HALLOWEEN H20 REVISITED (A Drumdums Special)

[@mr.drakanator]

Alrighty so, H20 is my absolute favorite Halloween movie, as in, better than the original to me. I know this movie has some serious flaws, the mask is one that even bothers me some (not nearly as much as it bothers you). I also don't like the lack of originality to a lot of the score, borrowing much of it from Scream, with that said, I actually think Scream's soundtracks work well in it, but that doesn't change the fact that it is not original, as a OST is VERY important to me. As someone who considers themselves a pretty big fan of Halloween, I am a Halloween, Halloween 2, Halloween H20 kind of person, that is the trilogy that I love, I don't like the thorn trilogy at all, Halloween 6 is my most hated movie because of the thorn story (which sucks as I like a lot of other aspects of the movie). Anyway, H20 wraps up the trilogy so beautifully to me, my favorite part of slashers is the victims fighting back, whether they win or lose, Laurie deciding she will no longer be the victim and deciding to take down Michael is amazing to me. I was 4 years old when I first watched H20, and if I remember correctly, it was the first halloween I ever saw, and when Michael got decapitated, it chilled me and exhilarated me even being so young with so little knowledge of the franchise. Even beyond the third act that is flawless in my eyes though, the movie's exploration of the psychological impact on Laurie is something I love, and all of the characters are extremely enjoyable to watch for me. The kills are pretty lackluster for the most part except for Sarah's death, once again, being 4, her death stuck with me from a very young age. Her leg being mauled blew my mind, the scary simplicity of him pinning her down and stabbing her was and still is awesome to me, and then the TERRIFYING shot of her hung up by the light afterwards. Finally, for me, this movie is just so much fun to watch, even with some of the issues it has I am having a blast watching this movie every second, am I scared? Not really for the most part, but am I having a good time? For sure. Wow this comment is long but I am really passionate about this movie lol

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Love your passion for this movie...and am glad that it means so much to you. That's what is great about this franchise. Many of the movies have their own fans, and H20 is one of them. Can't take away from that last act. Jamie owns it. I'm going to pin this comment just because I like your passion.

[@EvilDick1995]

I totally get what your saying about Sarah's death. I also saw it at a young age and it was like the only Michael Myers kill in the series that actually stuck with me for a while

[@mr.drakanator]

Her death stuck with me in an enjoyable way, it was a fun kill to watch and it was memorable, but not traumatizing, unlike the damned hot tub kill in Halloween 2 that literally scarred me for life tnat I still am not able to watch AT ALL to this day.

[@scottdavis2408]

Mr. Drakanator hey man..you going to Halloween 40 in Pasadena?

[@mr.drakanator]

Lol, I am certainly going to see it but I'm not sure if it will be in Pasadena, maybe I can arrange it haha, why do you ask?

[@tman-ly5gb]

"MICHAEL!!!!!!" and Jamie Lee Curtis yell his name ready to fight with an ax, that moment has to be my favorite moment in the franchise in the sequels and the score that made it even more memorable.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Great moment!

[@lilpoet27]

Same!

[@paulsmith8510]

Not mine. My name is Michael and reminds me of my entire childhood lmfao.

[@nicenameyougotthere.5021]

"This is the movie that saved the franchise." And then Resurrection happened.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Nice name you got there. Haha exactly! 😂

[@Xehanort10]

And instead of "resurrecting" the original series Resurrection killed it until this year.

[@matyblaze]

so true.

[@robertpreston2220]

h20 destroyed the franchise

[@undeadwarfare7259]

Yeah, its perfectly clear that Laurie killed the right one.I mean a normal man could never survive 4 stab wounds to the chest and being hit by a van.

[@rickmatthis3052]

The 4 Different Masks used in Halloween H20 ( 1998 ) Really Made Michael Myers Looked Wimpy Looking Not Scary At All, & Michael Myers was To Loose with his Movements. The Chordettes Song : Mr. Sandman Song is a Favorite Song in the History of the Halloween Movies Actual Songs, besides the instrumental songs for Halloween Movies. Laurie Yells for Michael which is Awesome. Michael ! ! ! Drumdums Congratulations on your 15,000 KZbin Subscribers You Rock.

