What a great history of this truly odd sequel! One thing not mentioned here: Resurrection was clearly inspired by a show on MTV called 'Fear', that ran for two seasons from 2000-2002. Contestants would be blindfolded and dropped into supposedly haunted places for two days, wearing a shoulder strap cam to film their own reactions as they are given instructions via walkie talkie and computer. By night, they would be challenged to dares of a paranormal origin, with each task getting more difficult. The locations would be outfitted with weird piped in sound effects and strange objects to be found. It was a big hit for the network, but they felt like the production cost (budget plus the $5000 prize money for those that successfully completed the stay) wasn't worth the hit ratings, I guess. So it was canceled after two seasons.
For all of the criticism he got, Busta Rhymes is easily the best thing about this movie. The two Michaels scene is so ridiculously funny and iconic lol.
The problem i have is, Michael has never been some monolithic killer. People seem to forget its established in the original, he doesnt kill everybody he crosss paths with. Always been situational and random. We know he didnt kill a single person while in the sanitarium, even when escaping. He had opportunities to kill all throughout the film and didnt. I think the filmmakers get a bad rap for viewer inconsistency
Its better than Halloween Ends, the afterschool special about bullying that should have been called Corey & Laurie: A Halloween Love Story....Atleast Resurrection was actually about Michael/Halloween.
Resurrection was my first Halloween movie (got into the series around the time there was buzz over the remakes in 2007) and man I still love it. It's got an awesome OST, awesome mask, genuinely awesome cinematography, a good Michael Myers..... It'll always be a guilty favorite of mine, and after the grief I felt watching Blumhouse massacre my boy in Ends, I'm backing Resurrection. The only good thing going for Ends was James Jude Courtney.
The only thing I'd add is that when Michael hands the knife to that patient in the clown mask, I assumed he was setting him up to take the blame for all the murders that night. He was the only surviving "witness." When the cops show up & find him with the murder weapon, of course they'll think he did it, and ignore his rambling about Michael Myers. This allows Michael to get away and remain in hiding.
Seems like yesterday that I saw this flaming pile at the movies. Can’t believe it’s been 20 years. Thanks again for another awesome video, Layton. Also, congrats on 30k subs. Love seeing your channel grow and get the recognition it (you) deserve.
One more piece of Halloween candy in the bag. I really liked how crazy this film was, especially Busta Rhymes hammy performance. The webcam angle was fine. Plus, Michael kills Starbuck!
Layton! Great to see another "Story of" video from you. I've always had a soft spot for Resurrection, it was the first movie I was old enough to see on my own in the theater, and I was already a big fan of the series at the time. While it's not a very good movie, the experience of seeing the newest film in a franchise I loved was enough to endear it to me.
I have loved listening to all of your Halloween retrospectives! You do so much each video and put so much into them all . Excited to hear your thoughts & your retrospectives on the Rob Zombie movies & the newer Gordon green trilogy
The comics say there’s two timelines where Resurrection could happen. Resurrection can take place in the second Halloween timeline or the third timeline.
I can see why it wouldn't fit with the overall story of this movie though. Now if they changed the story to be more that Michael is trying to recreate his family murders, after he's either killed Laurie or she's taken the opportunity to kill her away from him and killed herself, and the home movie footage could play into that, I think could be kinda neat, story wise.
I have now watched all of your retrospectives on the Halloween series, and I have learned so much cool stuff about these movies! Thank you for your great work. Looking forward for more horror movie retrospectives in the future!
You do an awesome job on your videos. From the research to the unbiased way you present it but still being able to give your opinion. Keep them coming, loving the Halloween videos. Hopefully we get a Halloween 3 from you!
gotta say i love this format more than your previous videos. in past uploads summarizing the whole film kind of takes away from the documentary aspect of learning new things because i find myself skipping the recaps since ive already seen or heard about the film. this format is way more straight to the point and keeps my attention the whole time. no need to skip anything. great job please keep these up !!
