John Carpenters Halloween 1 & 2 Review - Off The Shelf Reviews New

[@FrancisXLord]

'You have this figure, who is like a f***ing ninja.' ROFLMAO. I never thought of it that way, but you're absolutely right. He deftly scales fences, disappears from behind impossibly long hedges and opens windows from outside the house. He'd give Batman a run for his money.

[@wopjohn]

it would have been Very interesting to hear Peter Cushing say " Lonnie get your ass away from there!"

[@kforcer]

The finale in this film between Loomis and Myers is just awesome. Loomis's intensity as he sacrifices himself to destroy Myers, just awesome.

[@BacknMetro]

And perfect. They should've left it alone and quit while they were ahead.

[@NoMastersNoMistress]

Malcolm McDowell was the one really great thing about Zombie's 2007 rethink. He was a good substitute for Donald.

[@wopjohn]

" Christopher Lee said it was the worst decision he ever made in his career " And he was in The Stupids!

[@davidimrie7297]

I love you two guys. Your reviews are awesome and offers great insight not just a brief synopsis. I also love the English accent. I also give you 2 thumb ups for being Carpenter fans. I have my subscription for life, my friends.

[@NickElliott-xn4bg]

I really cant thankyou both enough for what you do! 👊

[@DavyDredd14]

The scene with Myers wearing the bed sheet and Bob's glasses, is creepy and scary as hell..

[@mrkipling2201]

Definitely. I think that the scene where Michael is in the doorway and you can just about see him is the scariest and most atmospheric scene in the film though.

[@devilzdandruff9199]

It’s goofy and pointless.

[@june8230]

Michael Myers is whack so is the first Halloween

[@airfixx_8952]

@@june8230 It really isn't... It's just that there's been waaaay too many pale imitations that have watered it down ever since.

[@federalagenciesarecourtesans]

They should've had the Sheriffs deputy play Michael Myers like Scooby-doo.

[@michaeltrapson]

salute to you guys from the US!

[@ONESIXTHCAVE]

Just been powering through your entire back catalogue of reviews after finding you guys here on youtube. Really enjoying them, been great to see your views on many of my favourite 80's classics and cult favourites. Thanks guys appreciate all the entertainment :o)

[@AlexanderAlekLudvig]

In terms of reviews, this is my best personal Channel +Off The Shelf Reviews ! To Gary and Iain: The difference between you and the other similar channels is that you guys are doing it with awesome passion and with the Heart !!! #CinemaForever #MovieFanatic #JohnCarpenterAddict

[@michaeltrapson]

i like your reviews man. Keep them coming. Please do the Friday The 13th franchise next!

[@ryanleikness3414]

Michael Trapson they just did the first one

[@Meanpooh]

Damn, dude I just watched one of your livestreams, small world.

[@michealmyersknife1237]

@@ryanleikness3414 dumb bro he’s says after they do all of the Halloween movie reviews

[@ericmiller5603]

Donald Pleasance is SOOO good in this film. Rewatching it tonight.

[@bonniescott6470]

Eric Miller Donald pleasence made this movie what it is today

[@WorrenWright]

I’ve been subscribed since I was in 6th grade and I’m now a sophomore in college, love you guys

[@jarnopesonen8727]

In 83' I was ten years old , when I saw Halloween 1&2 with my cousins. Maaan what a rollercoaster ride it was!!!

[@55bueller]

I really appreciate that you show nudity, so many other channels freak out about it!

[@eduardo_corrochio]

In the first film, audiences are surprised when young Michael is unmasked because in that famous first scene (that long take where we see through his POV), this POV is the height of an adult. We simply assume this is a grownup because the camera is not looking up at things. It's one of those things that occur to you after watching the movie so many times.

[@andrewblanchard2537]

that scene outside the store with the alarm going off Michael Myers drives right past them and even looked at them

[@ThreadBomb]

It is always a bit jarring to me to think of this unstoppable force of mysterious evil, driving around in a regular car.