[@BoogeyManBen]

You bring up some fantastic points. Chris Durand is my least favorite actor to play Myers. The fact that he had never seen a Halloween film or studied the other actors who played him in the past shows. I still like the film a lot but I really hated that they ignored 4-6. Jamie lee Curtis is fantastic in the movie. Josh hartnett is also fantastic. There are some great elements and I like the fact that it took place someplace else for once. Congrats on hitting 15,000 subs. Really happy for you

[@robertpreston2220]

It was insulting to the fans to have us ignore the other films and now they are doing that to us again!

[@michaeltrapson]

Congrats on 15k subs bro. I remember when you were at like 5k I think...Keep shining!

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Yeah it's been a great year brother.

[@SunFlower-xo7zw]

I do agree, it's a really fantastic entry to the series and probably my favourite.

[@JamieRushing27]

You are always such a joy to tune into. I have to disagree with a lot. The mask changes are my biggest issue. I love the music - although I’d have been happy with something more reminiscent of the first. I love the main mask they tried to stick with and did reshoots for. I absolutely love the writing and I find Michael scariest ever since the first. To be fair, this was my first Halloween and my reason for being a fan. I think this is the absolute best sequel far exceeding part 2 and thank god they retconned 4-6. If 5 and 6 didn’t screw it up, I’d love to see it folks 4 but it can’t. I love the slow burn and the small body count. I think Michael looks terrifying and he looks like a regular man like the first.

[@nathanielpellikkaerlandsso9525]

Great revisited review ones again Lee! I really got a soft spot for H20 and it makes my top 3 of the halloween series, but I do agree with every issue you got with the film it is truly a flawed movie. But the great stuff is amazing so at the end of the day the good outweighs the bad, I get goosebumps everytime Laurie chops Michaels head of and the music kicks in.

[@jcortez1314]

H20 is my 3rd favorite after the Original and Halloween 4. I seen this movie when it came out in 98 at the drive-ins, I was only 7 years old. It started my fascination with this franchise.

[@anonymousperson2337]

H20 got the story, characters, and setting down pat. All of that was perfect in my eyes. It is tonally, and in its atmosphere, that the movie really goes wrong in my eyes. It really takes that 90’s slasher atmosphere of something like Scream, and it feels more like that movie and less like a Halloween film. There’s no good Halloween atmosphere in H20, and the direction is very subpar - we almost never get good stalking scenes or scenes where Michael is properly shrouded in darkness. When we do get them, they don’t work, because the film’s director is definitely no John Carpenter. What this movie gets right, though, it does perfectly, and while it only feels like Halloween in its story rather than its tone, I think this entry is pretty great overall, even if it pales in comparison to the original film and some of the other sequels. Great video!

[@leoxnobleln5158]

Im so happy people still love this movies man, great video

[@ricky99la]

Lee, this review as very cohesive and well done. You covered all the bases. Very well done.

[@earlleary]

Lee , Im a big fan of H20. The opening scene and credits part are wonderful! I especially love when they close Loomis' office door, and the credits start to roll as the camera pans to the right and there is a crsck of thunder. It just feels absolutely perfect to me. I DID love the tie in parts to Pycho since they had Janet Leigh in it. I loved those little nods to another horror movie. The scene with Josh and Michelle locked behind the gate was just intense for me the first time I saw it! I think I've told you before, I grew up with Kevin Williamson, well, he was a few years older than me, but we lived in a small town, everyone knew everyone. I actually got to watch The Faculty with Kevin at the theater which was pretty cool. And I got to be an extra on Dawson's Creek, after H20 had came out, so I got to talk to Michelle in between scenes about the movie. But....THAT ENDING! CHILLS ALL OVER MY BODY when that happened! And it ends with you hearing Laurie breathing heavily like part one did with Michael. I loved that touch. 🪦🎃🔪

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Awesome Earl. It does have its merits for sure.

