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Halloween Kills

2021Movie1 h 45 minNR

Horror
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Metacritic425.7Rotten Tomatoes38%57%

A brutally violent, nerve-racking horror movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for friends night · party vibe · pure escapism

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or uplift.

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Story

Evil dies tonight.

Michael manages to free himself from Laurie Strode's trap to resume his ritual bloodbath. As she fights for her life from injuries from their last encounter, she inspires her daughter Karen, her granddaughter Allyson, and all of Haddonfield to rise up against the unstoppable monster.

Feels like

  • Slasher Horror Sequel
  • Extreme Graphic Violence
  • Halloween Franchise Continuation
  • Relentless Tension
  • Survival Horror
  • Iconic Villain Return
  • Community vs. Monster
  • Gory Set Pieces
  • Suspenseful Atmosphere
  • Modern Slasher Tropes

Cast

24 of 44

Crew

Directed by
David Gordon Green
Written by
Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, Scott Teems
Produced by
Jason Blum, Malek Akkad, Bill Block
Music by
John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter, Daniel Davies

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Facts

October 14, 2021 · 1 h 45 min · NR

Released
October 14, 2021
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$133 million
Available in
137 countries

Tropes

Took a Level in Kindness, Neck Snap, Kick the Dog +9

  • Took a Level in Kindness
  • Neck Snap
  • Kick the Dog
  • Plot Armor
  • Pre-Mortem One-Liner
  • Big "WHAT?!"
  • Take My Hand!
  • Driven to Suicide
  • The Atoner
  • Nice Job Breaking It, Hero!
  • Well-Intentioned Extremist
  • Actor Allusion

12 of 125 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Halloween Kills?"

Questions about Halloween Kills

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Halloween Kills?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, Halloween Kills streams on Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Halloween Kills worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (40).

Will Halloween Kills scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Halloween Kills?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Was Halloween Kills a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$133 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $133 million worldwide, 6.7 times its budget.

What tropes does Halloween Kills use?

Took a Level in KindnessNeck SnapKick the DogPlot ArmorPre-Mortem One-LinerBig "WHAT?!"Take My Hand!Driven to SuicideThe AtonerNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Well-Intentioned ExtremistActor Allusionand 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 tropes for it, including Took a Level in Kindness, Neck Snap, and Kick the Dog.