Review It Yourself - Halloween IV: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) with Ed from 'The Film Effect Podcast'

Halloween IV: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) with Ed from 'The Film Effect Podcast'

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06/05/23 • 89 min

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Review It Yourself

"Ed you're talking as if he were a human being!"

Ed from 'The Film Effect Podcast' returns for his second dose of Halloween goodness by joining Sean to discuss the much-beloved? Halloween IV: The Return of Michael Myers (1988).

Discussion Points:

-Yes, Sean does these reviews just to do an impression of Donald Pleasence as Doctor Loomis.

-Ed brings his best Steven Seagal impression.

-The amount of love in the film community for this film.

-Stew from Stew World Order sends in his rating for the film.

-Ed brings fantastic trivia and insights into how the film was made.

-Sean doesn't understand that Sheriff Brackett didn't move to the former Soviet Union.

-Ed helps out put this film into context in the odd Halloween timeline(s).

-Ed and Sean discuss an idea for why the mask is so white.

-You're talking as if he were a human being Ed.

-The pick-up shots to add more gore.

-Loomis's change of direction.

-The rushed production.

-That uplifting ending.

Raised Questions:

-Do you consider this the second best instalment of the whole series?

-Do you prefer the 'Earl and the Gang' or the 'Evil Dies Tonight lynch mob'?

-Why can't Sean remember the Sheriff's name in this film?

-Do you wish Halloween (2018) was called Halloween H40?

-Would you watch Halloween: Overtime?

-Is it generous to call this film a "smash sequel"?

-Why does Ed keep talking as if Michael Myers were a human being?

-Would you watch a Halloween film set in the summer with Michael sweating from his eye-holes?

-Where were the risk assessments for that transfer ride?

-Is it possible to discuss a Halloween film without discussing all the others?

-Have you ever dipped your tie in coffee?

-Would you watch Michael Myers versus The Winter Soldier?

-What kind of a party where Rachel's parents at?

Shout-Outs:

-Josh from 'Talking SMAC (Superheroes, Movies, Animation and Comics) podcast.

-The 'Stew World Order' podcast.

-FilmFloggers' Halloween 4 review with Ben and Tom. An absolutely hilarious review.

Trailer: FilmFloggers: www.filmfloggers.com

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"Ed you're talking as if he were a human being!"

Ed from 'The Film Effect Podcast' returns for his second dose of Halloween goodness by joining Sean to discuss the much-beloved? Halloween IV: The Return of Michael Myers (1988).

Discussion Points:

-Yes, Sean does these reviews just to do an impression of Donald Pleasence as Doctor Loomis.

-Ed brings his best Steven Seagal impression.

-The amount of love in the film community for this film.

-Stew from Stew World Order sends in his rating for the film.

-Ed brings fantastic trivia and insights into how the film was made.

-Sean doesn't understand that Sheriff Brackett didn't move to the former Soviet Union.

-Ed helps out put this film into context in the odd Halloween timeline(s).

-Ed and Sean discuss an idea for why the mask is so white.

-You're talking as if he were a human being Ed.

-The pick-up shots to add more gore.

-Loomis's change of direction.

-The rushed production.

-That uplifting ending.

Raised Questions:

-Do you consider this the second best instalment of the whole series?

-Do you prefer the 'Earl and the Gang' or the 'Evil Dies Tonight lynch mob'?

-Why can't Sean remember the Sheriff's name in this film?

-Do you wish Halloween (2018) was called Halloween H40?

-Would you watch Halloween: Overtime?

-Is it generous to call this film a "smash sequel"?

-Why does Ed keep talking as if Michael Myers were a human being?

-Would you watch a Halloween film set in the summer with Michael sweating from his eye-holes?

-Where were the risk assessments for that transfer ride?

-Is it possible to discuss a Halloween film without discussing all the others?

-Have you ever dipped your tie in coffee?

-Would you watch Michael Myers versus The Winter Soldier?

-What kind of a party where Rachel's parents at?

Shout-Outs:

-Josh from 'Talking SMAC (Superheroes, Movies, Animation and Comics) podcast.

-The 'Stew World Order' podcast.

-FilmFloggers' Halloween 4 review with Ben and Tom. An absolutely hilarious review.

Trailer: FilmFloggers: www.filmfloggers.com

Review It Yourself now has a Patreon!

