What Halloween storyline overall do you prefer?

[gerry d]

I did a check on this forum first but couldn't find anything.

I was just wondering what storyline do you guys & girls prefer overall.

The Laurie Strode Storyline (Halloween,HII,H20 & HR)

or

The Jamie Storyline (which covers H4,H5 & H6 Th/cut or P/cut)

And if possible your reason why?

Personally i would choose the Laurie Strode storyline as i didn't care that much for the Jamie character.

cheers

[Spongerboy]

They all coincide quite nicely in my mind. But I like 4-6 better than the newer ones if thats what your asking?

[Laow-Z]

Actually the only storyline i really like are Laurie and only H1 & 2..although H20 wasn't bad i would rather see the basic H1-2 storyline which was simple, to the point and set the mood for Halloween.

[Kara Strode]

I am a "middle trilogy" girl, what with my dislike for H20 and HR, but I wouldn't say I'm a Laurie or a Jamie fan. I enjoy both storylines...I just enjoy the Laurie storyline of 1 and 2 better than 1,2, h20 and hr.

[Evil Never Dies]

This is a hard question. I like the Laurie Storyline. I enjoyed Halloween 1,2, H20 and parts of Resurrection. I like the Jamie Story line as well. I would have to say the Laurie story line.

[Beau]

I do like the Laurie Strode storyline but i do prefer the Jamie/thorn cult storyline. Halloween H20 and H:R i hated and i think that is the main reason why i don't like them. If they turned out to be good then yeah i would of probably said the Laurie Strode storyline.

[6Michael6Myers6]

I really like the character of Laurie and when H20 came around I liked it even better...i like how they went back to the basics on this one, they went back to the original storyline of Michael trying to kill his sister...i would go with the Laurie storyline

[Jeanette]

The Laurie Storyline. I have a huge distaste for the Jamie/Rachel storyline and hardly ever put in my H4-6 dvd's.

I like the basic story from H1 & H2 and the finish with H2O :)

[Demonswrath]

Originally posted by Kara Strode
I am a "middle trilogy" girl, what with my dislike for H20 and HR, but I wouldn't say I'm a Laurie or a Jamie fan. I enjoy both storylines...I just enjoy the Laurie storyline of 1 and 2 better than 1,2, h20 and hr.

I feel the same. After H6, it lost direction. I think H20 and Resurrection were both very trendy MTV audiences films. They just didn't fit as well with the others in the entire series. They did a very poor job in bringing Laurie Strode back to the series IMO. H4-6 had something going there.

[ShadowX81]

I like all the movies to a certain extent. But id have to go with the jamie storyline.

[Loomis 91]

The first two are the best, but when H20 & Resurrection comes along it's not as great.

I only really enjoyed Part 4 out of the 4 - 6 storyline.

I guess the Laurie Strode storyline wins by a hair, just a hair.

[Khorne23]

The Laurie Strode storyline, because it doesn't feel as complicated to me.

[theoutfieldguy]

As Don Vito once said.."Bofe",that in human language means "Both".

I enjoy both of the storylines.H2O and 5 being my top 2,its a tough call.The only one I never watch,for obvious reasons,is 3.
And the Jamie storyline in 6 is just trash.

[FranchiseHatesMe]

Laurie no doubt.

[halo thirty one]

i guess the laurie story line gets a slight edge because i really like parts 1,2 and H20. the only movie i really like in the jamie storyline is part 4. but 4 ranks right up there with part 1 for me.

[MyersAddict]

To me everything has been done with the Laurie story line, now. There's nothing more to do with this: she's dead! Well... Jamie's dead too BUT, I think the story line is really better. The character of Jamie and the link between her and Michael was something strong. Still now I think there is matter to do something new and bring new ideas that could give a new breath to that storyline. I mean, there could be a sequel to H6.

[totempoll]

im going to go with The Laurie Storyline. Halloween 1 and 2 are my favorite.. h20 was fine.. I enjoy watching Halloween 4 and 5 and the p-cut for 6, but adding MIB was not necessary. HR was trash for the most part. The opening scene was great but the rest of the movie from sarah's fake screams to Busta kicken Michaels ass was Shit.

[urg]

i like the jamie storyline better because i believe that michael more sinister and evil in h4-6, then he was in the other movies. also, h4-6 weren't as trendy as h20 and resurresction were. overall, i just think that the jamie storyline is more interesting.

[MMyers89]

I like the storyline of H1-H6 (minus H3.) Not necessarily just the Jamie storyline. I like the the Laurie storyline of H1 and H2 and I prefer the H4-H6 continuation rather than the H20, H8 continuation. H20 and H8 are my bottom two Halloween movies (well, bottom 3 if you count H3, H3 being the worst.) So ya, H1-H6 is my favorite.

[NCamp]

Im more of a Laurie storyline person myself. Jamie could never fight back cause she was young, people had to help her. Laurie from the begining was fighting Michael and surviving. She was the tougher out of the two.

[MichaelMyers]

The Laurie storyline because it was the first storyline and the better of the two. Plus there wouldn't be a Jamie storyline without the Laurie storyline.

[MyersFan75]

jamie storyline. I love the Laurie storyline except Resurrection sucked. H20 was good and the first two were GREAT.

I gotta go with Jamie though....Thorn had a lot of potential. It was bringing something new to the table and then it was all trashed. I am somewhat angered by that. At least H6 tried and re-juvinate the series. I mean it had newer interesting characters. REVIVED characters *Wynn...Tommy......*

It had a great mood and tone...it really tried to bring the series back to HORROR. Too bad it failed in box office ratings.

Later,
MyersFan75

[Marlene]

I definiteley think that Laurie's storyline was the most exciting and thrilling to watch. For some reason, I didn't care for Jamie's character that much.

[LoomisFan4Life]

Tough Question. I would have to say the Jamie storyline. Just barely though. I don't know why as much as I like H1 and H2, there is something about 4-6 that just intrigue me.

[Silverpsycho]

Don't get me wrong, I love 4, 5 and 6 but I tend to favor the whole Laurie theme because of my love for 1, 2 and even 7. So with an exception to Resurrection, I chose the Laurie Storyline because the original speaks for all of them in my eyes and it had to win my vote :)

[gorefan73]

i think both storylines worked for their time but I must say I favor the jamie storyline better, they could've kept her around a bit longer and it would have made for an even BETTER halloween the curse of michael myers, part 6, i think

[thetodd]

If you mean the 4-6 continuity vs the 7-? continuity, I go with 4-6.
I don't like the way the just did away with the 4-6 storyline as if it never even happened. What was the result? H20 was just okay and Ressurection absolutely sucked.

[gerry d]

Originally posted by thetodd
If you mean the 4-6 continuity vs the 7-? continuity, I go with 4-6.


No i'm meaning overall.This includes Halloween & Halloween 2 when i'm talking about the Laurie storyline.

Michael went after Laurie in Halloween,HII,H20 & HR(first 15 mins of the movie).

Or

Do you prefer the storyline of Michael going after Jamie which covers H4,H5 & H6 P/cut or Th/cut.

cheers:)

[thetodd]

I prefer the H1-6 continuity over the H1, 2, 7, and 8 continuity.
I like the Laurie and Jamie storylines equally, but I'm one of those who don't understand why they had to basically delete 4-6 from the series.

