Blumhouse’s sequel started a new timeline for the franchise, ignoring the myriad sequels that have been released over the years.
It was a direct sequel to Carpenter’s 1978 classic, and one that was deeply focused on the psyche of Jamie Lee Curtis’ Laurie Strode.
David Gordon Green and company really succeeded with 2018’s Halloween, winning the generations of fans over with visual homages and a suspense-based story that more closely resembled John Carpenter’s original movie.