Choose from TWO memberships:

-'Nowt Special' Side Series: This 'Nowt Special' tier gives you Exclusive Access to a (ANOTHER) side-series in which Sean watches older, classic films.... + other benefits.

-Rewatch It Yourself: +All the benefits of the 'Nowt Special' tier PLUS -An even-more exclusive series, where Sean takes you through every Zombie film he owns (there's quite a few).

Find us here:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/review_it_yourself21

Twitter: @YourselfReview

Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021

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Previous Episode

Breakdown with Bill 1: The Day After Tomorrow (2004)

2 Recommendations

Bill is back!

The Quaidathon Begins!

Bill from 'Bill Reads Bad Reviews' returns with beverages.

Discussion Points:-Sean is excited and uses many, many introductions. -You've got to love the librarian's dedication to her job. -Bill manages to talk, a bit. -The engaging scholastic decathlon (fancy American Pub Quiz) romantic storyline. -The most atrocious dialogue ever. -That LA Tornado scene is outstanding.-*Correction* Avianca Airlines is not Mexican, but Colombian. Apologies for this unintentional mistake. -America's 'invasion' of Canada during filming. -When Sean upset Canada. -Bill and Sean clash over the old Football versus Soccer argument. -Harland Kloser's film composing credits.-Bill and Sean would like to lifeguard the library's mezzanine level.-Those CGI wolves.-Sean sells Roland Emmerich's 2012 to Bill in One Sentence.

Raised Questions:-Is Bill really back?-How useful will Bill's guys be when he gets back from Texas?-How long has it been too late Mr Vice President?-Does this podcast represent the dawn of the age of reason?-Have you ever nestled into a door-frame?-Why did they leave behind just the one patient?-What was the kind-hearted rich kid called?-Why does Bill treat Sean as if he was an old man?-Does this film try and do too much?-Is it spritzing or spraying?-Who is the President on the phone to and why is he the last to leave?-Who's Victor? -Is Bill's accent stronger?-Was it all Jason's fault?-How has Bill never seen 2012?

Random Recommendations:-Frequency (2000).

Trailer: FilmFloggers: www.filmfloggers.com

Review It Yourself now has a Patreon!Choose from TWO memberships:-'Nowt Special' Side Series: This 'Nowt Special' tier gives you Exclusive Access to a (ANOTHER) side-series in which Sean watches older, classic films.... + other benefits.-Rewatch It Yourself: +All the benefits of the 'Nowt Special' tier PLUS -An even-more exclusive series, where Sean takes you through every Zombie film he owns (there's quite a few).

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Next Episode

Halloween V: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) with Wyatt from 'Cinema Trip Reviews'

2 Recommendations

Sean is aided by Wyatt from Cinema Trip Reviews to wade through this underwhelming entry in the Halloween franchise.

My Guest:

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Discussion Points:

-The DVD description of this film.

-Jamie and her "new friends".

-The pacing and music of the film.

-Wyatt and Sean suggest unique solutions to Michael's flappy mask.

-Michael Myers's swimming ability.

-The level of Doctor Loomis's desperation.

-The lack of staff in the Halloween series.

-Tweedledum and Tweedledee.

-The Myers' mansion extension.

-Scratching a car is a step too far for The Boogeyman.

-Michael Myers's cleaning schedule.

-The remarkable turnover of staff at the Haddonfield Sheriff's Department.

-The inconsistent gore levels in the Halloween series.

Raised Questions:

-Does Sean do these Halloween reviews just to do impressions of Loomis?

-What is "a well-meaning derelict"?

-What is the point in the man in black?

-Do you want to tuck the mask in?

-Why was no-one on set bothered by the untucked mask?

-Does the 'cult' aspect of the latter Halloween sequels sit well with Wyatt?

-Where did Billy go?

-How did Michael carry a coffin through town?

-Would you have found Michael Myers being abducted as funny as Sean?

Thanks for listening!

Trailer: FilmFloggers: www.filmfloggers.com

Review It Yourself now has a Patreon!

Choose from TWO memberships:

-'Nowt Special' Side Series: This 'Nowt Special' tier gives you Exclusive Access to a (ANOTHER) side-series in which Sean watches older, classic films.... + other benefits.

-Rewatch It Yourself: +All the benefits of the 'Nowt Special' tier PLUS -An even-more exclusive series, where Sean takes you through every Zombie film he owns (there's quite a few).

Find us here:

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/review_it_yourself21

Twitter: @YourselfReview

Instagram: reviewityourselfpodcast2021

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