SlashersNo. 6878 · The 2026 edition
Halloween Kills
The latest 'Halloween' film's name hints at death, but the franchise itself refuses to stay buried.
Our own summary of the original — the full post and photos live at cnn.com.
An exploration of how the title 'Halloween Kills' ironically contrasts with the franchise's remarkable longevity, as it continues to thrive decades after its debut.
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A CNN film review by Brian Lowry of 'Halloween Kills,' the 2021 sequel to the 2018 franchise reset 'Halloween.' Lowry pans the movie as clunky and hypocritical for grafting a muddled social message onto its slasher mayhem, while noting Jamie Lee Curtis's return as Laurie Strode. The piece also covers the film's Covid-delayed release and the already-announced follow-up, 'Halloween Ends.'
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Halloween Kills 2021
CNN pans the 12th franchise entry as clunky and hypocritical, questioning its mob-vigilante message.
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