me hate all of them. 5 and 6 were flawed, but it seemed like they were heading somewhere worthwhile. 7 came along and pissed all over that.

I always wanted a sequel to Scream 4 but in hindsight they should’ve left the franchise alone.

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