Oct. 12, 2022|USA|111 Min.|R
Genre: 4K-2160p;Horror;Thriller
Description: **Halloween Ends (2022) – A Complete Overview**
**Plot Summary:**
“Halloween Ends” is a 2022 American slasher film directed by David Gordon Green and co-written by Green, Danny McBride, Paul Brad Logan, and Chris Bernier. Serving as the thirteenth installment in the Halloween franchise, it is the sequel to “Halloween Kills” (2021) and concludes the trilogy that began with the 2018 film. This series directly follows the events of the original 1978 film, ignoring all other sequels. The movie features returning cast members Jamie Lee Curtis, James Jude Courtney, Andi Matichak, Will Patton, and Kyle Richards. Notably, it marks the final appearances of Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode and Nick Castle as Michael Myers.
Initially, McBride and Green planned to pitch two films to be shot back-to-back but opted to wait for the audience’s response to the 2018 film. Following its success, “Halloween Ends” and “Halloween Kills” were officially announced in July 2019. Delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, filming took place in Georgia between January and March 2022. The film premiered at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles on October 11, 2022, and was released theatrically in the United States on October 14, 2022, by Universal Pictures. It was also available for streaming on Peacock’s paid tiers for 60 days.
**Key Events:**
The story picks up in 2022, four years after Michael Myers’s deadly rampage in Haddonfield. The town remains deeply scarred, with some residents descending into madness or committing suicide. Meanwhile, Michael has disappeared without a trace. A pivotal flashback to October 31, 2019, reveals a tragic incident involving Corey Cunningham, a babysitter, and a young boy named Jeremy. After Jeremy locks Corey in the attic as a prank, Corey accidentally causes Jeremy’s death by kicking the door open, leading to Jeremy’s fatal fall. Corey is accused of the boy’s murder, adding another layer of trauma to the community.
**Reception:**
“Halloween Ends” received mixed reviews from critics, with audiences divided over its direction and conclusion to the iconic franchise. Despite this, it remains a significant chapter in the Halloween series, wrapping up the story of Laurie Strode and Michael Myers.
Cast director: David Gordon Green
Cast actor: Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak, Will Patton, Kyle Richards, James Jude Courtney, Rohan Campbell, Omar J. Dorsey, Michael O’Leary, Stephanie McIntyre, Emily Brinks
Original name: Halloween Ends