If you disconnect all the sequels....

Rating: 10/10 (24 October 2003)

Being a fan of the series, let me suggest that you consider this movie without any of the sequels including part 2. If you do you are left without any explanation of why Michael did what he did and a sense that he will continue to do it after the movie ends. All we know from part one is that he lost it when he was a kid and as soon as he escaped he resumed killing. The more we define his motives the less we fear him and that detracts from the movie. I always liked the idea that I didn't need to go to camp or take a nap to have a run in with Michael, he was just out there in anytown USA, perhaps your street, waiting.