@@LaytonEversaul Personally, I am a fan of summarizing plot points throughout videos! I understand wanting to streamline, but I feel it provides a nice feeling of momentum and a deeper connection to the movie itself, if that makes sense
Jamie Lee Curtis, whether she realizes it or not, has always looked down on the horror genre. Even her press tours throughout the new trilogy features her (at times) apologizing to people for them needing to sit through a slasher movie to get the “message” those three movies were trying to communicate. Curtis is all about Laurie and Laurie alone - not Horror, not Michael Myers, not Halloween. (And the new trilogy never once held Loomis up as a legendary figure. This is a man who saved Laurie’s life and all she does is tell Sartain that he’s the new Loomis is a smug way. And the Halloween Kills flashback seemingly exists to make Loomis’ last act in the story as lame as possible. His hand gets smacked away by a young Hawkins before he can shoot Michael in the head and that’s his final act in this timeline.) Anyway - fantastic video as always!
I’m actually a huge Halloween Resurrection fan and I’m currently working on a fan film sequel called Halloween Retribution based on the unmade sequel of the same name here’s the plot synopsis. Michael Myers roams free around Haddonfield again after the events of Halloween Resurrection, to haunt the survivors of his previous massacre and traumatize a new generation while the son of Laurie Strode, John Tate, goes to Haddonfield with the idea that the Shape is still alive and seeks out Leigh Bracket, to claim vengeance upon the masked killer.
Does anyone else remember like around 2004 when they were seriously considering Michael vs Pinhead. I remember there was a fan vote as well. Everyone was split from what I remember.
14:02 The dubbed scream story has me reminiscing on the ending of the classic "Blowout." also, sometimes your choice of movies to cover has me scratching my head, but i'm always watching because you're so consistently interesting and thorough - just really excellent.
I actually one of the few people in this world that likes Resurrection, when it’s the 8th movie of my favorite franchise before that time I can’t take it seriously but only enjoy certain moments I like
I got to be honest, I would have looked forward to seeing the 9th sequel. And now that Halloween Ends concludes the H40 timeline, the opportunity is there to capitalize on it.
To be fair, I'd rather have Busta Rhymes kick in my door and say "Trick or Treat, Mother Fucker" as opposed to the kids knocking politely on my door asking for candy. I can do without the electric shock to my balls though. Good stuff as always dude
Found out that i've been subscribed to you yet sadly your videos having been popping up in my recommendations. I feel terrible but I've turned on notifications so I never miss an upload.
When I was a kid I used to love the Busta Rhymes vs Micheal Myers fight. I haven't seen it in years so I may think differently now but I have fun with it. Another great "History Of" man!
The only thing I would've changed is to either have Busta Rhyme's character die at the hands of Michael or cut him and the whole Dangertainment entirely. The movie would've just taken place at the Grace Andersen's Sanitarium.
Another great retrospective. I am perverse and would rather watch this movie than H20 as it is campy and light, where the previous movie is so trapped in the 90's and renders it cliche and cringe. I understand why people like H20, but for me it just doesn't hold up. Halloween 2018 proved that there were better stories out there for the Laurie Strode character.
This was the first and last light-hearted Halloween movie. Although it's frowned upon, it did go end up doing its own thing (killing off Laurie, having goofier characters, broadcast live horror, Busta saving the day, etc). I surprisingly didn't mind its wackiness as it was fresh in comparison to the ongoing same old thing. These types of series often start and continue without every changing and the product always gets worn (just my opinion, considering most others don't mind). I interpreted it as a lone-reality "one off" and a bit of a self-parody.
I find JLC so lame. She is happy to make the press circuit and sing praises. Then always trash everything and make herself be all so above it all. This genre is the only thing that keeps her on the mainstream so she can keep hearing herself yapping.
Nice. I can't say that I really remember anything good about this movie. I guess that says something considering I look positively back on all the others.