[@andrewblanchard2398]

@@ThreadBomb 👍👍

[@thomasbabilon9146]

Always liked the two as companion piece. The first is a classic yes. The second one is at a bit lower standard but still a good flick. 1.) 8.5/10 2.) 7/10

[@KelBig17]

Love your reviews I cant tell you how many times I've watched this review about Halloween 1 and 2

[@dpetersontube]

Well done. Watched your JAWS and JII and Halloween and HII reviews. Nice to throw the nudity into your reviews. Perfect. I've seen all of these hundreds of times and you did a good job in celebrating their genius. Anything afer the second ones was a waste of time. Quick nod to the JII review pointing out the yellow barrel in front of the Brody house - never noticed that before and that's hard to slip past me being such a big fan. Not sure if you did already but Terminator serives would round this off nicely for me. Thanks again.

[@mrkipling2201]

The first film is my favourite followed by number 3, Season of the Witch. I’m glad that it’s finally being recognised as a horror cult classic. As for the original Halloween film, it’s one of the best horror films of all time. I love the way that the atmosphere and the sense of dread in every scene scares me shitless!! Much scarier than a bloodbath and people getting chopped up every 5 minutes.

[@marley3948]

Both of them were masterpieces

[@DieHardBall]

Are you guys doing Halloween kills?

[@cooperbourke7717]

Halloween is a Masterpiece!!! It still holds up and never bores me. Halloween II is a solid sequel, despite having some questionable character decisions and a twist not really making that much sense, its fun watching both Original Halloween films back to back.

[@RadToys66]

Great to see this back and your Halloween 3 and 4 review as well!

[@DarkKnight-q2d]

John Carpenter's Halloween is probably my all time favorite movie, but the James Bond franchise is my favorite franchise. Go figure. Lol.

[@deighton13601]

I only just found you guys a subscribed immediately my first one was the Mist review and it was amazing you guys deserve so many more subscribers

[@johnrollins2631]

Rocky II continues a few minutes after the first movie

[@mrkipling2201]

It’s definitely the soundtrack that makes the film scary. Apparently the film was played to a test audience without the music added to it and the people didn’t think it was that scary or even like it that much.

[@DieHardBall]

I would love to get my hands on that version just to check it out and see but I believe the soundtrack did kill it in a good way lol

[@davedennison7386]

I'm pretty sure Carpenter scores his own movies...

[@TheAlex4905]

Halloween 2 has the best theme song out of the franchise

[@andrewblanchard2537]

fun fact the studio was shown a rough cut of Michael Myers watching Laurie at school they said it wasn't scary John Carpenter added music they loved it

[@volusize]

“Amazing grace, come sit on my face, don’t make me cry, I need your pie” 😅😅 the nurse is super hot

[@davebooshty299]

i watch it , part 1 every year on Vhs , dvd , blu ray whatever. (; always.

[@tonyamaddi3044]

Hi, from Texas, guys. Just found your channel. Love it. Great reviews and funny takes on flicks. Keep up the good work.

[@TheIgnoredGender]

39:16 Mr. Bevins from "The Man Inside" episode of Little House on the Prairie. Great episode.

[@dragonsking17]

I was always afraid of horror movies growing up even when I hit 20 then I decided I got to get over this and watched Halloween and really enjoyed it and I've been watching good horror movies ever since. I'm 22 now

[@davebooshty299]

i like how annies dad , the cop doesnt smell any weed after the pull up to him and talk to him about the hardware store.

[@andrewblanchard2537]

the original idea was called Black Christmas John Carpenter changed it to Halloween because it was a more scary holiday He obviously never spent Christmas with my family

[@abegarfield3754]

Andrew Blanchard, It's actually inspired by the movie Black Christmas from 1974. Which was inspired by Peeping Tom (1959).

[@andrewblanchard2398]

@@abegarfield3754 there was a REAL LIFE STALKER in 1940 at age 20 that was a SILENT PSYCHOPATH that escaped from an ASYLUM and remained on the loose until his death he was a fan of JACK THE RIPPER and called himself JOLLY JACK

[@williamcurry4868]

Really enjoyed this review, and like the take you had on it, as I can can agree that this is still a great little film that could, just too bad that Hollywood took away all the base tropes, with none of the awesomeness that made it work so well.

