Halloween Ends [Includes Digital Copy] [4K Ultra HD Blu-ray/Blu-ray]

Director: David Gordon Green David Gordon Green

Overview

The horror franchise finale follows Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) in her ultimate battle against the infamous killer Michael Myers (Nick Castle). After four years since his last sighting, Myers is still an important part of Laurie's life. As she drafts her memoir, she decides to let go of her traumatic past and approach life with a different mentality. One day, a babysitter is accused of murdering a young boy, and the city is shaken by violence and terror. Laurie fears Myers' return, and she must confront his evil force to free herself of his decades-long ghost.

Product Details

Release Date:	12/27/2022
UPC:	0191329237564
Original Release:	2022
Source:	Universal Studios
Language:	English
Format:	Blu-ray
Sales rank:	9,182

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Jamie Lee Curtis	Laurie Strode
Kyle Richards	Lindsey Wallace
Andi Matichak	Allyson
Will Patton	Officer Hawkins
Stephanie McIntyre	Nurse
Nick Castle	The Shape
James Jude Courtney	The Shape
Rohan Campbell	Corey Cunningham
Michele Dawson	Nurse Deb
Candice Rose	Mrs. Allen
Marteen	Billy
Joey Harris	Margo,Willy the Kid
Dillon Belisle	Drunk Party Goer
Destiny Mone	Stacy
Dawn Lasusky	Neighbor
Nick Lawrence	Police Officer
Derrick Lemmon	Warren County Deputy #4
Russell Bryan Winstead	Off Duty Deputy
Will Perez	Warren County Deputy #3
Anthony Hall	Tommy Doyle
Nick Castle Jr.	The Shape
Michael Arsenault	Haddonfield Townsperson
Joseph D. Webb	Bar Nun
John Carpenter	Composer

Technical Credits

David Gordon Green

Chris Bernier

John Carpenter

Debra Hill

Paul Brad Logan

Danny McBride

David Gordon Green	Director,Screenwriter,Executive Producer
Chris Bernier	Screenwriter
John Carpenter	Screenwriter,Executive Producer
Debra Hill	Screenwriter
Paul Brad Logan	Screenwriter
Danny McBride	Screenwriter,Executive Producer
Jamie Lee Curtis	Executive Producer
Ryan Freimann	Executive Producer
Couper Samuelson	Executive Producer
Ryan Turek	Executive Producer
Malek Akkad	Producer
Bill Block	Producer
Jason Blum	Producer
Elizabeth Ledezma	Special Effects
Christopher Warner	Executive Producer
Stephen Herek	Casting
Sean Krumbholz	Special Effects

Editorial Reviews

Directed by David Gordon Green, Halloween Ends is the final film in the H40 timeline and the last Halloween film to be produced under Blumhouse. In the film, iconic scream queen Jamie Lee Curtis is joined by Andi Matichak, Rohan Campbell, James Jude Courtney, Kyle Richards, Will Patton, and Nick Castle. While Halloween Ends might not be the end of the franchise, it is the last movie in which Curtis will play Laurie Strode and Castle will play Michael Myers. Talk about pressure. Halloween Ends takes place four years after the events of the previous film (Halloween Kills). Laurie Strode is rooming with her granddaughter, Allyson (Matichak) as she finishes writing her memoir. They are trying to move on with their lives despite the horrible people around them who insist on blaming Laurie for the antics of Myers, who has since disappeared. Allyson finds a kindred spirit in Corey (Campbell), who was accused of intentionally killing a child he was supposed to be watching. Babysitters in Haddonfield just can't seem to catch a break, can they? With Halloween Day coming back around, will the past repeat itself? Is Michael Myers really dead? Will the roving ensemble of band-geeks-turned-bullies get their comeuppance? The performances in the movie are well done, as are the special effects. The writing is hit or miss, however, with the highlights being the creative killing methods, the adorably awkward flirtation sequence with Laurie and Frank, the compelling opening hook, and the various representations of evil and how it has manifested through Haddonfield. Using Laurie's memoir as a narrative framing tool, the theme of malevolence is explored throughout. Unfortunately, certain aspects aren't fully fleshed out and feel rushed. Specifically, Allyson and Corey's connection, Corey's evolution, and Myer's reintroduction into the film. As a finale to this Halloween timeline and the last movie in which Curtis will appear as Laurie Strode, a lot of emphasis is placed on creating an ending which will feel satisfying. The culmination, while visceral and as bloody as a slasher film should be, feels rather anticlimactic. But then again, how does one kill a force like Michael Myers? How should this epic cinematic story come to an end? New moviegoers who aren't versed in the Halloween franchise may be a little confused by the order of events, as the franchise has spun a whopping three different timelines since the first movie was introduced in 1978. The original timeline includes Halloween (1978), Halloween II (1981), Halloween 4 (1988), Halloween 5 (1989), and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995). The second timeline consists of Halloween (1978), Halloween II (1981), Halloween: H20 (1998), and Halloween: Resurrection (2002). However, it is the third timeline which includes this iteration, and it consists of Halloween (1978), Halloween (2018), Halloween Kills (2021), and Halloween Ends (2022). Outside of these three canon timelines, there is also the Rob Zombie Halloween movies which include Michael Myers but don't follow any of the timelines. Halloween III doesn't follow the narrative at all; nor does it include Myers in the plot. Halloween Ends plays out like a typical slasher film. While it might not be the scariest, the kills are creative, viewers will love rooting for Laurie, and the special effects are well done. However, the story is shaky and some of the potential is lost as the film feels somewhat rushed and convoluted. The fault may lie in their misguided (albeit earnest) efforts in trying to tie a nice, neat bow to conclude this storyline.