Loved it as ever and me and the wife have worked through most of your documetaries and love each one! Such a professional and likeable tone with loys of insight! Hopefully you do a Freddy Vs Jason one someday as the development hell alone for that one was about 15 years! 👍
Very interesting video. I'd like to add to the discussion of Michael being out of character in two instances: giving the knife to that clown guy and leaving Busta alone. Giving the knife back has been viewed by fans as a) Michael framing the clown guy (which I don't think would be the case, since Mike never seemed to care about whether people knew he was the killer or not) and b) him coming full circle because he finally killed Laurie Strode, which is a situation we never have seen Michael be in, therefore we wouldn't know how he would behave. So he sort of hung up the knife, so to speak. The other situation is the funny scene in which Busta chews him out. Many, including me, think that he left Busta alone for now, because he realized that there is someone in the garage. Busta told him that. So he decided to handle that first.
What a great history of this truly odd sequel! One thing not mentioned here: Resurrection was clearly inspired by a show on MTV called 'Fear', that ran for two seasons from 2000-2002. Contestants would be blindfolded and dropped into supposedly haunted places for two days, wearing a shoulder strap cam to film their own reactions as they are given instructions via walkie talkie and computer. By night, they would be challenged to dares of a paranormal origin, with each task getting more difficult. The locations would be outfitted with weird piped in sound effects and strange objects to be found. It was a big hit for the network, but they felt like the production cost (budget plus the $5000 prize money for those that successfully completed the stay) wasn't worth the hit ratings, I guess. So it was canceled after two seasons.
I used to love that show!
I thought i was the only one thought of fear. It's clear took inspiration from reality shows
For all of the criticism he got, Busta Rhymes is easily the best thing about this movie. The two Michaels scene is so ridiculously funny and iconic lol.
Another hauntingly fun retrospective from Layton Eversaul. Looking forward to seeing his take on the Silver Shamrock madness Halloween 3.
Part 3 was the best Halloween movie out of them all.... fight me...
Halloween 3 is super underrated
The problem i have is, Michael has never been some monolithic killer.
People seem to forget its established in the original, he doesnt kill everybody he crosss paths with.
Always been situational and random.
We know he didnt kill a single person while in the sanitarium, even when escaping.
He had opportunities to kill all throughout the film and didnt.
I think the filmmakers get a bad rap for viewer inconsistency
He did kill the truck driver though to get his coveralls
Ahhh Halloween resurrection, the greatest comedy masterpiece of all time 😂
Its better than Halloween Ends, the afterschool special about bullying that should have been called Corey & Laurie: A Halloween Love Story....Atleast Resurrection was actually about Michael/Halloween.
I consider it a so bad it’s good flick. Although the lead girls performance and her online boyfriend is the best parts of this movie. And entertaining
@@lutherheggs451
Dry your eyes you're going to be Ok.
@@lutherheggs451 you definitely lost your marbles bro
it's such a silly movie even google has it listed under "Teen Parodies" sandwiched between Scary Movie 3 and Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey!
*Your channel is amazing! I'm not a Halloween Resurrection fan but I loved all the behind the scenes info. thanks for all the work you put in*
Thanks for watching!
"I've been looking forward to this" - Count Dooku
I absolutely love this guys Halloween retrospectives
As a big Busta Rhymes fan, I thoroughly enjoy Halloween Resurrection.
The whole reality show concept is so 2000s
Resurrection was my first Halloween movie (got into the series around the time there was buzz over the remakes in 2007) and man I still love it. It's got an awesome OST, awesome mask, genuinely awesome cinematography, a good Michael Myers.....
It'll always be a guilty favorite of mine, and after the grief I felt watching Blumhouse massacre my boy in Ends, I'm backing Resurrection. The only good thing going for Ends was James Jude Courtney.
Ends was trash. Resurrection was much better.
Same here it was the first Halloween movie I saw and drew me in
Good to have you back in action. I'm looking forward to this!
The only thing I'd add is that when Michael hands the knife to that patient in the clown mask, I assumed he was setting him up to take the blame for all the murders that night. He was the only surviving "witness." When the cops show up & find him with the murder weapon, of course they'll think he did it, and ignore his rambling about Michael Myers. This allows Michael to get away and remain in hiding.
