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Sueño’s 5 Course Día de lo Muertos Dinner

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On Thursday, October 27, Sueño is hosting a 5 course dinner with wine pairings in celebration of Día de lo Muertos. This is a 3-way collaboration with some massively talented people: Chef Jorge Guzman, Chef Brian Young, and Brian Ravitsky, founder and co-owner of Brazos Wine Imports.
They will create a Día de los Muertos altar in the restaurants, and guests are encouraged to bring items to decorate such as flowers, candles, pictures of loved ones that have passed, incense, etc.
Here’s the Menu:
1st Course
Chef Brian Young
Almacita Chardonnay Brut 
hiramasa crudo | habanero curtido | ajo frito | limon
2nd Course
Chef Jorge Guzmán
Gonzales Bastias ‘Naranjo’ 
tamale | mole amarillo | camote | papalo
3rd Course
Chef Brian Young
Viña Maitia Aupa Pipeño Tinto (9.99)
Iberico pork loin | caramelized milk & corn puree | calabrian pepper powder | preserved peach
4th Course
Chef Jorge Guzmán
Zorzal Gran Terroir Malbec
duck confit | mole poblano | heirloom  corn tortillas | ajonjoli | fermented cocoa nibs | “fixins”
Dessert
Chef Jose Calzada
tart | chocolate | caramel | ancho | crema
More information about the hosts:
Chef Jorge Guzmán himself has been the recipient of many accolades. He was a finalist and semi-finalist for James Beard “Best Chef Midwest” and earned Chef of the Year by local media as well as a Food & Wine Top 10 Restaurant of the Year. He has competed in Grand Cochon in Aspen and has been featured on Food Networks Diners, Drive in’s & Dives. Time magazine quoted “Minneapolis’ Jorge Guzmán is reinventing north country fare with the Yucatecan flavors of his childhood”. And most recently, New York Times 50 Most Exciting Restaurants 2022.
Chef Brian Young has been named “30 Under 30,” by Zagat, he has been featured on Food Network, at The James Beard House, and as a regular installment at Cochon 555 events around the United States as a participant and a judge. In 2019, Young was a contestant on ‘Bravo Top Chef’ Kentucky – Season 16. He is now the Executive Chef and Head Butcher at Dear Restaurant & Butchery in Cincinnati.
Brazos Wine Imports is owned and operated by Brian Ravitsky and Jon Chaplin. They import wine from thirteen different families located in some of the best sub-regions of Argentina and Chile. Brazos focuses on artisan, single vineyard, small production, estate grown, environmentally friendly wines. The wines represented share old world, terroir-centric styles which are unique and rare qualities to find in South America.
Tickets are $125 and include 5 courses with 4 wines. Seatings start at 5:30 and last until 8pm. Limited spots available, so book online asap.

Red Robin’s New Cheese Lovers Remix Menu

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Red Robin looks to follow-up on the success of last winter’s Cheese Lovers Lineup with the introduction of its new Cheese Lovers Remix menu.

 

The new remix menu features the new Pretzel Bacon Beer-Cheese Burger alongside the returning fan-favorite Cheesy Bacon Fondue Burger and more.

Here’s a closer look at the new Cheese Lovers Remix menu:

  • Pretzel Bacon Beer-Cheese Burger: A fire-grilled beef burger topped with cheddar cheese, hardwood-smoked bacon and mayo on a toasted pretzel bun. The burger is served with New Belgium Fat Tire beer cheese fondue for dipping and a side of Bottomless Steak Fries.
  • Cheesy Bacon Fondue Burger: A Fire-grilled beef burger topped with American cheese, hardwood-smoked bacon and mayo on a toasted brioche bun. Served with cheesy bacon fondue for dipping and Bottomless Steak Fries.
  • Beer Cheese Fondue (made with New Belgium Fat Tire) and Cheesy Bacon Fondue (melted five-cheese sauce with hardwood-smoked bacon) are also available, perfect for dipping sides, apps, and even burgers.

