"Halloween 5" does not commit to the brilliant ending of its predecessor, which is a disappointment, but it makes up for that cowardice by creating genuinely fascinating and captivating threads of stories. This film is more watchable and entertaining than "Halloween 4," or basically any of the sequels that came before it.
"Halloween 5" does not shortchange Jamie's exploration after reinterpreting the ending of the previous film, and Danielle Harris is once again marvelous in what I would argue is a more challenging performance than the previous film.
The worst aspect is, ironically, the ending, which endorses the perennial fight against an inhuman evil rather than wrapping up a smart, character-driven plot. Bowing out on a cliffhanger doesn't make the artistic sense, but the buildup and creativity put forth before the conclusion makes the film worthy of such a high ranking on the list.
"Halloween 5" does not shortchange Jamie's exploration after reinterpreting the ending of the previous film, and Danielle Harris is once again marvelous in what I would argue is a more challenging performance than the previous film.
The worst aspect is, ironically, the ending, which endorses the perennial fight against an inhuman evil rather than wrapping up a smart, character-driven plot. Bowing out on a cliffhanger doesn't make the artistic sense, but the buildup and creativity put forth before the conclusion makes the film worthy of such a high ranking on the list.