This 40-minute video on the making of RESURRECTION is way more interesting than the film itself. Great job. You have a new subscriber. :)
Thank you! And that wasn't hard to do haha
This was the first Halloween I saw in theaters, but even I can't say as many positive things as you have Layton. You're a chad
Yeah but you have to admit the opening scenes at the mental asylum are pretty badass
Who farted???
Seems like yesterday that I saw this flaming pile at the movies. Can’t believe it’s been 20 years. Thanks again for another awesome video, Layton.
Also, congrats on 30k subs. Love seeing your channel grow and get the recognition it (you) deserve.
One more piece of Halloween candy in the bag. I really liked how crazy this film was, especially Busta Rhymes hammy performance. The webcam angle was fine. Plus, Michael kills Starbuck!
My main memory of this film is that after leaving the theater I said to my friends "You know...maybe Jason X wasn't that bad after all."
Ok whiteboi
Layton! Great to see another "Story of" video from you. I've always had a soft spot for Resurrection, it was the first movie I was old enough to see on my own in the theater, and I was already a big fan of the series at the time. While it's not a very good movie, the experience of seeing the newest film in a franchise I loved was enough to endear it to me.
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I have loved listening to all of your Halloween retrospectives! You do so much each video and put so much into them all . Excited to hear your thoughts & your retrospectives on the Rob Zombie movies & the newer Gordon green trilogy
The comics say there’s two timelines where Resurrection could happen. Resurrection can take place in the second Halloween timeline or the third timeline.
"Michael Myers was dead." Sounds like the beginning of a twisted version of A Christmas Carol. A Halloween Carol, obviously.
The johnny Angel opening is fantastic. What a shame. I have a bootleg copy with that version.
Very nice!
I can see why it wouldn't fit with the overall story of this movie though. Now if they changed the story to be more that Michael is trying to recreate his family murders, after he's either killed Laurie or she's taken the opportunity to kill her away from him and killed herself, and the home movie footage could play into that, I think could be kinda neat, story wise.
Late schmate. The fact that we even get this content for free is fantastic. Thanks again, man!
I appreciate the positive spin!
The next Halloween should feature Buster Rhymes as a man hunting down Michael Myers. “Trick or Treat Motha F’r!”
I have now watched all of your retrospectives on the Halloween series, and I have learned so much cool stuff about these movies! Thank you for your great work. Looking forward for more horror movie retrospectives in the future!
Finally you’re back!
Lance, it’s so good to see you back!
Can’t wait to hear your analysis on the Rob Zombie and David Gordon Green Halloween films.
Loved the video, as always. Though Resurrection was released on home video December 10, 2002.
Thank you so much for all your work. Your videos keep me entertained on the treadmill. All the very best.
You do an awesome job on your videos. From the research to the unbiased way you present it but still being able to give your opinion. Keep them coming, loving the Halloween videos. Hopefully we get a Halloween 3 from you!
It's inevitable.
gotta say i love this format more than your previous videos. in past uploads summarizing the whole film kind of takes away from the documentary aspect of learning new things because i find myself skipping the recaps since ive already seen or heard about the film. this format is way more straight to the point and keeps my attention the whole time. no need to skip anything. great job please keep these up !!
Thank you! I've been working on streamlining my videos, so it's good to see someone noticing.
@@LaytonEversaul Personally, I am a fan of summarizing plot points throughout videos! I understand wanting to streamline, but I feel it provides a nice feeling of momentum and a deeper connection to the movie itself, if that makes sense
Awesome! Been waiting for this!
Thank you honestly for this I have seen so many other retrospectives. of the other Halloween films but not this one.
Jamie Lee Curtis, whether she realizes it or not, has always looked down on the horror genre. Even her press tours throughout the new trilogy features her (at times) apologizing to people for them needing to sit through a slasher movie to get the “message” those three movies were trying to communicate.
Curtis is all about Laurie and Laurie alone - not Horror, not Michael Myers, not Halloween.