In addition to the cheese-inspired items, Red Robin has is also featuring enhanced dessert and beverage menus:

  • Oreo Peppermint Crunch Milkshake (available October 31 for a limited-time only): Creamy vanilla soft serve blended with milk, peppermint bits, and Oreo crumbs. Topped with whipped cream, Oreo cookies and peppermint.
  • Flavored House Margaritas: Blanco tequila and all-natural margarita mix on the rocks, now available in Lime, Strawberry, or Desert Pear.
  • Red’s Classic Mule (available October 31st for a limited-time only): Red Robin’s take on a traditional mule made with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, all-natural sweet and sour, and your choice of Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Espolòn Tequila or Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey.

Red Robin’s new Cheese Lovers Remix menu can be found at participating locations nationwide for a limited time.

Red Robin

6404 Miller Lane
Dayton, OH 45414
2671 Fairfield Commons,
Beavercreek OH 45431

Fall Food Fest At Findlay Market This Sunday

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Located in historic Over-the-Rhine in  Cincinnati, the Findlay Market is the state’s oldest continuously operated public in Ohio. Founded in 1852, and built with the new iron framework technology, this was one of the earliest structures in the nation in which that technique was used, and one of the few remaining.
Open year-round, Tuesday through Sunday, Findlay Market has more than about three dozen indoor merchants selling meat, fish, poultry, produce, flowers, cheese, deli, and ethnic foods. On Saturdays and Sundays from March to December, the Market hosts a farmers’ market and other outdoor vendors, street performers, and special events.
Their annual Fall Food Fest happens this  Sunday, October 23 from 10am-4pm! Sample some of the very best fall dishes from merchants, vendors and farmers at the market. Each ticket is good for one sample from one business.
In addition to the Tasting Event, they  will also have a Children’s Spooky Scavenger Hunt, a fall-themed photo booth, and live music from Tracy Walker & Friends. Bring the whole family down to enjoy this fun fall day!
Purchase tickets here: https://fallfoodfest2022.eventbrite.com
Participating Merchants Include:
• Afromeals: Fried Rice or Jollof Rice
• A “Mother’s Touch” Cakes: Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake filled cupcake, Mini Vegan Apple Spice cupcake, Mini Gluten-free Sweet Potato bar, Mini Keto Vanilla Cupcake
• The Arepa Place: Mini Cheese Arepa
• BanaSun Smoothie Bar: Apple, Banana, and Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
• Bouchard’s Pasta & Bakery: Pumpkin Pie
• Chamaele, LLC: Honey Straws
• Cherbourg Cyprus: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bar
• Churchill’s Fine Teas: Creme Brulee Black Tea or Apple Strudel Herbal
• Chico’s Cheesecakes: Pumpkin Spice or Apple Pie Crumble Mini Cheese Cake Bites
• Dat’s Ole School Cookin: Sweet Potato, Pumpkin, Mixed Nut Pecan, or Chess Pie
• Dean’s Mediterranean Imports: Lebanese Lentil Soup with Za’atar Croutons
• Deeper Roots Coffee: Fall Tonic Coffee with a Splash of Autumn Syrup
• Eckerlin Meats: Beer Bacon Chili
• Em’s Bread: Jalapeño and 5 Cheese Bread
• ETC Produce & Provisions: Local Pretzel with Pimento Cheese Topped with Chili
• Flavors of the Isle: Mac and Cheese
• Gramma Debbie’s Kitchen: Chicken, Beef, or Vegan Chili
• Greekish: Mini Baklava Cheesecakes
• Harmony Plant Fare: Curry Chicken Salsa Slider and a Rosemary Potato Soup
• Herban Vegans: Vegan Gumbolaya
• Jane’s
• Like Mom’s Only Vegan: Pumpkin Pecan Cookies
• LK at Findlay Market: Sausage Sliders
• Luken’s Poultry, Fish & Seafood: Mini Open Face Tuna Burger with Spicy Cabbage Slaw
• Madison’s at Findlay Market: Tofu Gnocchi with a Sunday Miso Tomato Sauce
• Makers Bakers Co.: Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake, Caramel Spice Banana Pudding, Caramel Apple Pie
• Mama Lo Hizo: Caramel Bites
• Mama Made It: Caramel Glazed Popcorn
• Maya’s Bakes: Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Mighty Good: Smothered Pork Chop with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
• Neil Luken Meats: Pork Skewers
• PAKTLI Foods: Assortment of Puffed Ancient Grain Snack
• Race St. Station
• Sabor Alaniz: Pumpkin Tamales and Apple Cinnamon Tamales
• Sen by Kiki: One Raw Oyster
• Taste of Belgium: Pumpkin Spice Waffle
• The Rhined: French Onion Soup
• Wiggins Family Foods: Refried Bean Taquito with a Side of Salsa

