A movie franchise doesn`t last 40 years without being great. However, it also doesn`t last 40 years without at least a few duds mixed in. If ever you needed proof of that, look no further than the Halloween films.Some entries in the franchise that follow the psychotic killer Michael Myers are wonderful, others... not so much. After all, for every Laurie Strode, there`s a Busta Rhymes, ready to roundhouse kick Michael because, evidently, the rapper is also secretly a ninja.With Halloween headed back to theaters, I undertook the insane task of rewatching all 10 of the original films, including Rob Zombie`s two remakes, to give them a definitive ranking. The new movie is even included for good measure, giving you the opportunity to see just where each item in the Halloween franchise ranks, as far as quality is concerned.If you`re looking for even more Halloween content, make sure to check out our review of the new film, as well as an explanation of why it`s ignoring all of the sequels, regardless of their quality. Additionally, you should definitely take a look at what star Jamie Lee Curtis has to say about the unsung hero on the franchise, producer and co-writer Debra Hill. 11. Halloween: ResurrectionIt`s the movie that killed a franchise, in a way. Halloween: Resurrection was the last stand of the original Michael Myers until the 2018 film. This movie is trash and should be regarded as such. When a Halloween movie resorts to having Michael Myers battling Kung Fu master Busta Rhymes, it`s time to call it a day and move on.There are a couple moments that might make you think there`s something to this film--its focus on young people hunting for fame, or the rising obsession with reality TV, for instance--but this is just a brainless end of a once-great franchise. Trick or treat, mother f***er, indeed. 10. Halloween: The Curse of Michael MyersThere`s no way around this. Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers is bad. It`s not just bad, it`s awful. It`s not Bust ...
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