Blumhouse’s trilogy of Halloween films is being bundled into one deadly collection and is available for pre-order now at Walmart for $50. While there’s already a 4K collection, this new edition comes in an exclusive steelbook case that captures the intensity of cinema’s most dangerous sibling rivalry. It’s being released on October 8 – the same day as the newly announced 16-bit Halloween game (and cuddly Michael Myers plush toy). The set includes 4K Blu-ray and digital download copies of each film.
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In case you missed it, Blumhouse’s Halloween film series kicked off in 2018 with a new take on the Michael Myers story. Set decades after the first film, Halloween tells the story of how his sister Laurie (played by Jamie-Lee Curtis) prepared for his eventual return. After escaping from custody, Myers heads to Haddonfield and unleashes a new reign of bloody terror on the town, intent on murdering his sister.
The first film in this trilogy is by far the best, as it captures the pure evilness of Myers as a nearly unstoppable murderous force. The sequels – Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends – aren’t as good, but they’re still entertaining slasher films. Bonus features include deleted scenes, gag reels, behind-the-scenes footage, documentaries, and more. If you want to grab all three films now, there’s also a non-steelbook version of the Halloween trilogy available for $45, down from the original list price of $80.
In the decades between the 1978 original and the 2018 soft reboot, there have been quite a few Halloween movies released, in case you’re looking to complete your Michael Myers collection. Are they mostly bad? Undeniably, but they have their charm in that they’re mindless popcorn entertainment. And how many other horror icons have managed to survive a fight with Busta Rhymes? Freddy Krueger wouldn’t even last five minutes with the rap icon.
Overall, these are the definitive versions of the classic Halloween films, as you get fresh 4K remasters from the original film negatives, a wealth of extra content, and covers with new artwork to make these slashers stand out from the DVD collection. They are cheesy slasher films – Halloween 3 is the only exception here, as it not show Michael Myers dismembering teenagers – and they provide fun and a scary night of entertainment.
Halloween Collector’s Edition 4K Blu-rays and Box Sets
RetroRealms: Halloween
Halloween fans should also check out the RetroRealms Special Edition, featuring the 16-bit games set in the worlds of Halloween and Ash vs. Evil Dead. Developed by WayForward and Boss Team Games, these retro-style platformers look cool. And the special edition box set includes both games and a number of collectibles. Pre-orders are available at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target.