Findlay Market

1801 Race Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Market Hours:

Tuesday-Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday: 8am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Monday: CLOSED

Farmers Market

Saturday: 8am-2pm
Sunday: 10am-2pm

Parking Rates: $2/hour – 24/7

Cincy EZPark App

Use the Cincy EZPark app to make parking easier and more efficient in the three Findlay Market Parking Lots. The Findlay Market Zone # is 4523.

Discount on Parking via EZPark App

Monday-Friday: up to $3 OFF
Saturday & Sunday: $1 OFF

The Little Exchange Holiday Open House & Christmas Raffle

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Since 1950, The Little Exchange gift shop has proudly donated over $1.7 million to Dayton Children’s Hospital. They will be hosting their biggest annual event, their Holiday Open House November 4 -6.  They promise a fun shopping experience filled with all things Christmas (and some snacks and wine too 🎅🏼😉). Your reservation cost is a 100% donation to Dayton Children’s Hospital. Stop in or go to their website to choose your desired time slot to come shop and find beautiful decor and so many gifts! Each hour will have a 30 person max so no long lines and crowded spaces of the past.

 

You can also support them by purchasing a raffle ticket for the  12 Days of Christmas Raffle valued at over $2200! 100% of these raffle ticket sales go directly to Dayton Children’s Hospital’s Family Resource Connection!

One lucky winner takes home the following prizes:

The Little Exchange Fine Gifts

 

  • 12 Drummers Drumming: Yeti cooler filled with 12 Christmas ales and 2 tickets to a UD Basketball game
  • 11 Pipers Piping: 2 tickets to Mannheim Steamroller Tuesday, December 20 at 7:30 at Schuster Center Orchestra Center Row CC Seats 127 and 128
  • 10 Lords A-leaping: 2 tickets to The Nutcracker, Saturday, December 17th 2:30 PM Schuster Center, Orchestra Right, Row B and a bottle of Crown Royal
  • 9 Ladies Dancing: 2 tickets to Carrie Underwood’s Denim & Rhinestone Tour. Saturday, March 4, Nationwide Arena, 7:30p. Section 112 Row Q Seats 3 and 4
  • 8 Maids A-milking: 8 Graeter’s gift cards
  • 7 Swans A-swimming: 7 lucky Lottery tickets and a bottle of Crown Royal
  • 6 Geese A-laying: 750ml bottle of Grey Goose vodka and martini glasses
  • 5 Golden Rings: gorgeous “Vienna Bypass Ring” by Judith Ripka 18k yellow gold and sterling silver ring donated by Jaffe Jewelers
  • 4 Calling Birds: Golf for 4 with carts at exclusive Sugar Valley Golf Course since great golfers get birdies!
  • 3 French Hens: 3 bottles of Château Saint-Louis La Perdrix 2020 Rose
  • 2 Turtle Doves: $100 Winans Chocolate gift card
  • A Partridge in a Pear Tree: Find the perfect Christmas tree (up to 6 ft) courtesy of Siebenthaler’s Centerville Garden Center and a bottle of Three Pears Pinot Grigio 2020.
  • Total Value: $2200

Purchasers of online tickets will receive your ticket number via email within 48 hours. Tickets purchased on Sunday November 6th will receive an email with your ticket number prior to the drawing. Tickets may also be purchased in our shop or by calling us at 937-299-1561.

Ticket sales will end 30 minutes before the drawing at 4:30 PM.

Winner will be drawn on Facebook Live on Sunday, November 6th at 5:00pm.  Follow them on Facebook to watch to see if you are our winner!

