This week we’re heading back to Haddonfield with Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995). We delve into its chaotic production history, dissect the contrast between the theatrical and producer’s cuts, and examine its mark on the franchise. In this episode's b-side, we share our thoughts on the legacy of Jamie Lloyd, dive into the controversies of recasting roles in horror, and reflect on the stars who got their start in horror movies. This episode contains spoilers, beginning at 37:34.
Mentioned in the Episode
Watch the Movie
Streaming (https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/halloween-666-the-origin-of-michael-myers)
Prime Video (https://amzn.to/3yqGMhr)
Prime Video: Producer’s Cut (https://amzn.to/3AkcQE5)
Main Episode
The Halloween 4K Collection: 1995 - 2002 [4K UHD + Blu-ray] (https://amzn.to/3M30bbe)
Taking Shape: Developing Halloween from Script to Scream (https://amzn.to/3YGVNpT)
Taking Shape II: The Lost Halloween Sequels (https://amzn.to/3YGKbDn)
Halloween: Illustrated Hard Copy by Curtis Richards (https://printedinblood.com/store.html#!/Halloween-Illustrated-HC/p/588230892/category=22791107)
Halloween: Illustrated Hard Cover - Halloween H45 Edition LIMITED (https://printedinblood.com/store.html#!/Halloween-Illustrated-HC-Halloween-H45-Edition-LIMITED/p/588235354/category=0)
Previous Episodes
66: Halloween II (1981) (https://www.patreon.com/posts/halloween-ii-30986645?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link)
124: Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982) (https://www.hackorslash.live/124/)
125: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988) (https://www.hackorslash.live/125/)
301: Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989) (https://www.hackorslash.live/301/)
Rewind: Halloween (2018) (https://www.patreon.com/posts/rewind-halloween-57400579?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link)
Episode 179: Halloween Kills (121) (https://www.hackorslash.live/179/)
Episode 238: Halloween Ends (2022) (https://www.hackorslash.live/238/)
B-side
10 Horror Franchises that Recast Iconic Characters (And Why) (https://screenrant.com/horror-franchises-recast-iconic-characters-why/)
10 Horror Movie Re-Castings That Proved Successful (https://whatculture.com/film/10-horror-movie-re-castings-that-proved-successful)
Who Is That?! 12 Horror Roles that Were Recast for the Sequel (https://www.dreadcentral.com/lists/129019/who-is-that-12-horror-roles-that-were-recast-for-the-sequel/)
Well-Known Actors Who Started Off in Horror Movies (https://www.imdb.com/list/ls070608566/)
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Music Credits
"Hack or Slash" by Daniel Stapleton