http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/04/HALLOWEEN-Zombie-Carves-A-Decent-Flick.aspx As are most horror films, the 2007 adaptation of HALLOWEEN is critic-proof.  The type of person who enjoys director Rob Zombie knows what he is in store for: gratuitous violence, rampant sexuality and a general layer of filth smeared over the entire thing.  Seriously readers, save time after this one for a long shower because this movie is dirty.  But if you are a Rob Zombie fan, you already knew that. What makes HALLOWEEN interesting is watching how Zombie works in the famous Michael Myers mythology while staying true to his trademark exploitation.  The differences between Carpenter’s slasher/thriller and Zombie’s depraved romp are apparent from the get-go. Where Carpenter's version began with a quick run-through of young Michael's massacre of his family, Zombie dedicates the entire first hour of his film to exploring the little boy's psyche.  We get to know his family.  His sorry excuse for a father figure is, as expected, an abusive drunk who regularly calls Michael a "faggot."  Michael's mother (played by Zombie’s wife, Sheri Moon Zombie) is a weathered-looking stripper who works a lot but is at least a loving parent when she is with her son.  Michael's oldest sister, we learn, is little more than a bratty sex-fiend. en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/04/HALLOWEEN-Zombie-Carves-A-Decent-Flick.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/04/HALLOWEEN-Zombie-Carves-A-Decent-Flick.aspx#1385 OooOOoOO This is a spoooOOOky one!!!! excellent remake! 100% a yes! pamelag1123 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/04/HALLOWEEN-Zombie-Carves-A-Decent-Flick.aspx#1385 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:50:30 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/04/HALLOWEEN-Zombie-Carves-A-Decent-Flick.aspx#1392 A great remake! cgranter http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/04/HALLOWEEN-Zombie-Carves-A-Decent-Flick.aspx#1392 Sat, 08 Sep 2007 16:57:30 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/04/HALLOWEEN-Zombie-Carves-A-Decent-Flick.aspx#1399 I REALLY liked the movie!! It kept me on the edge of my seat! Flowergirl2671 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/04/HALLOWEEN-Zombie-Carves-A-Decent-Flick.aspx#1399 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 02:45:29 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/04/HALLOWEEN-Zombie-Carves-A-Decent-Flick.aspx#1410 IT ISN,T MY TYPE OF MOVIE REALLY.I WENT WITH MY SON.I JUMPED A FEW TIMES,TOO BLOODY AND SCARY.IT IS AWFUL WHAT 1 PERSON CAN DO IN A MENTAL STATE OF MIND,WHAT A HORROR.ONCE IS ENOUGH,WHY MAKE A REMAKE,JUST AWFUL sharon3377 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/04/HALLOWEEN-Zombie-Carves-A-Decent-Flick.aspx#1410 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:17:47 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/04/HALLOWEEN-Zombie-Carves-A-Decent-Flick.aspx#1416 ive been wanting to see this one but i heard that sheri moon zombie was a little to sexy acting for the role she played...im gonna watch it anyway of course cuz rob zombie kicks but with everything he does. brokun1 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/04/HALLOWEEN-Zombie-Carves-A-Decent-Flick.aspx#1416 Tue, 11 Sep 2007 01:47:23 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/04/HALLOWEEN-Zombie-Carves-A-Decent-Flick.aspx#1439 This movie was great! I think it was better than the original. Rob Zombie makes great horror flicks. tonyandangie13 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/04/HALLOWEEN-Zombie-Carves-A-Decent-Flick.aspx#1439 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:02:57 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/04/HALLOWEEN-Zombie-Carves-A-Decent-Flick.aspx#1712 rob zombie is the best im so looking forward to this movie:) tinkluvspan http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/09/04/HALLOWEEN-Zombie-Carves-A-Decent-Flick.aspx#1712 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:06:26 GMT