45 Park Ave,
Oakwood, OH, 45419
937-299-1561
Monday – Friday
10:00 am – 5:00pm
Saturday
10:00am – 3:00pm

Centerville Elks to be featured on Today Show

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This Friday, October 21, 2022, Centerville High School will be featured on NBC’s Today Show segment “Friday Morning Lights.” Each week, this fall, the Today Show has been traveling to a city in the United States to shine light on what brings the community together on a Friday night. We are excited to announce Centerville High School is the Today Show’s next stop!
The segment will air live in the 8am hour from Centerville High School’s Football Stadium featuring our football team, cheerleaders, band, coeds, mascot and “The Herd” student section.
Coach Ullery will be speaking with local WDTN-TV NBC news affiliate, Jack Pohl, who began his broadcasting career at CHS WCWT in the Communications Broadcasting Career Education Program.
Friday is the last regular season home game and Senior Night. Our 2023 seniors will be recognized and celebrated for their contributions to our school, our community and the NBC Today Show audience!
The team was nominated by Cheryl Thompson, a former Centerville High School band parent and and is the true definition of “Elk Pride Never Dies.”

Twist Indian Grill To Open Thurs, Oct 20th

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Dayton’s first fast casual Indian fusion restaurant is set to open this Thursday at noon. Owner Maulin Patel declares, “this is not the typical Indian restaurant.”  Patel also owns the Bubbakoo’s Burritos in Centerville, and says that he’s designed this eatery to be similar in concept to Bubbakoo’s, but featuring Indian food.

Guests will be able to choose from different types of rice, four curry options and five meats to create their own custom meals. Here’s a peak at the menu:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can’t wait to check them out!  Tell them DaytonDining sent you!

The Twist Indian Grill

2627 S Smithville Road
Dayton, OH 45420
(937) 999-6567
Updated Hours:
Mon, Wed & Thurs  noon – 8pm
 Tues – closed
Fri – Sun – noon – 9pm

All You Can Eat BBQ Fundraiser for Box 21

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Box 21 is the area’s oldest continuously operating all-volunteer emergency service organization. No tax dollars support the operations of the group. Box 21 is funded by fund drives, with dues and donations.
All members work without the expectation of pay or other compensation. From headquarters on Island Park in Dayton, Ohio, Box 21 operates heavy rescue trucks, ambulances, mobile rehabilitation units, water rescue equipment, an air cascade vehicle and multiple watercraft. Aid is rendered primarily to fire, police, and medical authorities who are actively engaged in helping others.
By its charter, the organization will travel any reasonable distance to assist; such distances have included trips to Gallipolis, Cleveland, Richmond, Louisville and Canada. Membership in Box 21 fluctuates between 30 and 40 persons, and each is responsible for knowing all phases of the operation. The reward which each member receives for his/her efforts is the satisfaction of knowing that he/she has helped someone else by providing a necessary service in a tradition that has lasted since 1935.
Here’ your chance to support for Box 21 Emergency Support Service by Filling your bellies and emptying your wallets!!
Join them on Thursday, Nov 10th from  5 – 9pm at Company 7 BBQ in Englewood for an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet and place your bids on some fantastic items in our silent auction! There will also be a raffle and a 50/50 drawing, as well as a ton of fun for a good cause!
Pre-sale tickets are available from any Box 21 Member or Representative, or you can pay at the door. Buffet Cost is $20/person. Tickets can also be purchased online here.
Doors will open to serve dinner between 5pm and 8pm. Raffle prizes will be drawn for at 7:30pm and Bidding on Silent Auction items will end promptly at 8pm.

The Big ShaBang!

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You’re invited to experience the next generation of Dayton original music featuring Eleanor Dakota, Crabswithoutlegs, Conor Michael Smith, & Wreck League! Another 4 band bill!

HOW TO GO?

Sweeney Todd Opens Thursday

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In the spirit of Halloween TheatreLab Dayton will tell the infamous tale of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. The unjustly exiled barber returns to London after 15 years, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife.

The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop. Her luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up…and the carnage has only just begun!

