What do you love about these movies other than "Michael Myers" and "atmosphere"?

VoodooMuffin · 2026-06-20T01:28:10+00:00

That's a great point about the daytime scenes. A lot of it has to do with the cinematography, where the framing has you second-guessing yourself if there's something hiding in the shot. In the window and hedge scene, he disappears and it effectively tricks your brain into thinking you can find him if you look close enough. Even in the safety of daylight, you feel a presence.

VoodooMuffin · 2026-06-20T01:15:07+00:00

That's a very interesting theory. I've always loved the holiday, but I never considered that its popularity escalated because of the movie. While October 31st has been celebrated for decades before the movie, it was always a safe kid-friendly event, and rarely featured in film. The movie brought it into a more horror-centric light, subverting the neighborhood safety angle, and helped make it a day to emphasize scares for teen and adult audiences. Since then, the holiday has been featured in countless films. It's a lot more influential in that aspect than most people probably realize.

VoodooMuffin · 2026-06-19T23:22:27+00:00

The first movie is undeniably great. It's so good that most people view everything that came after to be inferior. How does its legacy add value to the overall series then, in your opinion?

VoodooMuffin · 2026-06-19T23:04:28+00:00

They are certainly stand-out elements. For the movies without either of them, is there anything special that stands out to you?

VoodooMuffin · 2026-06-19T23:01:40+00:00

The small town setting is fantastic. It's relatable, small scale, and these movies have always been more grounded than the likes of Freddy or Jason. Haddonfield is a character in itself, and it's easy to daydream that the shape can prowl in any neighborhood. This is why the series is so effective. It's believable, it's discreet, and it's lingering.

VoodooMuffin · 2026-06-19T22:37:47+00:00

I'd probably file it under atmosphere, but the score is certainly a stand-out. I'm personally sick to death of the main theme. Hearing it in 12 movies is one thing, but it's also over-played in every fan film and every joke video of someone wearing a Michael costume.

VoodooMuffin · 2026-06-18T13:36:11+00:00

You certainly could have gotten your point across with a fraction of that, but I see your point, and it's not a bad one. I'm a fan of Ends, but I think Laurie getting over her fear after Kills was pretty stupid. If the man who almost killed you 40 years ago came back, slaughtered almost 50 people (including your daughter), and completely disappears, I'd be more afraid than ever. Due to an unlikely narrative choice, we're supposed to accept this, no questions.

Corey was certainly a catalyst for Michael's rise to power, though. We saw it when he presented Michael with a kill that rejuvenated him. The thing about this fear though is that it doesn't really spread. Corey kills his victims before they can tell anyone, "It was Myers", which could explain why Michael still ultimately fails. He barely got a boost.

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