Well, I should start by saying that the "Halloween" series is not among my favorite of the slasher genre. I will certainly admit that the first of the series is a genre bending movie and a horror classic. I just never was able to really connect with the series (minus part 3). So naturally, Halloween 666 was not what I would call a great movie. I thought it was confusing and had very little direction. What I didn't know was a producers cut of the film had been made adding in much of what was cut out. Interest got the better of me and I searched and tracked down the film. This is what I thought...
For those of you who have seen the movie I won't give a summary of what the film is about. But for you haven't seen the film, I suggest you read a different review as I don't want to spoil anything for you.
For one, this version of the movie is virtually gore-less. In the theatrical cut there are several moments in which the gore is rather extreme. The scene in which Jamie being impaled on the farm equipment is gone. She is merely stabbed and actually doesn't die until later in the film. Also, the scene in which the nasty Father comes home and Michael electrocutes him until his head blows up is gone also. Michael pulls it old school and just stabs him and pins him to the wall of the basement.
As I said earlier in the review that the movie was confusing, in this version much of those questions are answered. The whole storyline about "Thorn" and how they have control over Michael because of some strange ruins. This makes for a much different ending then what was original seen in theaters, but it still leaves you with an even more confusing ending then the theatrical version does. The best part of the producers cut is the fact that they bring back all of Donald Pleasence's scenes. He is the best part of any of the films and is what really keeps the original film interesting.
Overall, didn't really like this film. But, it is definitely worth seeing, especially if you do like the series. I think this is worth the time looking for a copy. 5/10
For those of you who have seen the movie I won't give a summary of what the film is about. But for you haven't seen the film, I suggest you read a different review as I don't want to spoil anything for you.
For one, this version of the movie is virtually gore-less. In the theatrical cut there are several moments in which the gore is rather extreme. The scene in which Jamie being impaled on the farm equipment is gone. She is merely stabbed and actually doesn't die until later in the film. Also, the scene in which the nasty Father comes home and Michael electrocutes him until his head blows up is gone also. Michael pulls it old school and just stabs him and pins him to the wall of the basement.
As I said earlier in the review that the movie was confusing, in this version much of those questions are answered. The whole storyline about "Thorn" and how they have control over Michael because of some strange ruins. This makes for a much different ending then what was original seen in theaters, but it still leaves you with an even more confusing ending then the theatrical version does. The best part of the producers cut is the fact that they bring back all of Donald Pleasence's scenes. He is the best part of any of the films and is what really keeps the original film interesting.
Overall, didn't really like this film. But, it is definitely worth seeing, especially if you do like the series. I think this is worth the time looking for a copy. 5/10