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HALLOWEEN 6: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS (1995) IS BONKERS! MOVIE REACTION! Paul Rudd | Cult of Thorn

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Reaction and Deep Dive into the Confusing Plot of Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers

Unravel the bizarre mythology, early Paul Rudd casting, and significant plot holes viewers noted that define this polarizing entry in the Halloween franchise. Readers gain insight into why the hosts felt this sequel struggled to weave its threads into a cohesive narrative.

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  • Viewers confirmed Paul Rudd’s early appearance as an adult Tommy Doyle.
  • The film heavily features the confusing "Curse of Thorn" storyline, which viewers struggled to follow.
  • Hosts heavily criticized several character choices, especially concerning the safety of the newborn child.
  • Donald Pleasence’s performance as Dr. Loomis is cemented as a franchise highlight, marking his final appearance.

Roxy Striar and Tara Erickson dissect Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995), directed by Joe Chappelle, focusing on how the film handles the return of Michael Myers and the introduction of the Cult of Thorn mythology. This commentary highlights inconsistent character motivations and execution flaws, noting the film felt like a collection of scenes rather than a unified story.

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MICHAEL MYERS VS PAUL RUDD!! Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - HALLOWEEN H20: 20 Years Later REACTION: https://youtu.be/4L3MI9Shngc - Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order - Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Continuing their Halloween Franchise Marathon, the Scream Queens are BACK to give their Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, & Spoiler Review! Roxy Striar & Tara Erickson dive into the cult-favorite slasher sequel Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995), the sixth installment in John Carpenter’s legendary Halloween franchise. Directed by Joe Chappelle, the film continues the terrifying saga of Michael Myers, now tied to the mysterious Cult of Thorn mythology. Picking up years after the events of Halloween 5, Michael stalks the Strodes once again, and this time the evil feels darker, stranger, and bloodier than ever. The film stars Donald Pleasence (Halloween, You Only Live Twice) in his final appearance as the iconic Dr. Sam Loomis, determined to stop Michael at any cost. Paul Rudd (Ant-Man, Clueless) in one of his earliest roles plays Tommy Doyle, the grown-up survivor from the original Halloween, now obsessed with uncovering Michael’s secrets. Marianne Hagan (Stake Land) portrays Kara Strode, cousin to Laurie Strode, who becomes entangled in Michael’s reign of terror along with her young son Danny (Devin Gardner). George P. Wilbur reprises his role as Michael Myers, embodying the unstoppable masked killer once more. Famous and highly discussed moments from the film include the shocking hospital massacre sequence, the eerie reveal of the Cult of Thorn, and the tense showdown between Tommy Doyle and Michael using runic symbols to subdue the Boogeyman. Fans still debate the differences between the Theatrical Cut and the infamous Producer’s Cut, with alternate endings and deeper cult mythology making this one of the most dissected entries in the Halloween franchise. #Halloween6 #TheCurseOfMichaelMyers #HalloweenFranchise #MichaelMyers #PaulRudd #DonaldPleasence #HalloweenMovies #SlasherHorror #RoxyStriar #TaraErickson #Horror #HorrorMovie #HorrorMovies #Movie #Movies #React #ReactTo #Reaction Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/4JRLCBMPTB4 I Know What You Did Last Summer (2025) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/TgktKKF2WIY Weapons (2025) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/-2Pwi8zyVRk Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/qMzSQJ517g8 Gen V Season 2, Episodes 1, 2, & 3 Reaction: https://youtu.be/vpmE5yE_H9s Follow Roxy Striar: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWhirlGirls Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roxystriar/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/roxystriar Follow *Tara Erickson* on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson 0:00 Checking In! 1:29 Halloween 6 Reaction 30:47 HUEL 32:20 Halloween 6 Movie Reaction 43:30 Halloween 6 Review Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba PLAYLISTS: Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

Top Comments (10)

@hasenaali2010 2025-09-18

The Shejects every week: “Where’s Jamie Lee Curtis?” Next week: “Here, damn”

246 19 replies
@glennwelsh9784 2025-09-18

Danielle Harris did not return to play Jamie, though she initially wanted to. The studio wanted to hire an adult to play the 15 year-old Jamie so they wouldn't have to deal with child labor law restrictions, and Danielle was 17 at the time. So she went and got herself legally emancipated so she could come back, but then she found out Jamie was killed off early in the film and they were going to lowball her on her pay, not even offering her enough to recover the legal fees she paid for getting emancipated. It all soured her on the situation and she walked away from the role.

195 16 replies
@DerinArgonDrummer 2025-09-18

Tara and Roxy... the girl in the beginning who has the baby , is the older version of the Jamie Lloyd character from Halloween 4 and 5 that actress Danielle Harris originally played.

130 11 replies
@whs-waterfox7034 2025-09-18

Someone told you that a baby will die after an hour without milk? 😂

55 6 replies
@montyhux9757 2025-09-18

The girl at the beginning was Jamie… the main character of 4&5. The little girl, the one who psychically connects with Michael and goes mute. Her and Michael went missing for 8 years or something, we find her here at the start with a newborn baby. Michael is going after the baby not because it’s a Strode, but because it’s really a Myers. Remember, Laurie was adopted. You guys like reeeeaaally overthought this one and it gave you the answers to most of your questions.

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@thomasgriffiths6758 2025-09-18

Donald Pleasence died on 2/2/95, about seven months before Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers was released on 9/95, and the film was dedicated to him.

38 3 replies
@SAMCRO_89 2025-09-19

It boggles my mind how they had no clue the girl in the beginning with the baby was Jamie, her name is said multiple times, they clearly say in one scene "They found Jamie Lloyd's body this morning" and it completely goes over their heads and it just doesn't even register to them, like how much clearer do you guys need it to be fore you? a giant neon sign above her head saying "HEY THIS IS JAMIE THE LITTLE GIRL FROM 4&5 GROWN UP WHO HAD THE BABY!". They went this whole movie just assuming Jamie was never seen again since part 5 🤣

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@butterboikyron9045 2025-09-18

The crazy part is Micheal is the father of Jamie's baby ☠️

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@christopherkim7549 2025-09-18

It's terrible what they did to poor Jamie Llyod. She did not deserve it.

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