There are many ways the general public can review the overall reaction of a movie: Rotten Tomatoes, IMBd, news publications, etc. People have also developed tests that can be applied to movies to measure the level of inclusivity. One example of these tests is the Bechdel Test.
Despite a poor leadoff from Halloween Kills, Halloween Ends surprises with quality characters and classic scares. Outside of an underwhelming final showdown, Halloween Ends is a solid pick for spooky season.
Smile, written and directed by Patrick Finn, is a horror film hiding overused horror tropes and poor character development behind a toothy smile. Despite inspired cinematography, Smile is nothing short of an empty grin.
