Haunt-tober 2024 is here and it’s time to dive into the macabre, the strange and the frightful during this beloved time! Join me as I spend the month discussing new and classic films.
It had been a while since I saw this admirable sequel. While I say admirable and I know many will think of other descriptors, that’s what I find this rendition to be. It was meta before meta was a thing and it took fans of a beloved horror on a tale across the country where you’ll find no Michael Myers. Instead, it’s a twisted Halloween tale that blends sci-fi and horror and its deviation has softened for me with time.
Departing from the Michael Myers slasher formula, the film takes a bold risk by focusing on a fresh narrative rooted in witchcraft, corporate conspiracy, and science fiction horror. This creative shift offered something unexpected and different within the Halloween franchise. John Carpenter and Deborah Hill wanted to do more of a Halloween anthology and horror release movies every Halloween with the Halloween Moniker above the title. This was the first attempt, and it unfortunately didn’t go well.
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Halloween III: Season of the Witch, directed by Tommy Lee Wallace, focuses on Dr. Dan Challis (Tom Atkins) as he investigates a sinister plot by mask manufacturer Conal Cochran (Dan O’Herlihy). Cochran plans to use his popular Halloween masks in a deadly ritual, triggered by a TV broadcast, to kill children across the country. With Ellie’s help (Stacey Nelkin), Challis races to stop the horrific plan before Halloween night.
Season of the Witch mixes witchcraft, sci-fi, and corporate evil, making it a unique chapter in the Halloween franchise. With a haunting score by John Carpenter and unsettling visuals, Season of the Witch builds an eerie and memorable tone.
I understand why this was such a blaring blow for fans. The absence of Michael Myers was a major letdown for fans who were expecting another slasher film centered around the iconic character. This led to confusion and disappointment and it definitely impacted things. It’s polarizing, and the plot, which plods along, tired casual viewers.
However, if you’re looking for something distinct and daring, rediscover Halloween 3: Season of the Witch. You may just find the absence of the familiar to be intriguingly refreshing.
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