[urg]

i like h4-6 because it integrated with h1 and 2, then moved in a different direction. i like the laurie storyline in h1 and 2, and i liked how the series moved on in h4-6. to me, the laurie storyline ended in h2, and they need to pick up where h6 left off.

[MyersFan75]

Originally posted by MyersAddict
To me everything has been done with the Laurie story line, now. There's nothing more to do with this: she's dead! Well... Jamie's dead too BUT, I think the story line is really better. The character of Jamie and the link between her and Michael was something strong. Still now I think there is matter to do something new and bring new ideas that could give a new breath to that storyline. I mean, there could be a sequel to H6.

Sweet Avatar MyersAddict - By the way, welcome to the boards!!

Later,
MyersFan75

[Remicis]

I very much prefer the Jamie storyline, mostly for being more expansive and having more going on. I really liked where they were going with the connection between her and Michael and thought they could've done some interesting things with it if they hadn't just killed her off in the first part of H6 (although I'd still rather they have done that than have the character go on without Danielle Harris playing her). She could've been a very good adversary for Michael if she'd been allowed to continue. But alas...

Anyway, I enjoyed the story told in H4-6 moreso than the one in H1-2 and H20-H:R. We have more than basic killer-stalking-prey, which is always good in my book. And I liked Jamie's character more than Laurie's. For me, her storyline wins in just about every department.

[MischievousSpirit]

They shoul've allowed Farrands to empower Jamie more against Michael as he wanted, instead of continuing to make her the weak victim.

I like the Jamie Lloyd story better.

[King Sly Joker]

I follow and believe the Laurie storyline.H1&2 set the tone,and could have had a third chapter H20,if it wasnt screwed up.The Jamie part is ok,but her being so young and unable to match Michael,lacks something for me.Both have their moments,just Laurie was a trooper...

[urg]

Originally posted by MischievousSpirit
They shoul've allowed Farrands to empower Jamie more against Michael as he wanted, instead of continuing to make her the weak victim.

I like the Jamie Lloyd story better.

i agree 100%. jamie was 15 years old in h6, so she could have done a lot more to protect herself against michael. laurie was only two years older than jamie in h1 and 2 and she survived michael's wrath.

the only problem though, is that in farrand's original script, he still killed jamie off. man, why so many jamie haters...?

[Demonswrath]

I wouldn't say that I agree with what Farrands wrote for her, but I think it was her time to go after surviving through H4&5. I think that she should have disappeared in witness protection like her mother did. It would have been an interesting way to bring Laurie and her daughter back together. The conflict between the two of them would be pretty damn intense. I would imagine that Jamie would be very pissed off about her mother abandoning her and keeping her other child. Either way, I'm sure Daniel had his reasons for wanting that. Who knows, we could have entered a very good era of Halloween films if he would have continued writing for the films just as long as the pricks that run the show don't fuck it up, again.

[MyersFan75]

Originally posted by Demonswrath
I wouldn't say that I agree with what Farrands wrote for her, but I think it was her time to go after surviving through H4&5. I think that she should have disappeared in witness protection like her mother did. It would have been an interesting way to bring Laurie and her daughter back together. The conflict between the two of them would be pretty damn intense. I would imagine that Jamie would be very pissed off about her mother abandoning her and keeping her other child. Either way, I'm sure Daniel had his reasons for wanting that. Who knows, we could have entered a very good era of Halloween films if he would have continued writing for the films just as long as the pricks that run the show don't fuck it up, again.

Have you read the Series Link by ShadowX81 and myself?? Just wondering because in the link we noted that Laurie was involved with the Witness Protection Program when she faked her death. I'm not saying you can't get your ideas from our link, I'm just wondering if you gathered that piece of information from our series link or from your general knowledge of the series. After all, they don't necessarily tell you that she was involved with The Witness Protection Program...
Just wondering.

Later,
MyersFan75

[*wanted*]

Originally posted by Laow-Z
Actually the only storyline i really like are Laurie and only H1 & 2..although H20 wasn't bad i would rather see the basic H1-2 storyline which was simple, to the point and set the mood for Halloween.

i agree with u kinda
the only exception is i did like h20:D

but yeah i prefair the laurie storylines:)

[Demonswrath]

Originally posted by MyersFan75
Have you read the Series Link by ShadowX81 and myself?? Just wondering because in the link we noted that Laurie was involved with the Witness Protection Program when she faked her death. I'm not saying you can't get your ideas from our link, I'm just wondering if you gathered that piece of information from our series link or from your general knowledge of the series. After all, they don't necessarily tell you that she was involved with The Witness Protection Program...
Just wondering.

Later,
MyersFan75

No, I haven't read it but am very interested in reading it. Where can I find it and what's it called?

I've been apart of this board for quite a while. I think it had just been talked about so much that she was in the Witness Protection Program that it just seems to be the most plausable senerio. Are you sure it wasn't mentioned at all during H20? It's been a while that I have watched it because it being my second worst film in the series but I just seem to think that it was mentioned in there.

[LoomisFan4Life]

I think all that is mentioned is that she faked her death. I don't believe Witness Protection Program is mentioned. I could be wrong though.

[Phatmaster2k8]

Wow, I can't believe the Jamie storyline is beating the Lauire storyline. The Jamie storyline had only one good decent movie and that was H4. The others blew monkey poo. The Lauire storyline had a awesome, awesome conclusion to it. Jamie's had H6:eek:

[MyersFan75]

Originally posted by Demonswrath
No, I haven't read it but am very interested in reading it. Where can I find it and what's it called?

I've been apart of this board for quite a while. I think it had just been talked about so much that she was in the Witness Protection Program that it just seems to be the most plausable senerio. Are you sure it wasn't mentioned at all during H20? It's been a while that I have watched it because it being my second worst film in the series but I just seem to think that it was mentioned in there.

The Witness Protection Program isn't mentioned just to tell you however it is in our series link.

Here it is...
http://ohmb.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3396

Later,
MyersFan75

[MyersFan75]

Originally posted by LoomisFan4Life
I think all that is mentioned is that she faked her death. I don't believe Witness Protection Program is mentioned. I could be wrong though.

You're right - it isn't mentioned...however her "death" is.

Later,
MyersFan75

[MyersFan75]

Originally posted by Demonswrath
No, I haven't read it but am very interested in reading it.

Hope you enjoy it!!

Later,
MyersFan75

[MyersFan75]

Originally posted by Phatmaster2k6
Wow, I can't believe the Jamie storyline is beating the Lauire storyline. The Jamie storyline had only one good decent movie and that was H4. The others blew monkey poo. The Lauire storyline had a awesome, awesome conclusion to it. Jamie's had H6:eek:

Its only winning by one vote - besides, I don't think H6 was a bad film...actually, its one of my faves.

Later,
MyersFan75

[urg]

i think that it is alluded that dr. loomis helped laurie fake her death. if not, then why would he have a recent file on her in his office?

even though laurie wasn't helped by the witness protection program, i still think that it is a cool idea to use in scripts.

