I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Stylish but barely mediocre overall

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

I really wanted to like this movie. I feel terribly cynical trashing it, and that's why I'm giving it a middling 5. Actually, I'm giving it a 5 because there were some superb performances.

Like in the movie before this one, Rob Zombie continues to miss the point of Michael Myers completely, however, this time he's not copying older Halloween movies that much.Two years later and new Laurie Strode is an asshole and has mental problems. Annie Brackett has also survived first movie, unlike the original and deals with Laurie's breakdown.Michael Myers eats a dog and is a hobo with a knife. Kills people, tripps like he's on drugs. Laurie tripps as well, but she's maybe actually on drugs.Loomis gets money, personal assistant and fame... more infamy though. Everyone finds out Laurie is Michael's sister, she goes even more nuts. Oh, yes, we have that back for this reboot as well, sorry.Brad Dourif gets angry, guns everyone down with the power of police. The end, also there is white horse here and there. Stupid.I rank this second worst Halloween movie in my book.

I hated the theatrical cut because the story was poorly executed with script problems but version of the film fix it. I gave the theatrical cut a 2/10 and I'll say again and I'll not say it again the reason why I made this account because the review the unrated director's cut of the Rob Zombie film or maybe review the producers cut of Halloween 6. Anyways I enjoyed this more than the first one because it does have more of a eerie setting compared to the first one. The story is told well including the script. If I was actually a fan of both of the Rob Zombie film than I'll think the second one is better. Anyways I like this version of the film.

Once again, Rob Zombie has created a film that I love far more than I should. While his first remake delved into origins of Michael Myers to the frustration of many Halloween fans, I couldn't help but find it an engaging alternative to the original, and allowed for that film to stand on its own without begging comparison to John Carpenter's version.With this entry, Zombie takes even more risks and refuses to abide by any rules, not just ones of the Halloween franchise, but the slasher genre itself. It has a cerebral, ethereal tone, giving way to the infamous dream sequences, and has uncompromisingly brutal levels of gore. It completely reinvents the characters, and barely resembles a Halloween film at times. These are probably the main criticisms of the film, and they're exactly why I love it.Despite the obvious reasons why this film shouldn't work, it fits together these various elements thematically and creates a totally unique experience that I've almost never had with a horror film. It takes the events of Zombie's first Halloween and uses them to take our characters to unexpected places, in order to explore themes of loss, trauma, and familial bonds by exploring the cyclical effects of violence. All the major characters have been seriously altered, mostly for the worst, due to their near-death experiences, and struggle to retain their humanity. Rob Zombie takes us into the minds of both Laurie Strode and Michael Myers, bringing the audience to understand both what drives these characters, and ultimately the demons that plague them both. The film doesn't shy away from the violence because it wants to submerge its audience within the carnage, entrapping us within the grotesque and the macabre just as it does the same to the principal players.This isn't mention to fact that Halloween 2 might be the most visually stunning horror film in recent years, with its 16mm print serving to emphasize the dark, gritty atmosphere that every frame of this film is soaked.At the end of the day, Halloween 2 isn't without its problems, but its a totally engrossing and unique cinematic experience that leaves far more of an emotional impact than your typical slasher fare. Despite the polarizing reaction, to say the least, Halloween 2 comes recommended.

In era of countless horror movie remakes, Rob Zombie's 2007 version of 'Halloween' was a breath of fresh air; if not as spooky as its predecessor, it added a ton of background and character development that made its antagonist all the more intriguing to follow around. This sequel to the 2007 version on the other hand does little to up the ante and ultimately feels redundant - if effective every now and again. Indeed, the film is not a total waste with a gripping first 25 minutes of struggles and chases, plus there are some intriguing decisions, like having Michael drop the mask with his face gradually revealed in bits and pieces before full-on towards the end. The majority of changes are not for the better though. Malcolm McDowell's Dr. Loomis is suddenly an arrogant jerk more interested in publicity than helping Michael out, Laurie Strode is so whiny and emotionally unstable that she drains the energy of every scene that she is in, and many of Michael's attacks happen so quickly that it is hard to tell what is going on. Narrative-wise, the film is a logical progression of sorts; whereas the first film was more about Michael, this entry is more about Laurie, however, as she is nowhere near as fascinating a character, the movie is ultimately only ever as interesting as it sounds without anywhere near as many fun references to the 1978 original as in the 2007 version.