[@Amber_xo_133]

Jamie Lee Curtis considers the film a thank you note to her fans. Curtis: "Without that early career, I truly don't think I would have been an actor." Even after 20 years, Jamie Lee Curtis said that seeing Michael Myers on set still scared her. LL Cool J had always been a fan of the Halloween movies. His mother took him to see the original when he was just nine years old. When Jamie Lee Curtis' character says, "go down the street to the Beckers..." this was supposed to refer to the line from Halloween (1978), "go down the street to the McKenzie's house..." The name was changed to Becker, which was the last name of Drew Barrymore's character in Scream (1996). The shortest "Halloween" movie in the series, with a run time of 86 minutes. Michelle Williams signed on without ever having seen any of the Halloween movies. Director Steve Miner also directed two films in another popular horror series: Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981) and Friday the 13th Part III (1982). Body Count: 7 (two off-screen) Jamie Lee Curtis refers to the film as "Field of Screams". "If you build it, they will come." Josh Hartnett's first acting project and film debut. Ronny calls Laurie "psycho" as she drives past him when she comes in through the gate. Jamie Lee Curtis' mother Janet Leigh, who appears as Norma in this film, starred in Psycho (1960). During the scene where Norma is leaving, she stands in front of the car from Psycho (1960). The music playing in the background at this part is also from Psycho. Janet Leigh, who plays Norma, played Marion in Psycho. The license plate on the car is also the same as the second car Marion buys in Psycho, NFB 418, which are Norman Bates' initials and lastly, Norma is the first name of Norman Bates' Mother from Psycho. Halloween: H20" is the seventh film in the series. H2O is the chemical symbol for water which has a pH balance of 7.0 Both Nancy Stephens and Joseph Gorden Levitt are dead before their names appear in the opening credits.

[@johnclaytor9365]

One of my Fav. of the series. Scream and H20 were part of my adolescent years. I have watched this movie so many times and never noticed the mask issue (besides the CGI and stupid silver eye scene). One of the best opening scenes for me personally. Keep up the good work sir!

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

I can totally see how a Scream lover would also love H20.

[@Indy-Media-Productions]

I love H20. It’s very high for me BUT I LOVED THIS VIDEO. Some great points and I can really see where you are coming from. Love the fact you don’t just shit on the film

[@Indy-Media-Productions]

P.S massive Halloween Fan

[@rhine_1988]

Great video buddy!! Congrats on the subscribers buddy. Well deserved!!! I love Halloween H20. I rank the movie somewhere in the middle of the franchise! I will agree with the mask and score change though. Those changes bring it down for me just a bit.

[@TW-vl4wj]

I love Dave mcrae's comment Michael Myers walks into the set of Dawson's Creek that s*** is f****** hilarious😂😂😂😂😂🎃🎃🎃

[@diegofoltz6656]

Idk why put Jamie screaming micheal gives me chills

[@Los714]

Spot on review sir. I saw the new Halloween preview a couple days ago and I been watching Halloween videos non stop since then. I never knew how many people loved the Halloween movies like I do.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Thank you!

[@SunsGeek]

Awesome Drumdums special! You have some awesome insight and opinion about this film. Its hard to argue. Loved watching this video, love your passion for the Halloween franchise! 28K Almost at 30K Subs!

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Thank you man!

[@ninjaassassin7148]

Great job on the video I really love how you don’t lie in your videos I don’t see why you don’t have 50,000 or more subs and I really love how you put mr.sandman in the background I love that song and happy 4th of July

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Thanks so much man. Really appreciate that.

[@TIGERMAN85]

Happy Happy Halloween, Halloween, Halloween..

[@timstraight6552]

I love the beginning of H10 when they pan over all those pictures, and they overlay Loomis voice over them. What a nice tribute. Kay S

[@duvan.deschain]

Nowadays I see all the problems you just mentioned, specially the mask, I agree they should've used the Curse Mask till the end because that CGI it's just freaking awful.That being said, I grew up in the 90´s so this is the first sequel to Halloween I ever watched.I remember my oldest brother rented the VHS for Halloween 1 and H20 and we watched them back to back and it was great, I have that nostalgia that makes H20 a fun experience for me, I would watch the rest of the franchise later because I became a huge horror fan, but this one Ranks to me maybe right in the middle. Also, I feel this is the best ending, at least in the way the kill Michael. Anyways, great review as always man and congrats on the new milestone :D

[@oscarguzman4309]

With the right music, mask and mention of Jamie this movie would have totally knocked it out of the park even more so!!!

