Halloween: Resurrection DVD Review:


The Movie

After killing an innocent man, Laurie Strode (Curtis) is locked away and hasn't spoken a word since. The staff believes her to be suicidal - they've caught her on the roof before. But Michael Myers has other plans for Laurie. Back in the sleepy town of Haddonfield, Illinois, Freddie Harris (Rhymes), an ambitious entrepreneur, is ready to make some money with his new "reality" Internet event called “Dangertainment.” He's recruited six local college students to take part in his webcast.

The "danger" arises when the students find out they have been picked to spend the night in the childhood home of Michael Myers. The cameras are on and the broadcast is live as the group sets out to explore the secrets of the Myers house. But what the group doesn't know is that Michael Myers has come home - and he's ready to clean house!

The Video

Halloween Resurrection appears in an aspect ratio of 2.35:1 on this single-sided, double-layered DVD. With the exception of a few problems the DVD presentation of Halloween Resurrection provided a pretty enjoyable image. Sharpness was crisp and accurate, but a few scenes appeared slightly soft and fuzzy; there was also a bit of shimmering during the opening scenes of the film. There were minor signs of edge enhancement and I didn’t notice any jagged edges. There were noticeable spots of light grain, but otherwise the print looked clean.

Colors looked great, with accurate flesh tones bringing together a very colorful palette. Black levels looked acceptably deep and dense, but they usually appeared slightly pale and gray at times. Shadow detail came across a little too thick at times; but while viewing the film I didn’t have any problems discerning the action scenes. Generally Halloween Resurrection provided a clear-cut viewing experience.

The Audio

Halloween Resurrection is presented with a Dolby Digital 5.1. The forward sound field dominated and provided an involving spectrum of audio. A great deal of discrete sound came from the side and rear channels adding to the chilling atmosphere. Most of the dialogue was natural and distinct; effects sounded clear and realistic, with some nice thumps behind them, and the film's music score was sharp.

The Extras

- Feature Commentary with Director Rick Rosenthal and Editor Robert A. Ferretti

- Deleted/Alternate Scenes with Director's Commentary

- Web Cam Special with Director Commentary

- Photo Gallery

- Tour of the Set with Production Designer Troy Hansen

- On the Set with Jamie Lee Curtis

- Head Cam Featurette

- Storyboard Comparisons

Overall

I admit that Halloween Resurrection had its pointless scenes with the same old cliché’s we all expect from the franchise, but the film itself is not terrible. I thought the film achieved its modest amount of “slasher” objective and in some ways puts closure on the whole Jamie Lee Curtis character. The DVD provides good picture and sound plus a decent amount of extras.

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