In John Carpenter's 1978 film "Halloween," the masked killer Michael Myers was played by multiple actors. For the bulk of his scenes, Michael — called "The Shape" — was played by Nick Castle, a film school friend of Carpenter's and a director in his own right. Castle also directed "The Last Starfighter" and "The Boy Who Could Fly." As a small boy, Michael Myers was played, in one scene, by an actor named Will Sandin in his first and last role on screen. In Pov shots, the hands of young Michael were provided by co-writer and producer Debra Hill, while the unmasked Michael — who appears only briefly at the very end of the movie — was played by Tony Moran.
Castle had the lion's share of screen time, however, and is generally thought of as the "official" Michael Myers by "Halloween" fans the world over. Castle would reprise the role for David Gordon Green...
Castle had the lion's share of screen time, however, and is generally thought of as the "official" Michael Myers by "Halloween" fans the world over. Castle would reprise the role for David Gordon Green...
- 10/21/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
On the JoBlo Movies YouTube channel, we will be posting one full movie every other day throughout the week, giving viewers the chance to watch them entirely free of charge. The Free Movie of the Day we have for you today is the 2004 thriller The Keeper, starring Dennis Hopper and Asia Argento. You can watch it over on the YouTube channel linked above, or you can just watch it in the embed at the top of this article.
Directed by Paul Lynch from a screenplay by Gerald Sanford, The Keeper has the following synopsis: When an apparently exemplary cop abducts and secretly imprisons a beautiful dancer, a deadly battle of wills between captor and captive ensues.
Hopper and Argento are joined in the cast by Helen Shaver, Lochlyn Munro, Charles Frederick, Alex Zahara, Alejandro Abellan, Fred Keating, Philip Granger, Joe McCoy, Angela Uyeda, Brad Loree, Robert Saunders, Charlie Gudgeon, Garfield Wilson,...
Directed by Paul Lynch from a screenplay by Gerald Sanford, The Keeper has the following synopsis: When an apparently exemplary cop abducts and secretly imprisons a beautiful dancer, a deadly battle of wills between captor and captive ensues.
Hopper and Argento are joined in the cast by Helen Shaver, Lochlyn Munro, Charles Frederick, Alex Zahara, Alejandro Abellan, Fred Keating, Philip Granger, Joe McCoy, Angela Uyeda, Brad Loree, Robert Saunders, Charlie Gudgeon, Garfield Wilson,...
- 2/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It's up for debate whether or not "Halloween Ends" is going to be the actual end of the "Halloween" franchise. The more recent installments have seen wildly mixed reviews, with passionate stances coming from both sides of the aisle — but if there's one thing "Halloween" fans can agree on, it's their desire for more Michael Myers. That said, it appears that Jame Lee Curtis, our longtime heroine Laurie Strode, isn't the only pivotal cast member who claims she is saying goodbye to the story for good.
Myers actor James Jude Courtney confirmed that "Halloween Ends" would be his last time donning the mask during an interview with ScreenRant published on October 18, 2022. He said:
"You know, [director] David [Gordon Green], and Jamie and I have talked about this, we're done. We're done. I think, for me, to put this character down, Jamie and I were talking on the set towards the end,...
Myers actor James Jude Courtney confirmed that "Halloween Ends" would be his last time donning the mask during an interview with ScreenRant published on October 18, 2022. He said:
"You know, [director] David [Gordon Green], and Jamie and I have talked about this, we're done. We're done. I think, for me, to put this character down, Jamie and I were talking on the set towards the end,...
- 10/19/2022
- by Lex Briscuso
- Slash Film
General consensus among Halloween fans typically ranks Halloween: Resurrection last out of the eight original films, which is perhaps why efforts have rarely been made to produce special features for the film. 20 years later, defenders of the oft-maligned sequel finally have some new insight into the production.
Scream Factory’s The Halloween 4K Collection (1995-2002) 4K Ultra HD box set boasts new interviews with several Resurrection cast and crew members that were produced by Justin Beahm’s Reverend Entertainment. Here are seven things I learned…
1. Actors shot their own headset camera footage
The reality TV angle was an interesting (and ahead-of-its-time) plot point, but the number of cameras involved complicated the shoot. “We had a video village that was just miles and miles of cable where there was something like 20 monitors of all the different feeds,” recalls production designer Troy Hansen.
In addition to the main film camera – with...
Scream Factory’s The Halloween 4K Collection (1995-2002) 4K Ultra HD box set boasts new interviews with several Resurrection cast and crew members that were produced by Justin Beahm’s Reverend Entertainment. Here are seven things I learned…
1. Actors shot their own headset camera footage
The reality TV angle was an interesting (and ahead-of-its-time) plot point, but the number of cameras involved complicated the shoot. “We had a video village that was just miles and miles of cable where there was something like 20 monitors of all the different feeds,” recalls production designer Troy Hansen.
In addition to the main film camera – with...
- 10/12/2022
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Every film franchise has its odd one out. You know, the one that makes a lot of fans wince or see red at the mere mention of it. For the Friday the 13th series, it’s probably Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday. For the Candyman series, it’s very likely to be Candyman 3: Day of the Dead. And for the Halloween series, it’s most definitely Halloween: Resurrection.
I’ve seen countless Halloween fans often rank the 2002 slasher as the worst of the series, and this contempt certainly shows in its Internet Movie Database user rating. Today, it holds a 4.0 out of 10, the lowest of the entire series. Even Halloween co-creator John Carpenter, who avoided watching many of the sequels he wasn’t involved in, took the time to throw shade on the film.
“I watched the one in that house, with all the cameras,” Carpenter told TooFab in 2018. “Oh my god.
I’ve seen countless Halloween fans often rank the 2002 slasher as the worst of the series, and this contempt certainly shows in its Internet Movie Database user rating. Today, it holds a 4.0 out of 10, the lowest of the entire series. Even Halloween co-creator John Carpenter, who avoided watching many of the sequels he wasn’t involved in, took the time to throw shade on the film.
“I watched the one in that house, with all the cameras,” Carpenter told TooFab in 2018. “Oh my god.
- 2/7/2022
- by Alan Dorich
- DailyDead
October 25th will mark 40 years since the night He came home to Haddonfield. As previously announced, to commemorate 40 years of The Shape's long-running franchise, Trancas International Films is teaming up with HorrorHound Ltd. for a massive celebration this weekend at the Pasadena Convention Center, and now the full guest list has been revealed, including special guests from all 11 films in the franchise!
