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'''''Halloween: Resurrection''''' (also known as '''''Halloween 8''''' or '''''Halloween: Homecoming''''') is a 2002 American horror film and eighth installment in the Halloween film series. Directed by Rick Rosenthal, who had also directed ''Halloween II'' in 1981, the film builds upon the continuity of ''[[Halloween H20: 20 Years Later]]''. It continues with the masked serial killer Michael Myers continuing his murderous rampage in his hometown of Haddonfield. Yet, this time, the killer's his old, derelict childhood home is being used for a live internet horror show. Just like its previous installment, Resurrection insists that fourth, fifth, and sixth installments in the film series are not canon.
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|title = Halloween: Resurrection
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|image = [[File:Halloween_Resurrection.jpg|250px]]
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|tagline = Evil Finds Its Way Home
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|rating = {{R}} (USA)}}'''''Halloween: Resurrection''''' (also known as '''''Halloween 8''''' or '''''Halloween: Homecoming''''') is a 2002 American horror film and eighth installment in the Halloween film series. Directed by Rick Rosenthal, who had also directed ''Halloween II'' in 1981, the film builds upon the continuity of ''[[Halloween H20: 20 Years Later]]''. It continues with the masked serial killer Michael Myers continuing his murderous rampage in his hometown of Haddonfield. Yet, this time, the killer's his old, derelict childhood home is being used for a live internet horror show. Just like its previous installment, Resurrection insists that fourth, fifth, and sixth installments in the film series are not canon.
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis returned in her long-running role as Laurie Strode; Larry Brand and Sean Hood devised the screenplay. The film came out to largely negative critical reviews, having just a 12% score on Rotten Tomatoes, but it was somewhat of a box office success, with over $30 million made in the box office. ''Resurrection'' is currently the final installment in the original ''Halloween'' film series. Although more sequels were planned to follow ''Resurrection'', the series was eventually rebooted with Rob Zombie's [[Halloween (2007)|2007 remake]] of the original ''[[Halloween (1978)|Halloween]]''.
Actress Jamie Lee Curtis returned in her long-running role as Laurie Strode; Larry Brand and Sean Hood devised the screenplay. The film came out to largely negative critical reviews, having just a 12% score on Rotten Tomatoes, but it was somewhat of a box office success, with over $30 million made in the box office. ''Resurrection'' is currently the final installment in the original ''Halloween'' film series. Although more sequels were planned to follow ''Resurrection'', the series was eventually rebooted with Rob Zombie's [[Halloween (2007)|2007 remake]] of the original ''[[Halloween (1978)|Halloween]]''.
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Both Whitney Ransick and Dwight H. Little were approached to direct the film but turned it down. Later Rick Rosenthal, the director of Halloween II, was chosen to direct. During the casting period of the film, producers considered Danielle Harris (who played Jamie Lloyd in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers) for a role in the film. In post production Bianca Kajlich's screams had to be dubbed because of her inability to scream. The film's trailer was delivered on April 26, 2002 with the release of ''[[Jason X]]''. Principal photography began in Vancouver, British Columbia in 2001 with the opening scene filmed at Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam, BC.
Both Whitney Ransick and Dwight H. Little were approached to direct the film but turned it down. Later Rick Rosenthal, the director of Halloween II, was chosen to direct. During the casting period of the film, producers considered Danielle Harris (who played Jamie Lloyd in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers) for a role in the film. In post production Bianca Kajlich's screams had to be dubbed because of her inability to scream. The film's trailer was delivered on April 26, 2002 with the release of ''[[Jason X]]''. Principal photography began in Vancouver, British Columbia in 2001 with the opening scene filmed at Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam, BC.
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''Halloween: Resurrection'''s delayed production and reshoots meant at least two alternate versions exist. The first workprint, titled onscreen as ''Halloween: The Homecoming'', contained differences, some of which appeared on the DVD release including an alternate opening, multiple alternate endings, deleted scenes and an alternate score. Screencaps from a second workprint featuring deleted and alternate footage have been posted online, but copies are rare. This workprint is rumored to include the following deleted scenes, some of which are viewable on the retail DVD and YouTube.
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''Halloween: Resurrection''s delayed production and reshoots meant at least two alternate versions exist. The first workprint, titled onscreen as ''Halloween: The Homecoming'', contained differences, some of which appeared on the DVD release including an alternate opening, multiple alternate endings, deleted scenes and an alternate score. Screencaps from a second workprint featuring deleted and alternate footage have been posted online, but copies are rare. This workprint is rumored to include the following deleted scenes, some of which are viewable on the retail DVD and YouTube.
==Reception==
==Reception==
===Box office===
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The film received highly unfavorable reviews from several critics. It has garnered a score of 12% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 59 reviews and a 12% among top critics based on 16 reviews, with the site's consensus being: "The only thing this tired slasher flick may resurrect is nostalgia for when the genre was still fresh and scary." Lou Lumenick of the New York Post said, "It's so devoid of joy and energy it makes even 'Jason X ' look positively Shakespearian by comparison." Dave Kehr of The New York Times said, "Spectators will indeed sit open-mouthed before the screen, not screaming but yawning."[6] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone magazine said, "Every sequel you skip will be two hours gained. Consider this review life-affirming." Joe Leydon of Variety said, "[Seems] even more uselessly redundant and shamelessly money-grubbing than most third-rate horror sequels." Glenn Lovell of the San Jose Mercury News was slightly more positive: "No, it's not as single-minded as John Carpenter's original, but it's sure a lot smarter and more unnerving than the sequels."
The film received highly unfavorable reviews from several critics. It has garnered a score of 12% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 59 reviews and a 12% among top critics based on 16 reviews, with the site's consensus being: "The only thing this tired slasher flick may resurrect is nostalgia for when the genre was still fresh and scary." Lou Lumenick of the New York Post said, "It's so devoid of joy and energy it makes even 'Jason X ' look positively Shakespearian by comparison." Dave Kehr of The New York Times said, "Spectators will indeed sit open-mouthed before the screen, not screaming but yawning."[6] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone magazine said, "Every sequel you skip will be two hours gained. Consider this review life-affirming." Joe Leydon of Variety said, "[Seems] even more uselessly redundant and shamelessly money-grubbing than most third-rate horror sequels." Glenn Lovell of the San Jose Mercury News was slightly more positive: "No, it's not as single-minded as John Carpenter's original, but it's sure a lot smarter and more unnerving than the sequels."
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