[MyersFan75]

Its not, and I like to think its more of Marions file than Loomis'.

Besides, Loomis didn't even hint it in H4-H6...
Michael wouldn't have known, but Marion could have of course.

Later,
MyersFan75

[King Sly Joker]

Originally posted by Laow-Z
Actually the only storyline i really like are Laurie and only H1 & 2..although H20 wasn't bad i would rather see the basic H1-2 storyline which was simple, to the point and set the mood for Halloween.

I agree with you.I follow the 1,2 storyline.But H20 screwed that up.I cant see it as part of 1 and 2..

[freethy]

Well looks like I will be the black sheep yet again and say I prefer the H1 storyline as a stand alone movie.

[6Michael6Myers6]

I like to think of Halloween, Halloween II, and Halloween H20 as a trilogy...they come in a nice little package...no attachments, no complications...simple and easy to take in...and you still get some of the best death scenes in the entire series...i think of the other movies as just spinoffs, even though i really enjoy H4 and H6 i prefer the Laurie storyline

[MyersFan75]

HUGE spinoffs if that's how you see them...since characters return and others are mentioned.

Later,
MyersFan75

[6Michael6Myers6]

I have to take back what i said...I just watched H4 and realized how much I love Jamie...lol... :)

[urg]

Originally posted by 6Michael6Myers6
I have to take back what i said...I just watched H4 and realized how much I love Jamie...lol... :)

they always come back lol.

[Ozzy]

I like both story lines. But Im still pissed at how part 7 bascially deleted 4-6. The thorn story line was great, I loved how they tired to give Micheal Myers a reason for his madness. It showed how evil Michael really was, by going after his young niece.They should bring back the thorn.

[Raechull]

I really like the Jamie story because it has WAY more twists and turns. Even though I dont like number 6....(the p-cut should be at my house any day now, so hopefully that will change my opinion) I like how it explains all about Michael. It has more emotion, Thats why I prefer it.:cool:

[6Michael6Myers6]

Originally posted by urg
they always come back lol.

:D you got that right :D

[King Sly Joker]

Originally posted by Ozzy
I like both story lines. But Im still pissed at how part 7 bascially deleted 4-6. The thorn story line was great, I loved how they tired to give Micheal Myers a reason for his madness. It showed how evil Michael really was, by going after his young niece.They should bring back the thorn.

Ah yes the age old debate.But really,I agree with you.They should put closure to 4-6,by doing something involving it..

[MyersFan75]

Originally posted by Raechull
Even though I dont like number 6....(the p-cut should be at my house any day now, so hopefully that will change my opinion)

I hope you find the P-Cut MUCH more satisfying. I know I did.

Later,
MyersFan75

[Pandora]

I am a fan of both storylines, but I liked H1 and H2, and H4-H6. I wasn't crazy about H20 and HR. I would, however, love to see both storylines tied together.

-Pandora

[MyersFan75]

Originally posted by Pandora
I am a fan of both storylines, but I liked H1 and H2, and H4-H6. I wasn't crazy about H20 and HR. I would, however, love to see both storylines tied together.

-Pandora

same here.

Later,
MyersFan75

[Demonswrath]

Originally posted by Pandora
I am a fan of both storylines, but I liked H1 and H2, and H4-H6. I wasn't crazy about H20 and HR. I would, however, love to see both storylines tied together.

-Pandora

Me too Pandora. I think with the growing demand of this, it is possible that we might see something come to light.

Nice avatar by the way. I'm a big Betty Page fan. My bar is decorated with her.

[horrorqueen7]

I voted for Jamie. I am not a fan of H20 or HR - I liked 4-6 much better.

[urg]

Originally posted by Pandora
I am a fan of both storylines, but I liked H1 and H2, and H4-H6. I wasn't crazy about H20 and HR. I would, however, love to see both storylines tied together.

-Pandora

as would i. hopefully, the powers that be will listen to us someday.

[King Sly Joker]

Originally posted by horrorqueen7
I voted for Jamie. I am not a fan of H20 or HR - I liked 4-6 much better.

That seems to be catching on.Nobody seems to care for H20&HR..

[MyersFan75]

Originally posted by King Sly Joker
That seems to be catching on.Nobody seems to care for H20&HR..

I must say I liked H20...however, I hated Resurrection. HATED.

I'm not sure...I picked the Jamie storyline for it's depth and innovation. However, the first two movies with Laurie were by far the better of any others.

Later,
MyersFan75

[Pandora]

Originally posted by Demonswrath
Me too Pandora. I think with the growing demand of this, it is possible that we might see something come to light.

Nice avatar by the way. I'm a big Betty Page fan. My bar is decorated with her.

Awesome! I loooove Bettie! hehe.

[6Michael6Myers6]

Originally posted by King Sly Joker
That seems to be catching on.Nobody seems to care for H20&HR..

I disagree...I LOVE H20...and on a lesser scale HR...but I love the entire series

[Khorne23]

I'd just like to say that I really like H20 as well. Its the only one of the 8 that I MIGHT say I like better than the first one.

[Laow-Z]

Originally posted by Khorne23
I'd just like to say that I really like H20 as well. Its the only one of the 8 that I MIGHT say I like better than the first one.
Wow that's a pretty big statement....don't agree but that's your preference.

[MyersFan75]

Originally posted by Laow-Z
Wow that's a pretty big statement....don't agree but that's your preference.

Agreed.
To say H20 is somewhat better than the original is a VERY big statement. It was a good film in my own opinion but I personally put it no where near the original.
I'd say the series plays out as follows...(IMO)
1.H1
2.H2
3.H4
4.H6(P-Cut)
5.H5
6.H7
7.H3
8.H8
Thats how I would catagorize the films...but it IS your own opinion and I don't intend to criticize it.

Later,
MyersFan75

[gerry d]

H2 in my eyes is always going to be a better movie than Halloween.What Halloween lacked in H2 makes up for it.

I have to admit i thought the Laurie Storyline would be winning.I just personally don't see the appeal in the Jamie storyline.H4 i did enjoy i thought it was a good strong movie & then H5 comes along & is the complete opposite.A weak storyline,annoying characters.Personally it's a terrible movie.

cheers

[MyersFan75]

Originally posted by gerry d
H2 in my eyes is always going to be a better movie than Halloween.What Halloween lacked in H2 makes up for it.

I have to admit i thought the Laurie Storyline would be winning.I just personally don't see the appeal in the Jamie storyline.H4 i did enjoy i thought it was a good strong movie & then H5 comes along & is the complete opposite.A weak storyline,annoying characters.Personally it's a terrible movie.

cheers

What did Halloween 2 have that the original didn't?
Not objecting - just wondering about your thoughts.

Later,
MyersFan75

[Khorne23]

Originally posted by MyersFan75
To say H20 is somewhat better than the original is a VERY big statement. It was a good film in my own opinion but I personally put it no where near the original.

Well, just to clarify, I will always believe that the first film was the best, but, if I was going to say that one of the other seven movies was better than the first one, I would say that H20 was that film. I'm not saying it is better, only that it makes a stronger case for being better than any of the other films.