Check out the full announcement for the H40 convention below, and visit the convention's official page on HorrorHound's website for more information!
"Pasadena, California – Every five years, since 2003, fans from the Halloween franchise travel across the globe to celebrate one of the most endearing, imposing, and enduring horror movie franchises of all time. John Carpenter’s Halloween premiered in cinemas and on drive-in screens 40 years ago, changing the landscape of horror cinema forever. The movie served as the launching pad for a series of films that...
Check out the full announcement for the H40 convention below, and visit the convention's official page on HorrorHound's website for more information!
"Pasadena, California – Every five years, since 2003, fans from the Halloween franchise travel across the globe to celebrate one of the most endearing, imposing, and enduring horror movie franchises of all time. John Carpenter’s Halloween premiered in cinemas and on drive-in screens 40 years ago, changing the landscape of horror cinema forever. The movie served as the launching pad for a series of films that...
- 10/11/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Archstone Distribution has acquired the rights for the Canadian action-packed horror movie Blackburn under its genre arm, Tombstone Distribution. In celebration of the deal, the company also released the second trailer for the film.
Horror fans will spot some familiar faces in Blackburn, which stars Ken Kirzinger (Freddy vs. Jason), Brad Loree (Halloween: Resurrection). Also cast are horror genre veterans Lochlyn Munro (White Chicks) and Emilie Ullerup (A Little Bit Zombie), along side Disney’s Calum Worthy (“Austin and Ally”), Sarah Lind (Wolf Cop), Zack Peledeau and Alexander Calvert.
The film is directed by Lauro Chartrand (Born to Raise Hell), and written by Nastasha Baron (Kingdoms of Grace).
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Horror fans will spot some familiar faces in Blackburn, which stars Ken Kirzinger (Freddy vs. Jason), Brad Loree (Halloween: Resurrection). Also cast are horror genre veterans Lochlyn Munro (White Chicks) and Emilie Ullerup (A Little Bit Zombie), along side Disney’s Calum Worthy (“Austin and Ally”), Sarah Lind (Wolf Cop), Zack Peledeau and Alexander Calvert.
The film is directed by Lauro Chartrand (Born to Raise Hell), and written by Nastasha Baron (Kingdoms of Grace).
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- 11/26/2015
- QuietEarth.us
Reviewed by Kevin Scott
MoreHorror.com
Mr. Hush (2011)
Written by: David Lee Madison
Directed by: David Lee Madison
Cast: Brad Loree (Holland Taylor), Edward X. Young (Mr. Hush), Stephen Geoffreys (Stark), Steve Dash (Mac), Jessica Cameron (Julie), Connie Giordano (Debbie)
I don’t want to reveal my hand to early on this one, but then again you guys probably know by now that I don’t rip into any film to tear it to shreds. Typically, it’s for two reasons. I see what they were trying to do with a limited budget. The heart is there, but the money ain’t. Also, I’ve had to double back on my opinions of films on the first watch. Hating it in the beginning, and then seeing something or things on another viewing that shows me that I had a gross error in judgment. Well, “Mr. Hush” puts me into a purgatory of indecision.
MoreHorror.com
Mr. Hush (2011)
Written by: David Lee Madison
Directed by: David Lee Madison
Cast: Brad Loree (Holland Taylor), Edward X. Young (Mr. Hush), Stephen Geoffreys (Stark), Steve Dash (Mac), Jessica Cameron (Julie), Connie Giordano (Debbie)
I don’t want to reveal my hand to early on this one, but then again you guys probably know by now that I don’t rip into any film to tear it to shreds. Typically, it’s for two reasons. I see what they were trying to do with a limited budget. The heart is there, but the money ain’t. Also, I’ve had to double back on my opinions of films on the first watch. Hating it in the beginning, and then seeing something or things on another viewing that shows me that I had a gross error in judgment. Well, “Mr. Hush” puts me into a purgatory of indecision.
- 1/18/2015
- by admin
- MoreHorror
X-Men: Days of Future Past is available now to Buy & Keep on Sky Store.
Digital Spy has partnered with Sky Store to test your knowledge on the most successful X-Men movie to-date. Take part in our quiz below to see if you know your Logans from your Jennifer Lawrences.
Q: In X-Men: Days of Future Past, Logan is sent back in time to save the present - in what year does he arrive?
A) 1973
Correct! Wolverine wakes up on a water bed and peers out at Times Square before facing off against gangsters.
B) 1964
Wrong!
C) 1955
Wrong!
Q: In comic book lore Quicksilver Peter Maximoff is the son of which X-Men character?
A) Charles Xavier
Wrong!
B) Wolverine
Wrong!
C) Magneto
Correct! This is hinted at in the jailbreak scene when Quicksilver tells Eric: "They say you can manipulate metal. My mum used to know a guy who could do that.
Digital Spy has partnered with Sky Store to test your knowledge on the most successful X-Men movie to-date. Take part in our quiz below to see if you know your Logans from your Jennifer Lawrences.
Q: In X-Men: Days of Future Past, Logan is sent back in time to save the present - in what year does he arrive?
A) 1973
Correct! Wolverine wakes up on a water bed and peers out at Times Square before facing off against gangsters.
B) 1964
Wrong!
C) 1955
Wrong!
Q: In comic book lore Quicksilver Peter Maximoff is the son of which X-Men character?
A) Charles Xavier
Wrong!
B) Wolverine
Wrong!
C) Magneto
Correct! This is hinted at in the jailbreak scene when Quicksilver tells Eric: "They say you can manipulate metal. My mum used to know a guy who could do that.
- 10/31/2014
- Digital Spy
According to Blackburn's teaser trailer there's a surprise waiting for someone. For us the surprise was how good this latest indie slasher actually looks. We love us some deranged disfigured family films, I tell ya!
Lauro Chartrand directs. Calum Worthy, Emilie Ullerup, Sarah Lind, Zack Peladeau, Alexander Calvert, Brandi Alexander, Maja Aro, Lochlyn Munro, Brad Loree, and Ken Kirzinger star.
Synopsis
A forest fire and rockslide leave five bickering college friends trapped in a small Alaskan ghost town with a horrifying history. When they seek refuge inside an abandoned mine, they must band together to survive as the angry inhabitants slaughter the friends one-by-one.
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Lauro Chartrand directs. Calum Worthy, Emilie Ullerup, Sarah Lind, Zack Peladeau, Alexander Calvert, Brandi Alexander, Maja Aro, Lochlyn Munro, Brad Loree, and Ken Kirzinger star.
