The Story of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) - Review & Retrospective

[@LaytonEversaul]

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[@herringstheseries]

Layton Eversaul Could you turn these into a podcast? I’d definitely subscribe.

[@BigtimeJuicer]

How are you NOT getting revenue for these? You clearly put a lot of work into this! Ridiculous!

[@rbswords2353]

Maybe I missed something but I thought Donald Shanks played Myers in Halloween 5, and the 6th one came out in 1995?.Sorry if I missed something.

[@rbswords2353]

Maybe I missed something but I thought Donald Shanks played Myers in Halloween 5, and the 6th one came out in 1995?.Sorry if I missed something.

[@dianabell8094]

I FUCKIN HATE THE ADS WHEN I BE DEEP INTO A MOVIE AND THOSE FUCKIN ADS POP UP! MAAAAAAN I WISH SOMEONE KNEW HOW TO GET RID OF THE ADS AND THAT'S REAL FUCKIN TALK!

[@vasilypugh1516]

Danielle Harris' performance is simply incredible. Probably one of the best by a child actor ever, in my opinion.

[@-MrFozzy-]

It being your opinion was implied…

[@dr.loomis4221]

It was great for a horror movie but let's not get crazy here

[@braydenlinthicum373]

please be quiet

[@joshwilliams6517]

She’s hot now

[@stefanross8129]

..... Yessssss! You're absolutely correct.

[@tranquilmischief]

I remember back in the early 00's AMC would always have H4 and 5 on Friday nights.

[@bladebrown4191]

Literally every weekend lol

[@marcosmos7478]

and the predator also lol

[@nathanlozano5100]

tranquilmischief fear Friday dude I remember lmaoo

[@alucard624]

@@nathanlozano5100 I miss Fear Friday. You were always guaranteed a decent horror movie on Friday night then.

[@collinjamesguitar]

Yessss!!!

[@benmeeker8204]

Best Sheriff in the entire series. Perfect casting for the part.

[@DzHarryNuttz]

You sir did a perfect job in that movie😂

[@bonniescott6470]

Ben Meeker loved the sheriff meeker 💕

[@laalaag2auntyayag776]

Ben Meeker Sheriff Meeker, he was a badass.

[@libradawg9]

Meeker was the most badass until they replaced him with Chucky. Now that shit ain't fair

[@espojtraveler123]

Small underrated part in Goodfellas 😎

[@fredleggett923]

I'm a little surprised Danielle Harris didn't suffer permanent vocal injuries, as she screams her brains out in both 4 and 5 and really gives the role 200%. It's a shame she wasn't utilized more in the sequels, as she's become quite the horror final girl.

[@kevincoughlin8087]

They screwed her over in both salary and character demise. She and Mr. Pleasance saved the franchise from oblivion

[@fredleggett923]

@@kevincoughlin8087 Harris got screwed? She probably got the minimum SAG rate, so I dunno if I'd call that getting shafted given her age and inexperience in the industry.

[@kevincoughlin8087]

@@fredleggett923 Halloween 6 would have been her third movie and they offered scale plus 10%. That's a slap in the face. SAG minimum wage for a third film is horrible.

[@fredleggett923]

@@kevincoughlin8087 Oooohhhhh. Hmmm.

[@thomasford5813]

She starred in the awful Rob Zombie remakes, 2007 and 2009.

[@darkwoods1954]

4 is actually my favorite Halloween movie. I love the opening, it really captures the eerie feel of Autumn in a rural area. The only thing I found odd in the movie is how it introduced characters I expected to be canon fodder for Michael who then just disappear. The teen friends in the drug store, the crazy priest guy searching for the devil. He should have come face to face with Michael and found what he was searching for.

[@finishin.my.coffee8780]

I would have loved if they developed the Lindsey character more. You know, the girl who drives Rachel and Jamie to the drug store. I always assumed she was supposed to be Lindsey Wallace, so it would have been nice to see her in more of the movie.

[@Gerickmb]

I feel like it was a missed opportunity they made some big mistakes but not to many and I do agree it did have the best actual fall/Halloween feel to it

[@chriswilson1968]

I like them all except part 5. Resurrection has some silly parts but its still entertaining. Too hard to pick a favorite but its either 1,4 or H20 lol

[@DzHarryNuttz]

Mine too and I still watch it like 3-4 times a week. I cant sleep without background noise so I leave the TV on. H3, H4 and F13th part 6 is the movies I usually put on!

[@glennwelsh9784]

@@finishin.my.coffee8780 She actually was supposed to be Lindsay Wallace. Also, Brady's other pal in the drug store (not Wade) is supposed to be Tommy Doyle. I think he's even listed as "Tommy" in the end credits.

[@harrigourneyfeavord458]

When my friends and i saw it in the theatre upon its initial release, us being the group of goth/punk teens at the time, became so scared that we had to remain in the theatre lobby for another hour bc the dark parking lot outside seemed like the perfect place for michael to stalk. We all huddled in a big scooby clump and bolted for our cars at the farthest end of the lot....i love this movie.

[@mariod1547]

Lol thanks for sharing that

[@ikay1966]

👌

[@ELEKTROSKANSEN]

It's kinda funny that you were grown up enough to drive, and yet childish enough to be scared by a movie, lol

[@sugarshaz7854]

I will never forgive them for what happens to Rachel in part 5. Especially as I loved the sisterly relationship in 4 etc.

[@jeffreyriley8742]

Yeah, there's always been a tendency in horror that survivors from previous installments have to die in future ones.

[@Dreaklock]

I kinda agree. I'm not mad they killed her off, I'm mad they killed her off in the beginning and essentially wasted her character. Tina should have been the one killed early. Rachel should have been the one to make it to the end and sacrifice herself for Jamie. Either way though, I enjoy H5 for what it is, but there's no denying it is a SIGNIFICANT step down in quality from H4.

[@CAVlogs121]

Jeffrey Riley true. Happened in Nightmare 4, Friday the 13th part 2, Halloween 5.

[@JimTheMovieGeek]

I actually have gone on to prefer Rachel to Laurie in a lot of ways, I think Ellie Cornell's performance is so strong!

[@Dreaklock]

@@JimTheMovieGeek I agree with you. Laurie was ok in H1, not much to go off of in HII, was empathizable in H20, not much to go off of in HR, and was just totally out of character and ridiculous in H'18. Honestly, her best showing is probably H20, but even then, I still prefer H4 Rachel to her. And if I'm being totally honest, I think I actually prefer Kara to Laurie as well.

[@mediasawdust2458]

The opening title sequence is one of the best ever created. Captured the mood of Halloween with simple establishing shots.

[@bonjovi7399]

You really need to watch more movies.

[@mediasawdust2458]

@@bonjovi7399 If you say so.

[@tgriffin3059]

@@bonjovi7399 So you're saying that there are numerous OTHER movies that do a superior job of establishing a seasonal ambience? Is that your point? Well, when the film actually has HALLOWEEN in the title, I'd think it safe to expect a reasonable fall vibe. And even when other films DO make the attempt, what do most of them actually DO? Show snow in the winter...or sun in the summer....Perhaps a Christmas tree in December? Or fireworks in July? The more I consider your statement, the dumber it sounds. Seriously, it features LAYERS AND LAYERS of dumb...Almost a CONTRIVED level of stupidity, as if you weren't going to be satisfied with routine density...

[@j.d.contreras392]

I agree. It reminded me of when I was a kid and scenes like that were in my backyard. We had 2 barns in our backyard. When the sun set it was creepy and windy. I miss those times. The kids all had to be inside at that time but this movie set the scene for a perfect Halloween. The opening sequence was probably the scariest of them all.

[@marcwj83]

One of the most underrated horror films of all time in my book it was a great story you have people to hope for and a villain you love to hate

[@MR.__G]

Great story ? It made no sense how he survived the explosion in part 2. He was also shot in both eyes, didn’t die… & How would he have known how his niece looked like ? Also it’s probably the worst looking non intimidating myers in the franchise.

[@thestranger9608]

I love 4 and 5

[@tgriffin3059]

@@MR.__G With regard to Myers' survival, that's kind of the inherent point of the character...his inexplicable invincibility. As for finding his niece...I think it was implied that there was some otherworldly link between the two. Being in the drugstore, and seeing her drawn to the clown costume....Once his interest was attracted, and he began to follow them...the pieces would begin to fall into place.

[@TheReelRapNerd]

You can really tell the production team put a LARGE emphasis on capturing the atmosphere of fall/Halloween. I think this film does it the best out of all. Also, this actually the first movie from the franchise I'd ever seen and it hooked me.

[@joshwilliams6517]

Halloween Ends >>

[@jdogjohnson382]

@@joshwilliams6517 halloween ends ain't shit.

[@joshwilliams6517]

@@jdogjohnson382 neither are you. Go play in the street broke boy

[@Jas3n]

Yes this movie definitely has the best opening out of all the Halloween movies. The atmosphere is perfect

[@TheReelRapNerd]

@@joshwilliams6517 I LOVE ends. Surprised to see praise for it lol

[@TheRealBGregz]

Just so you know, it was actually Don Shanks that played Michael Myers in “Halloween 5”.

[@dmvnative90skid63]

Halloween 4 is my FAVORITE sequel in the Halloween franchise ! To me, it lives up to the original ! Halloween 4 has the BEST opening with the autumn leaves, farm, decor, etc. !

[@martinarreola64]

it’s the end of a perfect trilogy

[@jdogjohnson9038]

My favorite also and Danielle Harris nailed it!

[@SJ-ty5rw]

I agree ! on the opening scene . They picked a great location for that and it worked great !

[@tgriffin3059]

@@martinarreola64 The series effectively ends with 5. Halloween 5 is the final movie to EVER adhere to the original motif. Or even come close...

[@Bit2brain]

My favorite of all the sequels. They really nailed it with this entry, including the creepy intro.

[@elphaba4674]

That part when the hair on the mask turns blonde always makes me laugh! 🤣

[@MsConfident14]

When did that part happen?

[@MsConfident14]

@LoyalT1987 I don't think I noticed that. Thanks

[@retrogamer82]

@@MsConfident14 the scene in the school when Myers grabs Loomis you can see the pink mask with blonde hair lol

[@UpsonPrattJr.]

The guy playing Michael got so scared during the filming of that movie, his masks' hair turned white.......or blonde.

[@urnotjustin]

this was an incredibly well done video! Im a HUGE Halloween fan and I grew up primarily watching 4 and 5 more than 1 and 2. I never even noticed that OBVIOUS different mask till you pointed it out. My 7 year old memories for some reason made me think it was dust lol

[@lazybunny1823]

Bro ur so right i actually saw more 45and 6 and then all the rest is so true

[@dustinhaus1165]

absolutely agree, love this one so much

[@dkres82]

I saw 4 the most because it was the 1st I got to record off the tv it’s also the 1st I saw in theaters.

[@ashscott6068]

I always assumed there was a deleted scene that explained why he was blonde for a moment. Like that was the second fire extinguisher she'd shot at him, and the first was a dry powder one. I was more confused by the guy in the back of the pickup, who doesn't notice a guy stab 2 men to death right beside him. Oh, and the whole "Let's hide in the school! He won't expect you to hide there" GUNSHOT GUNSHOT GUNSHOT BURGLAR ALARM! thing. The idea that the last place a killer would think a child would run to, would be their school, is clever. And then...GUNSHOT GUNSHOT GUNSHOT BURGLAR ALARM! So...why are we in the school, again?

[@penskepc2374]

I don't understand how people don't like this. It's insanely watchable and one of the best horror sequels ever. Also, 6 to a lesser extent is actually a pretty fun watch. I think people forget horror the big appeal of horror movies is the fun.

[@tgriffin3059]

Regardless of what you hear, all the sequels seem to have their fans.

[@idiot_city5444]

6 is probably the most fun in the entire series. Nothing beats watching that with a six pack of beer and a huge bong bowl

[@codyw2993]

​@@idiot_city5444yam sayin

[@groovymovie3213]

The way you edited the scenes and audio together for part 4 could seriously make an amazing trailer for the film. I was blown away!

[@LaytonEversaul]

Thank you!!

[@edvaira6891]

John Carpenter was never married to Debra Hill...they were just a couple...and broke up when he met Adrianne Barbeau on The Fog and married her in 1981

[@edvaira6891]

Captain Brandon Horror Lover oh, yeah..me too..same opinion! Just discovered this guy and REALLY like his stuff..it’s just, I’ve been a massive Carpenter fan since the early 80s and kinda know his life story backwards and forwards

[@LaytonEversaul]

Thank you for the correction!

[@wendyjones6077]

Carpenter met Barbeau right before directing Halloween when he was directing a made for television movie she was in called Someone's Watching Me. They were already married when The Fog was made. Jamie Lee Curtis said it was very awkward having Barbeau around with Carpenter and Hill working together on the Fog. She said it was like spending a holiday with your divorced parents and the new spouse.