In short, to me, H20 is a strong second in the series. It is the second best of the eight films.

[MyersFan75]

I understand now. Just not what I would see it being - I would naturally follow H2 as the next best and then H4, either H6 or H2O would be next in my book.
Its definately good in some areas but I don't think its the BEST other than the original.

Later,
MyersFan75

[gerry d]

Originally posted by MyersFan75
What did Halloween 2 have that the original didn't?
Not objecting - just wondering about your thoughts.

Later,
MyersFan75

1.Introduced to More Characters

2.More action

3.More suspense

4.Also moved in a slightly faster pace.You had 2 stories going on at the same time.Loomis & the cops looking for Myers & while that is going on you have Michael looking for Laurie and causing mayhem at HMH & the 2 stories meet up at the end.

cheers

[MyersFan75]

Originally posted by gerry d
1.Introduced to More Characters

2.More action

3.More suspense

4.Also moved in a slightly faster pace.You had 2 stories going on at the same time.Loomis & the cops looking for Myers & while that is going on you have Michael looking for Laurie and causing mayhem at HMH & the 2 stories meet up at the end.

cheers

True - it was taking off of a great film so there really isn't a way to NOT have it be slightly more action packed and faster. It was a great film.

[Dangertainment]

I prefer the Laurie Strode storyline.

[Robert Beaudoin]

Nothing against the Jamie Lloyd storyline (Halloween 4 - 6), but I would say the Laurie Strode storyline because that's the storyline that started it all.

[SonOSam]

That's a tough one. Overall, JLC's Halloween's are better, but H4 has a lot going for it. And even though I now don't care much for H5 it did try to do something neat by having Jamie more connected w/ her evil uncle. And H6 probably has a more satisfying end for Jamie's character than HR had for Laurie. H4 was awesome (Oh, what could have been). Is there a thread for which Halloween Loomis is at his best?

[matthew28]

Jamie.Parts 4-6 had an erie quality that h20 and resurection lacked.I wish they'd bring back paul rudd as Tommy doyle and follow up on the events of part 6,cause h20 and resurection were dissapointments.

[thetodd]

I like 4-6. I wish 5 and 6 had been better, but overall the storyline was interesting.

[MyersFan75]

Originally posted by SonOSam
Is there a thread for which Halloween Loomis is at his best?

http://ohmb.net/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2944&highlight=Best+Loomis (http://)

Your Welcome.
;)

[Andrew73]

I like both but went with Laurie storyline. I think it was stupid to kill Jamie off in H6. Granted they could bring Jamie back. Which would really screw with fans heads. Since its was stupid to switch storylines after releasing 3 films.

[long live thorn]

couldnt decide so i said what the hell and made it even like it is in my mind 50-50

[kerrsth]

although i love the laurie strode storyline(1,2,h20...dont care much for HR)

I am weakened by my love for the 4-6 storyline of Jamie Llyode...

so yea im a Jamie freak...what of it? :D

[Thomas Jay]

Hi, since I am not yet allowed to post a new thread (never seen that in any forum) I am asking if I can put my Halloween 4-6 questions here:


-What exactly is teh connection between Michael and the thorn cult?
-Did he already have to deal with them before he stabbed Judith?
-Where does he have the thorn symbol on his wrist from? Who else has it?
-Why does the cult support Michael?
-What was planned with Danny in H6? What did they want to do with him?
-Is Wynn just the leader or is he more? How can he control Michael?
-What is the connection between the cult and Jamie? What does the cult want? Is she a "thorn born?"
-I sshe definiately Laurie's daughter?

Is there a detailed summary of the series on the internet?

Which story elements of the series before H20 are in H20? Which happenings are ignored, destroyed or mentioned? Did Laurie ever have a car accidence?

[NYCKing87]

I prefer the Laurie story line, though I still like the Jamie storyline aswell.

To me, the "inner" trilogy if you will, H1/H2/H20 ended with H20 imo. I don't consider Resurection canon. Not even a Halloween film for that matter.

[TheShape66]

I like the basic story from H1 & H2 and the finish with H2O :)

Exactly how I feel. Although I'm a fan of both directions, I'd have to say the Laurie storyline is the best, especially if you end it after H20 and not include Resurrection

[Darth Tyranus]

The Laurie story line.

[Pasabi]

I think they both were really great but if I had to pick it would be Lauries.

[BigBrother80]

I think they both were really great but if I had to pick it would be Lauries.

Ditto for me.

[temp19]

The Jamie storyline of course

[Laurie Strode]

I chose the Laurie storyline. The Jamie one is good, but I just like the Laurie one.

[mcilroga]

I chose the Laurie storyline.

That's what all the cool kids are doing these days.

I did as well, obviously.

[tmlfan4life]

Since Jamie is my favorite character obviously I voted for her.

[Real Fine Place]

Ooh, tough call. Though I too like Jamie and she's my favorite character as well, I chose the Laurie storyline. Poor Jamie went through too much for me.

[bangtango]

-Laurie's storyline: The original & II are great. While I enjoy H20, I don't see it as necessary and neither is Resurrection which is the worst film of the first 8.

-Jamie's storyline: Liked 4-5. The plot of 6 totally destroyed Jamie's character both with the kid and her strange death (either cut).

I always thought that the way 4 was laid out, you are able to watch it and know what is going on without having seen the original. 4 was the first Halloween I saw. So Jamie certainly has her own storyline, yes.

People can say what they want about Laurie's demise (death) in Resurrection, whether it was halfway effective or a travesty, but Part 6 completely ruined Jamie's character (no debating that), so I guess I'd say Laurie's.

[Laurie2007]

i had to go with jamie because she was by far my favorite....although i did like laurie in the original...i have to stick with jamie on this one

[Michellemabelle]

I'd acually like to link both continuities together somehow.

[Pandaz]

Both continuities have their positive aspects, but I went with the H1-H6 storyline.

I love Jamie as portrayed by Danielle Harris, but I've never given a damn about Laurie Strode. Loomis is also present much more in the H1-H6 storyline, and that's definitely a positive aspect in my opinion. I know fans say it all the time, and it's the truth - the series just wasn't the same without Donald Pleasence. To me, the best thing Laurie's storyline has going is that it ended the plot device that Michael was hunting down his relatives. He could simply be deemed someone who doesn't like his sister. I know a lot of people think Michael should have been pursuing John Tate after Laurie was killed, but I think the fact that he didn't established that he wasn't a family killer, just someone who really hated his sister! Oh, and in no way am I commending Resurrection because it's a piece of shit. I thought he should have gone after John at first since we were used to him hunting down the relatives at that point, but looking at it from a different perspective I'm just ecstatic he didn't. Again, I'm not commending Resurrection since it's the worst of the worst and I hate it just as much as the typical Halloween fan.

In the thorn storyline, I like the characters more than I do those in the H20 storyline. The films that came before H20 also have much more Halloween atmosphere. The events of H20 and Resurrection feel like they could have taken place on any day other than Halloween. Also, I was happy with them "explaining the boogeyman." I know a lot of people will start preaching the business side of things and tell me that being creative should not be the goal of a long-running franchise, but I don't care. I get very sick of the repetitive nature of slasher films so I welcomed the thorn explanation. I think it was a good concept that was poorly executed in the theatrical cut.