Synopsis
A forest fire and rockslide leave five bickering college friends trapped in a small Alaskan ghost town with a horrifying history. When they seek refuge inside an abandoned mine, they must band together to survive as the angry inhabitants slaughter the friends one-by-one.
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- 9/8/2014
- by Steve Barton
- DreadCentral.com
Calum Worthy, Loclyn Munro, Ken Kerzinger, Brad Loree and the Soska twins (Jen and Sylvia) are all featured in the upcoming Canadian horror production Blackburn. The first stills and teaser trailer hit the web this morning via Twitch. The site says Lauro Chartrand directs this film which concerns five college pals who are trapped in a ghost town surrounded by a forest fire, a rock slide and deformed killers. That's a helluva dangerous equation...I wonder how all of that went down?
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- 9/6/2014
- by Ryan Turek
- shocktillyoudrop.com
By MoreHorror.com
Kino Lorber's Horizon Movies label has announced its acquisition of North American rights to the horror film Mr. Hush. The film channels the classic style of horror films form the 1970's and 1980's.
Mr. Hush, written, directed and produced by David Lee Madison, is scheduled to release as a digital and home entertainment release August 7. Check out a larger version of the new poster as well as the fresh trailer for Mr. Hush below the full details.
"Mr. Hush", starring Brad Loree, Edward X. Young, Jessica Cameron and Stephen Geoffreys premiered at Anthology Film Archives in 2011 and continued its limited theatrical release at the Laemmle Sunset 5 in West Hollywood, The Hollywood Theater in Pittsburgh, Pa and most recently at the Majestic Cinemas in Matamoras, Pa, among others.
The deal was negotiated between Eric Wilkinson, Kino Lorber’s VP Home Entertainment Sales & Distribution, and David Lee Madison.
The...
Kino Lorber's Horizon Movies label has announced its acquisition of North American rights to the horror film Mr. Hush. The film channels the classic style of horror films form the 1970's and 1980's.
Mr. Hush, written, directed and produced by David Lee Madison, is scheduled to release as a digital and home entertainment release August 7. Check out a larger version of the new poster as well as the fresh trailer for Mr. Hush below the full details.
"Mr. Hush", starring Brad Loree, Edward X. Young, Jessica Cameron and Stephen Geoffreys premiered at Anthology Film Archives in 2011 and continued its limited theatrical release at the Laemmle Sunset 5 in West Hollywood, The Hollywood Theater in Pittsburgh, Pa and most recently at the Majestic Cinemas in Matamoras, Pa, among others.
The deal was negotiated between Eric Wilkinson, Kino Lorber’s VP Home Entertainment Sales & Distribution, and David Lee Madison.
The...
- 5/17/2012
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Mr. Hush, writer/director/producer David Lee Madison's horror homage, is heading to home video on August 7th courtesy of Horizon Movies' Kino Lorber division. Read on for the film's cast members, synopsis, and a trailer.
The cast of Mr. Hush includes some pretty heavy horror hitters including Stephen Geoffreys (Fright Night), Steve Dash (Friday the 13th Part 2), and Brad Loree (Halloween: Resurrection). Rounding things out are Edward X. Young, Jessica Cameron, Connie Giordano, Thomas J. Churchill, Tim Dougherty, and Alexis Lauren.
Synopsis:
What is the ultimate horror? For Holland Price (Loree), it is losing everything he loves. Holland is a devoted family man whose life is turned upside-down by a horrifying figure one Halloween night.
Holland spends ten years searching the country, filled with self-torment and suffering, as he is haunted by his nightmares of that terrible night. He is drawn back to the small town of Layton,...
The cast of Mr. Hush includes some pretty heavy horror hitters including Stephen Geoffreys (Fright Night), Steve Dash (Friday the 13th Part 2), and Brad Loree (Halloween: Resurrection). Rounding things out are Edward X. Young, Jessica Cameron, Connie Giordano, Thomas J. Churchill, Tim Dougherty, and Alexis Lauren.
Synopsis:
What is the ultimate horror? For Holland Price (Loree), it is losing everything he loves. Holland is a devoted family man whose life is turned upside-down by a horrifying figure one Halloween night.
Holland spends ten years searching the country, filled with self-torment and suffering, as he is haunted by his nightmares of that terrible night. He is drawn back to the small town of Layton,...
- 5/16/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
Take a Weekend Celebrity Getaway to Cozumel Amp up your vacation with a Hollywood VIP Carnival cruise
What do films like .Burlesque,. .Se7en,. .X2,. .The Rock. and .Transformers. all have in common? Stars from their films will be partying their way across the Gulf of Mexico with you next April! What movie fan wouldn.t like this vacation under their Christmas tree this year?
Dark Star Fantasy Cruises is proud to bring the Hollywood VIP experience to your vacation with their celebrity cruise Tides of Torture. Movie fans from around the world will board a Carnival Cruise ship on April 12, 2012 in Tampa, Florida and set sail for Mexico. This four-day event features a complete celebrity convention while offering all the luxuries and amenities that a Carnival Cruise provides along with a day trip to sunny Cozumel.
Stars from recent box office hits like .Insidius,. .Machete. and .Tron: Legacy,. iconic favorites from the .Halloween,...
What do films like .Burlesque,. .Se7en,. .X2,. .The Rock. and .Transformers. all have in common? Stars from their films will be partying their way across the Gulf of Mexico with you next April! What movie fan wouldn.t like this vacation under their Christmas tree this year?
Dark Star Fantasy Cruises is proud to bring the Hollywood VIP experience to your vacation with their celebrity cruise Tides of Torture. Movie fans from around the world will board a Carnival Cruise ship on April 12, 2012 in Tampa, Florida and set sail for Mexico. This four-day event features a complete celebrity convention while offering all the luxuries and amenities that a Carnival Cruise provides along with a day trip to sunny Cozumel.
Stars from recent box office hits like .Insidius,. .Machete. and .Tron: Legacy,. iconic favorites from the .Halloween,...
- 12/15/2011
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The American Film Market promo art for Hallow Pointe was thrown our way and you werewolf fans should dig it. Written by Joe Knetter and directed by Thomas Churchill, the film's cast includes Tony Todd, Ashley C. Williams, Kane Hodder, Allison Kyler, Cody Deal, Stacey Dixon, Brad Loree, Tiffany Shepis, Andrew Bryniarski, Lar Park Lincoln, Brenda Balaski and Leslie Easterbrook. An previously released press release described the film as "a chilling story about love, life and what lengths you go through to try and save someone; all told within the classic horror staple, a creature feature. The film is centered around Madeline's Closet, a quaint bed and breakfast hidden away from the world on a forgotten dirt road in the woods. Henry and Jane are hoping a weekend there will help...
- 11/3/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Today is the final day of the very first auction set up by The sCare Foundation. The clock is ticking! Place your bids while you can! It's for a good cause!
The sCare Foundation has set up its first charity auction that will enable you to own a piece of the Halloween franchise history. That's right, kids! You can bid now on an authentic screen-used Michael Myers mask worn by actor Brad Loree in the 2002 film Halloween: Resurrection (images below). The mask comes directly from the producers behind the iconic horror series and is signed by director, Rick Rosenthal, complete with a certificate of authenticity.
All other screen-used masks have been destroyed or sit in private collections, making this rare piece of memorabilia a must for Halloween fans.
The proceeds for this item benefit The sCare Foundation. It cannot be resold or re-auctioned and is in the condition as donated.
The sCare Foundation has set up its first charity auction that will enable you to own a piece of the Halloween franchise history. That's right, kids! You can bid now on an authentic screen-used Michael Myers mask worn by actor Brad Loree in the 2002 film Halloween: Resurrection (images below). The mask comes directly from the producers behind the iconic horror series and is signed by director, Rick Rosenthal, complete with a certificate of authenticity.
All other screen-used masks have been destroyed or sit in private collections, making this rare piece of memorabilia a must for Halloween fans.
The proceeds for this item benefit The sCare Foundation. It cannot be resold or re-auctioned and is in the condition as donated.
- 8/30/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Halloween III may be in the works to continue to spook those looking for a quick thrill during the season, but for true fans of the Halloween franchise, many are wondering if this thriller, set to release in 2012, will be more of a PG-13 flick with recent announcements of the cast.
One frightened fan can relive the horror of Halloween:Resurrection with an authentic screen-used Michael Myers mask worn by actor, Brad Loree in the 2002 film. Charitybuzz.com, the leading online charity auction site, has partnered with producer of the films, Malek Akkad to auction off the notorious mask, signed… More...
One frightened fan can relive the horror of Halloween:Resurrection with an authentic screen-used Michael Myers mask worn by actor, Brad Loree in the 2002 film. Charitybuzz.com, the leading online charity auction site, has partnered with producer of the films, Malek Akkad to auction off the notorious mask, signed… More...
- 8/26/2011
- by HorrorNews.net
- Horror News
If you’d like to own a screen-used Michael Myers mask, an online charity auction has gone live from the recently formed sCare Foundation. The sCare Foundation (Suspense Community Allocating Relief and Empowerment) is a “non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating the hardships of poverty and homelessness facing today’s youth throughout Northern America”.
Started by Malek Akkad, producer of the Halloween franchise, a screen-used mask from Halloween: Resurrection is being offered as the first item from the foundation:
“Bid now on this authentic screen-used Michael Myers mask worn by actor Brad Loree in the 2002 film, Halloween: Resurrection. Mask comes directly from the producers behind the iconic horror series, and is signed by director, Rick Rosenthal, complete with a certificate of authenticity.
All other screen-used masks have been destroyed or sit in private collections, making this rare piece of memorabilia a must for Halloween fans.”
The current bid is at $1,100 and...
Started by Malek Akkad, producer of the Halloween franchise, a screen-used mask from Halloween: Resurrection is being offered as the first item from the foundation:
“Bid now on this authentic screen-used Michael Myers mask worn by actor Brad Loree in the 2002 film, Halloween: Resurrection. Mask comes directly from the producers behind the iconic horror series, and is signed by director, Rick Rosenthal, complete with a certificate of authenticity.
All other screen-used masks have been destroyed or sit in private collections, making this rare piece of memorabilia a must for Halloween fans.”
The current bid is at $1,100 and...
- 8/19/2011
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
This month, Malek Akkad announced the formation of the sCare ((Suspense Community Allocating Relief and Empowerment) Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating the hardships of poverty and homelessness facing today.s youth throughout Northern America. Akkad is getting the ball rolling on raising funds via a charity auction. And he's starting with the Michael Myers mask you see below. Worn by Brad Loree, this is a screen-used mask from Halloween: Resurrection . Click here if you'd like to bid and to find out more details.
- 8/19/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
There are two things true about horror fans ... One: We love this stuff to an insane degree and would do anything to nurture our obsession. Two: We have really big hearts. Now there's a way to put both of those facts to work for one hell of a good cause.
The sCare Foundation has set up its first charity auction that will enable you to own a piece of the Halloween franchise history. That's right, kids! You can bid now on an authentic screen-used Michael Myers mask worn by actor Brad Loree in the 2002 film Halloween: Resurrection (images below). The mask comes directly from the producers behind the iconic horror series and is signed by director, Rick Rosenthal, complete with a certificate of authenticity.
All other screen-used masks have been destroyed or sit in private collections, making this rare piece of memorabilia a must for Halloween fans.
The proceeds...
The sCare Foundation has set up its first charity auction that will enable you to own a piece of the Halloween franchise history. That's right, kids! You can bid now on an authentic screen-used Michael Myers mask worn by actor Brad Loree in the 2002 film Halloween: Resurrection (images below). The mask comes directly from the producers behind the iconic horror series and is signed by director, Rick Rosenthal, complete with a certificate of authenticity.
All other screen-used masks have been destroyed or sit in private collections, making this rare piece of memorabilia a must for Halloween fans.
The proceeds...
- 8/18/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com
Mr. Hush is an upcoming horror movie that features Horror actor Stephen Geoffreys (Fright Night/976 Evil).
Check out the where the limited release of Mr. Hush will be playing in around the Us in the details below, and you can find Mr. Hush on Facebook here.
From the official news release:
Mr. Hush, an independent film which has generated considerable pre-release buzz, will have select distribution to several theaters nationwide starting August 19th. Several screenings will feature in-person appearances by cast members and the film’s director, David Lee Madison. Venues include the prestigious Anthology Film Archives in New York, among others.
The movie pays homage to classic 80’s horror films such as Fright Night, Evil Dead and The Lost Boys. It is the quintessential story of good versus evil and of true love lost, blending horror with humor, suspense and elements of romance. Follow...
Mr. Hush is an upcoming horror movie that features Horror actor Stephen Geoffreys (Fright Night/976 Evil).
Check out the where the limited release of Mr. Hush will be playing in around the Us in the details below, and you can find Mr. Hush on Facebook here.
From the official news release:
Mr. Hush, an independent film which has generated considerable pre-release buzz, will have select distribution to several theaters nationwide starting August 19th. Several screenings will feature in-person appearances by cast members and the film’s director, David Lee Madison. Venues include the prestigious Anthology Film Archives in New York, among others.
The movie pays homage to classic 80’s horror films such as Fright Night, Evil Dead and The Lost Boys. It is the quintessential story of good versus evil and of true love lost, blending horror with humor, suspense and elements of romance. Follow...
- 8/16/2011
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Contamination, St. Louis. second annual convention billed as our city.s first and only .Horror, Sci-Fi, and Pop Culture Convention. was last weekend and We Are Movie Geeks was there to cover all the action (and to drink). The con took place at the Westport Sheraton Chalet and Hotel in West St. Louis County. Contamination is put on by Dyer Straits Productions who, according to their website .is constantly thinking outside the box trying to bring you the best and the most unusual in Horror, Sci-Fi, Music and Pop Culture.. The guests last weekend included Tony Todd (who played Candyman!), Kane Hodder (played Jason in three Friday the 13th Films), Brad Loree (played Michael Meyers in one of the Halloween films), and the cast of the never-aired 1994 TV movie The Fantastic Four. Headline guests Eric Roberts and Norman Reedus (of Boondock Saints and The Walking Dead fame) were no-shows but...
- 7/4/2011
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
For the second year in a row, St. Louis will play host to Contamination. Horror, sci-fi, and pop culture will all be spotlighted in this three day convention that includes guest appearances, film screenings, guest panels, artists,vendors, and a rocking late night concert. Last year’s successful debut event helped pave the way for an even bigger event then the one that preceded it. Contamination 2011: The Sequel (aptly titled) will be held this Friday through Sunday June 24-26 at the Sheraton Westport Chalet. Eric Roberts, Kane Hodder, Tony Todd, and the cast of The Boondock Saints are just a handful of the guests that will be featured at this year’s event. Keep reading to see all the details about Contamination.
This year’s convention holds host to a vast array of celebrities and cult figures all under one roof. Where else are you going to see former...
This year’s convention holds host to a vast array of celebrities and cult figures all under one roof. Where else are you going to see former...
- 6/24/2011
- by Michael Haffner
- Destroy the Brain
The Contamination Horror, Sci-fi, & Pop Culture Convention is back for another great year, and we are giving away weekend passes to the event & tickets to a special Contamination concert staring Grammy Winner G Tom Mac. (“Cry Little Sister” From The Lost Boys, “Child Of Mine” Performed By Roger Daltrey, “Is That You?” Performed by Kiss on their 1980 “Unmasked” Album, “You”Re Never Over” Performed by Eminem)
Official Rules:
1. You Must Be In The St. Louis Area The Weekend Of The Convention.
2. Fill Out Your Name And E-mail Address Below. Real First Name Required.
3.Why do you want to go to the Contamination Horror, Sci-fi & Pop Culture Convention?
Winners Will Be Chosen Through A Random Drawing Of Qualifying Contestants. No Purchase Necessary. Passes Will Not Be Substituted Or Exchanged.
Contamination 2011: The Sequel Sheraton Westport Chalet June 24-26, 2011
Special Guests Include:
Eric Roberts
James Munroe : The Expendables, Maroni : The Dark Knight,...
Official Rules:
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Contamination 2011: The Sequel Sheraton Westport Chalet June 24-26, 2011
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- 6/13/2011
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The movie Hallow Pointe has just breathed some new life and it's vital signs are looking impressive! The addition the project just got shows that this movie is heading in the right direction for sure and I can't wait to see what the end product looks like!
“Predator” Executive Producer Takes On “Hallow Pointe”
Laurence Pereira joins Hp producing team as movie gets new approach, new cast!
Los Angeles: “Hallow Pointe,” the highly anticipated horror/thriller in development with Bobby Ray Akers Jr.’s Dead of Night Films & award winning filmmaker Thomas J. Churchill’s (“Emerging Past”) Church Hill Productions, is taking a fresh new approach to the creature feature genre. Churchill & Akers are bringing a new style and feel to their definitive werewolf film. Churchill’s partnership with “Predator’s” executive producer Laurence Pereira on another project, led to his addition to the production team and sparked the first step in this new direction.
“Predator” Executive Producer Takes On “Hallow Pointe”
Laurence Pereira joins Hp producing team as movie gets new approach, new cast!
Los Angeles: “Hallow Pointe,” the highly anticipated horror/thriller in development with Bobby Ray Akers Jr.’s Dead of Night Films & award winning filmmaker Thomas J. Churchill’s (“Emerging Past”) Church Hill Productions, is taking a fresh new approach to the creature feature genre. Churchill & Akers are bringing a new style and feel to their definitive werewolf film. Churchill’s partnership with “Predator’s” executive producer Laurence Pereira on another project, led to his addition to the production team and sparked the first step in this new direction.
- 4/29/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
by MoreHorror.com Staff,
The upcoming horror film Hallow Pointe has been generating a lot of buzz lately. The most recent update is that the Executive Producer of 'Predator' has signed onto the film. Check out the full details below from the official release.
“Hallow Pointe,” the highly anticipated horror/thriller in development with Bobby Ray Akers Jr.’s Dead of Night Films & award winning filmmaker Thomas J. Churchill’s (“Emerging Past”) Church Hill Productions, is taking a fresh new approach to the creature feature genre. Churchill & Akers are bringing a new style and feel to their definitive werewolf film. Churchill’s partnership with “Predator’s” executive producer Laurence Pereira on another project, led to his addition to the production team and sparked the first step in this new direction. Innovative script changes and new casting additions are making this film one to watch.
Ashley C. Williams (“The Human Centipede”), Tony Todd (“Candyman,...
The upcoming horror film Hallow Pointe has been generating a lot of buzz lately. The most recent update is that the Executive Producer of 'Predator' has signed onto the film. Check out the full details below from the official release.
“Hallow Pointe,” the highly anticipated horror/thriller in development with Bobby Ray Akers Jr.’s Dead of Night Films & award winning filmmaker Thomas J. Churchill’s (“Emerging Past”) Church Hill Productions, is taking a fresh new approach to the creature feature genre. Churchill & Akers are bringing a new style and feel to their definitive werewolf film. Churchill’s partnership with “Predator’s” executive producer Laurence Pereira on another project, led to his addition to the production team and sparked the first step in this new direction. Innovative script changes and new casting additions are making this film one to watch.
Ashley C. Williams (“The Human Centipede”), Tony Todd (“Candyman,...
- 4/29/2011
- by admin
- MoreHorror
It's been a while since we last spoke about the indie werewolf flick Hallow Pointe written by our own Joe Knetter, but there's been some pretty exciting movement as of late and that means it's time to share the details with you, our favorite fellow freaks!
From the Press Release
“Hallow Pointe,” the highly anticipated horror/thriller in development with Bobby Ray Akers Jr.’s Dead of Night Films & award winning filmmaker Thomas J. Churchill’s (“Emerging Past”) Church Hill Productions, is taking a fresh new approach to the creature feature genre. Churchill & Akers are bringing a new style and feel to their definitive werewolf film. Churchill’s partnership with “Predator’s” executive producer Laurence Pereira on another project, led to his addition to the production team and sparked the first step in this new direction. Innovative script changes and new casting additions are making this film one to watch.
From the Press Release
“Hallow Pointe,” the highly anticipated horror/thriller in development with Bobby Ray Akers Jr.’s Dead of Night Films & award winning filmmaker Thomas J. Churchill’s (“Emerging Past”) Church Hill Productions, is taking a fresh new approach to the creature feature genre. Churchill & Akers are bringing a new style and feel to their definitive werewolf film. Churchill’s partnership with “Predator’s” executive producer Laurence Pereira on another project, led to his addition to the production team and sparked the first step in this new direction. Innovative script changes and new casting additions are making this film one to watch.
- 4/28/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Hallow Pointe, the highly anticipated horror/thriller in development with Bobby Ray Akers Jr..s Dead of Night Films & award winning filmmaker Thomas J. Churchill.s (Emerging Past) Church Hill Productions, is taking a fresh new approach to the creature feature genre. Churchill & Akers are bringing a new style and feel to their definitive werewolf film. Churchill.s partnership with .Predator.s. executive producer Laurence Pereira on another project, led to his addition to the production team and sparked the first step in this new direction. Innovative script changes and new casting additions are making this film one to watch. Ashley C. Williams (The Human Centipede), Tony Todd (Candyman, voice of The Fallen in Transformers), Allison Kyler (Prom Night, Tbk: The Toolbox Murders 2.), Stacey Dixon (Hell House) and Brad Loree(Halloween Resurrection, Mr. Hush) are joining an already impressive horror cast, with more big names in the works. Grammy-nominated writer/producer Jeeve (Be Cool,...
- 4/28/2011
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Bobby Ray Akers Jr.'s Dead of Night Films & award winning filmmaker Thomas J. Churchill's Church Hill Productions are in development on the creature feature Hallow Pointe . Predator executive producer Laurence Pereira is on board this werewolf flick which is currently slated to star Ashley C. Williams, Tony Todd, Allison Kyler, Stacey Dixon, Brad Loree, Leslie Easterbrook, Kane Hodder, Tiffany Shepis, Cody Matthew Blymire, Belinda Balaski, Eileen Dietz, Sarah French and Lar Park Lincoln (essentially everyone you can see a horror convention these days?). Dread Central's Steve Barton is also making an appearance. A press release describes Hallow Pointe as "a chilling story about love, life and what lengths you go through to try and save someone; all told within the...
- 4/28/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
This years line up for 'Contamination 2011' continues to grow. Check out the list of additions to the already stellar lineup below, including Tony Todd!
From the Offical Release:
Dyer Straits Productions (Dsp) announce the newest additions to Contamination 2011 The Sequel: Tony Todd (“Candyman”), Bill Johnson (Leatherface in “Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2”), “Day of the Dead” Reunion with Gary Klar, Mark Tierno and Terry Alexander, Dan Shor (Ram in 1982’s “Tron”) along with Playboy Playmate Max Wasa. These celebrities join an already impressive lineup of icons at the highly anticipated follow-up to St. Louis’ first horror, sci-fi and pop-culture convention all under one roof. The Sheraton Westport Chalet will host the event June 24th – 26th, 2011. Actor Eric Roberts and “The Boondock Saints” Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus and David Dela Rocco are headlining the event.
Horror fans will also have a “Jason” (Kane Hodder, “Friday the 13th parts 7-10”), a “Michael Myers” (Brad Loree,...
From the Offical Release:
Dyer Straits Productions (Dsp) announce the newest additions to Contamination 2011 The Sequel: Tony Todd (“Candyman”), Bill Johnson (Leatherface in “Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2”), “Day of the Dead” Reunion with Gary Klar, Mark Tierno and Terry Alexander, Dan Shor (Ram in 1982’s “Tron”) along with Playboy Playmate Max Wasa. These celebrities join an already impressive lineup of icons at the highly anticipated follow-up to St. Louis’ first horror, sci-fi and pop-culture convention all under one roof. The Sheraton Westport Chalet will host the event June 24th – 26th, 2011. Actor Eric Roberts and “The Boondock Saints” Sean Patrick Flanery, Norman Reedus and David Dela Rocco are headlining the event.
Horror fans will also have a “Jason” (Kane Hodder, “Friday the 13th parts 7-10”), a “Michael Myers” (Brad Loree,...
- 4/5/2011
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Writer/Director David Lee Madison's upcoming indie horror film Mr. Hush's trailer has been released and we have it here first for you to gaze upon.
Mr. Hush stars Stephen Geoffreys, Brad Loree, Edward X. Young, Connie Giordano, Alexis LauRen, Steve Dash, Thomas Churchill, Jessica Cameron, Colleen Cohan, Mike Marino and Tim Dougherty.
The film should be out in October.
Plot:
Horror icon Stephen Geoffreys (Fright Night) returns to classic horror in Mr. Hush. Holland Price is a devoted husband and loving father. But unbeknownst to him, evil and darkness have him a marked man. An idyllic, small Pennsylvania town serves as the background for this epic battle between good and evil. Starring Brad Loree (Halloween Resurrection), Steve Dash (Friday the 13th, Part 2) and Edward X. Young (The Green Monster).
Visit the official Mr. Hush Facebook page
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Mr. Hush stars Stephen Geoffreys, Brad Loree, Edward X. Young, Connie Giordano, Alexis LauRen, Steve Dash, Thomas Churchill, Jessica Cameron, Colleen Cohan, Mike Marino and Tim Dougherty.
The film should be out in October.
