Movie Review: Halloween Ends 2 (2025) β A Shocking Revival or Just Another Nightmare?
The Halloween franchise has always been a rollercoaster of terror, and Halloween Ends 2 (2025) is no exception. Directed by David Gordon Green, this unexpected sequel picks up where Halloween Ends (2022) left off, raising the question: Did evil truly die that night?
Plot & Atmosphere
Set a year after Michael Myersβ supposed demise, Haddonfield struggles to move on. Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis, in a rumored surprise return) has found peaceβor so she thinks. However, a series of brutal killings suggest that the nightmare isnβt over. Is it a copycat? A supernatural force? Or is Michael somehow back from the dead?
The film masterfully balances slow-burn tension with intense slasher moments, paying homage to classic horror while injecting fresh twists. The small-town paranoia feels real, and the atmosphere is thick with dread, making every shadow seem suspicious.
Performances & Directing
Jamie Lee Curtis delivers yet another powerhouse performance (if sheβs really back), while new characters add layers to the unfolding mystery. The direction remains true to the franchiseβs rootsβdark, eerie, and filled with suspenseful cinematography that keeps you on edge.
Final Verdict
While Halloween Ends 2 may not reinvent the genre, it delivers exactly what fans crave: a relentless, bloody, and suspenseful ride. Whether Michael Myers truly returns or not, this film ensures that the terror of Halloween will never truly die.
β Rating: 7.5/10 β A thrilling (and possibly unnecessary) sequel that still manages to terrify.