[@sgillman16]

Him and Debra were supposedly still dating and just "on a break". Pfft

[@jennyoneill8879]

Thought they were just friends

[@jacobneale5844]

Genuinely think Halloween 3 is really good and just ahead of it’s time :)

[@earlthepearl6414]

My favorite film in the franchise.

[@UpsonPrattJr.]

Yeah, everyone thinks that now because it took all of us 35 years to finally accept it!

[@gersonlinares2307]

Donald L Shanks played Michael in part 5,George P Wilbur played him in 4 and 6

[@B33FY2011]

George P Wilbur actually played Micheal at the beggining of H5 as well. That shot of the dynamite being thrown down the shaft and seeing him escape was supposed to be at the end of H4. But they cut it and used it for the start of H5.

[@carpepesci]

I say this on every video that mentions this movie, but Danielle Harris gives one of the best performances I have ever seen from a child actor. There's moments in this movie where it's scary how good she is.

[@AnnieBoBannie421]

This is the first video of yours that I've seen. Why don't you have millions of subscribers? You deserve them!! A lot of work went into this and it shows!! Great, great video!! ❤❤

[@LaytonEversaul]

Thank you very much!

[@SmashAtoms]

I always thought it was funny that people complained about the amped up gore in part 2. Most horror movie get gorier as they go on, and if you think about it, Halloween 1 and 2 is one big movie. It takes place on the same night with the same characters.

[@oneandonlysound99]

So true, it really is "part 2" not "II" and it fufills with honestly a better storyline and if the franchise had ended there, I'd have thought it to be fine. I am happy it didn't (despite the pure screw ups of latter films) cause Halloween 4 is my favorite of the franchise, with II behind it and then probably H20 and the original. Still, Halloween II made it personal, set the franchise standards, and it made it far more creepy and believable. Without Halloween II it's not buy-able at all that Michael would go after Laurie Strode again.

[@oneandonlysound99]

@Tom Ffrench please don't tell me the 3,000 year old sarah connor retcon of family "Halloween-we forgot a subtitle 2018" is better than Halloween 4 or II. Or H20 in the very least.

[@sgillman16]

Yup. Basically 2 parts of the same movie. So I guess you can say Halloween 4 is really Halloween 2

[@mattstorm6568]

But come on, in the real world time had gone by and much had changed, you could clearly see the pressure for a higher body count. I still love part 2, in fact it was the 1st 1 I saw and got me into Michael Myers.

[@mattstorm6568]

@@oneandonlysound99 Ugh, why does everyone like H20? That movie was horrible. 4's the last good 1 to me, 5 was OK but didn't care for the "Man in Black" sudden tattoo nonsense.

[@darkavengermanowar]

Don Shanks was Michael in Halloween 5, George Wilbur didn't return until Halloween 6

[@connor7342]

I was just about to say this.

[@futuregohan4837]

Undertaker Should Be Michael In The Next One Michael Myers: Try Me I'll Make You Famous

[@cjdickey1650]

@Jack No he didn't. Mane portrayed Myers in both Rob zombie's Halloween films.

[@isaiahthompson5200]

Wibur played Michael in part 5 in the beginning as a carryover scene from part 4.

[@treyday572]

Scrolled through to see if anyone else caught it. Well done.

[@leescott8412]

Halloween 1, 2 and 4 have always been my top 3.

[@Pazuzu82]

They are the 3 best ones

[@SJ-ty5rw]

Agreed ! they are the best one's . The other's don't measure up in comparison

[@jdogjohnson9038]

Same Here!!!

[@homelessjesse9453]

Nah. Halloween 1, 3, 2 are the best in order. Season of the Witch was an entirely original movie, which was slammed for no good reason.

[@takerfan4ever]

@@homelessjesse9453 nah.. I think the guy got it right.. 1,2,4.. probably 1,4,3,2.. though I prefer 4 over them all bc they made michael the best he's ever been

[@garydobbs5159]

Halloween 4 had the best opening sequence with the creepy sounds and back drop of the barns. It just felt like The season of Halloween.

[@UpsonPrattJr.]

Anyone that grew up in the Midwest knows that Halloween feeling in late October and the title sequence is exactly what it feels like. Perfection.

[@fluttershystayshigh4202]

Halloween 4 and 2 are probably my two favorite films from the series, i love how brutal they made Michael in part 4, and even tho the mask wasn't the best looking one he's ever worn it gave him an angry look to him that fit perfectly with the brutal nature they gave him in this one.

