HALLOWEEN 2018 Five Years Later

#halloween HALLOWEEN 2018 Five Years Later! We re-reviewed Halloween 2018 to see how it holds up now that all the expectations and hype are over with. We'll be doing the entire David Gordon Green trilogy over again so be sure to subscribe or whatever. Happy Michael Myers month!🎃 Join us on Patreon so we can make more content and get the WWAM up in everybody MICHAEL!!!! / wewatchedamovie
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[@KD-cd2ck]

Oh how I've missed seeing Mike and J in the same room lol.

[@MrJohndrich]

Especially when discussing Michael Myers in any way 😂

[@retrostudios894]

it’s not the same when they’re not together

[@Alee240688]

Same! These two together genuinely make my day.

[@GaliciaInTheFlesh]

That does not suck Steve!

[@adamjames5027]

Why did they stop doing the channel together I can’t believe I’ve been watching over 5 years

[@shanc8198]

So funny that Thor is panting under the desk. That mic is picking up everything. Lol.

[@deangagatr3886]

Really channelling, Michael Myers 😂

[@StonayBalogna]

Couldn’t figure out if Mike was scribbling under there or a dog breathing 😂

[@drewgold1]

It’s so distracting lol.

[@markmac2206]

i was like damn, Mike really is enjoying J talking.

[@michaelproulx5795]

maybe it wasn't the dog under there...........tee hee

[@timothybingham9016]

I love that your dog had opinions on Halloween as well. Halloween is for everyone!

[@nehrenz10]

His dog had a lot to say on the issue haha

[@kikiiza3379]

It was so annoying. Ugh.

[@LA_HA]

That's a dog? They need to give him some water because it sounds like he's under there building an addition to the house. haha

[@RobertMere]

@@LA_HAI think he’s sucking off mike

[@authorcassandrastarling]

2018 was my intro to Halloween. I worked at a theater and just sat in there seeing so many fans come out so I just wanted to see what the rage was about. Been a huge fan ever since. I fell in love with Michael because of this movie so it has a special place in my heart.

[@vampirascoffin870]

That October year of 2018 was crazy!!!! We had the coldest October weather and I was like in 3 Halloween concerts lol that year and the return of Myers was beautiful!! Your comment is spot on 🔪🎃🔪🎃🔪

[@SmileyySmiley]

Have you seen every movie in the franchise?

[@authorcassandrastarling]

​@@SmileyySmileyyes I have, I have seen every single film and read most comics I could find. I want to read the books. I watched Kills and Ends while they were in theaters and own Kills. Still need Ends and hope to buy it this year.

[@STyme003]

@@authorcassandrastarlingwhat were your feelings on season of the witch?

[@authorcassandrastarling]

@@STyme003 i personally don't like it because I usually don't like campy sci-fi/fantasy too much. Idk the vibe is so different. But here's the thing Ends had a different vibe too and I don't hate it. So it's a give or take. Also like Resurrection if I think of it as a fun fanfiction. That's how I saw it initially because it was so far out there and that's why I like watching it. It's just a fun idea to me.

[@OceanMetTheSky]

Seeing you guys physically sitting next to each other seems like AI at this point lol love seeing you guys in the same room!

[@Joecbg100]

Ya, is it an issue of Jay having more work or Mike filming very late? Cause these two work better together then apart

[@OceanMetTheSky]

@@Joecbg100 I'm not totally sure but I think maybe last year Jay moved further away? Could be completely wrong but I think they used to live closer to each other but I've heard them mention being hours away from each other now

[@Joecbg100]

oooooo oh that sucks...That would explain.@@OceanMetTheSky

[@user-gh5sd2nm5y]

@@OceanMetTheSky they're guys with work and families. It's full time stuff

[@OceanMetTheSky]

yes i know that, but i think they also just live further away from each other now too@@user-gh5sd2nm5y

[@shauntubby123]

“Somebody get that damn dog” lol 🤠

[@CharletteG]

😂

[@petermaltezos6535]

Seeing you guys in the same room have brought tears to my eyes. I promise you guys, once I make it big in the industry, you guys are somehow going to be apart of it.

