HALLOWEEN (2018) MOVIE REVIEW – MICHAEL MYERS IS WAY SCARIER THIS TIME! episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 29, 2026 · 24 MIN

HALLOWEEN (2018) MOVIE REVIEW – MICHAEL MYERS IS WAY SCARIER THIS TIME!

from The Reel Rejects · host Reel Rejects

FORTY YEARS LATER, LAURIE STRODE IS FINALLY READY FOR THE BOOGEYMAN! Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with my code REJECTS at huel.com/REJECTS. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! Jackie Bonsignore & Jon Maturan watch Halloween (2018) for the first time in this full movie reaction and review. David Gordon Green’s Halloween serves as a direct sequel to John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978), bringing Jamie Lee Curtis back as Laurie Strode for another terrifying confrontation with Michael Myers. From The Shape’s atmospheric one-take killing spree through Haddonfield and Laurie’s heavily fortified home to Dr. Sartain’s disturbing obsession and Karen’s unforgettable “gotcha” moment, Jackie & Jon react to Blumhouse’s revival of the legendary slasher franchise! Halloween (2018) Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Directed by David Gordon Green (Pineapple Express, The Exorcist: Believer) and co-written by Green, Danny McBride (Eastbound & Down, The Righteous Gemstones), and Jeff Fradley (The Righteous Gemstones), Halloween stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode (True Lies, Freaky Friday), Judy Greer as Karen Nelson (13 Going on 30, Ant-Man), Andi Matichak as Allyson Nelson (Son, Assimilate), Will Patton as Deputy Frank Hawkins (Remember the Titans, Armageddon), Haluk Bilginer as Dr. Ranbir Sartain (Winter Sleep, The International), and Virginia Gardner as Vicky (Runaways, Fall). James Jude Courtney and original Shape actor Nick Castle bring Michael Myers back to the screen. Jackie & Jon discuss Jamie Lee Curtis’ powerful return, Laurie Strode’s trauma and survivalist preparation, the strained relationship between three generations of Strode women, Michael Myers’ brutal return to Haddonfield, the acclaimed neighborhood tracking shot, Karen’s “gotcha” scene, John Carpenter’s updated score, Dr. Sartain’s controversial role, and how Halloween (2018) compares with the 1978 original. Follow Jackie Bonsignore: https://www.instagram.com/jackiebonsignore/ Follow Jon Maturan: https://www.instagram.com/jonmaturan/?hl=en Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/  Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad:  Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM:  FB:  https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER:  https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 29, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

HALLOWEEN (2018) MOVIE REVIEW – MICHAEL MYERS IS WAY SCARIER THIS TIME!

0:00 24:48

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Reel Rejects?

This episode is 24 minutes long.

When was this The Reel Rejects episode published?

This episode was published on August 29, 2026.

Can I download this The Reel Rejects episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!