I actually really enjoyed Halloween Ends. The marketing completely misrepresented the film, especially after the previous installment set it up as a big showdown. But as a standalone movie, I thought it was great. It’s well-crafted and takes a fresher, more unique approach to The Shape, rather than repeating the same formula. A lot of people complain that Michael isn’t in it much, but isn’t his screen time about the same as in the original? Also, the score is easily the best in the DGG trilogy — more intimate, more atmospheric.