Martha Meeks, Kirby being all alive and that, Sidney being married to the shit detective from 3... all amazing fanservice. I just needed confirmation that Jennifer Jolie is alive and it would have been perfect
The lower body count made the kills much more impactful. Dewey got a memorably savage ending befitting of his status, but it was Judy & her son that got me the most. Frantically racing to get home to save him, then dying with the knowledge that she can't do anything to stop him from being murdered as well. That's fucking COLD.
Sid and Gayle being involved, but not overshadowing the new characters. Also, Sid's increasing nonchalance towards the thread of psycho killers - "I'M BORED"
Tara and The Twins were great and I hope they're included in the sequel