[@vidhead85]

I rank this one pretty high on the list of best Halloween franchise films. It has a return to form, and while its nods to the original are plenty and nauseating--as a whole this film is a great launching point in the series But what it launched...well, that's another story

[@johnhchgo]

I'm glad you include the soundtrack histories in your videos. Pretty interesting to see what changes between the various versions of those, as well as the films

[@LaytonEversaul]

Thanks! The music has definitely evolved ... for better or worse.

[@johnhchgo]

@@LaytonEversaul I really do enjoy this movie. Pure and your description of it is a great description of this film. Saw it in the theater and when that ending played out, people cheered and were talking about the sequel... and then we got it for better or for worse. Great channel!

[@patrickwentzell4638]

@@LaytonEversaul Halloween Four is a good movie no complaints about this one and may these videos continue on for years long time .

[@emersonv]

DANIELLE HARRIS ... underrated and beautiful actress i liked here in Boy Meets World

[@moesen-kalle]

A brilliant review. It was a true pleasure to watch.

[@thestepfordlife2015]

Girl in 'cops do it by the book ' tshirt: " I have to do what's best for me." Rachel: " Don't you mean what you do best? " 🔥

[@kevinbrezee]

Wow.... I'm impressed by this presentation... I am a Mega-Fan of the franchise. I thought I already knew everything there was to know about installment number 4.... But you dropped a couple little nuggets on me that I had never read or heard of. Great job. I'm impressed.

[@theodoremartin9333]

Just discovered this site it is incredible! I love halloween 4 I think the ending is really shocking, also I like the use of a vigilante group wanting t take Michael Myers out! Looking forward to watching many more of your videos

[@17WayzPod]

It could be just me but the blond mask adds to the jumpscare element.

[@sgillman16]

I actually thought it looked terrifying

[@brockbaby]

I want a sequel to this movie.. or a TV mini series of what happened AFTER the trick!

[@CarloisBuriedAlive]

These Review/Retrospectives are excellent - informative, great editing, great voiceover, satisfying thumbnails - happy to subscribe 🤘🏼

[@LaytonEversaul]

Thank you! And thanks for subscribing! New video coming soon ....

[@KARS215]

I’ve only seen Halloween 3 once as a kid. My family had 1-3 on a DVD set. I vividly remember watching it and anxiously waiting for Michael to appear. I’m gonna watch it this week to judge it as a stand-alone film.

[@johnashley327]

I have grown to love Halloween 3.

[@zeusbacchushades]

Halloween 4 is one of my favorite films (EVER)

[@jeffreyriley8742]

Ellie Cornell went to college about a mile away from where I live.

[@LaytonEversaul]

Awesome!

[@DzHarryNuttz]

I had the hugest crush on her when I was a kid, and looking back, shes still really cute!

[@bleeneo101]

@@DzHarryNuttz me too

[@bleeneo101]

Would have did anything to have met her. Think I would have died going to college where she did.

[@laalaag2auntyayag776]

Jeffrey Riley Love her, she’s my fave Halloween heroine. Smart and classy

[@TBruce1380]

Was shocked at the end as a kid! Could not wait for the next one......

[@carterslade8771]

Halloween 3 is my personal favorite in the franchise (though I feel the first is an undeniable masterpiece) so I would have been very happy with the anthology route they wanted to take the franchise down. That said, I friggin love this movie and I'm glad it exists.

[@laalaag2auntyayag776]

Really fantastic job! Just when I think there’s nothing else I could possibly learn about my all-time favorite movie franchise, I get this gem!!! Thank you so much for the pleasant surprise, I appreciate the hard work you put in it.

[@LaytonEversaul]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Out-Cast75]

i grew up with Halloween 1 and part 2 , back then part 3 was the black sheep, i didnt enjoy it until much later. So by the time i was 12 or 13 i am watching tv and all of a sudden this commercial comes on " 10 years ago He changed the face of Halloween , tonight hes back" i was in awe! , also i was lucky enough that here in Canada it was rated AA and not Rated R, me and my friend went to the theatre and watched it, its still my 3rd best behind the original and part 2 1981. Every Halloween its a tradition for me to watch 1, 2, 4 , leading up to Halloween through out October i watch all the other Halloweens .

[@TonyLehane]

You should do this for the whole franchise honestly I loved this. Subscribed!