[@michaelvoorhees5053]

Halloween 2 is an underrated gem,it's a great sequel that only just falls short of the Original

[@michaelvoorhees5053]

I can respect that

[@hammeringhank5271]

It was slightly better imo

[@111highgh]

You guys are awesome for showing some love to a great sequel. Halloween 2 is brilliant.

[@borednow5838]

Right, and the original proved that you can be edgy without graphic content.

[@borednow5838]

Because it was terrifying and shocking based purely on subtle direction, atmosphere, strong characters and performances. It's all more impressive to do that without having to use lots of gore or to crack up the sound etc...

[@JohnBlack2345]

Now, as much as I dig HII, talk about plot holes. What hospital has as their staff, 1 doctor, 3 nurses, 2 ambulance drivers and 1 security guard? No wonder he killed off the staff.

[@drby0788]

I really think they thought it would work, because haddonfield is supposed to be a small Midwestern town..So I can see why they went that way.

[@klel68]

I was ten years old when this movie was in the theater, I was seeing a movie called ice castles in the next cinema that Halloween was playing in. I told my uncle that I was gonna go to the washroom, I decided to sneak into Halloween. I was able to see Halloween for five minutes, the part I saw was when Michael killed bob in the kitchen, when Michael popped out of the closet and grabbed bob the whole theater started screaming. I was watching it from the entrance of the cinema, I tensed up when the audience screamed, it did not help much when I felt a tap on my shoulder...it was the usher. "What movie are you supposed to be seeing?" He asked. I told him " ice castles" he looked at me and said. "I suggest you better go back there now" So I went back with my tail between my legs. lol.

[@wernerhuehn674]

Notice that in the first movie, Michael falls off of a completely different balcony than he does in the beginning of Halloween 2?

[@Chrisfeb68]

Really enjoy your reviews. Please keep doing them great job)

[@eddielasowsky7777]

Halloween 2 is an ordinary slasher flick. Halloween is a masterpiece of lighting, sound, panaglide and a really lean running time. No fat whatsoever.

[@airfixx_8952]

Yeh, it's a fun sequel, but but I always liked the anthology idea of Carpenter making a different movie to celebrate Halloween every few years...... Have the OG Halloween then jump straight to Season Of The Witch as H2 and then keep going in that manner instead.

[@RepublicConstitution]

Two of my all time favorite scary films.

[@reesepacker7983]

Lance Guest also played the Smallville Clark Kent in Superman 1978....but his voice was dubbed over by Chris Reeve..which still worked

[@ZIDANE66]

No it was a different actor. Look it up on Imdb

[@reesepacker7983]

yes....Jeff East..thks for correcting me on that

[@reesepacker7983]

i did get the voice dub credit right though lol

[@EntertainmentFan11]

reese packer Whether it was Guest or East who performed Superman on camera, that actor and the late and great Chris Reeve were quite a team.

[@buzzcrushtrendkill]

Can anyone answer why in H2 they reshot Myers/The Shape falling off the balcony? They used H1 footage of Loomis shooting him in the bedroom but then completely changed where Myers/The Shape is in the house and where he falls. The original he falls out of a bedroom in the rear of the house from a covered balcony, then in H2 makes him fall from the front of the house. H1 22:43 and then H2 reshoot at 23:25 It begs the question, why not just use all the footage from the scene?!?

[@andrewblanchard2537]

6:00 there were 6 masks that the prop woman bought at a store #1 : 3 different clown masks # 2 : a WEREWOLF mask # 3 : a pumpkin mask they used it in part 3 # 4 : Captain Kirk I think they chose the best one

[@abegarfield3754]

Andrew Blanchard, A common mistake. It's not Captain Kirk. It's Shatner's character from The Devil's rain.

[@andrewblanchard2398]

@@abegarfield3754 No one really ASSOCIATES the mask with THE DEVIL'S RAIN

[@nightnight4575]

I love the Halloween 1&2 they're my favorite number one Halloween movies and horror slasher movie ever

[@jamesevanmangan]

great review guys

[@NickElliott-dv8vn]

Nothing but love and respect for you both. As I do...yes another recap! How can I not? 😂 👊

[@davebooshty299]

i noticed Loomis s bullets were like 6 at the end of part 1 but was like 8 at the start of part 2 as Myers gets shot from the balcony. or something very similar.

