Ep. 71: Monkey Shines ➡
Episode 70: Dominique Othenin-Girard’s Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
Rotten Tomato Score: 12%
What happens when a movie's chaos leaves us questioning its very essence? Join us on Screams & Streams as we tackle the enigma that is "Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers." This 1989 horror flick, directed by Dominique Othenin-Girard, somehow managed to capture the Halloween franchise's feel without delivering the scares or a coherent storyline. With a Rotten Tomatoes score of just 12%, it's a film that both bewilders and entertains us. We dig into the perplexing plot and bewildering character introductions, trying to make sense of the supposed "revenge" Michael Myers seeks, while sipping on a custom cocktail that mirrors the film's overpowering nature with its minty and sour punch.
Our journey through horror doesn't stop there. We take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, poking fun at classic movie tropes like the quintessential bad boy and the ever-ignored warnings of dogs sensing danger. Whether it's kittens in barns or the freshly waxed cars you should never touch, these clichés remind us why we both love and sometimes laugh at horror films. So, join us for another round of humor, critique, and a touch of nostalgia as we unravel what makes these movies so predictably beloved.
Sinister Sips
Michael Myers
From: Haunted Ventures
Recipe:
1.5 oz Gin
1.5 oz Vodka
3/4 oz lemon Juice
Blackberries
Mint
In a rocks glass, muddle 2 blackberries and 2 mint leaves
Pour in the gin, vodka, and lemon juice
Add 2 ice cubes, or one craft cocktail sized cube
Top the glass up with sparkling water and stir
Plot Summary:
One year after the events of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988), the Shape returns to Haddonfield once again in an attempt to kill his now-mute niece. (Taken from IMDb)
Watchability Scale
We all disliked this film and we gave it at 1 on the Watchability Scale.
Links
Movie Trivia (TV Tropes)
Halloween 5: Ending Explained (Screen Rant)
Making of Halloween 5 (YouTube)