[@bengunn1864]

Mike and Jay are national treasures

[@ajnunez8788]

On crip tho

[@AliFrankTheTank]

@@ajnunez8788on bluddddd

[@sharona1981]

International treasures!

[@iamprivate18]

Are they brothers?

[@sharona1981]

@@iamprivate18 Nope, just great friends. And possible life partners. 😁

[@mychunkyjordi7585]

Love 2018. I didn't even know about it until it was for sale on DVD in England as I wasn't watching YT and I don't watch TV. It was a great surprise in 3019 as I've been watching Myers for 40÷ yrs 😊

[@darkmacx3338]

It's been a great five years of content from you guys. WWAM really hit it's stride in 2018.

[@hollyroxy25]

I totally agree with you about Sartain & Laurie Strode. To me it made absolutely no sense that she would reasonably be that sure & scared that Michael was gonna come back to get her. If it’s picking up directly from the original & they’re not brother & sister then why?? But aside from that, it really is a solid movie & definitely one of the best in the series because they got Michael perfect & that’s most important imo. Hope y’all have an awesome time at Scarefest! Wish I could’ve been there, love ya ♥️

[@cakeboy227]

We were definitely lucky to have this film in 2018. Academy Award winning Chris Nelson made an amazing mask. John Carpenters "The Shape Returns" is better than the original score to me. "The Shape hunts allyson" is the definition of your path being met by the inevitable unstoppable force in Michael myers. The one shot scene where he turns towards the driveway showed me how much JJC wanted to show how much Michael is a vessel being controlled by evil and one of my favorite scenes ever. This film is top 3 of the franchise behind 78 and 81. You guys really made the anticipation for this film 10x better. I'll never forget the feeling of the lead up to the release date.

[@chasefarmer3930]

2018 is definitely one of my more favorites of the franchise

[@Joecbg100]

Up there with 1, H20 and 4.

[@thehorroruniverse3338]

Wow five years? thats MAD

[@itsharryhagen]

8:14 Sounds like someone’s trying to rub one out 😂😂😂

[@Sebastian04223]

2018 got me into Halloween. Before it, I wasn’t a big fan, but something about that movie grasped me. The mood and atmosphere was amazing, same with Michael

[@chasebanks4302]

It's crazy to see this now knowing it's been 5 years

[@grantsutherland7943]

We'll also never know, but I am sure it was Laurie who caused the Smiths Grove bus to crash

[@DreTheTexan]

2017 when the Halloween 2018 news was first breaking about the movie, yall were the first channel that I watched videos on it. I kept up with it every day with y'alls updates and Halloween horror month in 2018. I was so hyped, It was one of the best lead up to a movie and Halloween the holiday its self! Crazy to think it's been 5 years but definitely one of the best movie theater experiences in my life finally getting to see Michael on the big screen for the first time!

[@zackzaharko89]

2018 still holds up the best out of all the DGG trilogy. Love the direction, one takes, cinematography, and Laurie’s character wasn’t too over the top yet

[@ashleysmith8559]

I thought it was totally fckd that they killed Karen but kept Laurie alive. Halloween will forever be my favorite franchise and Laurie is a final girl forever but it was time to let her go.. overall I agree I think 2018 was a solid 9. Solid story, kills, & they kept Michael true to his form. Beautifully done. & another great review like usual. Happy to see you two dudes together 🎉❤.

[@carterman7709]

That dog panting in the background has me dead

[@Dmitch1408]

Happy to say I'm one of the ones who really saw how great this movie was when it first came out. Never understood the hate. 9/10 and best of the Blum house films. Love seeing you guys go back and rerate these

[@opietaylor5778]

And you just reminded me… Lauren strode is the real villain of this movie.. drinking and driving kills!!

[@cnewton1185]

Is the doggy ok?! 😆

[@actionfigurdude]

Lmao damn it I came here for this comment 😂😂😂

[@alextalks8532]

Lol the dog panting in the background

[@brianbattle4432]

They obviously had no clue of how they would get Michael to Laurie's house.