Having been awarded eight Tony’s for its Broadway Premiere, Sweeney Todd is a bloody success! The musical has since shocked and delighted audiences across the world.

Please note the following trigger warnings: Blood/Gore, Death/Murder, Extreme Sexual Innuendos, Strobe Light Effect

Rotary Project makes using the bike trail safer

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Have you traveled the Great Miami River Recreation Trail for exercise, for your commute, or just for fun? No matter the reason, accidents can happen. And thanks to a new sign marking project, the trail just got a little safer for you.

If you need help, you should call 911 and tell them your location. But what if you don’t know where you are? Because the trail is over 70 miles long, and many sections travel through remote areas, it can be difficult for emergency responders to locate you quickly when you need help.

To be rescued, you have to know where you are on the trail. You might not remember the last trailhead you passed, or you might not know the name of the closest street. To make it easier to find you, each bike trail sign post is now clearly marked with a numbering system that is uploaded in the dispatch system.

Funded by the Rotary Club of Dayton, this project was implemented by the Miami Conservancy District. Thanks to emergency responders in the City of Franklin and Warren County, the numbering system is now part of the Dispatch database, just like a street address. Each bike trail sign post was assigned a unique number, and each sign post is geo-located so they can navigate to you more quickly.

To use the markers in the case of an emergency, just call 911, and tell the dispatcher your location using the number on the bike trail sign post.

We want you to stay safe on the trail – and thanks to our partners – it just got a little safer.

Have fun, stay safe, call 911 for emergencies.

 

 

Prime Rib Sunday Brunch Buffet Back at Jaqua’s

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Jaqua’s at The Greene is bringing back their prime rib brunch, starting this Sunday.
This buffet brunch offers all you can eat prime rib as well as scrambled eggs, omelets made to order,  biscuits & sausage gravy, waffles, bacon and sausage, chicken marinara, green beans with caramelized onions, smoked salmon, shrimp cocktail, cheeses, fruit  and a sweets table. It runs $31 per person and will be served from 10am – 2pm .  Also available $5 Mimosa’s & Bloody Mary’s or enjoy 1/2 off glasses of wine.

Reservations are suggested, but not required.

81 Magnolia Lane
Beavercreek, OH 45440
(937)702-9006
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Ghost’nGoblin 5k Run

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The Ohio River Road Runner’s Club (www.daytongng.org ) Dayton Ghost ‘n Goblin™ 5k has been a source of Halloween family fun for 37 years. The race typically draws 1200 area runners and walkers. It has provided a fun, safe, and enjoyable 5k road race for generations of families to enjoy. The race gives $500 to four high school cross country teams each year.

Centerville Jazz Band Community Night

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Don’t miss your chance to see the Centerville High School Jazz Band perform for free right here in Centerville Stadium before they head to Lucas Oil Stadium to perform at the Bands of America Indianapolis Super Regional and Bands of America Grand National Championships.
📅 Oct. 15, 2022
⏰ 5-9 p.m.
📍 CHS football stadium
🆓 Free even

Dunkin’ Brings Back Halloween-Themed Donuts And Peanut Butter Cup Macchiato

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In honor of the 2022 Halloween season, Dunkin’ welcomes back the Dunk-o-Lantern Donut, Spider Donut and Peanut Butter Cup Macchiato.

Here’s a closer look at Dunkin’s limited-time Halloween-themed items:

The fan-favorite Spider Donut features a yeast ring donut frosted with orange icing and topped with a chocolate Munchkins donut hole treat, with chocolate drizzle for the spider legs and white drizzle for the eyes.

The Dunk-o-Lantern Donut features a classic pumpkin-shaped donut shell filled with vanilla-flavored butter crème filling, topped with orange icing, and a classic Jack-o’-lantern grin.

Back for a second year, the Peanut Butter Cup Macchiato features a striking layer of festive orange-hued peanut butter cup swirl that blends into a layer of espresso on top for an extra Halloween-spirited sip.

Additionally, from now through October 31, 2022 Dunkin’ Rewards members can unlock free goodies, including a Breakfast Sandwich, 10-count Munchkins Donut Hole Treats or Bagel Minis with the purchase of any full-priced medium or larger beverage by October 31, 2022. Members can also order ahead on the app on Mondays to earn 100 bonus points.