[@Tchernobog]

I saw only Halloween 1 and 2 so I was a purist and I absolutely refused to watch any of the sequels after that. It was H20 that came on TV one night in 1999 and it won me over. I watched and taped half of it and it made me think "hey, this was pretty good and maybe the other sequels will be too" I thought that it did a good job of modernizing it into Scream generation. I then seeked down 3 through 6 (Resurrection had yet to be released). I cheered at the ending, it was so satisfying (and Resurrection took that away...) that ending was perfect. Now after re-watching this movie over the years the biggest glaring issue was the final mask looked cool and all, but it wasn't very terrifying and represented the evil like the original and the actor himself was very slapstick, he gets bonked on the head multiple times, he's clumsy, he gets thrown around. I didn't feel that threat from him, that threatening force the original Myers had. He just seemed like a slasher villain from a not so popular 80s movie, like just a killer in a mask with no deep dept.

[@dank2171]

Exactly same feelings about myers. Never could put it into words.

[@DontrelleRoosevelt]

I also remember thinking, "Why does Michael Myers look and feel more like a killer clown (with that mask) than Michael Myers himself!?"

[@GreenAshR47]

I know I'm in the minority but I'm glad the series didn't end here. After 20 years of suspense we didn't even get to see his face. Plus ending the franchise with this film would've been a slap in the face to anyone who had any emotional investment in H4-6.

[@lpproductions9925]

Absolutely love H20 despite its many problems. My 3rd favorite in the series. Halloween 6 was ok but the Thorn shit and Michael impregnating Jamie really turned me off. I will admit 6 had great atmosphere and a great Myers though

[@VerneditheSnail]

H20 is my third favorite too! :D **Snail high fives you** 🐌 My favorite is Halloween, second favorite Halloween 4, fourth favorite is Halloween III. The 1981 Halloween II is meh in my list, nothing bad nor exceptional for me. I absolutely hated 5-6, Resurrection and the Zombie duology.

[@ladyscarfaceangel4616]

Andrew Libby I'm so glad I didn't know about Michael being the father till years later! That would've fucked w/my head so much at the tender age of 14! I was obsessed w/Michael Myers back then! I mean obsessed!!! I'm still a HUGE fan but I even had a crush on him when I was 14! I still do, I can't lie. 😍Lmao! Anyway, that would've completely ruined part 6 for me back then. It already wasn't perfect but there would've been no recovering from that if I'd of known that back then. I really love the lighting in part 6, I love the whole Fall look & feeling, & I love a lot of the kills. The mask is cool, the actor who played Michael was awesome. Yeah, "Daddy Myers" defiantly takes all that & pisses on it for sure! I just watch the theatrical cut & forget about the Daddy stuff.

[@Leo_seguridad]

Hold up hold up, where did u hear about myers impregnating?? Ive seen part 6 multiple times never heard of it

[@themyersfan57]

I loved the Thorn storyline but I agree that Michael raping Jamie was a disgusting aspect of the story, one of the reasons why I prefer the Theatrical Cut over the Producer's Cut.

[@jasonvoorhees310]

This doesn't hold a candle to the 2018 and original great vid drumdums

[@strangemonkey90]

5:45 is that the Butterball cenobite from Hellraiser sitting down behind the nurse? lol

[@slimbroco572]

This is still my favorite Halloween movie. I was in my younger teens when it came out n it just did it for me.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Awesome!

[@davidthorson2036]

I like H20 partially because I first saw it with a group of friends and partially because It was cool to see JLC come back.

[@PersephonevanderWaard]

I always enjoyed the cameo of the nurse from the original, in this one. It kind of made me think of the opening to Friday the 13th part 2, though sometimes I think it'd work better if they lived longer and it was emphasized as to whom they actually were. Then when they got offed, it'd really shock, akin to Mwrion Crane in Psycho, dying halfway through. Edit: love the shirt! Trick 'R Treat is a great movie!

[@paulhawks9036]

H20 was one of my top 5 favorite Halloween films, until I watched this review. I love Drumdums reviews, and you are absolutely right about the masks, and the score. It has, since watching this video, become nerve racking for me to whatch H20!!!! It completely ruins the film. BTW, congratulations on being a Rotten Tomatoes critic. Love your videos!!!

[@jasonaugustine3370]

When you think about how all of these sequels have been so screwed up and have had so many re-shoots and then you compare that to John Carpenter on that micro budget and how everything is perfect It really shows the genius of carpenter

[@michaelking4150]

Cant believe this movie came out 20 years ago. Still love it. It holds up well better than freddy v jason and that was 5 years later.