Plot:
Horror icon Stephen Geoffreys (Fright Night) returns to classic horror in Mr. Hush. Holland Price is a devoted husband and loving father. But unbeknownst to him, evil and darkness have him a marked man. An idyllic, small Pennsylvania town serves as the background for this epic battle between good and evil. Starring Brad Loree (Halloween Resurrection), Steve Dash (Friday the 13th, Part 2) and Edward X. Young (The Green Monster).
Visit the official Mr. Hush Facebook page
Support Indie Films!
- 6/26/2010
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
The good folks over at Creation are doing their damnedest to make sure that this weekend's con will be a show that fans in attendance will never forget! More guests have been added, and we've got the whole schedule for you right here so you can make sure that you don't miss a single thing!
Just added:
Director Tim Sullivan and his 2001 Maniacs -- Christa Campbell, Lin Shaye, Ryan Fleming, Kevin "Ogre" Ogilvie, and Bill Moseley.
Director Steven R. Munroe and company from I Spit on Your Grave 2010 - Sarah Butler, Rodney Eastman, Jeff Branson, and Daniel Franzese.
Full Schedule:
Friday May 21, 2010
4 pm to 5 pm: Pre-Registration for Gold Patrons
5 pm to 10 pm: Registration, Vendors/Stage/Film Room Open to the Public
Saturday May 22, 2010
11 am to 7 pm: Registration, Vendors/Stage/Film Room Open to the Public
Sunday May 23, 2010
11 am to 7 pm: Registration, Vendors/Stage/Film Room Open to the Public
Friday May 21
5:30 P.
Just added:
Director Tim Sullivan and his 2001 Maniacs -- Christa Campbell, Lin Shaye, Ryan Fleming, Kevin "Ogre" Ogilvie, and Bill Moseley.
Director Steven R. Munroe and company from I Spit on Your Grave 2010 - Sarah Butler, Rodney Eastman, Jeff Branson, and Daniel Franzese.
Full Schedule:
Friday May 21, 2010
4 pm to 5 pm: Pre-Registration for Gold Patrons
5 pm to 10 pm: Registration, Vendors/Stage/Film Room Open to the Public
Saturday May 22, 2010
11 am to 7 pm: Registration, Vendors/Stage/Film Room Open to the Public
Sunday May 23, 2010
11 am to 7 pm: Registration, Vendors/Stage/Film Room Open to the Public
Friday May 21
5:30 P.
- 5/20/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Halloween and Friday the 13th fans this may be the single greatest announcement ever made. Creation Entertainment just announced their lineup for their Weekend of Horrors convention and to say it's stellar would be a massive understatement. How you you like to meet every Michael Myers & Jason Voorhees actor under one roof? Yeah we thought so...
Ok we may be missing one or two names here but that's it. And never has their been a convention dedicated to these slasher legends under one roof. This is a can't miss opportunity for any horror fan and collectors get your movie memorabilia and masks ready. Below is the jaw dropping list of celebs that will be at the Weekend of Horrors.
The Jasons:
Ari Lehman (Friday the 13th), Warrington Gillette and Steve Dash (Friday the 13th Part 2), Richard Brooker (Friday the 13th Part 3), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter...
Ok we may be missing one or two names here but that's it. And never has their been a convention dedicated to these slasher legends under one roof. This is a can't miss opportunity for any horror fan and collectors get your movie memorabilia and masks ready. Below is the jaw dropping list of celebs that will be at the Weekend of Horrors.
The Jasons:
Ari Lehman (Friday the 13th), Warrington Gillette and Steve Dash (Friday the 13th Part 2), Richard Brooker (Friday the 13th Part 3), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter...
- 2/5/2010
- by admin
- Horrorbid
You. Yes, you reading this. You wouldn't be a fan of say, oh, someone by the name of Michael Myers or Jason Voorhees, would you? What's that? Yes? Well, if you're in the La area in May, you Need to be getting yourself to Creation's Weekend of Horrors!
Just added to their guest list -- which already includes heavy hitters like the Re-Animator trio, Stuart Gordon, Jeffrey Combs, and Dennis Paoli, and of course Dario Argento and Robert Englund -- are several Jasons and Michaels whose handiwork you're more than familiar with:
The Jasons
Ari Lehman (Friday the 13th), Warrington Gillette and Steve Dash (Friday the 13th Part 2), Richard Brooker (Friday the 13th Part 3), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter), Dick Wieand and Tom Morga (Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning), C.J. Grahm (Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives), Ken Kirzinger (Freddy vs. Jason...
Just added to their guest list -- which already includes heavy hitters like the Re-Animator trio, Stuart Gordon, Jeffrey Combs, and Dennis Paoli, and of course Dario Argento and Robert Englund -- are several Jasons and Michaels whose handiwork you're more than familiar with:
The Jasons
Ari Lehman (Friday the 13th), Warrington Gillette and Steve Dash (Friday the 13th Part 2), Richard Brooker (Friday the 13th Part 3), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter), Dick Wieand and Tom Morga (Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning), C.J. Grahm (Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives), Ken Kirzinger (Freddy vs. Jason...
- 2/4/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Turns out that Myspace decided that Qeetastrophe Project broke some sort of charity rules, even though 100's of Celebs back it and so do the fans of horror and Dread Central.The myspace profile was www.myspace.com/payback360. So let me get this straight myspace webcam girls, hackers, etc. that plague that mickey mouse excuse for a site are Okay , but Charity to help defeat cancer and help for kids is not okay. Myspace Sucks! Please Help St. Jude! Change your pictures on myspace to the Bear, the rabbit, or just repost!
Click this graphic to skip all the wordage and check out the auctions now!
Two 16 inch Qee glow in the dark art figures have just completed their trek across the U.S. The Bear was signed by a small army of horror celebs. Here's the list...
# Eli Roth (Director of Cabin Fever, Hostel 1 and 2)
# Darren Lynn Bousman...
Click this graphic to skip all the wordage and check out the auctions now!
Two 16 inch Qee glow in the dark art figures have just completed their trek across the U.S. The Bear was signed by a small army of horror celebs. Here's the list...
# Eli Roth (Director of Cabin Fever, Hostel 1 and 2)
# Darren Lynn Bousman...
- 1/2/2008
- ZombieFriends.com
Turns out that Myspace decided that Qeetastrophe Project broke some sort of charity rules, even though 100's of Celebs back it and so do the fans of horror and Dread Central.The myspace profile was www.myspace.com/payback360. So let me get this straight myspace webcam girls, hackers, etc. that plague that mickey mouse excuse for a site are Okay , but Charity to help defeat cancer and help for kids is not okay. Myspace Sucks! Please Help St. Jude! Change your pictures on myspace to the Bear, the rabbit, or just repost!
