Tag: Michael Myers
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Miramax Wins TV Rights to ‘Halloween’ Franchise
Miramax has prevailed in the bidding war for television rights to the “Halloween” horror franchise, meaning Michael Myers could soon be slicing and dicing his way across the small screen or assorted streaming platforms. The indie studio beat out other contenders, including A24, which was also in the mix for the rights, according to an…
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The Correct Order To Watch The Halloween Movie Franchise
John Carpenter’s 1978 horror film “Halloween” was famously inspired by 1960s serial killer films like Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” and Powell/Pressburger’s “Peeping Tom,” only filtered through a low-budget, ’70s grindhouse lens. Initially, “Halloween” was dismissed by audiences, but legend has it that Roger Ebert’s overwhelmingly positive 1979 review saved it from obscurity. This may seem like…
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Laurie Strode’s ‘Halloween’ Home Is Up for Sale
Horror fans – pack up your knives, hop in your cars, and withdraw all the money in your bank account – Laurie Strode’s house is up for sale. Hit the road to move to South Pasadena and unpack your bags in the home that was used in John Carpenter’s classic 1978 horror flick, Halloween. Sure,…
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Every Halloween Movie Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Ranked
As one of the godfathers of the slasher genre, Halloween has left an unkillable legacy across both horror and cinema in general. While the image of Michael Myers in his faded William Shatner mask is iconic, the legendary franchise owes just as much of its enduring popularity to Jamie Lee Curtis. Playing Laurie Strode, the…
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Which Slasher Killer Has the Most Kills?
In the 1970s and ’80s horror went from being a niche genre enjoyed by a select audience to a pop culture sensation. Suddenly, horror wasn’t something to be ashamed of. It’s what everyone was going to the movies for. It started with films like The Exorcist and The Omen before a new subgenre took over:…
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This Was the Best Year for Horror Movies
2022 was seen as one of the best years in horror history. Part of that success came from how unexpected it was. Yes, there was the anticipation around popular franchises like Scream and Halloween, but it was the surprises that made the year so memorable. Who expected much from the straight-to-Hulu release of Prey? Instead,…
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Try To Survive A Xenomorph Attack In Dead By Daylight’s New Alien Crossover
“Dead by Daylight” has become a hit video game franchise, and they’ve even brought the suspense of survival into the board game arena. For the uninitiated, the multiplayer game finds one player taking on the role of a killer while four other players must try to survive and escape. It’s the perfect set-up to make…
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The Scariest Thing In Halloween Movie History? Michael Myers’ Unforgivable H20 Mask
The “Halloween” franchise is one of the most iconic and enduring in all of horror. Beginning 45 years ago with director John Carpenter’s seminal classic, audiences have enjoyed the saga of Michael Myers and his brand of slasher goodness across many different incarnations — not to mention somewhat confusing timelines. 25 years ago, one of the…
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This Earlier Halloween Movie Has the Best Ending in the Franchise
The Halloween franchise has been going strong for 45 years and counting. Well, sort of. While the story of Michael Myers has been told over 12 of the 13 films (Halloween III: Season of the Witch learned what a mistake it was to leave him out), the quality of the entries has been mixed. The…
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Bring Michael Myers Home With New ‘Halloween’ Trick or Treat Studios Figure
When movie fans talk about horror classics the conversation usually starts and ends with John Carpenter’s Halloween. The 1978 slasher remains a scary atmospheric triumph and the film is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2023. The famous babysitter killer Michael Myers has been all over pop culture the last few years thanks to Halloween’s legacy…