I'd be surprised if any film can truly hold up (in our minds) to the intense feelings the original Halloween stirred up. With such a horror classic to be compared to, it's no wonder so many fall short of the mark. However, on that note, Halloween H2O is a sequel worthy of being part of the Halloween series. (There are a few, I'm afraid, that should simply never have been made <CO resurrection UGH>
Anyway, H2O once again features Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode...younger sister of Michael Myers. This time, however, it is 20 years later and she is now living under an assumed name with her teenage son. It isn't long before Myers discovers her whereabouts and the fun begins.
Sure, it's a cliche film (err, what slasher/horror movie ISN'T?) and it certainly has its moments of predictability (again, what slasher/horror film doesn't??). But that aside, H2O is a fun and enjoyable sequel. Honestly, you really should look at H20 as an extension of Halloween one and two and NOT as the sequel to the other films.
H20 is a fantastic popcorn horror flick to simply be enjoyed by those that love a fun time. The slash is back, the gore is good, the creepiness is a bit lacking, but not so bad in and of itself. And the ending is THE BEST for the series to date (excluding Halloween the original of course). They should have stuck with the ending of H20 rather than go on to make Resurrection with some ridiculous plot to return Michael Myers. Just my opinion, of course.
On the "it's a sequel" rating scale Halloween H20 earns a 3 1/2 out of 5 stars. On Halloween night, grab 1, 2, and H20 and simply enjoy the ride!
Anyway, H2O once again features Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode...younger sister of Michael Myers. This time, however, it is 20 years later and she is now living under an assumed name with her teenage son. It isn't long before Myers discovers her whereabouts and the fun begins.
Sure, it's a cliche film (err, what slasher/horror movie ISN'T?) and it certainly has its moments of predictability (again, what slasher/horror film doesn't??). But that aside, H2O is a fun and enjoyable sequel. Honestly, you really should look at H20 as an extension of Halloween one and two and NOT as the sequel to the other films.
H20 is a fantastic popcorn horror flick to simply be enjoyed by those that love a fun time. The slash is back, the gore is good, the creepiness is a bit lacking, but not so bad in and of itself. And the ending is THE BEST for the series to date (excluding Halloween the original of course). They should have stuck with the ending of H20 rather than go on to make Resurrection with some ridiculous plot to return Michael Myers. Just my opinion, of course.
On the "it's a sequel" rating scale Halloween H20 earns a 3 1/2 out of 5 stars. On Halloween night, grab 1, 2, and H20 and simply enjoy the ride!