Helloween – Movie Review
First Reaction – Helloween brings us a new psychotic killer to life who steals the show.
Where to Watch
UK debut on digital on 29 September 2025 courtesy of Miracle Media, followed by a Blu-ray release on 13 October 2025.
Director: Phil Claydon
Writer: Phil Claydon (Screenplay)
Cast
- Michael Pare (Streets of Fire)
- Ronan Summers (Edge of Tomorrow)
- Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott (Nemesis)
- Caroline Wilde (Barbie)
- Tamsin Dean (The Souvenir)
Plot: During 2016’s “killer clown” craze, Dr. Marks and journalist Parker trace the source to jailed serial killer Cane recruiting followers for an anarchist movement. With Cane escaped, they race to stop his murderous Halloween scheme.
Runtime: 1 Hour 20 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Helloween starts on the 20th anniversary of serial killer Carl Cane’s (Summers) rampage. He has been locked up since his killing spree as a disturbed child. However, his clown make-up has spiralled into a viral sensation striking fear among the masses. His doctor Ellen Marks (Sothcott) faces a difficult situation with her children Leah (Wilde) and Alice (Marszal).
Elsewhere, John Parks (Pare) returns to follow up the stories. However, on the anniversary a bigger plan is unleashed and Ellen must protect her family from Carl and his latest attempted murderous rampage with his followers joining his hunts.
Verdict on Helloween
Recap
The movie follows the anniversary of serial killer Carl Cane’s rampage. However, this year, he has amassed a following who want to help him on his rampage. His doctor must protect her family who have become the highlight of his latest attacks.
Best Parts
The lore behind the serial killer is brilliant and builds on the strange clown appearances from the real world. It shows the serial killer being ruthless and psychotic in their behaviour. Ronan Summers is brilliant bring this character to life, in a disturbing fashion which makes us want to watch even more from him. Most of the story is kept simple to follow and is a battle to survive.
Worst Parts
When it comes to the attacks, they are not as interesting to watch, the camera cuts are too dramatic and often making it hard to watch and not because of the gore.
Final Thoughts –Helloween brings a fresh, complex and psychotic killer to life.