[@NodDisciple1]

02:09 And yet Chainsaw came before even Halloween. I would argue Chainsaw was the first True Modern Slasher. Maybe Psycho, even if it held back much more than later films would. 24:17 Not as much a big deal to me. He still could've done that while Loomis and the Sheriff we're still having their "I shot him six times!" scene and Laurie was being loaded up to go to the hospital.

[@abegarfield3754]

Peeping Tom (1959) & Black Christmas (1974).

[@Welovehorrormovies]

This was my first horror film I ever watched when I was about six years old! Ever since then I’ve been in love with horror films! And all things horror!

[@marcusp1224]

Good in depth analysis of both quality films. I do think however for your next one you should do No.3 only and then another video for No. 4 & 5 for obvious reasons! Keep up the good work!

[@OffTheShelfReviews]

Marcus Pinkney Thanks Marcus, however this is a re-uploaded review from last year. Part 3 and 4 is in the same video and will be re-uploaded tomorrow morning. Thanks for watching

[@torontofreddy8688]

I find it's hilarious that when you guys are talking about Nick Castle in one part of this video you show Tony Moran's sequence! It's really ironic, because Moran, usually more than not takes full credit as playing Michael for the entirety the first & second film!

[@keepitreal426]

How did Michael know where to find his sister's grave? Rob Zombie’s Halloween 2 was the best of the franchise. The original Halloween is only memorable because it broke the mold of this genre. Though I agree, Donald Pleasance gave a standout performance.

[@MROJPC]

Michael Meyers is the boogeyman. Loomis unloaded the cylinder into him and he just disappears. I like just thinking of the original on its own. John Carpenter is the king of eerie, dark, apocalyptic ambiguity. You can see him as a supernatural force or just a madman. It’s 38 caliber and without modern bullet tech you could argue he just walked away to die off screen. Either way. Great reviews! Thanks and obviously watching these in run up to the season.

[@logancallahan6087]

The actor we see when Michael is unmasked is Tony Moran not Nick Castle.

[@EntertainmentFan11]

logan callahan Iain meant to say that Nick Castle performed Michael Myers while wearing the mask (hence him being known as The Shape), while Tony Moran in the first film was seen only for a short time.

[@blurayhunter2443]

Just subscribed to you guys. Good analysis of the best horror movie series.

[@guybroyles48]

When I listen to someone who's from across the pond, I always notice all the terms we never use here in America. "Cinema" is one. I know that's probably the proper term, but we're Americans, we think whatever we say is the proper term. lol We're the only country that doesn't use the metric system, yet, we call the other one "standard" 😂

[@suheyligissel9313]

the fog. would be nice to be seen reviewed by you :) the shinning. the exorcist!! :P

[@chriskrausesmovie]

Hslloween is literally the best horror film..fantastic script and fantastic story...literally awsome and literally fantastic

[@williamshafer1996]

Dr Loomis is like Noah, or maybe Moses, trying to tell people that an unstoppable force was about to be unleashed upon them. Since it is an old horror trope that slashers only kill people who are breaking societal rules, Michael is like the angel of Death, ravaging the sinful youth.

[@jasonaugustine3370]

I was watching a couple of other reactors who claimed to love these movies The comment that got me to turn them off was why was Dr. Loomis so much more crazy and part two Well, maybe it’s because in part one he was chasing an escaped mental patient who he thought was pure evil But part two he’s chasing a person who took six shots to the chest and a 20 foot drop and just got up and walked away inside of about five seconds If he wasn’t crazy and terrified, he should be committed himself

[@Punisher6654]

I like John Carpenter, I love all of his movies and as for the original Halloween, I will say is the best slasher movie ever made and as for the rest of the Halloween movies, just didn't make the grade like the original.

[@bonniescott6470]

Punisher XS I agree 100%

[@ericmiller5603]

You guys make an excellent point about how this film invites us to be voyeurs of everyday people living normal lives. It’s the tension between this normalcy and the evil force easily disrupting it that is so compelling. Moments of certain Friday the 13th films also achieve this uncomfortable dichotomy between innocence and horror.

