Does Halloween Kills slay Michael Myers' bloody return?

Universal City, California – Michael Myers has returned, and audiences and die-hard fans have weighed in to share their thoughts on the newly released film, Halloween Kills.

James Jude Courtney reprised his role as Michael Myers/The Shape in Halloween Kills.
James Jude Courtney reprised his role as Michael Myers/The Shape in Halloween Kills.  © Imago/Prod.Db

Halloween Kills has arrived just in time for spooky season, and was released on Friday to murderous anticipation.

However, there was plenty of skepticism around continuing the Halloween franchise - and rightfully so.

After so many failed remakes and reboots, the sequel to the 2018 flick had a lot weighing on its shoulders.

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Halloween Kills did impressively well at the box office, bringing in over $50 million its debut weekend.

But is the latest slasher flick worth the watch?

The newest installment follows Michael Myers unsurprisingly surviving the fiery trap set by his traumatized survivor Laurie Strode, played by Jamie Lee Curtis.

While Laurie recovers from her injuries, Michael resumes his merciless killing spree. But this time, Haddonfield's residents finally decide that enough is enough – and take matters into their own hands.

The horror film offers plenty of gory and nostalgic moments that will surely keep die-hard fans on the edge of their seats.

Halloween alums Kyle Richards, Marion Chambers, and Charles Cyphers also successfully reprise their roles from the 1978 original, with newcomer Anthony Michael Hall taking over the character of Tommy Doyle.

The movie does lack the eerie and dreadful tone its predecessor was able to deliver – and also includes a few cringe-worthy scenes that probably should've been cut.

But, it does show the real danger of mob mentality, and also pegs one pivotal years-long theory. Apparently, Michael Myers can't die - despite the fact that he's at least in his 60s.

As more and more viewers headed to the theater, fans didn't hold back their thoughts on the thrilling the sequel.

Fans react to the unkillable Michael Myers

Jamie Lee Curtis reprised her role as the traumatized survivor, Laurie Strode, in Halloween Kills.
Jamie Lee Curtis reprised her role as the traumatized survivor, Laurie Strode, in Halloween Kills.  © imago/Cinema Publishers Collection

Twitter, and most of the internet, was filled with hilarious reactions, tweets, and memes over the weekend about the latest Halloween offering.

One user humorously warned about the film's gruesome violence by writing, "I regret to inform everybody that lots of people were, in fact, killed in the movie 'Halloween Kills.'"

Others accepted that the iconic "boogeyman" is probably unkillable. Some were even on his side.

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"I just saw halloween kills and at this point i’m rooting for Michael Myers," tweeted a fan, accompanied by a pic of a group of cheerleaders egging the madman on.

All in all, if viewers are looking for a bloody-good time, definitely give this movie a go. Just beware that Myers will, unsurprisingly, live on.

Halloween Kills is in theaters and streaming now on Peacock.

Cover photo: Imago/Prod.Db

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