(And the new trilogy never once held Loomis up as a legendary figure. This is a man who saved Laurie’s life and all she does is tell Sartain that he’s the new Loomis is a smug way. And the Halloween Kills flashback seemingly exists to make Loomis’ last act in the story as lame as possible. His hand gets smacked away by a young Hawkins before he can shoot Michael in the head and that’s his final act in this timeline.)
Anyway - fantastic video as always!
I’m actually a huge Halloween Resurrection fan and I’m currently working on a fan film sequel called Halloween Retribution based on the unmade sequel of the same name here’s the plot synopsis.
Michael Myers roams free around Haddonfield again after the events of Halloween Resurrection, to haunt the survivors of his previous massacre and traumatize a new generation while the son of Laurie Strode, John Tate, goes to Haddonfield with the idea that the Shape is still alive and seeks out Leigh Bracket, to claim vengeance upon the masked killer.
You have my curiosity!
@@LaytonEversaul good lol I’ve rewritten a good chunk of the stuff used in the og script originally pitched so it flows a lot better.
Man that sounds so awesome!!!
@@thebatmaniac8252 thanks brotha it’s currently in late pre production
5:06 - Bruh, I didn't even notice that
I love these Halloween bts videos, thankyou, now I have to go through the rest of your channel 🔥
Great video, thanks for the upload. 😊
amazing video Layton! love to see you doing this
Thank you!
@@LaytonEversaul no worries! keep up the great work!
A video that's ten times as entertaining as the film it's about, skills 🤘🤘
GG on the 30k subscribers
Thanks!
Man your channel rocks! Love these. Hope ur channel blows up 💥 . Thanks for the content
Awesome stuff as usual man! Great work!
Thank you Layton! Great video, really look forward to your videos.
More to come!
Layton Eversaul you are a genius and your reviews are Amazing!
That's high praise! But trust me, I'm not a genius.
Does anyone else remember like around 2004 when they were seriously considering Michael vs Pinhead. I remember there was a fan vote as well. Everyone was split from what I remember.
So did the 45 minute head cam feature ever make it to any of the DVD or Blu-ray releases? That idea alone is a bit better than the movie we got
It's included on the 2014 Scream Factory Blu-ray.
Another GREAT upload!!! 😃🍿
YESSSSS!!! THANK YOU!!!
Looking forward to to this , cheers Pal
14:02
The dubbed scream story has me reminiscing on the ending of the classic "Blowout."
also, sometimes your choice of movies to cover has me scratching my head, but i'm always watching because you're so consistently interesting and thorough - just really excellent.
I think the "Clue" style ending with different versions at different theatres would be good for a horror movie, especially Halloween.
Yes it's finally here!!!
Another incredible video
You’re the best in the game. I hope you become the first UA-cam channel to hit a billion subscribers. 😎
Wow...didn't expect this one
This is such a good and well put together video. Your awesome man!
Thanks!
Well put together and good
I 've been a Halloween fan since 1978. "Resurrection" was one sequel I really liked because it moved the story forward and was nicely gory!! 🎃🎃😱😱👻👻
Busta Rhymes going toe to toe with Michael when compared to the new Halloween schlock is… Definitely more acceptable to me these days.
It’s not a good film and you clearly feel the same way but you kept the presentation of this video factual and professional. I appreciate that 👍
I actually one of the few people in this world that likes Resurrection, when it’s the 8th movie of my favorite franchise before that time I can’t take it seriously but only enjoy certain moments I like
I personally would love to see you tackle Poltergeist 3.
This whole video was wayyy better than the new special features in any new blu ray!!
Be honest , "Trick or treat, MF" is a brilliant line!
I got to be honest, I would have looked forward to seeing the 9th sequel. And now that Halloween Ends concludes the H40 timeline, the opportunity is there to capitalize on it.
excellent, thanks
This was the first Halloween I saw and still cannot go in the bathroom without moving the shower curtain to this day 20+ years later 😂
Ayy Happy Halloween
Better late than never ...
Loved it!
Amazing! Subbed
Thank you!
0:03 iconic line ever
Better than kills and ends that's for sure
No it isn't
To be fair, I'd rather have Busta Rhymes kick in my door and say "Trick or Treat, Mother Fucker" as opposed to the kids knocking politely on my door asking for candy. I can do without the electric shock to my balls though.