[@ThreadBomb]

I think Halloween 2 is underrated and probably the best of the sequels, but it's not perfect. It seems to have been shot on cheaper film than the first one (or maybe it just hasn't had the same restoration treatment). The middle third of the movie is a drag, as we watch various secondary characters wander around. Michael is obviously played by a different actor from the first film. And I think the car crash in the first part of the film is the most spectacular and dramatic moment, meaning the rest of the film is a bit of an anticlimax. I agree that Halloween 1 and 2 make a great double bill.

[@CaminoAir]

I admire the original 'Halloween'. It's lean film-making, but of a superior technical level to most films. I'm willing to overlook it's flaws because of that and the talent involved in making it. But it is a one-shot concept. There's nowhere for the story or characters to go after the first film. Raising the stakes / gore level isn't viable, because it's just an artificially escalated re-thread. The concept has been thoroughly mined by the end of the first film. I haven't seen 'Halloween 2' (apart from the final scenes) and I think Carpenter was wise to step back from it.

[@eyes1184]

Yeah, that's the one stumbling block I've had to flag in their opening review of the sequel. It's true, not everyone is a critic wanting to nitpick and take apart a movie. They prefer having a good time and being entertained. However, there is a balance you can strike in which entertainment can be derived from good craftsmanship, excellent writing, memorable acting, and the experience of seeing a good film unfold on the big screen. And not every 20 year old is willing to turn their brain off, have their senses pandered or their tastes patronized. A critic pointing out the drawbacks of adding gore and T&A just for the sake of attracting an audience and not as it pertains to the story has a valid point.

[@TheJamie6666]

I only like the original and actually Rob Zombies remake is pretty good in its own way. I thought Halloween 2 1981 though is an awful sequel to the classic original.. Suspense is far scarier than gore.

[@111highgh]

JAMIE LESTER You don't have a brain in your head.

[@TheJamie6666]

You really have a problem with me don't you?

[@mrkipling2201]

That’s why the anthology idea that was explored in ‘ Season of the Witch ‘ was a very good idea. The only problem was having Halloween 3 in the title of the film. Most people thought they were getting Michael again. Which was such a shame because imagine where they could have gone with an anthology series. Missed opportunity in my opinion.

[@willmyers9575]

Love these two movies! Great review

[@Jay_Tee2023]

What about that cute PJ Soles? "See anything you like?" Yeah baby I see 2 things I like

[@ChristinaHeadley-sk2ig]

The head bashing kill from JASON X is my favorite kill!!!

[@andrewwblanchard6037]

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃👻 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31st 2018 5:37am NYS USA

[@horrorbuddies4085]

I don’t think Halloween 2 deserves 31% in RT

[@slipknotjc1]

Tom Ffrench I disagree. I think Halloween 2 1981 version was the best in the series for the sequels. It stayed true to the classic and felt like a continuation to the first movie. Honestly it’s my personal favorite outta the whole series. It’s was very creepy setting atmosphere was just amazing. Who likes hospitals anyways? Just though a killer walking the halls it’s a done deal.

[@dredre_lj2003]

What's your guys ranking of the Halloween movies

[@peteguit4731]

Phantasm 2 also starts off where the first one ends.

[@victorvictor8587]

Maybe Jaime was going to Give birth to John Connor .

[@bigaubrey41]

I was scared out of my mind when I watch this when I little

[@theghost3061]

Excited for the new Halloween ?

[@davebooshty299]

the NBC version of part 1 i love best part 2s NBC version i haven t seen in awhile.

[@perrymehta6438]

Can you review the 2018 one?? Or have you already???

[@iamjedi06]

...@ 20:20 that's my favorite goosepimply moment as well ---> reminiscent of "eric' from the original "house on sorority row" -----> that ending will give you chills too (fact)

[@iamjedi06]

..the way they did part2 was brilliant ---> kudos J Carpenter! kudos

[@EntertainmentFan11]

The character of Alice in Halloween 2 was NOT a babysitter.