[@michaelproulx5795]

exactly .especially since they dropped the whole sibling storyling and now he has no reason to persue her.Unless they used some lame "must kill the one that got away years ago"BS

[@vampirascoffin870]

Wow I feel so old!! I been watching y'all videos since 2016 lol damn best 7 years of my life and yes I think 2018 is the best one y'all opinions are facts 💯🎃🔪

[@eugenenickseugenespopmadness]

I love the idea about Dr. Loomis and Dr. Sartain having a conversation. Now every time I watch the movie I’m going to be thinking and how cool that would have been. That’s a great idea Jay.

[@LA_HA]

eugenenick: There's an excellent Halloween fan film where this actually happens and it's really, Really good. It's a series of short films that are all connected and the meeting between Loomis and Sartain at the asylum is one of them. I'll absolutely find the info and post it. It's very much worth the watch

[@LA_HA]

eugenenick: I found the info: Blinky 500 "Myers" series. Start with Rise of The Boogeyman. End with The Curse of Haddonfield. You won't be sorry. I found it on a tiny channel that specializes in fan films, especially Halloween. They have some interesting stuff on there, though they haven't posted in a while. I'm hoping they come back this year. haha

[@eugenenickseugenespopmadness]

@@LA_HA thank you! You’re awesome! I’ll start reading it tonight. Right now, I’m editing a video. The audio got messed up that I uploaded onto KZbin today and I’m trying to fix it. Thank you so much I greatly appreciate it.

[@AliFrankTheTank]

David Gordon Green best movie, a classic, top 3 in the franchise and i wish i can “watch it for the first time” over 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BraxtonWages]

You’re totally right about the characters. That made it very compelling. It was a great Halloween movie. And yes the fan service callbacks at the end was too on the nose but yeah I still love this movie.

[@ENT8801]

Nobody is gonna mention the dog breathing during the video? We all just gonna focus on the duo back in the same room? Ok!!!💪

[@antavellino2420]

Omg!! I was literally wondering when I'd see you'd again in the same room!

[@TheHalenhead44]

I don't have the tech to make a fan edit, but in my mind there is an edit that makes it even stronger & the definitive sequel to the original. 1) Open with Halloween Kills flashback; proceed to H18 title credits; proceed to sanitarium scenes; cut down the father-son truck scene; remove remaining all Sartain scenes; edit and add in a few seconds of new silhouetted footage in the "Shape stalks Allyson" sequence so it's clear that she runs through the woods to her grandmother's house and Michael follows her directly there (removes need for the Sartain twist); cut down two cops in crusier scene; movie continues and ends as usual. This would be a really strong edit, I think.

[@MrOompaLoompa]

Sounds like your dog was there breathing hard as hell the entire time lol

[@VanDutch87]

2018 will definitely continue aging the best out of the new trilogy. It’s lighter on the gore, but there’s fewer annoying characters, misplaced humor, and cringy dialog. And the score is so fucking good 👍🏻

[@cyberfaust69]

Damn Mike your dog breathes loud

[@mikeecko]

Dog doing his impression of Michael breathing the best way he could FTW! 🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪

[@grantsutherland7943]

I've always said that H18 was a pretty well constructed re-introduction to Michael, a new version of the story we all knew in regards to the brother/sister continuing timeline from 1981's H2.

[@darkknightfanboy3185]

Dude.... It's been half a decade since Halloween 2018 came out ..... Let that sink in.....

[@adrianmartin8153]

Damn the did is really exited. Jay u need 2 drop by more often. U guys are gonna roll when u play this back and hear the panting. DAMN man

[@ryancostello5288]

couldn't tell u how pumped I was seeing this pop up

[@zacharydesroches6048]

9:00 sounds like the regenerator from Resident Evil 4 lol 😂

[@deezim]

The dog was very excited lol

[@joshkelnhofer5454]

Loved the Rodgers - Packers reference!

