Rob Zombie’s Halloween II (2009)

06/03/21 • 89 min

The second and final entry in Zombie’s remake universe of Halloween, Halloween II is one of the most unique films in the entire franchise. Join Joe and Pace as they take a deep dive into inherited sin, original sin, white privilege, and the pre-existence of Christ. Also, which actor has the best performances in this film, and why is it academy award winner Octavia Spencer? Find out all of this and more in episode 13 of Horror Nerds at Church.

Content Warnings: violence against animals and graphic violence against women in discussion of film; police violence and racism in deep dive

Movie discussion begins: 00:09:56
Theological deep dive: 00:57:11
Rating the film: 01:22:33

Books Mentioned:

Work Won’t Love You Back by Sarah Jaffe
Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Brittney Cooper
Under the Skin by Michel Faber
Taking Shape: Developing Halloween from Script to Scream to by Dustin McNeill and Travis Mullins
Pace mentions the Athanasian Creed.

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Content Warnings: violence against animals and graphic violence against women in discussion of film; police violence and racism in deep dive

Movie discussion begins: 00:09:56
Theological deep dive: 00:57:11
Rating the film: 01:22:33

Books Mentioned:

Work Won’t Love You Back by Sarah Jaffe
Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Brittney Cooper
Under the Skin by Michel Faber
Taking Shape: Developing Halloween from Script to Scream to by Dustin McNeill and Travis Mullins
Pace mentions the Athanasian Creed.

Previous Episode

Rob Zombie’s Halloween (2007)

Love it or hate it, Rob Zombie’s Halloween helped revitalize the flailing franchise. Join hosts Joe and Pace as they take a deep dive into nihilism, sibling rivalry, and Ecclesiastes. Also, which of the hosts not only liked, but loved, this film? Find out all of this and more in episode 12 of Horror Nerds at Church.

Content Warnings: discussion of sexual assault, mental health, suicide as depicted in the film, and references to September 11th.

Movie discussion begins: 00:06:23
Theological deep dive: 01:03:41
Rating the Film: 01:18:22

Books Mentioned:

City of God by St. Augustine
Bowling Alone by Robert D. Putnam

Next Episode

Halloween (2018)

The final (for now) entry in the Halloween series, David Gordon Green’s Halloween is the most successful horror sequel of all time. Join Joe and Pace as they take a deep dive into whether or not Michael is an anti-Christ as well as other messianic tropes. Also, are there hints about future episodes of Horror Nerds at Church? Find out all of this and more in episode 14 of Horror Nerds at Church!

Content Warnings: in the description of the film, suicidal ideation, descriptions of institutionalization for mental illness, and trauma are discussed.

Books Mentioned: