Top 10 Best Halloween Franchise Movies
The Halloween franchise has been scaring audiences for decades, with its iconic masked killer, Michael Myers, haunting our screens time and time again. Whether you're a fan of the original 1978 classic that started it all or prefer one of the many sequels and reboots that have tried to keep the terror alive, there's no denying that this series has a special place in the horror genre. Some movies stick closer to the roots of suspense and tension, while others ramp up the gore or explore new backstories.This is your chance to weigh in on which ones stand out the most. Did a certain sequel make you jump out of your seat? Maybe a particular reboot did a better job of reimagining the legend of Michael Myers than you expected. With a franchise that has taken so many different approaches over the years, opinions on which ones are the best vary wildly.
The original will always be the greatest. Parts 2 and H20 are proper sequels thanks to Jamie Lee Curtis. However, the performances of Donald Pleasence and even Danielle Harris in parts 5 and 6 make these fun watches.
The 6th installment is underrated and has a much better cut that has never been released. Both versions add a darker tone to the series. Easily the scariest of the sequels. Halloween Resurrection is forgettable and easily the worst. I never counted that one.
Rob Zombie's additions mix up the formula for the better. Both of his Halloween films are gritty and dark, but neither surpasses the original or is quite on par with Halloween 6: The Producer's Cut in terms of darker themes and tones. Also, Halloween 3 is a likable movie for what it is.
This movie built upon the already amazing original, and while that movie is undoubtedly fantastic, Halloween 2 is, in my opinion, better. It's more entertaining, rewatchable, and it's just a great movie.
Halloween 2 is my favorite horror movie of all time, above all others.
One of the best sequels ever, and such an underrated movie.
The original was brilliant, and I honestly believe this is one of the best-written sequels of all time! This was such a great way to revive the series after 20 years. The story for this one was great. The character development was awesome. This completed the arc of the Laurie Strode character. Amazing movie.
Love this one. Love that Laurie Strode came back, and it's a bit more modern than the original.
I love this movie. It makes Michael look like a boss!
I really loved the feel and look of this movie. The little girl did an excellent job and deserved more credit than to be dismissed in later sequels. The movie staff for part 5 ruined her chance to carry the franchise into the future.
I love Halloween 4. This movie is one of the better sequels in the franchise, and I love Jamie and Rachel.
This honestly is my favorite Michael Myers movie of all time. Sure, the mask is quite wow, but I like it.
Michael is back and stronger than ever. This version of Halloween is the best version and way better than any original sequels. I hate that the second one is so hated because people don't understand that this was an artistic interpretation of Michael. It should be #1.
I like this film. Turns out, I like the Theatrical Cut but hate the Director's Cut.
I like this way better than Halloween II (1981). Please put this at number 2!
Halloween 5 has to be one of my favorites, and I don't care what anyone says. I love how around the end, Jamie and Michael had a little 'uncle and niece scene,' y'know?
So dark and disturbing. If 6 had followed the formula this one set, it easily would have been the greatest Halloween.
Michael seemed more human than ever in this one.
This is probably my fifth favorite in the Halloween series. This film overall gets very little credit. It has the Halloween name but no Michael Myers, which annoys most people.
On its own, I think this idea could have spun off a couple of sequels under the title Season of the Witch. It had the creepiness and an out-of-the-box feel to it. Every year, my wife asks me why I DVR it. I say it's because it has become a tradition for me, in the same way the original grips most everyone else.
The only one with originality (except for the original, which kind of created the slasher genre). I say this because all other Michael Myers Halloween films are the same old refurbished crap that always seems to get worse each time you see it. Stick to Halloween 1-3.
I love Halloween 6. This movie is very underrated. I love the atmosphere. This is a very underrated sequel. Halloween 6 is definitely better than Halloween 5.
I thought this film was awesome! Please bring back the thorn idea!
Watch the Producer's Cut because it explains everything better.
Personally, I loved this movie because of the tension. When Laurie is searching room to room for Michael, you never know when he's going to appear. There were some bad parts, like the whole dance side story, but otherwise, this movie was amazing.
I would rank this film 4th, behind the original, The Return of Michael Myers, and H20. It's supposed to be an alternate following the original film. I thought the Strode house was very wicked.
In my opinion, way better than the 2007 film, 5, 6, Resurrection, and better than Halloween 3 and 4.
This was scary, intense, and the most disturbing Halloween movie so far.
One of the most disturbing remakes of a horror movie I have ever seen. Loved it!
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I like Halloween Resurrection more than Halloween 3. Halloween 3 is the worst.