[@patrickhartnett1622]

I agree with all of your criticisms. While I don’t hate this movie, to me, it was a necessary evil to keep the franchise alive and ultimately kept the door open for the 2018 movie. The best way to keep Myers alive is to ignore movies 3-6. H20 is still watchable and certainly not the worst of the sequels.

[@Wglass90]

Halloween H20 was a product of its time. When it released it was well received by the Halloween fandom, but overtime it hasn't aged well at all. The dialogue and atmosphere is very cheesy and 90's, and at times feels like self-parody films such as "Scream" and "I Know What You Did Last Summer" which were part of the Horror pop Slasher revival craze at the time. Despite all of this, I however do enjoy the opening of the film in Illinois with the playing of "Mr. Sandman". Out of every scene it was the one that felt to most "Autumn" than any other in the film. The rest area scene was another plus, and it was the most suspenseful and creepiest of any other of the film. The idea of a mother and her young daughter being isolated in this bathroom in the middle of nowhere alone with Michael Myers was terrifying.

[@JerF_]

Also Michael looked drunk when he sat up at the end after going through the windshield 😂😂.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

I hate the "sit up" moments in this movie. They're horrible.

[@JerF_]

Drumdums I agree man, seriously can't stand how Halloween H20 felt like Scream and other movies like Scream. Halloween H20 should feel like a HALLOWEEN movie! Instead of Steve Miner I think Wes Craven should of direct, I think that will be cool or even John Carpenter be the producer and he can work with craven!

[@111highgh]

Today is August 5th, 2019. Happy 21 year anniversary, Halloween H20.

[@jillzawisza5196]

It's striking how much improved the scene with Lori and Michael is with the original score vs the one used in H20. I always liked this movie, but have to say the middle with teens dragged a bit, and just didn't feel like a Halloween movie to me at times. I also agree that the last scene is badass--I also like the opener. Thanks for the review.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Thank you Jill. This doesn't feel like it's trying to be a Halloween movie, but really just trying to fit in with what's popular at the time.

[@esleygrier9894]

Congrats on 15k subs my dude. Looking for forward to watching this whole franchise. Hopefully I'll have watched them by the time the new film comes out.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Oh first time watch...nice!

[@gvidovaldmanis6377]

My favorite of the series along with 4.

[@craigharris9185]

Hey Lee I know a lot of people didn’t like Michaels eyes being visible in this film but for me it was effective to create a more intimate connection between Michael and Laurie especially in scenes like the first face to face through the door and the final moments before the beheading.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Definitely see your point and it did work in that last act, but aesthetically I didn't like it at all.

[@juliansalgado9917]

That scene where he's battling the nurse in the house and the Michael sees the lights and hears the sirens, when he turns and looks, that's the best Michael scene.

[@shendruew]

Top 5 Halloween films (H3 not counting though I love) 1) Halloween (1978) 2) Halloween II (1981) 3) Halloween 4 4) Halloween (2018) 5) Halloween H20

[@theoneandonly09]

You hit the nail on the head. H2O came across as “too Hollywood.” I always thought Halloween was fitted as an independent film. The orchestra, lack of atmosphere with the absence of Fall, and the CGI mask takes away from the story’s mystique.

[@billbruck433]

This is the first Halloween movie I saw. That's probably why I love it so much so please dont hold this against me. Now that I'm a huge fan of the entire series and I've learned all about these movies I understand why its hated so much. I cant help it though. I actually love the main mask and Chris Durands portrayal. Other than that I completely agree with you. It's a guilty pleasure for me and I get alot of crap for it. It did save the franchise and I think we should be thankful for at least that much about H20.

[@davidferguson2574]

I remember leaving the cinema a little bit gutted because at the time I thought there was no way back for Michael. Yeah the mask, the score, the holiday theme and the Shape actor. All wrong! Congratulations on 15,000 subscribers Lee. Glad to be one of them .

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

I had the same reaction David. I didn't want Michael to be gone. Resurrection countered that feeling.

[@SparkyMarkyMark23]

There's was a scene that was written in the script where a student dose a report about the killing spree that Michael Myers did during 1988-1995 then Keri/Laurie overhears a student's report about the death of Jamie Lloyd, as a result she goes into the restroom then throws up & cries reminding her about the daughter she had abandoned. But unfortunately it was never shot.

