Halloween the Movie is the second highest grossing halloween film. It has been released in USA in August 2007. Broken box office record of collection for Labour Day weekend, its collection stood at nearly $52 millions.
It will released internationally in October 2007. It has been impressively directed by Rob Zombie. It is considered as one of his best directions.
Michael Myers is the central and villain character. He becomes a psychopath since his childhood. His school authority warns Deborah Myers, the mother of Michael. Dr. Loomis confirms the warning signs of a psychopath in Michael.
Michael kills three people at home same night. He is convicted of murder and sent to sanatorium under the observation of Dr. Loomis. He keeps preparing and wearing masks. He kills a nurse after eleven months. Deborah kills herself as she had seen him killing the nurse.
Michael runs away during his transportation killing all his guards. Kills a truck driver for his clothes. Returns to his home. His killing streak continues. He uses masks while killing.
Retired Dr. Loomis along with police tries to stop him. He kills even Dr. Loomis among many others in the neighborhood. Finally, he is shot by his sister Laurie in the end.
Malcom Mcdowell as Dr. Loomis performs well. Story of slash and kill is sufficient and has not left much room for other performances.
Halloween the movie has received mix reviews. Some has given fair ratings while many have given poor ratings on popular review web sites.