David Gordon Green and Danny McBride return with the conclusion to their Halloween reboot/sequel trilogy, Halloween Ends. The film is just as messy and divisive as the previous entries, but it finds some unique footing and takes a new stab at the tired slasher format. As an end to the Laurie Strode saga, it’s problematic to say the least, but as a film on its own right, it’s something different and surprising.
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Six years after their debut, Swiss Army Man, the directing duo Daniels (comprised of Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) return with Everything Everywhere All At Once. This ain’t no sophomore slump, folks! No siree, Daniels have perfected their unique brand of heartfelt irreverent absurdity here and delivered the gonzo sci-fi comedy we all need.
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The citizens of Haddonfield are flung into a crazed panic in David Gordon Green’s latest installment in the Halloween franchise. True to its name, Halloween Kills delivers some hardcore horror violence, but it also nearly shatters the excitement Green’s 2018 film ignited. It’s a fiery mess that manages to be mildly entertaining, despite its many odd decisions.
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Michael Myers is resurrected once again, this time by filmmaker David Gordon Green, with the aide of his screenwriting partners Danny McBride and Jeff Fradley. The result is an affectionate love letter to the original that explores the effects of deep-seated trauma and the toll it takes on the family, all while delivering suspenseful slasher thrills. It doesn’t always find its footing, but it’s a better suited sequel in a franchise full of tired and generally uninspired follow ups.
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