McCoy on Movies: HALLOWEEN ENDS

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Horror franchise delivers most definitive chapter yet to finally bring closure to the story of Laurie Strode and Michael Myers

“This is not the yoga class I signed up for!” Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) battles her longstanding nemesis Michael Myers a.k.a. “The Shape” (James Jude Courtney) in a scene from co-writer/producer/director David Gordon Green’s final(?) installment in his trilogy, HALLOWEEN ENDS. Credit: Ryan Green/Universal Pictures © 2022 Universal Pictures

 

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE:
 

 

DIRECTOR: David Gordon Green

KEY CAST MEMBERS: Jamie Lee Curtis, James Jude Courtney, Rohan Campbell, Andi Matichak, Will Patton, Kyle Richards, Michael Barbieri, Marteen, Destiny Mone, Joey Harris, Keraun Harris and Nick Castle

 

THE BACK STORY: Over the course of 40+ years, Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) has been obsessed with one man: Michael Myers (a.k.a. “The Shape,” portrayed by both James Jude Courtney and Nick Castle), who has been killing people left and right in their (thankfully fictional) Haddonfield, Ill since the 70s.
Editor’s note: Halloween started in the late 70s and it’s now the early 2020s … But he’s only been killing people for 40+ years … The math does pan out.
Now, Michael hasn’t been seen since escaping from a mental facility and going on a murder spree where he LITERALLY WHOOPS AN ENTIRE TOWN’S COLLECTIVE *** as seen in Halloween Ends. But while Michael’s rampage became the biggest story in Haddonfield since his original one, the shattered town seemingly has needed a new boogeyman to take his place to direct their hate.

Enter Corey Cunningham (Rohan Campbell).

Babysitting Halloween night in 2019 for a local rich couple, an accident occurs that forever changes his life. Now, in Michael’s absence and Laurie’s lack of activity – she is writing a book and trying to move on with her life – Corey’s unfortunately become the town pariah, except to everyone but one person: Allyson (Andi Matichak), Laurie’s granddaughter that she has taken in following the murder of her parents by – you guessed it – Michael.

But as Allyson and Corey get closer, Laurie starts to notice a darkness in the latter that makes her fearful of what’s to come. But since Michael hasn’t been seen in an olympics and Halloween is approaching, she might want to be a little more concerned about a man who has gone through more kitchen knives than a season of Top Chef …

 

THE REVIEW: If you’ve ever seen me do stand-up in the month of October, there’s a chance you’ve seen me eviscerate just how silly the previous installments of the modern Halloween trilogy is. From the over-the-top characters, bad foreshadowing dialogue and ridiculous yet gory kills and plots, the first two installments were for die-hard fans only.
Now, with Halloween Ends, we get an unexpected story-rich tale that is still loaded with over-the-top characters, gory/zany kills … And what may be the most definitive chapter of the series … to date.
Look, when you walk into a Halloween movie, it’s best to turn off the logical part of your brain. Halloween Kills, however, does a little to acknowledge how some of the past films have been a bit wild (to say the least), really trying to build up the idea of what makes someone evil (there are two types of evil as Laurie narrates for the audience). Likewise, the character development is unusually strong for a Halloween movie, which is weird since at least 9 out of 10 people that will be watching are coming to watch Michael fight Laurie (or vice-versa) and see who wins and/or survives (if either does).
But all those things aside, make no mistake: While Halloween Ends is the easily the best of the modern trilogy, it’s best-served for the die hards that love Halloween (either the movie or this film series), the Michael Myers character (there’s no real re-inventing the wheel there), Jamie Lee Curtis or just have to find closure after seeing the first two movies. Will all of them like it? Will all of them hate it? The answer remains to be seen – but there is definitely an ending.
Otherwise, the best thing about Halloween Ends is that it ends – and it is a definitive ending as you can have for a horror movie and a franchise that should by all accounts be over once its namesake holiday passes.
OVERALL RATING (OUT OF FOUR POSSIBLE BUCKETS OF POPCORN):