[@gnc623]

Some people don't like the fact that Michael was Laurie's sister. But for me, it was a great twist and IMO, that is why Michael is specifically after her. In a way, he's the antithesis of a big brother. A big brother is supposed to look out for and protect his little sister, but Michael is hellbent on destroying her. And why? IMO, it just seems he is as Dr. Loomis says, pure evil, and just hates the fact that he has a familial bond with anyone.

[@spooky-guy6425]

Halloween is my 2nd favorite movie of all time good review on 2 awesome movies

[@necroscope5064]

Love the original, but Halloween II is my favourite of the franchise.

[@michaeltrapson]

where is part 3 and 4?

[@garynicholls8679]

Halloween 3 and 4 back up tomorrow morning :)

[@waynesWyrdWorld]

Rewatched Halloween 2 today (2024). With the hindsight of the latest trilogy, Halloween 2 really is the pinnacle of the sequels, remakes and reboots. The only possible exception is Halloween 3, which I think is equal parts shit and amazing!

[@williamshafer1996]

If you like Donald Pleasence, check out Terror in the Aisles. It's an awesome documentary on horror.

[@Out-Cast75]

Halloween what can we say , it's a simple brilliant masterpiece of Horror , it's what Darkside of the Moon is to Rock, my son just turned 13 and he gets to watch it with me this Halloween , ofcourse I watched it at 6 lol

[@alexjacobsen8487]

Im just having a smoke but I’m watching this movie right now. You’re right, it’s Loomis movie.

[@borednow5838]

Good reviews. Think you are right about the films being self-contained and both films making up the Myers/Loomis story. Think you are underselling the first movie a bit. It is so much more than a teen slasher. I think it is brilliantly shot and suspenseful throughout. Those slow early scenes with the characters are needed. Because it makes us care more about them and gives the film a more naturalistic feel. Meaning its grounded in reality so is even more scary Myers goes on the loose. Have to disagree with you about them making Myers Laurie's brother a good thing. I think its cheap motive which isn't needed. Its more scary the idea that Myers is evil just because. Two is a strong sequel, but still some way off the first film IMO.

[@deckarobinson2768]

IT'S FUNNY HOW THESE OLDER HORROR MOVIES LIVE ON IN MEMORY & THE REMAKES & REBOOTS ARE SO FORGETTABLE LONG LIVE THE CLASSICS

[@eternalhalloween1]

This will always be the defining timeline for me. HALLOWEEN 1978 10/10 The horror begins. H II 6/10 With end where Jimmy survives. H IV 8/10 Laurie and (Jimmy?) gone. Torch passes to Rachel. H V 🥶 9.5/10 🥶 Torch passes to Tina, and new threat comes in. 🥶 H VI PC ✝ 9.5/10 ✝ Grab your crucifix. Michael is only a piece of the evil. ✝

[@guybroyles48]

I've seen Halloween several times, but something occurs to me for the first time. Dr. Loomis was running around telling anyone who would listen that his patient is evil. He's was a terrible psychologist! For real! 😂That really is pretty dumb if you think about it.

[@duckodb_4389]

I took these two movies and dubbed them together in a way where you can't tell when one stops and two starts. They come together at the end of one right after loomis shoots him the first time and turns the corner and Michael's standing there breathing. Then when loomis goes out and tells the neighbor you don't know what death is I cut out all the credits of two and it picks up right before he goes in the old couples house. Y'all should try watching them that way and you'll forget they're separate movies.

[@NodDisciple1]

+Duckodb _ You got a link to this?

[@duckodb_4389]

+Brother Malachai No its not on the internet its jut a thing I did for myself on dvd.

[@eddiehauckreads4731]

I enjoy the original, and I feel as though if anything was different it would be highly different. I think Rob Zombie's remake was decent, but it didn't hold the terror that the original held. I did like how we got to see more of Michael's childhood, and what led him to murdering his sister. But I also liked how it wasn't only his sister, but he also killed his stepfather, which upped the ante. Also *spoilers* did he ever get caught murdering that bully? I don't know. I did not like the needless violence in the remake however, it was uncomfortable.