[Patrick1679]

Laurie no doubt. But I think that story ended at Halloween II.

[Real Fine Place]

Both continuities have their positive aspects, but I went with the H1-H6 storyline.

I love Jamie as portrayed by Danielle Harris, but I've never given a damn about Laurie Strode. Loomis is also present much more in the H1-H6 storyline, and that's definitely a positive aspect in my opinion. I know fans say it all the time, and it's the truth - the series just wasn't the same without Donald Pleasence. To me, the best thing Laurie's storyline has going is that it ended the plot device that Michael was hunting down his relatives. He could simply be deemed someone who doesn't like his sister. I know a lot of people think Michael should have been pursuing John Tate after Laurie was killed, but I think the fact that he didn't established that he wasn't a family killer, just someone who really hated his sister! Oh, and in no way am I commending Resurrection because it's a piece of shit. I thought he should have gone after John at first since we were used to him hunting down the relatives at that point, but looking at it from a different perspective I'm just ecstatic he didn't. Again, I'm not commending Resurrection since it's the worst of the worst and I hate it just as much as the typical Halloween fan.

In the thorn storyline, I like the characters more than I do those in the H20 storyline. The films that came before H20 also have much more Halloween atmosphere. The events of H20 and Resurrection feel like they could have taken place on any day other than Halloween. Also, I was happy with them "explaining the boogeyman." I know a lot of people will start preaching the business side of things and tell me that being creative should not be the goal of a long-running franchise, but I don't care. I get very sick of the repetitive nature of slasher films so I welcomed the thorn explanation. I think it was a good concept that was poorly executed in the theatrical cut.

I agree with a lot you said here.

I voted for the Laurie storyline back whenever, and I still hold by that - even though I'm a little more a fan of the Thorn storyline.

[Five by Five]

I was a fan of the Jamie story line, up until the Thorn aspect in H5.

But overall, I like the simple, human creepy feel of the Laurie storyline.

[zane1974]

I don't hate the jamie storyline I just like the Laurie storyline better.

[Torgo]

I definitely prefer the Jamie storyline, but I'd stop it after Halloween 4.

[Real Fine Place]

Even though I voted for the Laurie storyline, I perfer the Jamie storyline. The Laurie one is a lot better on all levels, but I just enjoy watching the Jamie one more - with the exception of Halloween 6.

[Laurie2007]

i cared more for jamie even in 6 more than i ever did for laurie

[SlasherBoi]

The Laurie storyline...DUH! LOL

[Real Fine Place]

i cared more for jamie even in 6 more than i ever did for laurie

Same here, in caring for Jamie more. Laurie seemed more like she could take care of herself, even in Halloween, whereas Jamie was a poor helpless girl wandering the streets of Haddonfield alone in Halloween 4 and mute in Halloween 5.

[nwiser]

I liked the jame storyline, but I guess I have to vote for the Laurie storyline since without Laurie, there would've been no Jamie. A "both" option wouldve been good.

i cared more for jamie even in 6 more than i ever did for laurie

yeah...Jamie seemed so helpless...you couldnt help but care. Laurie could at least defend herself to a certain extent, though she seemd to lack common sense at times. "Pick up the Knife!"

[Rich]

I prefer the Halloween 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 story line. I love Halloween 3 as well. Nothing after Part 6 exists to me.

[hallohell]

I prefer the Halloween 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 story line. I love Halloween 3 as well. Nothing after Part 6 exists to me.

Hey you know there's this film called Halloween H20. You remember it? It's the one critics thought would live up to the original. :bastard:

[Rich]

I never herd of such film. Critics thought it lived up to the original did they? Well, a critic is nothing more then someone who gets paid to think for people who can't think for themselves. :nodsmile:

"an even bigger" :bastard: :)

[hallohell]

I never herd of such film. Critics thought it lived up to the original did they? Well, a critic is nothing more then someone who gets paid to think for people who can't think for themselves.

"an even bigger" :bastard:

Point taken. Actually I never listen to them. If I did there's no way I could like anything after H1 because they didn't.

[Rich]

Well, we may have our differences in opinions on the Halloween films, but at least our opinions are our own. Cheers! :drink:

[hallohell]

Well, we may have our differences in opinions on the Halloween films, but at least our opinions are our own. Cheers! :drink:

I totally agree. :drink:

[Real Fine Place]

Hey you know there's this film called Halloween H20. You remember it? It's the one critics thought would live up to the original. :bastard:

Yeah, you said the same thing, right? :bastard:

Well, we may have our differences in opinions on the Halloween films, but at least our opinions are our own. Cheers! :drink:

Very, very true.

[hallohell]

Yeah, you said the same thing, right?:bastard:
I thought H20 was good but it didn't live up to the original.
Very, very true.

You know he was talking to me right?

[Real Fine Place]

You know he was talking to me right?

Yes, I know. But you can also look at it as "in general" too.

[hallohell]

Yes, I know. But you can also look at it as "in general" too.

Yeah but you're one of those people who listens to what everyone else says. :bastard:

[Real Fine Place]

Yeah but you're one of those people who listens to what everyone else says. :bastard:

You think you're so funny! :fu:

[hallohell]

You think you're so funny! :fu:

I don't think........ I know!!!!!!!!! :bastard:

[Dark Agent]

Theres something about the 4-6 storyline that jsut appeals to me, the atmosphere, the storyline, it's jsut alot more darker.

I also like the evelution of Haddonfield in the Thorn plot, it goes from what appears to be your average small town to a town hiding a secret society from the public who were more or less invovled with the various tragedies that took place in the town.

[puppetmaster612]

Laurie's storyine

[Laurie2007]

Theres something about the 4-6 storyline that jsut appeals to me, the atmosphere, the storyline, it's jsut alot more darker.

I also like the evelution of Haddonfield in the Thorn plot, it goes from what appears to be your average small town to a town hiding a secret society from the public who were more or less invovled with the various tragedies that took place in the town.

plus theres more innocence to jamie than laurie being a little girl

[Real Fine Place]

plus theres more innocence to jamie than laurie being a little girl

Yes! Another reason why I like the Jamie storyline.

[Ryan]

I enjoy both story lines to some extent, but I suppose if I had to choose it'd be the Jamie storyline.

[Pandaz]

Same here, in caring for Jamie more. Laurie seemed more like she could take care of herself, even in Halloween, whereas Jamie was a poor helpless girl wandering the streets of Haddonfield alone in Halloween 4 and mute in Halloween 5.
I thought Jamie was a much more likeable character than Laurie. :D I couldn't help feeling sympathetic for her, seeing how upset she was over the loss of her parents, and feeling almost as if she didn't really belong since she wasn't a blood relatives of the Carruthers. Then we see the abuse she takes from her peers, and it's truly depressing. She seemed so helpless and defenseless. Danielle was certainly very convincing and amazing in the role.
Theres something about the 4-6 storyline that jsut appeals to me, the atmosphere, the storyline, it's jsut alot more darker.

