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HALLOWEEN III: Season of the Witch MOVIE REVIEW

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This video is a review of Halloween III: Season of the Witch, featuring the host Mike “Reddy Kopke” and co-host J, who react strongly—especially to the film’s biggest controversy: it has no Michael Myers. The hosts argue that this omission is a key reason the movie “bombed” and “pissed everybody off.”

Plot Recap (as discussed)

  • The hosts say the film works best when you ignore the expectation that Michael Myers will show up, and instead treat it as its own anthology-style Halloween entry.
  • The story centers on Dr. Chalice, portrayed as charismatic and cocky, with a distinct 80s vibe.
  • The plot ties into solar Shamrocks and Stonehenge-related mythology, along with a mysterious scheme connected to Halloween.
  • The antagonist is framed as an evil mastermind using Celtic/druid-like ritual elements, incorporating Halloween masks into a larger plan.
  • Multiple characters investigate, but the hosts repeatedly complain that the film doesn’t adequately explain the villain’s motivation beyond vague justifications like “because he can” or “for the lulz.” They compare the energy to a Thanos-style vibe—without Thanos-level logic.
  • The ending is described as dark and nihilistic, with the sense that attempts to stop events fail and people still die anyway.

Highlights, Jokes, and Standout Reactions

  • Car chase: “slowest death ever” Early on, there’s a gag-like takedown involving a rolling car that hits at a comically slow pace, and the hosts mock how unbelievable the “death” feels.

  • Commercial overload / “Poltergeist 3” callback The review calls out how often Halloween-themed commercials appear, likening it to Poltergeist 3 repeatedly saying “Carol Anne.”

  • Dr. Chalice’s character comedy

    • He’s praised for his smooth, charismatic presence.
    • The hosts roast him as a “shitty dad” and “shitty husband.”
    • They also discuss his creepy/sexualized moments in a way that makes his behavior feel unintentionally funny or out of place.

  • Gross practical death scenes The review lingers on several grotesque kills, including one described as intensely nasty and another involving a dramatic fiery end.

  • Hotel-town creepiness + investigative journey The town is described as Stephen King–style, with people watching from windows as the protagonists pass through increasingly strange and ominous set pieces.

  • “Makes no sense” villain motives A repeated complaint is that the movie builds toward a big supernatural/ritual payoff, but then doesn’t provide clear reasoning for the scale of the killings.

  • TV-cable conspiracy moment (praised) A major highlight is when Dr. Chalice calls and argues with TV networks/politicians/channels (like ABC/CNN). The host describes it as smart and tense—trying to convince someone quickly while catastrophe is imminent.

  • Robot plot twist The hosts mention a shocking development involving Tom Atkins and a “robot” angle tied to the partner character.

  • Kids in masks + “it’s nihilistic” framing The hosts note that the masks trigger catastrophic outcomes, then debate whether the film’s “nothing matters” vibe is cheap—or just appropriately bleak.

Overall Verdict (Scores)

  • Mike’s stance: Halloween III shouldn’t have been inserted into the Halloween franchise. He argues that using the name was mainly a marketing move to sell tickets.

  • Reviewer disagreement (ending): The reviewers don’t fully align on every detail of the ending, but both describe it as deliberately brutal.

  • Final scores cited:

    • Mike: 6.0 — “enjoyed it,” but wouldn’t rewatch it as part of the Halloween series; he feels it doesn’t belong with Michael Myers branding.
    • J: 7.5 — enjoys it more; says it “feels like a John Carpenter movie” in tone, even with its dumb parts.

Main Takeaways

  • Best praised:

    • Atmosphere and tone
    • Music / Carpenter-like feel
    • Practical gore
    • Clever set pieces (especially the TV-call sequence)

  • Biggest criticisms:

    • Franchise mismatch (no Michael Myers)
    • Unclear or pointless villain motivation
    • Commercialization/branding issues

  • Ending impression: The ending is left as a dark, chaotic, nihilistic wrecking ball.

Personalities Appearing

  • Mike Reddy Kopke — main reviewer/host
  • J — co-host / second reviewer

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