All the Michael Myers Halloween Movies Ranked From Worst to Best

The Halloween movie franchise has been haunting our screens for over four decades, thanks to the iconic character Michael Myers. With a total of 12 movies in the series (as of my last knowledge update in January 2022), fans have witnessed the evolution of the slasher genre, from the 1978 classic to the most recent installments. In this article, we’ll embark on a journey to rank all the Halloween movies from worst to best, revisiting the chilling escapades of the masked maniac.

12. Halloween: Resurrection (2002)

Halloween: Resurrection takes the dubious honor of being the least favored entry in the series. The film strayed far from its roots, introducing elements of reality TV, and lacked the suspense and fear that made the original Halloween such a classic.

11. Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)

This installment attempted to delve into the origins of Michael Myers, introducing a convoluted plotline involving a cursed bloodline. Unfortunately, the result was a confusing mess that tarnished the franchise’s legacy.

10 – Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)

While Halloween 4 rekindled the franchise, its immediate follow-up, Halloween 5, failed to maintain that momentum. It introduced a mysterious man in black and lacked the tension and scares fans had come to expect.

9 – Halloween: Resurrection (2007)

The 2007 remake by Rob Zombie was a polarizing entry in the series. Some appreciated its gritty, brutal take on Michael Myers, while others felt it strayed too far from the original. It’s a film that divides fans to this day.

8 – Halloween II (2009)

Rob Zombie returned for a sequel, Halloween II, which was even more divisive than the first. The film delved deeper into Michael’s psyche but sacrificed some of the suspense in the process.

7 – Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)

Halloween 4 marked the return of Michael Myers after a hiatus, and it successfully revitalized the franchise by introducing new characters and attempting to recapture the essence of the original.

6 – Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

An outlier in the series, Halloween III: Season of the Witch did not feature Michael Myers. Instead, it presented a standalone story involving an evil corporation and ancient rituals. While it’s not a classic Halloween film, it has gained a cult following.

5 – Halloween (2018)

The 2018 Halloween served as a direct sequel to the original 1978 film, ignoring all the other sequels. It brought back Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode and rekindled the terror of Michael Myers, delighting fans with its suspenseful and thrilling narrative.

4 – Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

Halloween H20 brought Laurie Strode back into the fold, ignoring the previous sequels. The film successfully combined nostalgia and suspense, providing a satisfying reunion between Laurie and Michael.

3 – Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers – The Producer’s Cut (1995)

In 2014, the “Producer’s Cut” of Halloween 6 was released, offering a more coherent and intriguing version of the film. It delved further into the thorny Thorn cult, making for a more satisfying experience than the original release.

2 – Halloween II (1981)

The sequel to the original Halloween, directed by Rick Rosenthal, maintained the tension and fear that made the first film a classic. It’s a solid entry in the series and a worthy follow-up to the original.

1 – Halloween (1978)

Unsurprisingly, the original Halloween remains the crown jewel of the franchise. John Carpenter’s masterful direction, the iconic score, and the introduction of Michael Myers have solidified this film as a horror classic, not just in the Halloween series, but in cinematic history.