[@azedk418]

Although I wouldn’t have it without Mikey slaying, I love the idea of an anthology series! I love to imagine what kind of stories they would’ve come up with 🙌

[@amityislandchum]

This is my favorite of all the Halloween sequels. I've lived in the Midwest my entire life, and this is the first movie in the Halloween franchise that actually captures the look and feel of fall in Illinois. It also features the actual holiday as a part of the plot, unlike 1 and 2! This is the movie I watch every year on Halloween to set the mood.

[@robertrootes]

Great job on this one. It feels like a real AWESOME documentary. You did a great job editing too. Not too much exposition or overuse of the source material. Really, nice job.

[@kevincoughlin8087]

Just watched this and despite the tiny oopsies I loved this video. Your horror retrospectives are Awesome !!!!.... Bravo !!!

[@LaytonEversaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@iranoncarter8280]

Hello, This is a so good review. Congrats . Just waiting for more.

[@Patrock17]

The intro though is so eerie and amazing

[@JamesThomasJeans]

It's worth mentioning that the Scream Factory bluray with the out of sync audio issue was fixed, you can send in for a replacement disc.

[@sgillman16]

It's actually an issue with the master copy of the film itself. Just nobody complained until the bluray. Everyone is spoiled these days

[@michaelscriver5395]

I know this is old but Halloween is what brought to this channel and now I'm a subscriber

[@LaytonEversaul]

You won't have to wait too long for the next one ...

[@jennyoneill8497]

I keep forgetting that the guy who played Brady in H4 is also in Dazed and Confused

[@Taylor-lm5op]

Woah...I didn't realize that until I saw your comment. Geez, that's crazy. Good Lord, lol.

[@ThirteenAmp]

He was awesome in dazed and confused When hes at the door whispering to the teacher talking about lets fuck we can make it legal and she just pats his head and closes the door

[@laalaag2auntyayag776]

Jenny ONeill AND the “Buffy The Vampire Slayer” movie

[@Bit2brain]

38:43 - The work he did bringing that version of Jason to life in Part VII still holds up strongly today. Amazing design work.

[@-MrFozzy-]

I can’t tell you all how many kitchens I’ve OBLITERATED by gas explosion while standing in them, with the only serious consequence being a slight prosthetic stuck to my unburned face…

[@crush41gb]

Thanks for all of your hard work! So happy this is appearing again and I finally got to finish it lol!

[@LaytonEversaul]

Glad to hear that!

[@socermomuva]

These are great! keep on posting !great work!

[@caneimcdonald9226]

As a big horror and slasher movie fan I just remember being a kid in the mid-late 2000s and watching all the Halloween movies for the very first time back in the day during Fear Friday and MonsterFest later Fear Fest on AMC. Fun nostalgic times!! Unpopular opinion i guess? I genuinely enjoy the new Halloween films and had a blast with Halloween Kills flaws and all, however Halloween 4 is in my top 5 of this franchise along with Halloween (1978), Halloween 2 (1981), Halloween H20, and Halloween (2018) honestly in no particular order.

[@oneandonlysound99]

This movie sits next to "Aliens" for me as the film most forsaken by it's own franchise. Why? Cause Alien 3 killed off Hicks and Newt like it meant nothing and was just a total disaster, destroying any real sense of caring that was put into the previous film. Now, "Halloween 4" got a good sequel even if the pacing was a bit off, and honestly both versions (editors cut or normal cut) of Curse Of Michael Meyers don't seem to know what story they are telling (feels like there needs to be middle version of it truthfully cut together). However, this film gets literally ignorantly ignored by H20, which could've been ok if Ressurection didn't totally waste 1hr after the solid opening-I mean why not use it to bring back jamie loyd? danielle harris played a different character in the remakes, she could've returned earlier to reprise her role. Halloween (2018) again just ignored everything including LITERALLY replacing the daughter character which was stupid af and danielle harris even spoke up about it, and even worse than ignoring Halloween 4 in the very least (plus H20), was Halloween II. Halloween "we forgot to add a subtitle" is an abomination, worst entry in the franchise including the reboot(s).

[@kimsleep4111]

This is a truly enjoyable group videos that you produce, with every video. Truly informative, more than any other videos on UTube. Absolutely amazing!

[@nikkosdinno312]

At 3:10 that is one of the most epic horror movie trailers especially for H4. Solid job man ✔️

[@hinglemccringleberry8100]

41:32 I would love to know where that picture of Michael was supposed to be. Super eerie and gave me nightmares as a kid. Probably just a promotional photo.