[@willarn7053]

The sartain plot makes more since with what happens in Ends

[@sergioribeiro7725]

The film was also released on October 19th, 2018 which was Michael Myers’ 60th birthday

[@AliFrankTheTank]

🔥🔥🔥 60th B Day present

[@cinsationalcinema1776]

I love that kill with the dumbass kid on the fence. Indeed 2018 Halloween was the best of the DGG trilogy. They didn’t need Ends at all. I think they had plans for a 2 part film & decided to stretch it out for 3 & it back fired hard.

[@mrhalloween3653]

that dog! lol

[@hhrugger]

"Like" counter drinking game....... I'd die 😂 Humour aside I agree with you, Jay with regards to Sartain. It could have been done with more subtlety and build-up.

[@trooperkilo3202]

I missed it the first time I watched. But, if you go to the scene where Allison’s dad walks out on the porch of Laurie’s house. When the police car rolls up. You can see Michael off to the side standing waiting for someone to come outside. Completely missed it the first time I watched.

[@n1kkmoviezz463]

4, 6, & 2018 my favorite sequels

[@justpeachy4851]

I watched in the theater & it was a great kick off for the rest of Halloween month. I really enjoyed it. If he had kept the vibe, it would have been a great trilogy

[@ChrisShober-pu9op]

Wilson Cleveland’s Halloween: 45 years of Michael Myers franchise trailer

[@joeytalierci0697]

I love Halloween 2018 so much! I think Laurie was great in it. I understand what you guys are saying about her involvement in the 2 sequels. But I think it was important at the time to have her back and no Michael wasn’t after her in that movie. But of course when she disappears, Michael is going to look around for her lol

[@ScaredStraightProductions]

The dog got some wwam up in him!

[@BeRoyal37]

The best sequel imo

[@briansmook8043]

The dynamic duo.....we need more of this guys....LOVE YOUR FUCKIN FACES!!!

[@LiveInZombietown]

I agree with Dr Challis - It's getting late i could use a drink

[@briansmook8043]

Also the dog panting in the background lol

[@SeanCooper1970]

I love this channel. The outro song is fn killlller ! 🤘🏻🎃

[@ChristianDanielMunoz]

I'm wearing headphones is that a dog panting I can hear in the background? 🤔 😂

[@user-gz6hp7ef6w]

I love 2018 but my enjoyment of it is slightly less now because I wasn’t too thrilled with the way the rest of the trilogy played out. If I take it as a stand alone it works best.

[@DanielTorres_999]

Totally agreed.

[@user-lc6ph5nw2k]

Only thing these movies can lay their head on is the scores really brought it. They'll always have that.

[@mikehatfield8162]

Now this is a WWAM video! Dog panting and all!!! Happy Halloween fellas!!!

[@trevsmith444]

Man I missed J! Mike is always a blast but truly I missed old WWAM ! “Get some god damn wwam up in ya!”

[@Tonyperkis1995]

Damn I just realized it's already been out for 5 years!

[@LACOOLJ310]

A Mothman Prophecies reference!! Such an underrated film. It gives me chills every time I watch it. Love the [re]review dude-drops. Love ya'll 🎃 🗡

[@fredlazarus1088]

could not agree more with this entire review

[@colinborges5615]

that opening is still funny

[@antoniogarciaxx99]

You know what really pissed me off… when homegirl says… “Grandmother” 😂 wtf!

[@RickymfP]

Y’all are completely right about the first movie

[@gblasz87]

Andy Matichak is my Hollywood since 2018 in large because of this franchise.

[@DD-eight]

Awesome to revisit this!! Great idea fellers

[@Heath_93]

I’m going to comment first before watching just to see how my opinion compares to y’all…but the further removed we get from this movie, the more I love it. It’s by far my favorite of the Blum house trilogy and it’s definitely one of my favorite films in the entire franchise. I’ll probably end up watching it 3 or 4 more times by Halloween. It’s up there with Halloween 4 and Halloween 6 for my personal favorites behind 1978.

[@Jimmyjon22]

Can that dog stop 😂

[@joelchoquet5183]

The mask you got from Nelson started my collecting obsession! Loved this movie and love your mask!

[@deangagatr3886]

I wish they made Laurie more like the book

[@christophermcintyre7934]

Yup greatest Halloween horror month intro ever!!!!

