One Crazy White Boy

Rating: 9/10 (26 October 2006)

After years and years of hesitance, I succumbed to the urge, the power that is Halloween. I've been a "hater" of Halloween for no good reason besides disliking what he looks like. I've always just preferred Freddy and Jason...they look "cooler", and still do actually. But, last night I grew up, I became a man. I watched Halloween. And I feel like a total bum loser for not seeing it earlier.
Halloween is the story of a young, emotionless, troubled boy named Michael Myers, who kills his sister on Halloween night. He is locked away in a mental asylum for many years, but during those years he planned his escape and is now on the loose. He returns to his old neighborhood and begins where he left off. The movie is a classic through and through. Halloween shines brightest through Myers. The way they use him - sneaking and following around. His slow movement and his calm demeanor when on screen are pretty eerie. How they used him in shadows. Halloween was shot incredibly well, and that is where you get most of the scares. The music also plays a part in the scares but it can't compare to how Myers is portrayed. The movie itself isn't perfect. There's somewhat unrealistic death scenes, a little corny acting by the younger actors, but these are minor grievances. At 90 minutes, Halloween doesn't bore you, but tricks and treats you.
I never really believed Halloween belonged next to Freddy and Jason as horror icons, but not only does he belong there, he's most likely the most evil. Great flick, great story, great cinematography and most importantly a great character. I'm now proud to be considered a fan of Halloween.