[@rismu1972]

I can't believe one of my favorite scenes from the series was original going to be in 4, that's amazing.

[@TensaZangetsu59]

Excellent video. Great combination of history, behind the scenes, and summary of the movie. Nice job editing this whole thing. Well done 👍 I'd say this is my 3rd favorite in the series behind the original Halloween 1 & 2.

[@LaytonEversaul]

Thank you very much!

[@Perez83]

Great video. This was a great doc on the H4. I actually love the movie and watch it every Halloween. H5 not so much. I am a huge Shape fan and liked very much the 2018 Halloween Myers. I cant wait to the see the next to films. Thank you !

[@TonyWhiteCreates]

This video is so beautifully in depth!! I Love it!! Especially someone who grew up on this movie and was terrified

[@LaytonEversaul]

Thanks!

[@lanceparrish8352]

My uncle started me on the 1978 original when I was 6 and it has become my favorite series. I own every movie til this point but I would have to say 4 is my favorite. Maybe as a kid it scared me the most, I don't know, it just sits as my favorite.

[@aaronbrown4366]

This is what I try to explain to people when I tell them how much I love these movies. Watching these as a child at the height of horror slashers was incredible and rewatching them now always brings me back to that place. I remember watching 5 in particular in the theater, I was about 5 years old, my dad didn’t care, he took me to all these movies. But I vividly remember the opening credits, the pumpkin being carved, my feet not even being able to touch the floor and I was as thrilled as I could be. I remember one Halloween soon after my brother having a little portable tv and us watching part 2 in the car. These films may not be technically good, but boy are they special.

[@hamiltonhayes8341]

YOU DID A GREAT JOB UNPACKING AND DISCUSSING HALLOWEEN 4 AND THE HALLOWEEN SERIES. I LEARNED A LOT ABOUT THE MOVIE THAT I DIDN'T KNOW. My thoughts on Halloween 4 are: 1. THE MASK SUCKED!!!!!!!!!! 2. I liked the "Curse of Thorn" plot. AT LEAST there was a point/reason to Michael's killing as opposed to it being yet another movie that he is chasing yet another family member just because. 3. Did I mention THE MASK SUCKED??????????

[@FlashPoint345]

Halloween 4 is the best of ALL the sequels. Im nkt sure why people hate the mask i have always love the very clean and stone cold look.

[@JimTheMovieGeek]

I put Halloween 4 way up there! I must admit, when I was a kid the mask actually terrified me. As an adult I prefer the original but hey, growing up this mask did its job XD

[@chriswilson1968]

H4 is pretty good but so is H20.

[@anthonyfrombelow]

It's the mask, in combination with the shoulder pads that Wilbur wears. The movie itself is great. If Michael Myers actually looked liked the Michael in 1 and 2 ( I know they're different actors), the movie would have been epic.

[@FlashPoint345]

@@chriswilson1968 H20 is complete dog shit.

[@chriswilson1968]

@@FlashPoint345 Maybe in your uneducated opinion lol

[@jeffreyriley8742]

Halloween 4 is a lot of fun. Maybe the second best in the series behind the original (though the drop off from the original to the rest is pretty steep.) I creatively respect the Thorn storyline because you eventually had to do SOMETHING to try to explain what Michael Myers was and why you could never kill him.

[@JimTheMovieGeek]

I agree, the difficulty this franchise always faced is that the fans were so rabid, wanting more sequels, but the problem was the character of Michael doesn't give you anything to work with for sequels, hes a one off enygma. If Thorn was actually planned out and not written as they went along it could have gone somewhere. I agree I respect the effort because even the hardest of Halloween purists would be asking questions about Michael eventually!

[@deadpan80]

2:34 Michael's face in the first Halloween looks like the Shatner in his prime. Halloween II 6:28? More like the bloated Shatner of today.

[@glennwelsh9784]

That's because they used the exact same mask they used in the first movie to film Halloween II. Between the use it had already seen, then sitting in a closet for a couple years, and then being worn by Halloween II stuntman Dick Warlock - whose head was a more rounded shape (pun intended) - the mask looks quite different despite it being the exact same mask and the movie taking place on the exact same night as the original.

[@theoneandonly09]

Hey make more of these. I like the Story of series.

[@shadowman2192]

I’d just like to say. Your reviews are outstanding! Excellently done.