I also like the evelution of Haddonfield in the Thorn plot, it goes from what appears to be your average small town to a town hiding a secret society from the public who were more or less invovled with the various tragedies that took place in the town.
I definitely prefer the atmosphere and the characters in the middle trilogy. Halloweens 4 through 6 are much more atmospheric than their successors. There's a connection between the events and the holiday of Halloween in those installments. H20 and Resurrection feel as if they could have taken place on any other day of the week. Halloween almost feels like an afterthought.

[Real Fine Place]

I thought Jamie was a much more likeable character than Laurie. :D I couldn't help feeling sympathetic for her, seeing how upset she was over the loss of her parents, and feeling almost as if she didn't really belong since she wasn't a blood relatives of the Carruthers. Then we see the abuse she takes from her peers, and it's truly depressing. She seemed so helpless and defenseless. Danielle was certainly very convincing and amazing in the role.

I agree completely.

[Five by Five]

I thought Jamie was a much more likeable character than Laurie. :D I couldn't help feeling sympathetic for her, seeing how upset she was over the loss of her parents, and feeling almost as if she didn't really belong since she wasn't a blood relatives of the Carruthers. Then we see the abuse she takes from her peers, and it's truly depressing. She seemed so helpless and defenseless. Danielle was certainly very convincing and amazing in the role.

I definitely prefer the atmosphere and the characters in the middle trilogy. Halloweens 4 through 6 are much more atmospheric than their successors. There's a connection between the events and the holiday of Halloween in those installments. H20 and Resurrection feel as if they could have taken place on any other day of the week. Halloween almost feels like an afterthought.


I heard that originally Halloween 8 wasnt actually supoosed to take place on Halloween itself.

The only atmospheric thing about H8, is the pasrt where the kids out the jack-o-lantern on the Myers porch.

[hallohell]

What makes the Jamie storyline so good is the fact that she's so young you'd think Michael could pick her off easy. But for some reason or another she's almost harder to get a hold of than Laurie was.

[Twisted Sister]

Normally I would have said the Laurie storyline, but after H2, in my opinion, it's dry, bland, boring, and predictible.
Everything Pandaz said in regards to Jamie is how I feel, and her character has been through so much more, well, excitement. Plus she was a little doll.

[Laurie2007]

her character has been through so much more....and she was held captive for 6 years

[JOeKER]

Jamie. Halloween 4 is my favorite sequel and I love the idea of having a little girl be Michael's target victim rather than a teenaged girl like most other slasher films.

[Real Fine Place]

I heard that originally Halloween 8 wasnt actually supoosed to take place on Halloween itself.

I thought it didn't. :bastard:

What makes the Jamie storyline so good is the fact that she's so young you'd think Michael could pick her off easy. But for some reason or another she's almost harder to get a hold of than Laurie was.

I agree. Maybe it was the age difference? I never thought that Laurie was a stiff ass or anything, but I just thought that Jamie was a more likeable character you would cry with when she did.

[NYCKing87]

After thinking about it for quite some time, I definitly prefer the Laurie storyline, but I disregard HR. I respect the middle trilogy, but there's no denying the series fell into obscurity when the thorn plot was introduced and H5 being a very inferior sequel to H4.

[Five by Five]

I think that Jamies story was played out halfway through part 5. She was a little girl and this man was a super human killing machine, there is no reason to think that he couldnt kill her. It was great in H4 but went WAY downhill with H5-H6.

[tmlfan4life]

I think that Jamies story was played out halfway through part 5. She was a little girl and this man was a super human killing machine, there is no reason to think that he couldnt kill her. It was great in H4 but went WAY downhill with H5-H6.Well don't forget in H5 she was more on her own since Rachel was dead and Tina was no help before she was killed, so it was great to see her trying to survie on her own and doing that. However I do agree that her character in H6 sucked because of how they killed her off so fast.

[Five by Five]

Well don't forget in H5 she was more on her own since Rachel was dead and Tina was no help before she was killed, so it was great to see her trying to survie on her own and doing that. However I do agree that her character in H6 sucked because of how they killed her off so fast.

I relate Jamies death in H6 to Lauries death in H8, they were both tired and weak...wanting to end the pain that has plagued them all their life.

[tmlfan4life]

I relate Jamies death in H6 to Lauries death in H8, they were both tired and weak...wanting to end the pain that has plagued them all their life.Agreed.

[Five by Five]

Lord knows I would.

[Laurie2007]

I relate Jamies death in H6 to Lauries death in H8, they were both tired and weak...wanting to end the pain that has plagued them all their life.

see i dont see it that way....jamie wasnt really weak in my opinion...only physically because she had just had a baby 24 hours before....laurie was mentally and pyscially weak

[tmlfan4life]

see i dont see it that way....jamie wasnt really weak in my opinion...only physically because she had just had a baby 24 hours before....laurie was mentally and pyscially weakWhile giving birth might have taken alot out of her, don't forget she was held captive for 6 years and I am sure that did not help.

[Laurie2007]

While giving birth might have taken alot out of her, don't forget she was held captive for 6 years and I am sure that did not help.

but she could have also had more determination to get out after being held captive

[Five by Five]

While giving birth might have taken alot out of her, don't forget she was held captive for 6 years and I am sure that did not help.

Yes, you try being held captive for 6 years, impregnanted, and suddenly gaining the ability to drive. We would all be insane!

[Laurie2007]

Yes, you try being held captive for 6 years, impregnanted, and suddenly gaining the ability to drive. We would all be insane!

i have ...you mean you havent? hmmm you really should try it sometime...its very liberating:yar:

[Real Fine Place]

I relate Jamies death in H6 to Lauries death in H8, they were both tired and weak...wanting to end the pain that has plagued them all their life.

Very true there, but Jamie gave birth.

see i dont see it that way....jamie wasnt really weak in my opinion...only physically because she had just had a baby 24 hours before....laurie was mentally and pyscially weak

I can agree with this here moreso than the two being related in that sense. I don't think that even Laurie would've stood a chance against Halloween 6's Michael Myers.

[Fright Nighter]

Man this is tough. I guess I'll go with the Laurie storyline.

[Laurie2007]

I can agree with this here moreso than the two being related in that sense. I don't think that even Laurie would've stood a chance against Halloween 6's Michael Myers.

no i dont think she would have either but jamie tried...and in the pcut he doesnt get her but yano what can you do....

[Real Fine Place]

and in the pcut he doesnt get her but yano what can you do....

Watch the Producer's Cut and not the Theatrical. :D

[Five by Five]

no i dont think she would have either but jamie tried...and in the pcut he doesnt get her but yano what can you do....

Why not? If Laurie was still alive and well during this time in this continuity, she could have survived the film. Shes a seasoned fighter. If skinny ass Kara Strode can do it, then why not her?

But I think my views from my above post fully explain the lack of screen time and fight that both characters had.

[Laurie2007]

Watch the Producer's Cut and not the Theatrical. :D

haha right

[Real Fine Place]

Why not? If Laurie was still alive and well during this time in this continuity, she could have survived the film. Shes a seasoned fighter. If skinny ass Kara Strode can do it, then why not her?

Because no one was interested in her character anymore.

