Halloween Ends Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Michael Myers trains his replacement who is essentially just emo Michael Myers but then Laurie Strode comes in to save the day, AGAIN.

🍿 Halloween Ends: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Babysitting Incident

In 2019, Corey Cunningham babysits Jeremy. A prank goes wrong when Corey accidentally causes Jeremy’s death. Though cleared of manslaughter, Corey becomes a town pariah.

Three Years Later

Haddonfield is still traumatized by Michael Myers. Laurie Strode is writing a memoir, living with Allyson. Corey, now working at a salvage yard, encounters bullies and is injured. Laurie introduces him to Allyson.

Corey and Allyson

Allyson and Corey start a relationship. After a party confrontation, bullies throw Corey off a bridge, where he encounters Michael Myers in the sewers. Michael lets him go, but Corey kills a homeless man on the way out.

Descent into Violence

Corey’s violence escalates. After Allyson is denied a promotion, Corey kills the doctor while Michael kills the other nurse. Allyson plans to leave with Corey, but Laurie grows suspicious and tries to intervene.

Halloween Night

Corey confronts Michael and takes his mask. He murders his bullies, stepfather, mother, and a radio DJ. Laurie sets a trap, shooting Corey. Michael appears and kills Corey before his final confrontation with Laurie.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis): Haunted by her past, Laurie Strode seeks to liberate herself from fear and confront Michael Myers one last time.
• Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney): The embodiment of pure evil, Michael Myers resurfaces to terrorize Haddonfield once again.
• Allyson (Andi Matichak): Laurie’s granddaughter, Allyson, struggles with her own trauma while forming a complicated relationship with Corey.
• Corey (Rohan Campbell): An outcast haunted by a tragic accident, Corey descends into darkness after crossing paths with Michael Myers.
• Frank (Will Patton): A police officer and ally to Laurie Strode, Frank is a voice of reason amidst the chaos.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Laurie Strode: “I’ve run from you. I have chased you. I have tried to contain you. I have tried to forgive you. I thought maybe you were the Boogeyman. No, you’re just a man who’s about to stop breathing.” – Laurie says this during her final confrontation with Michael, expressing her journey from fear to determination.
• Laurie Strode: “Evil doesn’t die, it changes shape.” – Laurie reflects on the nature of evil and its persistence even after Michael Myers is seemingly defeated.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $20,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $64,079,860
• Worldwide Gross: $104,374,176

💥 Halloween Ends Reviews

Personal Review

I went into ‘Halloween Ends’ with mixed expectations. As a huge fan of the original, and even the 2018 reboot, I was hoping for an epic showdown. The focus on Corey was unexpected, and while Rohan Campbell was great, it felt like a different movie entirely. The lack of Michael Myers was disappointing, but the ending, though divisive, at least felt definitive. It’s a bold swing that doesn’t quite connect, but I appreciated the attempt to do something new. That final fight scene in the kitchen was intense and a great throwback. But was it the proper sendoff for the Halloween franchise? I’m still not sure.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Fans of the Halloween franchise interested in seeing the conclusion of the Laurie Strode and Michael Myers saga.”
  • “Viewers who enjoy slasher films with a psychological twist.”
  • “Audiences interested in stories about trauma, fear, and the nature of evil.”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Graphic violence and gore”
  • “Disturbing thematic content”
  • “Strong language”
  • “Brief scenes of sexual content”

Professional Reviews

• Rotten Tomatoes: “Halloween Ends is a disappointing conclusion to the franchise. It makes bold choices, but fails to create a satisfying ending. Jamie Lee Curtis does her best, but a weak plot and lack of scares makes it a forgettable send-off.
• IGN: “Halloween Ends tries to be different but ends up being disappointing. The focus on Corey feels out of place, and Michael Myers is barely in the movie. The ending is anticlimactic, and it doesn’t deliver the scares you’d expect from a Halloween film.
• Bloody Disgusting: “Halloween Ends is a bold, but ultimately flawed conclusion. It shifts the focus to Corey and the idea of evil being transferred, but it loses sight of what makes Halloween great: Michael Myers. It’s an interesting experiment, but not a satisfying Halloween movie.

Audience Reactions

Some fans loved the new direction and focus on character development.: Divisive, with some enjoying the departure from traditional slasher tropes, while others felt it strayed too far from the core of the ‘Halloween’ franchise.

Corey’s character arc fascinated some viewers.: The exploration of evil and trauma resonated with some, while others found it disjointed from the rest of the series.

Overall Consensus: A polarizing end to the trilogy, ‘Halloween Ends’ is praised for its ambition but criticized for its lack of scares, weak plot, and departure from the traditional ‘Halloween’ formula.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “This film is intended to be the final installment in the Halloween franchise, focusing on Laurie Strode’s final confrontation with Michael Myers.”
• “Jamie Lee Curtis has stated that this will be her last Halloween movie, marking the end of her long-standing role as Laurie Strode.”
• “The film explores themes of trauma, community fear, and the cyclical nature of evil, attempting to provide a more psychological depth than previous installments.”

🖥️ How to Watch Halloween Ends?

Halloween Ends is available to stream on platforms such as Peacock. You can also rent or purchase the movie on demand from services like Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Vudu. Check your local listings for cable or satellite options that may offer the film.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Halloween Ends, you might like these similar films:

• Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995): Explores similar themes of evil influencing a new generation, although with a different approach.
• Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984): Marketed as the definitive end to the series, featuring a final showdown with the iconic killer.
• Scream (1996): A modern horror film that deconstructs slasher tropes while providing intense suspense and thrills.
• A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Final Nightmare (1991): One of the attempts to end the popular series, bringing a sense of closure to the character arc of the protagonist.

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• Halloween Ends (4K UHD + Blu-ray + Digital) [4K UHD]: The ultimate collector’s edition for fans. Includes both 4K UHD and Blu-ray versions, plus a digital copy. A great way to own the movie in multiple formats and enjoy the best possible picture and sound quality.
• Halloween (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack): John Carpenter’s iconic score on vinyl. This remastered edition captures the chilling atmosphere and haunting melodies that made the original ‘Halloween’ so memorable. A must-have for horror soundtrack collectors.
• Halloween: The Complete Collection (Blu-ray): All the Halloween movies in one box set!
• Halloween Ends Michael Myers Mask: Become the Shape!

🎧 Soundtrack

Halloween Ends features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “The Procession” – performed by John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, Daniel Davies
• “Halloween Ends (Main Title)” – performed by John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, Daniel Davies
• “Midnight Monsters Hop” – performed by Jack & Jim

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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