[@cristelaflores7757]

Enjoyed your video. Thanks for the additional facts.

[@LaytonEversaul]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pressman1788]

2:20. Love the RZ Halloween movies. I wish he would make more, the way he wants, without all the studio interference. Love your documentaries! Great work!👍🏻🎃

[@bladepuppetmaster1]

I actually like the part 4 mask

[@renedl22]

I do

[@jimboswamps5602]

It’s terrifying. Those eyebrows are freaky!

[@thedalmatianpack]

Me Too

[@mattstorm6568]

@Black Dog The pads I can agree, the mask however is awesome, don't know understand all the hate on it, I thought 5's mask was pretty bad.

[@AprilC27]

Will you do the other Halloween films? I’d love to see more!

[@lechanneldemysterieuxmante1807]

I really dug 4. It still had a solid 78 vibe and Loomis, Ellie and Danielle all did great. The trapped in the house worked very well. I feel 4 was the last worthwhile Halloween until 2018.

[@joshuamartinez2839]

Quality review I liked it. I'll look thru your channel for more thanks

[@Gerickmb]

I could never wrap my head around how Loomis fires his 45 at Michael and then all of the sudden he isn't there! Like he didn't run and he sure as he'll can't teleport except for that 1 single scene

[@RealCapN]

your retrospectives are very well done, good job! keep em coming!

[@LaytonEversaul]

Thanks for watching!

[@Azzeyman25]

the ending of this film shocked me when i first saw it on HBO in 1989 and it still does today. Danielle Harris scream empress

[@STAYFREE707]

Another great retrospective. Just in time for Halloween.

[@LaytonEversaul]

Christopher Bing Thank you! Barely made the deadline haha

[@midnightsoftware1904]

always had one of my favorite color shifts and blends within out of the entire franchise. although each fits within its own color dreamscape lol. great vid dude, keep at it and hope it leads to you accomplishing what you wanna do in life

[@jorgegodoy6824]

that intro, editing, great work man

[@systemmonitor5295]

apart from the reused footage from 4, wilbur did not 'reprise' the role of michael in h5. he was played by don shanks.

[@LoepkeVisionFilms]

Great video! One of my favorites in the series and learned a lot from your video.

[@marcorodriguez7694]

@2:23 John Carpenter and Debra Hill were never married by the way.

[@stefanross8129]

this is definitely not a great sequel or addition. But its pretty decent! Its FAR better than any of the brainless Friday the 13th movies. This film should've made as much money as The Friday the 13th movie of the same year.

[@wombathijs4560]

bro your content is spectacular. keep em coming!

[@MadGeorgeProductions]

The only thing that ever pisses me off about 4 is when the guard says "His Dr of all people, shot him SIX times, then set him on fire", forgetting that in H2 he got shot multiple times again before the fire. It would bring the total up to about 14 times. It's like they just watched the ending of both films and forgot what happened in the rest of them.

[@segadan3709]

Please do more videos! Fell in love with your channel been watching everything 🌎🙏🔥

[@deeno329]

I thought Don Shanks was Michael Myers in Halloween 5.

[@LaytonEversaul]

deeno329 You’re absolutely right! My mistake.

[@yashamaga13]

Came here to point this out. HOWEVER, H5 starts with scenes from the end of part 4 so technically he does portray The Shape in 5 too 😉

[@robertdean925]

@@yashamaga13 notice how in H4 Rachel says "stay in the car" and in H5 she says "stay in the truck", lol

[@yashamaga13]

@@robertdean925 hmm never caught that before

[@NickyJamesTV]

What a fantastic doc. I'm a massive massive halloween fan (my recording studio has a myers mural) and I went into this expecting half assed facts but 5 mins in I was hooked. Great job man. 5 stars.

[@LaytonEversaul]

Thank you!!

[@BigtimeJuicer]

This was the first Halloween movie that I saw in the theater. For that reason, it will always have a special place in my heart. I was 11 at the time and already a huge horror fan. We all know it didn't have a big budget. But I still can't imagine any scenario whatsoever, where someone was "too tired" to realize the pink mask with blonde hair didn't belong in the scene. 😂

[@erikbishop7]

What should have happened is they should have waited longer for part 5. It’s just like cooking a dish not long enough. Best thanksgiving dinner ever, but one undercooked item gives everybody the nasties.

[@bleeneo101]

I've watched this movie so much the tape broke in my head. 📼 vHs is never dead 💀🎃