[@SupaSaiyanJonah]

I love Nick Castle’s portrayal as Michael Myers.

[@realbstackz215]

Kane Hodder is like 6'3 & this movie used the music from Tatum's death in the hallway scene where Michael chases Laurie & the kids

[@Blackfireproduction1]

H20 was the first Halloween movie I saw and it remains my second favorite of the series

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Awesome!

[@dejaalston8672]

I love Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998). 😍😎💯👍 It was such a nail-biting and intense thrill ride as it kept me on the edge of my seat😰😱 as it was a fun rollercoaster thrill ride. You have a good time with this movie. It was absolutely and positivity a improvement compared to Halloween 6: The Curse Of Michael Myers (1995) which is definitely and completely a horrible movie on so many levels. 😅 Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998) is such a true blue modern gem in horror cinema. Steve Miner directed a classic that will be in our hearts forever. It never gets old.😍😎💯👍

[@gregsmith1746]

It’s because of Michael -she had to let her go to protect her she know he’ll never stop

[@michaeltrapson]

Dope revisit bro!

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Thanks brother!!

[@edyneagu4784]

This has got to be my favorite Halloween sequel . I know the setting isn't as good as in the original but I enjoy the academy setting . The comedy works especially when Laurie's boyfriend goes to Molly and Sarah . The kills are fantastic with the ice skate one , the dumbwaiter kill , the opening is a great scene . The final act is in my opinion perfect . I agree with you about Chris Duran not being a menacing Michael . LL Cool J is really funny in this movie I really enjoy this movie . Also the scene when Laurie sorta realizes that Michael might be there is pure perfection . Halloween H20 is , in my opinion the best sequel to Halloween ! I just love this movie

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

H20 is a crowd pleaser for the masses, and I definitely can't fault it for that. It's just not my kind of Halloween movie. Myers is the glue that makes me so obsessed with it. I love his mystery, his brutality, and his evil personna. I didn't get that at all with H20, and it breaks my heart. But there is some fun to be had for sure.

[@BrianDePalmaII]

Oh boy, I can't wait for you to revist Halloween Resurrection next, that should be *"fun"* Also I for the most part agree with you. It’s an enjoyable film but it took the Halloween franchise in a more mainstream approach which ruined the atmospheric feel of what made Halloween special. In my opinion I think the Halloween “feel” was long gone after II, because everything after that progressively got less and less, it’s hard to explain this, “Carpenter-like” which is what made me love the Halloween films in the first place. A Humdrum is a very fair score though.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

That is going to be one fun revisit!

[@bbbhauntedbasement]

Great production on this review Lee you did a great job I can't wait for more Revisited videos from you

[@chadhendershot2838]

Great reviews and awesome one. I didn't know they used 4 different mask in Halloween H20. Thank you for info. Your like brothers to me..

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

No problem Chad. Many don't realize it.

[@joecarroll3371]

Michael Myers looks like he's got bedhead in this film.

[@chrishamilton1678]

Lol i never noticed her roaring grunts at 10:06 when she hit michael with the rock! My big thing with this Halloween...to be a direct sequel to the original why did they go with a different mask...TERRIBLE ALIEN MASK HAHA!!! WOW thats funny bro as i was typing mask u were going to cons and said...ok lets talk about the mask hahahaha!!! i agree with all ur pros amd cons Lee...right on!! oh and the best pro was it was on the big screen!! the mask is everything bro ur so right and body language!!! cant believe ur saying everything im typing while im typing it hahaha!!! u...ur good u!! like what u did with the score there works very well bro...how bout the michael stalking laurie track there...the one when he chases her into tommy doyles...that would of been awesome too!!!

[@DesmondsFlicks]

I agree with everything you said, Lee. So much potential, with some good moments, but misses more than it hits. Great review man!

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Thank you Desmond!

[@alternativefm1976]

I hated seeing Michael's eyes but I kinda liked it at the end when he is pinned at the end and you have that brief moment between the two siblings, it's the one and the only time I appreciated seeing his eyes.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Agreed. That was a cool moment. Although I like the idea of him being "pure" evil. No reasoning.

