I don’t have an inherent problem with remakes. Even though the original "Halloween" film directed by John Carpenter isn't one of my favorites, I do recognize its importance as a starting point for the horror slasher genre and a source of inspiration for many subsequent films. Because I wasn’t particularly fond of the 1978 movie, I hoped I could appreciate this remake without being overly influenced by my feelings about the original. However, after seeing it, I've actually come to value the original film more, because Rob Zombie transformed the story and its characters into something crude and unpleasant. The initial film largely centers on Laurie Strode’s everyday life and interactions with her friends, while we observe the mysterious Michael Myers stalking her, appearing unexpectedly, without any real explanation for his actions (excluding what happens in the sequels). In this remake, Rob Zombie tries to delve into young Michael Myers' psychology, attempting to give the villain a backstory and explain the origins of his evilness. This eliminates much of the mystery and darkness surrounding the character. The outcome isn’t good at all; it demonstrates that sometimes, ambiguity is more frightening and disturbing than having everything spelled out, especially when the explanation is as predictable as “he had a troubled upbringing.” Audiences don't want to be told things so plainly, and I believe one of the primary reasons Michael Myers was terrifying was because he remained an enigmatic figure from beginning to end. In the original film, Myers appears to come from what seems like a normal family, but for some reason becomes a merciless killer anyway. While "Halloween" isn't my favorite movie, as I mentioned earlier, I do acknowledge that it presented us with a villain who was impossible to feel any sympathy for. This remake essentially tries to portray Michael as an unfortunate child who had a difficult childhood and eliminates any chance of seeing him as a genuinely dark and frightening figure. This extended look at Michael’s early years lasts roughly 40 minutes, which becomes tedious; it makes the character more pathetic than scary, and ultimately they don't really succeed in conveying his insanity very well either. Once again, Rob Zombie cast his wife, Sheri Moon Zombie, who was excellent in 'House of 1000 Corpses', as an insane, trashy girl… but why did she have to play essentially the same character here? I’m unsure what motivates Rob Zombie's need to repeatedly show his wife stripping and being overtly sexual; perhaps it’s a personal preference that’s fine for them... but "Halloween" wasn't the right vehicle for Sherri Moon to dance and display her body again. Another element Rob Zombie seems to borrow from “House of 1000 Corpses” is the constant use of profanity. While I don’t object to foul language in general, it feels repetitive and silly when we hear the "f-word" every few seconds. There are so many lines that could easily be compared to some of the worst PG-rated movies from recent years. I'm truly disappointed. I didn't anticipate disliking it this much, but I do, and it’s a shame because I genuinely wanted to enjoy it. Hopefully, there will be better luck next time. My suggestion to fans of the original "Halloween" movie is: Don't watch this remake if you are easily upset, because it’s quite painful. I felt cheated, even though I wasn’t a fan of Carpenter’s version either.

Source on TMDB