[@MrJohndrich]

I’m gonna watch this one again for the first time in two years soon. I’ve always had very mixed feelings and I’m excited and curious to see how I feel about it this time. I CANNOT believe it’s been 5 years! Holy hell

[@dontaetrowell5011]

Thor was like fuck that, I can’t get on video coo, then hear me bitches 😂😂😂

[@beanheaddd3764]

It's probably been said before, but I always feel like this movie was written as a sequel to the first two movies but changed during filming.

[@Montrellwallace17]

I remember like it was yesterday when John Carpenter and Jamie Lee Curtis were returning to series when filming was set to begin then years later we got Halloween kills and Halloween ends

[@sowhenthen]

I wish i was at Scare Fest tonight! Drink a beer for me!

[@adkinneyam]

Hey Mike, make sure you turn off any sort of "motion smoothing" stuff in your TV settings. Google your TV brand and see what to turn off. It will get rid of that soap opera looking motion stuff. The 4k looks like it did in theaters once you get the TV doing what it should.

[@itzox2010]

Remember, Michael has an effect on those who spend time around him. They were too subtle with Sartain that that is what was happening. I think they went for that as well with the residents in Kills. Same thing with the hobo in Ends. Read his back story. But especially with Corey. There’s something about Michael’s eyes seeping the evil within. That’s why he looked at himself in the reflection. That’s what warped Corey. And what I believe was happening with Laurie in Ends when he is strangling her. It just gets stopped by Allyson. Laurie makes comments in 2018 about looking into his eyes. And again Corey does about her wanting to look back into his eyes again. Look back at the trilogy through the lens of Michael’s evil unlocks the evil in others. It makes certain things fit in a tad smoother.

[@Deadpool784]

I agree this movie definitely got better when you don't have all the expectations and hype behind it

[@robs7798]

LOL @ the panting! Kinda surreal/meta there for a minute.

[@kevinjordan6159]

Anybody else hear an dog in the background or something lol

[@vinniepaul182]

It’s hard to believe it’s been 5 years already

[@fatherofbats]

dr. sartain is even crazier in the novel, i couldn’t help but laugh cuz there was dialogue they kept out of the movie and i think possibly for good reason cuz it got so weird for a bit there ! though the books are really cool

[@AliFrankTheTank]

peeps just thought he was Loomis, idk why

[@davidirwin2176]

SSSSHHHH Guys! Malcolm Mc Dowell might hear you say 'IMPOSTER LOOMIS' 😅😅

[@TheVizions]

It’s would have all made sense if Cory was Dr. Sartan’s son!

[@mychunkyjordi7585]

Great review guys 😊💜🐾

[@Myers_toast78]

I see We Watched a Movie upload a video, I watch it. Period

[@chyannaturner9110]

Love this !!!! 5 years ago I stumbled upon this awesome KZbin channel and have been hooked every since!!! I remember all the excitement when you guys would post updates!! I hadn't followed a movies production so closely since Jurrasic Park!!!! I love 2018 but you guys are soo right,they should have put in something about Sartain and Loomis,maybe Sartain killed Loomis because Loomis was on to him?! Anyways Kills is my favorite, fuck Ends,Love you guys!!!

[@lucguay4235]

for me it's... the panting of the dog! 😆

[@Nibbles69]

Watching you guys react to these trailers when they came out was great. It always gave me chills.

[@TomoEriGoto]

The beefcakes are here, Steven! I love 2018 out of the trilogy, it did have minor problems, but comparatively if it had been the only new Halloween movie made, it would be up there. Love ya’lls faces, Jay I hope you cleaned up your leftover webbing after getting a session in of Spider-Man 2. Which, I cannot think the new game without thinking Daddy Ock, I mean… Doc Cock… Shoot… screw it… I say GOTTDAMN WWAM UP in here!

[@micjoseph6250]

I love that tracking shot of Michael when we see him get bumped by the two kids all the way to when he kills the two woman and walks out . it is the best shot in the entire Trilogy , unfortunately 2018 does not have great rewatch value , it seems to slip down my list every year. For me Kills is the best in the trilogy .