[@Xehanort10]

To me he was only reaching his hand out to her to get her to spare him so he could kill her when she let her guard down. Much like he later did in Resurrection.

[@alternativefm1976]

Xehanort10 yes more than likely, I thought it was an attempt to choke her.

[@johnnylittrell7024]

This is bad ass I love it when you revisit these movies

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Me too Johnny. They're fun. I'm exhausted after it's over though haha.

[@johnnylittrell7024]

Drumdums keep up the good work 💪🏽

[@chyannaturner9110]

I'm rewatching this and I can't believe that Steve Miner,who in my opinion directed the best Jason in Friday part 3,thought that Chris Durand was/did a good job playing Micheal?! It just boggles my mind.

[@johnnymelancholy5279]

Great review!!! I've been anticipating your Halloween H20 revisited for months. I was 10 when I first saw H20 in theaters. I remember when the trailer first dropped on TV. I agree with the mask change! When I saw the CGI mask on the big screen I was like *What the hell was that* but I must say overall this will always be a favorite! I watch it every year as I do with all of the Halloween films. Also the score doesn't bother me that much but I understand what you're saying! Jamie Lee Curtis made this movie possible. Here we are again 20 years later and the scream queen is back! I watched the first Halloween when I was 4 years old and fell in love with the franchise! Halloween 6 is also a favorite. Top 3 of the series for me! Thank you Lee!

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Awesome man. Glad I got to finally get this one out. Loved doing it.

[@cathymoore6321]

I consider myself a Halloween fanatic. And I friggin' LOVE this one. It is my second favorite in the Halloween franchise. From opening scene to final scene. I like all the characters which I can't say about the other movies. I don't think I like any of them from part 5 except our small bit with Rachel and of course Jaimie. Rachel and Jaime from part 4, the rest, not at all. As far as the mask goes. I like this one, or all 4 of them, lol better than the mask in 4 and 5. The comparison to Scream doesn't bother me because that is the movie that brought the horror franchise back to life. And I love the Scream movies. I have probably seen this Halloween movie more than any of the others, even more than the original which is saying a lot. I hope I love the new movie as much as I love this one!! Seeing it Friday afternoon with my husband. Can't wait!!

[@JacobHesketh]

I have to admit, all of the negatives of this movie make us talk about it more and go back and forth every year. I grew up with this movie and loved it back then. My favourite part about the movie is the ice skate in the face 😂

[@trainspotter360]

I remember being so excited to see H20 then being really disappointed. It seemed like it was trying to be I know what you did last summer. I hated those movies at the time. And I'm a big fan of your channel

[@WCWFanForever]

I agree with everything you said Drumdums it's the same problems that I have with H20.

[@garygullikson7907]

Lee, just so you know Kane Hodder is 6'4.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Yeah I wasn't sure. He's so stocky that he looks short haha.

[@tobymelvin6426]

the best horror tuber back at it again

[@tobymelvin6426]

OMG! Thanks Lee!

[@GrimnoxProductions]

Great video. Sometimes I like it and other times I really can't watch it.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Thank you James.

[@EricBinford]

I was just shy old enough to see the original Halloween movie in a theater, (but managed to sneak into part 2.) I had to rely on my older Cousins to freak me out and peak my interest to follow the series clear thru H20. I agree it coulda/shoulda ended there (at least before Resurrection.) Now that 2018 is out it is actually the one I didn't see in a theater, much to my disappointment... I was terrified it was gonna continue to destroy my love for the series... I was wrong, Dammit! Thanks for the reviews, love 'em.

[@SparkyMarkyMark23]

By the end of the credits it's Dedicated In Memory Of Donald Pleasence.

[@mjslawrence9554]

Love this movie It's fun and unique too, that now we have this one and H2018 to see two totally different takes on where Laurie might have ended up after the original.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

That's a good way of looking at it.

[@111highgh]

Today is August 17th, 2018. Twenty years ago today I went to see H20 in the theater.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Awesome!

