<p>In this spoiler-filled discussion of  the 2021 movie "Halloween Kills," Athens Banner-Herald arts and entertainment reporter Andrew Shearer talks to "Babysitter Massacre" director and slasher movie authority Henrique Couto about the unique way screen violence and character are used to responsible effect in the latest outing for Michael Myers.</p>

In this spoiler-filled discussion of the 2021 movie "Halloween Kills," Athens Banner-Herald arts and entertainment reporter Andrew Shearer talks to "Babysitter Massacre" director and slasher movie authority Henrique Couto about the unique way screen violence and character are used to responsible effect in the latest outing for Michael Myers.

<p>In this spoiler-filled discussion of&nbsp; the 2021 movie "Halloween Kills," Athens Banner-Herald arts and entertainment reporter Andrew Shearer talks to "Babysitter Massacre" director and slasher movie authority Henrique Couto about the unique way screen violence and character are used to responsible effect in the latest outing for Michael Myers.</p>

Cinema File: "Halloween Kills" is the year's feel-bad slasher, as it should be

Andrew Shearer has been the voice of film at OnlineAthens and the Athens Banner-Herald since 2009.

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Cinema File: "Halloween Kills" is the year's feel-bad slasher, as it should be

Cinema File: "Halloween Kills" is the year's feel-bad slasher, as it should be