[nwiser]

Because no one was interested in taking more than 5 minutes and using their brain to come up with a creative storyline for her character anymore.

There...i fixed it for ya. :nodsmile:

[spindrift68]

Laurie storyline overall.

I prefer the H1, H2, H20 storyline overall compared to the H4, H5, H6 storyline.

[Real Fine Place]

There...i fixed it for ya. :nodsmile:

Ha, ha. I didn't know there was anything wrong with it. :p

Nice addition though!

[Five by Five]

Laurie storyline overall.

I prefer the H1, H2, H20 storyline overall compared to the H4, H5, H6 storyline.

Its more intresting.

[sound_asleep7]

I loved the Laurie storyline, but my vote had to go to the Jamie storyline just cause I like 4 and 5

[duhderrick]

I liked Jamie's storyline a little better than Lauries.

[Darth Revan]

I liked Jamie's storyline a tad better. but Laurie's was great!

[HaddonfieldSpy]

I like both characters, but my voted def goes with Laurie.

[Five by Five]

Lauries storyline had more simplicity to it, as the original film had.

[Halloween II]

Laurie of course.

[Dr_Loomis02]

I went with the Laurie storyline, but damn if it wasn't a hard choice. I think H4 was a better and scarier film than H20, but the thorn stuff to follow was so ridiculous that I had to vote for the other storyline. Plus H20's ending was a plus. Unfortunately HR followed H20, but at least it was a simple film, with no cults or men in black. I also like Laurie's death more than Jamie's.
They don't just kill Jamie, they fucking brutalize her, no matter what version you watch!
At least HR tried something creative, playing on Laurie's fears, that was cool enough.
The film still sucks balls, but there were a couple things I liked overall more throughly than the Jamie storyline.

[Five by Five]

Amen! I agree with you completely.

[MrsV]

I would chose the Jamie storyline. Although H1 and 2 are my all time faves...I did not the ignoring of Jamie to go a different direction. I was very interested in hearing about the scene that was filmed and the original storyline for H20 that included Jamie. Perhaps I would have liked H20 better that way. As of now, I am not a fan of H20 and Resurrection. I wasn't a huge fan of 6, but 4 and 5 were fun and overall better in my opinion.

[Real Fine Place]

I know I previously voted for the Laurie storyline, but I do like the Jamie storyline more, and I watch the ones with her more.

[Five by Five]

I like both of the storylines but I really like the object of the original: keep it simple. And thats what the Laurie storyline really was, so therfore I prefer that one.

[onerichman]

The Laurie story line

[tmlfan4life]

I know I previously voted for the Laurie storyline, but I do like the Jamie storyline more, and I watch the ones with her more.Welcome to our side, lol. :roflmao:

[Moron86]

I wasn't sure who to vote for on this, especially since after both Laurie and Jaime's deaths in the beginning, the rest of the movie was kind of blah, H:R obviously being a hell of a lot worse that H6.

Ultimately though, I went with Laurie. She's the one who started it all. She was a sweet girl who learned to fight back as she watched people die around her left and right. She was truly screwed up in the head by the time Michael came back for her 20 years later. The moment where she sends John and Molly off and walk up the driveway to face Michael is such a badass moment for the character. She definitely had the better storyline arch. When she finally meets her end to Michael, she is so strong and weathered and I feel it was the only way for her story with Michael to end. She finally found peace. And also, she didn't have to live through Resurrection.:bastard:

[Five by Five]

And also, she didn't have to live through Resurrection.:bastard:

:roflmao: Nice.

[Real Fine Place]

Welcome to our side, lol. :roflmao:

Ha, ha. Thanks. But actually, I've always been there.

[tmlfan4life]

Ha, ha. Thanks. But actually, I've always been there.I know that, but the fact you like that story line even more makes you a full fledged member, lol.

[DoomsdayFAN]

I dont know. To me everything outside of H1/H2/HIII/H4, as far as "storyline" is concerned, isnt relevant.

[The Shape Lives]

The Jamie storyline is the Laurie storyline in a way.
But I prefer the H1-H6 storyline for two reasons.

1.Donnald Pleasence was in all of them.
2.H20 and Resurrection basically sucked.

[Five by Five]

Donald couldnt save H5 and H6. God bless his soul but he did star in some suckers.

H20 was great, but its hard to look at the storyline knowing what comes after it.

[The New Guy]

Out of the two options, I voted for the Laurie Storyline.

In the end, though, I don't really like that too much, either. I enjoy the storyline of the original the best.

A guy in a white mask stalking babysitters. Simple and effective.

They should have made sequels that had to do with that. Not the whole sister/family thing.

[Five by Five]

I dont know if more than one sequel with the simplicity of the original would have been effective.

[The New Guy]

I dont know if more than one sequel with the simplicity of the original would have been effective.

Yeah, you're right, but at least one sequel could have been good. You could have started it out just like H2, but instead have the night continue with The Shape stalking someone else, or have him go away for awhile a few years later.

The idea of him going after anyone, not just his sister, make The Boogeyman a lot scarier.

Or the sequel could have revolved all around a confrontation between The Shape and Dr. Loomis.

[theshape09]

i'd go with the laurie storyline bcz it was the original storyline and it had more suspense (you know a brother coming after his sister to kill her)

[Five by Five]

I agree that the original story line is the best but you shouldnt just base your opinion off of the fact that its the original.

[Ivan]

My vote goes to the Laurie storyline. Two out of the three movies, which The Jamie storyline includes are bad, after all. :)

[Five by Five]

This is very true.

[Erin Brixon]

I Liked Jamies Story Better

[Ivan]

I Liked Jamies Story BetterWhy, if I may ask?

[Five by Five]

I think alot of people feel her storyline was better because of the fact that it was a cold but I find the simplicty of the original storyline more relatable.

[DarknessBDJM]

Well, technically the Jamie storyline would include 1 and 2 as well since the events in both lead things into 4, so I voted for it without pause.

[Five by Five]

This is true...

[gerry d]

Well, technically the Jamie storyline would include 1 and 2 as well

Not really.Because Jamie never featured in that actual storyline.

cheers

[Five by Five]

Ha, also true. But Parts 1 and 2 branch off into two storylines so...

[hiswadeness]

I like the laurie story line b/c of the simplicity of it. See Laurie...Kill Laurie. The Jamie story line is cool 2 b/c of how indepth it gets, bur MM looks goofey in 4,5&6.

[Five by Five]

i think thats one thing that really puts me off from that section of the series. I didnt like Michael.

[SystemOfaDown]

I have to go with the original Laurie Strode storyline but the Jamie storyline isn't too far behind.

[Five by Five]

The new storyline is totally in last place.

[Zombie_Myers]

It's hard to decide. Lauries had a lot more suspense and had the simplicity of evil coming to kill and the myhtology behind it was simple keeping many aspects ambigious and worked well but in Jamies it explained a lot more about Michael and contained a more supernatural approach increasing the invincibility and threat of Michael. IMO both story lines work really well but I still voted for Lauries because it's the original.

[SasorRegateme]

I choose the Jamie storyline. Another reason is to me at least, what made the Halloween series what it was, was Loomis and Michael which is why I sometimes disregard H2O, and definitely ignore HR.

