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Jamie Lee Curtis Makes Final Bow as Laurie Strode in “Halloween Ends”
Netflix began streaming “Halloween Ends” on April 13, marking the conclusion of director David Gordon Green’s horror trilogy. Jamie Lee Curtis returns one last time as Laurie Strode, facing off against the relentless slasher Michael Myers in a final, chilling showdown. Curtis originally brought Laurie to life in John Carpenter’s 1978 classic and has since become synonymous with the iconic role.
Released on October 26, 2022, “Halloween Ends” follows Laurie as she attempts to move on from the traumatic events of her youth. While exploring a budding romance with Deputy Frank Hawkins (Will Patton), Laurie remains fixated on tracking down Michael Myers, who has been lurking in the shadows since “Halloween Kills” (2021).
The film also introduces Corey Cunningham (Rohan Campbell), a social outcast who has captured the heart of Laurie’s granddaughter, Allyson Nelson (Andi Matichak). Corey is shunned by the town of Haddonfield after a tragic accident led to the death of a young boy.
Allyson and Corey share a desire to escape their haunted town, but Laurie grows suspicious of Corey’s dark connection to Michael. Indeed, Corey’s fascination with the killer leads him down a dangerous path, eventually turning him into a copycat murderer.
As the story reaches its climax, Michael kills Corey, then sets his sights on Laurie for their ultimate confrontation. Afterward, Laurie and Allyson lead a somber procession through Haddonfield, culminating in Laurie destroying Michael’s body in an industrial shredder-bringing a definitive end to the boogeyman’s reign of terror.
Curtis announced in October 2022 that “Halloween Ends” would be her final portrayal of Laurie Strode. Reflecting on the character’s journey spanning 44 years, Curtis told Entertainment Weekly, “Now we’ve created the final confrontation, that final battle between the final girl and her monster, and it’s incredible.”
She added, “I need to now cut her loose and let her live in the minds and hearts of the fans that have supported her. I now get to go off and do my own thing.”
The film’s reception has been mixed, holding a 40% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Some viewers praised the gore and classic slasher elements, while others felt it lacked genuine scares and tension.
Jamie Lee Curtis first became the definitive “final girl” as Laurie Strode in the original “Halloween” and reprised the role in multiple sequels, including “Halloween II” (1981) and “Halloween H20: 20 Years Later” (1998). The 2018 “Halloween” reboot revived her character while reimagining the franchise’s mythology, ultimately leading to this final chapter in Laurie and Michael’s long-standing saga.