[@DUARTE99]

I was so pumped for Halloween H20 that I remember in ‘98, my entire family, and I mean like 40 of us all flew to Portugal to celebrate the 30th anniversary of when my family left Portugal and immigrated to Canada, and all I could talk about that whole trip was how Laurie Strode/Jamie Lee Curtis was returning to the franchise and this was going to be the greatest thing ever in the history of film! Sigh, I miss the innocence of those times. Anyways, this film really disappointed me. I made the same mistake with H6, Hellraiser Bloodline, the Schumacher Batman films, Star Wars prequels, where my expectations where way to high. So high, that it was unfair to this film. But with that said, it did have its moments, and Jamie Lee Curtis is always great. Plus it’s so crazy how many young stars are in this movie. Like I totally forgot that Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Michelle Williams were in this. I did remember Hartnett though. I totally agree that Michael Myers is really off in this. His mask(s) belongs more on the jersey shore than in this Halloween franchise. Maybe it’s the weird eyebrows and that we can see his eyes, it’s just off. I didn’t even know about the CGI mask until now! Wow! Smh. I also wasn’t scared or intimidated at all by this Michael. Zombie’s Michael Voorhees was the stuff that nightmares are made of compared to this. Hell, Austin Powers is more scarier and intimidating than this Michael. Yeah baby! I also wish this film didn’t take place in California instead of Haddonfield, Illinois. On the plus side, I also thought the ending is great. It was one hell of a showdown. And I prefer this film way over Halloween Resurrection. Then again, I prefer any film over that garbage heap.

[@joeylisa2383]

I recently found your channel dude and youre awesome! Such great content and insight, you rock! 👍🎃🔪

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Awesome thanks so much Joey...and welcome!

[@tylercoltsfan55]

Really enjoy your videos Lee

[@mjaykill759]

Great review! Ive never really had any strong feelings towards this movie. But this review really helps put things in perspective for me.

[@arontouchet1920]

Yeah he's not scary at all when you can see the eyes

[@horrorfan4-life689]

I hate when that happens

[@dravenmiltenberger5044]

Also, that scene where you replaced the music was dead on. Loved that.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Thank you Joshua!

[@beths5923]

I saw this in the theater when I was 18 with my younger cousin. Such a fun theater experience, I'll give it that. But, it was riding on the coattails of Scream reinvigoriating the genre. And unlike Scream, it doesn't really stand out or hold up that well. Congrats on 15K! Onward and upward my friend!!

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

It was a fun experience in the theater for sure. I remember everyone's reaction at the ending. They were like..."what?!!" Not going to lie. I loved Myers so much, that I was mad haha. :p

[@jonbolton3376]

I watched H20 a few weeks ago, the first time in a few years. I still really like it, but not as much, it dropped a few places in my ranking. When i first saw it i really liked it, even my mum liked it and she had only liked the original and Halloween 3.

[@Mad_Axe_Man125]

Halloween H20 was a decent, well rounded 90s slasher flick that fit nicely against the backdrop of screams and I know what you did last summer's. It has good atmosphere, I can say that. The one after it, I dont even remember was pure trash. Although, seeing Busta Rhymes drop kick MM is pretty hilarious.

[@Thathorrorguy12FU]

H20 was dam good and the best one (at that time) to come out since part 4.

[@only_one_chrisfantazzi]

The first scream is without a doubt one of the best horror movies.. i saw a screening 3 weeks before ot cane out and all i had heard was drew Barrymore's performance was equivalent to janet leighs in psycho

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Great comparison. That scene is very reminiscent of Psycho in structure.

[@tomassantos4381]

Great video as always. I want to start a KZbin review channel and you are one of my biggest inspirations 😉

[@Dvdfco]

Always enjoy the long form videos. Happy 4th!

[@StatusSymbol37]

Been waiting for this revisit and its here today is GREAT

[@jmiller3298]

You speaketh the truth Great review

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Thank you good sir!

[@ilijak.bozinov1642]

6 and H20 are my favorites of the franchise, and Kills has the best Michael Myers.

[@nolovedeepweb6875]

I seem to enjoy H20 more than everyone else that surprises me.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

It seems like it's getting less love these days than when it came out.

[@kelsonwo8731]

Nice job Lee great review. I can't wait till October 19th 😍 we gotta pack the theaters when this opens to keep the Halloween movies coming. Don't want one per year but would be awesome if this is a upcoming trilogy.

[@DrumdumsOfficial]

Hell yeah can't wait!

[@arielperez3613]

This movie feels so much like scream, the characters including John and molly can easily be put in a scream movie