[Five by Five]

Laurie was just as much a part of the series as Loomis was.

[Darth Tyranus]

Indeed she was.

Disregarding her is ignoring the original.

[Ivan]

Exactly. Sometimes I have a feeling that Loomis is praised more than he actually deserves. And Jamie Lee's character is being forgotten.

[nwiser]

yeah but with the elitist attitude JLC took towards the franchise, perhaps she is best forgotten.

[Smd277]

Im only 18 and been watching halloween for near 8 years now. Nothing against the original but when i first saw halloween it was 8 years ago on amc's frightfest and amc usually plays halloween 4 & 5 more than 1 or 2, so naturally i grew up watching 4 & 5 every year. Just by the color and setting of halloween 1 & 2 compared to 4 & 5 4 and 5 are more modern obviously so it was easier for me as a 10 year old to stay more interested in 4 and 5 and as i was jamies age when i first watched 4 and 5 i could kind of put my self in her shoes and relate more. So i go with jamie's story.

[Five by Five]

I dont see Jamie Lee's attitude outside of the series affecting the character at all. I personally find the character of Laurie more interesting than Jamie by far. For most audiences viewing the film, its hard to connect with a child considering we arent one any more.

[EvilOnTwoLegs]

Yeah, most of us aren't virgins anymore, either. :p

[Darth Tyranus]

yeah but with the elitist attitude JLC took towards the franchise, perhaps she is best forgotten.

Some people here may not like her, but she is far from forgotten by the general audience, not to mention documented film history.

[Pandaz]

Indeed she was.

Disregarding her is ignoring the original.
WHAT?! There are plenty of people who choose to act like H20 and HR never happened...just like there are those who like to think H4 - H6 never happened. That doesn't mean they're disregarding the original.

And, personally, I prefer the H1 - H2 - H4 - H5 - H6 storyline, which ultimately comes down to the characters. I don't think H20 is a bad flick, but it's hard for me to get into because I don't give a flyin' fuck about any of the characters, and do I even need to get started on Resurrection? Plus, it just feels so different from the first six films. I thought Jamie was way more likeable than Laurie, and I think it's because of real life situations that I've been through. People think Laurie is so easy to identify with, but I was never a socially repressed person, and I can't relate to that. I have lost people who were close to me, though, and knowing what Jamie's been through at such a young age, I can't help but to feel sympathy for her.

Both continuities really only have three solid flicks (H1, H2, and H4 in Jamie's storyline and H1, H2, and H20 in Laurie's), so it ultimately comes down to a battle between Halloween 4 and H20 for me. And, for the aformentioned reasons, as well as others, I prefer H4...by far. It's much more atmospheric, and the score is a lot better. As for the other films in each timeline, H5 and H6 at least have some assets, while Resurrection is just an irredeemable piece of shit that's worse than the former two combined. I actually liked Loree's performance as Michael, but it's hard to take seriously towards the end when he gets his ass kicked by Busta Rhymes.

Of course, Jamie's storyline also features the introduction of the infamous concept called thorn, but I actually don't mind it - just it's extremely poor execution. I'm typically boreded by the repetitive nature of slasher films, and usually welcome something new, as long as it's not as over the top as Jason Goes to Hell. And, although H6 finalized that timeline's demise, it at least had potential. Resurrection falls apart immediately at the writing level. The screenplay was fucking horrendous. A group of college students win a competition, giving them the chance to appear on an internet-reality show set in the Myers house, and all hell breaks loose when Michael himself shows up? Halloween 6 actually had a solid script. Poor decisions by the producers and the director caused it to flop.

K, I'm done.

[Darth Tyranus]

But she is still an important part of the series and some seemingly try to erase history and make it like none of it happened.

Liking Jamie better is fine, as long as you admit that the other storyline is there and it is more recognized.

[Pandaz]

But she is still an important part of the series and some try to erase history and make it like none of it happened.

Liking Jamie better is fine, as long as you admit that the other storyline is there and it is more recognized.
Jamie's way better!!!!!! I don't dislike Laurie...but I don't exactly like her either. :D

And, I'm not understanding this logic here. If choosing to ignore H20 and HR means we're disregarding Laurie entirely, what does that say about H20 refuting three previous installments with Donald Pleasence? He too was part of the original...seems kind of contradictory. We can't choose to ignore the recognized storyline because Laurie is in it, but it's okay to disregard the thorn storyline, even with Donald Pleasence, who many would agree was a more integral part of the series than Laurie?

[SasorRegateme]

Choosing one storyline over the other doesn't mean that a person's disregarding the original. Far from it. The original is it's own entity that doesn't get tarnished at all by it's inferior theoretical successors.

[Darth Tyranus]

Jamie's way better!!!!!! I don't dislike Laurie...but I don't exactly like her either. :D

And, I'm not understanding this logic here. If choosing to ignore H20 and HR means we're disregarding Laurie entirely, what does that say about H20 refuting three previous installments with Donald Pleasence? He too was part of the original...seems kind of contradictory. We can't choose to ignore the recognized storyline because Laurie is in it, but it's okay to disregard the thorn storyline, even with Donald Pleasence, who many would agree was a more integral part of the series than Laurie?

Nwiser implied that JLC and Laurie are becoming irrelevant, but history dictates otherwise.

You know I am not for Thorn, but I admit that they were made and did happen in their respective time line, but decisions were made regarding their status.

Some people severely dislike JLC and make it out that her documented importance is no longer relevant.

Ok, maybe that initial post was overstating it, but a later post clarified things.

I do that sometimes.

[tmlfan4life]

When it comes to AMC showing Halloween 4 and Halloween 5 more then the original, I find it's 50/50 because they seem to show all those movies an even amount of times.

[Darth Tyranus]

Cheaper broadcasting rights.

[nwiser]

Nwiser implied that JLC and Laurie are becoming irrelevant, but history dictates otherwise.


actually I was stating that if she were becoming irrelvant, it wouldnt be that big of a deal. I dont see those Activia commercials as anything to be proud of, but being a part of a franchise that has been around for over 30 years is, and yet she would likely take more pride in the yogurt commercials.

[Darth Tyranus]

Future or current projects don't alter or erase past accomplishments in this case.

[tabbycat4]

now that really is an interesting question..but I can't truly give a straight answer to it either. so I hope you don't mind if I split it into 3 pieces and say Laurie for H1 and 2 soon followed by Jamie in H4...and that would have been sweet if Michael was vanquished once and for all, then (after Jamie's so called innocent touch) she would become the new face of evil. do you guys it would have a true dream to see?

[Darth Tyranus]

It would have been a one film deal, as Michael is what the general audience wants to see, and similar to Halloween 3, there would have been a backlash without Michael killing people.

It would certianly be something different, but in this case, different doesn't sell.

[tabbycat4]

too true. the fans are always clamouring for more of "The Man".

[Five by Five]

You cant ignore any of the Halloween films if youre a true fan. Not even Halloween Resurrection.

Because when it comes to the Laurie storyline, H8 is considered canon. Doesnt matter how bad it is.