Click this graphic to skip all the wordage and check out the auctions now!
Two 16 inch Qee glow in the dark art figures have just completed their trek across the U.S. The Bear was signed by a small army of horror celebs. Here's the list...
# Eli Roth (Director of Cabin Fever, Hostel 1 and 2)
# Darren Lynn Bousman...
Click this graphic to skip all the wordage and check out the auctions now!
Two 16 inch Qee glow in the dark art figures have just completed their trek across the U.S. The Bear was signed by a small army of horror celebs. Here's the list...
# Eli Roth (Director of Cabin Fever, Hostel 1 and 2)
# Darren Lynn Bousman...
- 1/2/2008
- ZombieFriends.com
Halloween: Resurrection
NEW YORK -- This latest installment of the horror film franchise that is apparently as invulnerable as its trademark villain has arrived for an incongruous summer playoff, demonstrating yet again that the era of the intelligent, well-made B movie is long gone. Clearly reflecting a lack of effort on the part of everyone involved, the hopefully but inaccurately titled "Halloween: Resurrection" (helmed by Rick Rosenthal, who directed the second entry in the series) should be a fast theatrical fade, quickly finding its way onto the video shelves where it rightly belongs.
The first scene features another cameo turn from Jamie Lee Curtis, who really should have let her appearance in the series' last effort, the 20th anniversary (and surprisingly entertaining) "Halloween: H20", be her swan song. Quickly dispatched in a typically gruesome sequence that plays more like a climax than an opener, she seems unlikely to return in the inevitable next installment, though, of course, nobody ever really comes to an end in horror films.
The main gimmick in this lackluster eighth edition is its sending up of the current trends of reality television and interactive cyber technology, with its assortment of victims gathered in Michael Myers' old house for a live television and webcast special dubbed "Dangertainment". Even this concept lacks freshness, however, with the endless video footage all too reminiscent of "The Blair Witch Project" and the spoofing of reality TV not nearly as imaginative as in the recent "Series 7".
The best elements here come directly from the original, namely John Carpenter's still haunting theme music and the truly scary, expressionless mask worn by the hulking Michael Myers (played with the suitable physicality and deadened eyes by Brad Loree). Otherwise, it's strictly the same old same old, with a group of teens unsuccessfully trying to avoid being skewered by the relentless Michael. Despite the fact that their adventures are being broadcast live, they naturally don't resist the temptation for some quick sexual coupling, with the inevitable victimization of the hapless female who takes off her top. The young cast members go through their paces with the usual mixture of feigned bravado and hysteria, with only Sean Patrick Thomas ("Save the Last Dance") making more than a cursory impression. Also on hand are model Tyra Banks and rapper Busta Rhymes. The latter is in predictable macho mode, at one point taunting Myers with the witticism "Trick or treat, motherf-----". This is indicative of the general level of the dialogue, which ranges from the exotic "You like sushi, motherf-----?" to the all-too-accurate understatement "This is bad".
HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION
Dimension Films
Credits:
Director: Rick Rosenthal
Screenwriters: Larry Brand, Sean Hood
Producer: Paul Freeman
Executive producer: Moustapha Akka
Co-executive producers: Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Louis Spiegler, H. Daniel Gross
Director of photography: David Geddes
Production designer: Troy Hansen
Editor: Robert A. Ferretti
Music: Danny Lux
Cast:
Laurie Strode: Jamie Lee Curtis
Michael Myers: Brad Loree
Freddie Harris: Busta Rhymes
Sara Moyer: Bianca Kajlich
Rudy: Sean Patrick Thomas
Donna: Daisy McCrackin
Jen: Katee Sackhoff
Jim: Luke Kirby
Bill: Thomas Ian Nicholas
Running time -- 89 minutes
MPAA rating R...
The first scene features another cameo turn from Jamie Lee Curtis, who really should have let her appearance in the series' last effort, the 20th anniversary (and surprisingly entertaining) "Halloween: H20", be her swan song. Quickly dispatched in a typically gruesome sequence that plays more like a climax than an opener, she seems unlikely to return in the inevitable next installment, though, of course, nobody ever really comes to an end in horror films.
The main gimmick in this lackluster eighth edition is its sending up of the current trends of reality television and interactive cyber technology, with its assortment of victims gathered in Michael Myers' old house for a live television and webcast special dubbed "Dangertainment". Even this concept lacks freshness, however, with the endless video footage all too reminiscent of "The Blair Witch Project" and the spoofing of reality TV not nearly as imaginative as in the recent "Series 7".
The best elements here come directly from the original, namely John Carpenter's still haunting theme music and the truly scary, expressionless mask worn by the hulking Michael Myers (played with the suitable physicality and deadened eyes by Brad Loree). Otherwise, it's strictly the same old same old, with a group of teens unsuccessfully trying to avoid being skewered by the relentless Michael. Despite the fact that their adventures are being broadcast live, they naturally don't resist the temptation for some quick sexual coupling, with the inevitable victimization of the hapless female who takes off her top. The young cast members go through their paces with the usual mixture of feigned bravado and hysteria, with only Sean Patrick Thomas ("Save the Last Dance") making more than a cursory impression. Also on hand are model Tyra Banks and rapper Busta Rhymes. The latter is in predictable macho mode, at one point taunting Myers with the witticism "Trick or treat, motherf-----". This is indicative of the general level of the dialogue, which ranges from the exotic "You like sushi, motherf-----?" to the all-too-accurate understatement "This is bad".
HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION
Dimension Films
Credits:
Director: Rick Rosenthal
Screenwriters: Larry Brand, Sean Hood
Producer: Paul Freeman
Executive producer: Moustapha Akka
Co-executive producers: Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Louis Spiegler, H. Daniel Gross
Director of photography: David Geddes
Production designer: Troy Hansen
Editor: Robert A. Ferretti
Music: Danny Lux
Cast:
Laurie Strode: Jamie Lee Curtis
Michael Myers: Brad Loree
Freddie Harris: Busta Rhymes
Sara Moyer: Bianca Kajlich
Rudy: Sean Patrick Thomas
Donna: Daisy McCrackin
Jen: Katee Sackhoff
Jim: Luke Kirby
Bill: Thomas Ian Nicholas
Running time -- 89 minutes
MPAA rating R...
- 7/15/2002
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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