Halloween Movie Analysis

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For we assume women don't trust their male partners associating with other females. And, to be fair, it added a touch of humor to the otherwise murderous tone. She jokes that Tucker shouldn't, "crawl into bed with her." But with the awkwardness of a stranger being in the house, Tucker states that he's only doing the right thing. And the two welcome her with Southern-style hospitality. But the girl is still battling the trauma. And the film uses flashbacks and hallucinations to show her struggle. These triggered responses led to my growing concern for her sanity. It also elevates her state of distress. Thus, you can see how she juxtaposes with Tucker's nurturance. So later on, Tucker assumes a "father figure" like role. In fact, this dynamic leads to him giving her the …show more content…

Keep in mind that she became a victim after only about ten minutes of screen time. Hence, it only served to rush the plot without giving enough time to reveal any motivation. Besides, even if it's a personal vendetta, the killer's pursuit needs a justification. The subconscious desire is pivotal to a film's overarching conflict. Look at Michael Myers in Halloween as a prime example. His targets his younger sister, for she is the last remnant of his unpleasant childhood. And her sacrifice will lead to his catharsis. Yes, that motivation is sick and twisted. But it's straightforward enough to keep you engaged. And this point goes back to the lack of characterization in Laid to Rest. It doesn't give you time to digest the context of either the girl or the killer. You don't know how they relate to one another. So when Chromeskull claims his first victim in Tucker's wife, it doesn't make me care. Sure, it's a gruesome scene. And the effects from the blood and prosthetics are top notch. But it lacks an underlying narrative template. Thus, my hope is that I learn more about the killer. In the meantime, Chromeskull knocks off two more people who were

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