This week’s releases include a fun new take on the superhero story; a TV season that melds past and present; a series that inspires discourse; and some horror classics (some to a lesser degree).
‘Halloween Ends’ is the final chapter in the latest trilogy, bringing a close to the Laurie Strode saga while examining the effects of evil on a small town.
‘Halloween Kills’ is the latest picture in the franchise featuring the masked killer and his original final girl, continuing the decades-long battle with pure, unstoppable evil.
The Boy Downstairs (Blu-ray)
Sequel, prequel, remake, reboot, reimagining. All of these words mean the current rendition stems from something that came before it, which consequently means it’s not original — though it could have a unique approach. Styles and methods of making films in these categories widely differ as does their quality and acceptance. While there are likely too many of these pictures regularly hitting cinemas, some of them rise above the din by making a notable impression on audiences. Fortunately, the latest franchise installment, Halloween, does all the right things in all the right ways to climb out of October horror obscurity.
American Psycho (4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray & Digital copy)
When most people are bitten by the travel bug, their journeys take them to exotic countries and foreign landscapes. But a few years ago I got a slightly more specific sightseeing itch to visit various amusement parks across North America and more specifically ride some of the biggest rollercoasters they had to offer. I’ve shared some of these experiences here on Digital Journal, but this year I decided to modify my adventure-seeking expedition in search of a different adrenaline rush. So I travelled to California to check out a couple of the most popular Halloween destinations for those brave enough to enter: Knott’s Scary Farm and Universal Studio Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights.
