Halloween Ends Director Defends Divisive Ending, Says He Made the Film He Wanted to Make
Halloween Ends Director Defends Divisive Ending, Says He Made the Film He Wanted to Make
David Gordon Green, the director of Halloween Ends, has defended the divisive conclusion to his trilogy in the Michael Myers franchise. The film, which was released in theaters and on Peacock on October 14, 2022, was met with mixed reactions from audiences and critics alike.
One of the main criticisms of the film was its decision to shift the focus away from Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), the iconic heroine of the franchise, and instead focus on a new character named Corey Cunningham (Rohan Campbell). Corey is a bullied teenager who is manipulated by Michael Myers into becoming his protégé.
In an interview with Happy Sad Confused, Green defended his decision to focus on Corey’s character, saying that he wanted to tell a story about “the evil that men do” and how it can be passed down from generation to generation.
“I was interested in telling a story about the cycle of violence and how it can be perpetuated,” Green said. “Corey is a character who is vulnerable and susceptible to Michael’s influence. He’s been through a lot of trauma in his life, and Michael is able to exploit that.”
Green also defended the film’s ending, which sees Laurie finally defeat Michael Myers once and for all. The ending was criticized by some fans who felt that it was too anticlimactic.
“I wanted to tell a story about the end of evil,” Green said. “I wanted to show that it is possible to overcome the darkness, even if it takes a lot of sacrifice.”
Despite the mixed reactions, Green said that he is proud of the film he made.
“I made the film that I wanted to make,” he said. “I told the story that I wanted to tell. I know that not everyone will like it, but I’m okay with that.”
Why the Film Was Divisive
There are a few reasons why Halloween Ends was so divisive among audiences. First, the film shifted the focus away from Laurie Strode, who has been the central character of the franchise since the original film in 1978. Many fans were disappointed that they didn’t get to see more of Laurie in the final film of the trilogy.
Second, the film’s ending was seen by some fans as anticlimactic. After all, Michael Myers has been one of the most iconic horror villains of all time for over 40 years. Many fans were hoping for a more epic and satisfying conclusion to his story.
Finally, some fans felt that the film’s themes were too heavy-handed and preachy. The film explores themes such as the cycle of violence, the nature of evil, and the importance of community. While some fans appreciated the film’s depth and complexity, others found it to be too much to process.
Despite its divisive reception, Halloween Ends is a bold and ambitious film that attempts to subvert audience expectations. While it may not be the film that some fans wanted, it is a worthy conclusion to David Gordon Green’s trilogy.
