The film opens with Laurie Strode (played by Jamie Lee Curtis), the sole survivor of Michael Myers’ (played by Brad Loree) killing spree in the original “Halloween” film, being sent to a mental institution after mistakenly killing an innocent man who she believed was Michael. However, it is revealed that Laurie faked her death and has been preparing for Michael’s return.
The story then shifts to six years later, where a reality television show called “Dangertainment” plans to livestream an event where six contestants spend a night in Michael Myers’ childhood home, which is believed to be haunted. The show is hosted by Freddie Harris (played by Busta Rhymes) and Nora Winston (played by Tyra Banks).
The contestants include Sara Moyer (played by Bianca Kajlich), a college student interested in psychology; Jen Danzig (played by Katee Sackhoff), an aggressive and confrontational woman; Rudy Grimes (played by Sean Patrick Thomas), Sara’s love interest; Donna Chang (played by Daisy McCrackin), a goth student; Jim Morgan (played by Luke Kirby), Donna’s boyfriend; and Bill Woodlake (played by Thomas Ian Nicholas), a young man interested in the paranormal.
As the contestants explore the house, they encounter various scares and supernatural occurrences. However, they soon realize that Michael Myers has returned to his childhood home, and he begins to stalk and kill them one by one.
Meanwhile, Laurie Strode, who has been monitoring the events from afar, infiltrates the house in an attempt to stop Michael once and for all. She eventually comes face to face with him in the basement, where a final confrontation ensues.
In a climactic showdown, Laurie fights Michael using various improvised weapons, including electrical wires. Despite initially gaining the upper hand, Laurie is ultimately overpowered by Michael and seemingly killed.
However, it is revealed that Laurie swapped clothes with a fellow contestant, leading Michael to mistakenly kill her instead. Laurie manages to escape and decapitates Michael with an axe, finally putting an end to his reign of terror.
The film ends with Laurie being taken away in an ambulance, while the fate of the surviving contestants remains uncertain. The reality show’s producers are arrested for their reckless actions, but it is implied that Michael may still be alive, setting the stage for future sequels.
“Halloween: Resurrection” received mostly negative reviews from critics, who criticized its formulaic plot and lackluster execution. However, it has gained a cult following among fans of the “Halloween” franchise for its campy and over-the-top elements.