Halloween
Metascore
47 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 18
  3. Negative: 6 out of 18
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  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    88
    Zombie delivers a scary horror movie immediately recognizable as his own -- something that will come as a welcome relief to fans who've diligently sat through seven "Halloween" sequels in hopes of one day reliving the original's terrifying magic.

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User Score
5.7 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 223 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 74 out of 141
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 141
  3. Negative: 49 out of 141
  1. grandpajoe6191
    6
    I am surprised that boobs, blood, and gore can actually work in this movie.
  2. Moviebuffreview
    3
    Horrifically brutal, unoriginal, topped with a poor script and cast, Halloween is one of the worst remakes to hit the horror genre yet. It is hard to watch not only from the gore, but also from every other individual aspect. Pass on this one.… Full Review »
  3. LuciusMcGibbon
    2
    I've watched and re-watched this movie despite myself, trying to find some reason not to finally and conclusively write off Rob Zombie as a one-note hack... and I simply can't do it. Not only does he fail to capture any of the style and essence of John Carpenter's source material, he can barely make this movie stand on its own legs. Don't be fooled by the vastly improved production values… Full Review »
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