Good stuff as always dude
Love your Docs on the Halloween franchise. Docs on the Terrifier movies would also be an interesting watch.🎃🔪👍🏻
Without the opening scene of exposition and Laurie’s death, Resurrection felt like a higher budget, random celebrity-studded fan film 😂
Found out that i've been subscribed to you yet sadly your videos having been popping up in my recommendations. I feel terrible but I've turned on notifications so I never miss an upload.
No worries! And I appreciate that.
When I was a kid I used to love the Busta Rhymes vs Micheal Myers fight. I haven't seen it in years so I may think differently now but I have fun with it. Another great "History Of" man!
The only thing I would've changed is to either have Busta Rhyme's character die at the hands of Michael or cut him and the whole Dangertainment entirely. The movie would've just taken place at the Grace Andersen's Sanitarium.
Another great retrospective. I am perverse and would rather watch this movie than H20 as it is campy and light, where the previous movie is so trapped in the 90's and renders it cliche and cringe. I understand why people like H20, but for me it just doesn't hold up. Halloween 2018 proved that there were better stories out there for the Laurie Strode character.
I need to watch it high af bc I remember laughing alot
I remember seeing the trailers for that film as a kid.
I enjoyed it and it is a straight up horror comedy masterpiece!
I love this movie its absolutely hilarious and fun. it also helps that I don't take the Halloween film franchise seriously.
The Halloween franchise is so chaotic. Each film, even the worst ones, all have some great aspects to them.
It’s so strange how, even for a movie so bad, there was still so much put into it
This was the first and last light-hearted Halloween movie. Although it's frowned upon, it did go end up doing its own thing (killing off Laurie, having goofier characters, broadcast live horror, Busta saving the day, etc). I surprisingly didn't mind its wackiness as it was fresh in comparison to the ongoing same old thing. These types of series often start and continue without every changing and the product always gets worn (just my opinion, considering most others don't mind). I interpreted it as a lone-reality "one off" and a bit of a self-parody.
Well done! Love these, which sequel is next?
As far as Halloween movies go, it will be the two Zombie films. Otherwise, I'm undecided at the moment.
I find JLC so lame. She is happy to make the press circuit and sing praises. Then always trash everything and make herself be all so above it all. This genre is the only thing that keeps her on the mainstream so she can keep hearing herself yapping.
Nice. I can't say that I really remember anything good about this movie. I guess that says something considering I look positively back on all the others.
Loved it as ever and me and the wife have worked through most of your documetaries and love each one! Such a professional and likeable tone with loys of insight! Hopefully you do a Freddy Vs Jason one someday as the development hell alone for that one was about 15 years! 👍
Thanks! I'll cover it eventually, it's inevitable.
Very interesting video. I'd like to add to the discussion of Michael being out of character in two instances: giving the knife to that clown guy and leaving Busta alone.
Giving the knife back has been viewed by fans as a) Michael framing the clown guy (which I don't think would be the case, since Mike never seemed to care about whether people knew he was the killer or not) and b) him coming full circle because he finally killed Laurie Strode, which is a situation we never have seen Michael be in, therefore we wouldn't know how he would behave. So he sort of hung up the knife, so to speak.
The other situation is the funny scene in which Busta chews him out. Many, including me, think that he left Busta alone for now, because he realized that there is someone in the garage. Busta told him that. So he decided to handle that first.
You need to get the garage and help Nora! I left the door unlocked!!
It's time for Halloween III 🥺
It'll happen, but you're going to have to wait a while.
@@LaytonEversaul OMG yesss ✨🎉
H3 is great!
Awesome
Hope to see you give some love to the Nightmare series soon, since youve already done Halloween, Friday, and Child's Play.
There is a direct continuation of the H20 story in the form of an excellent fan film called The Haddonfield Nightmare!🎃🤘🔪
The Michael Myers mask is also Canadian - its William Shatner's head/face!
This film is so unintentionally funny it’s hilariously embarrassing