Hamhockbeans Going on the 11th to see it in theaters!!!! I can't wait....going with my wife and parents!!! My father is so excited he said I will always remember when and where I was when I've seen it for the first time!!! Mike Jay....thank you kind sirs for all you do also!
sorry to be so offtopic but does anyone know a method to log back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost my account password. I would love any tips you can give me!
@Ryan Kendrick thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm trying it out now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
That Bob scene talking about ripping off clothes was a twisted scene that made me do a double take but Michael must have heard it too so he pinned Bod to the wall and let him die nice and slow and all was back to normal.
smug_grinch That was the same conclusion I came to my friend. There would be no way he could have figured out where they lived unless he followed Tommy back to their neighborhood. That school scene avoided a huge plot hole.
You guys need to check out the Audience Reaction from the theaters in 1978. It's like a 2 minutes clip from the ending of the movie. It's cool to listen to their reaction. Wish theaters were like that nowadays
Coins Barracade Yeah that dude knew he'd get right back up lol. Love hearing their reactions, like when they showed the grass lawn and Myers was gone, you can hear someone say "I don't believe it!" Must have been real fun to go to movies back in the day.
@@Njbear7453 They did too. Go read stories back from when people first showed the Exorcist and Texas Chainsaw Massacre in their theaters. There's tons of stories of people running out and being scared
Mike I am so glad you pointed out the conversation between Bob and linda, I noticed that like years ago but I've never seen a review where someone actually pointed it out. So glad I'm not the only one who noticed it.
there is 2 cuts in the tracking start. John said it in a documentary.The first one is when Michael puts the mask on and the frame goes fully black for a quick second.The second one is, after he killed his sister, he runs out into the hallway and before he turns and runs down the stairs, he turns to a wall and theres a quick second were it is dark,this is where the cut is, then he faces the stairsi hops this made sense
When Michael steps out of the house for the first time to start following Lori, she is singing "just the two of us." I think this shows that Lori was kind of in the wrong place at the wrong time. Michael set his sights on her and was obsessed from there on out
John Carpenter considered the hiring of Jamie Lee Curtis as the ultimate tribute to Sir Alfred Hitchcock who had given her mother, Janet Leigh, legendary status in Psycho (1960) (for the same reason, Dr. Sam Loomis was named after Sam Loomis from Psycho). During the same period, Universal studio producers and director Richard Franklin were trying to enroll Jamie Lee in the new production of Psycho II (1983). From a budget of $300,000 over a 20 day shoot, the film went on to gross $47 million at the US box office. In 2008, takings that would be the equivalent of $150 million, making 'Halloween' one of the most successful independent films of all time. The stabbing sound effect is a knife stabbing a watermelon. Robert Englund of the A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) film series revealed in an interview that John Carpenter had him throw bags of dead leaves on set for one day. John Carpenter's intent with the character of Michael Myers was that the audience should never be able to relate to him. Of the female leads (all the girls are supposed to be in high school), only Jamie Lee Curtis was a teenager (being 19) at the time of shooting. The story is based on an experience John Carpenter had in college touring a psychiatric hospital. Carpenter met a child who stared at him "with a look of evil, and it terrified me." Half of the $300,000 budget was spent on the Panavision cameras so the film would have a 2.35:1 scope. Donald Pleasence was paid $20,000 for five days work. The original script, titled "The Babysitter Murders," had the events take place over the space of several days. It was a budgetary decision to change the script to have everything happen on the same day (doing this reduced the number of costume changes and locations required) and it was decided that Halloween, the scariest night of the year, was the perfect night for this to happen. As the film was shot out of sequence, John Carpenter created a fear meter so that Jamie Lee Curtis would know what level of terror she should be exhibiting. All of the actors wore their own clothes, since there was no money for a costume department. Jamie Lee Curtis went to J.C. Penney for Laurie Strode's wardrobe. She spent less than $100 for the entire set. She shot the film while on hiatus from the sitcom Operation Petticoat (1977). The dark lighting comes from necessity: the crew didn't have enough money for more lights. The Halloween theme is written in the rare 5/4 time signature. John Carpenter learned this rhythm from his father. A young Jamie Lee Curtis was so disappointed with her performance that she became convinced she would be fired after only the first day of filming. When her phone rang that night and it was John Carpenter on the phone, Curtis was certain it was the end of her movie career. Instead, Carpenter called to congratulate her and tell her he was very happy with the way things had gone. The fact that she was Janet Leigh's daughter probably didn't hurt. According to Hill, Curtis wasn't Carpenter's first choice. She says he wanted the daughter of the person on Lassie. Jamie Lee Curtis' first feature film. She was paid a reported $8,000 for her efforts. John Carpenter wrote the role of Lynda for P.J. Soles after seeing her performance in Brian De Palma's Carrie (1976). Jamie Lee Curtis admits she made up the "Just the two of us" song she sang to herself at the movie's beginning when she was walking home from school. The scene where The Shape seems to appear out of the darkness behind Laurie was accomplished by using a simple dimmer switch on the light that slowly illuminated the mask. Director of photography Dean Cundey likened it to eyes getting adjusted to the dark. The character Michael Myers was named after the European distributor of Carpenter's previous film, Assault on Precinct 13 (1976), who had entered that film into a British movie contest, where it won first price and became a bigger success than in the USA. The naming was a kind of weird "thank you" for the film's overseas success, although Mr. Myers reportedly joked that the makers technically owed him royalties for the use of his name. The movie that Tommy and Laurie are watching is The Thing from Another World (1951). John Carpenter went on to direct the remake, The Thing (1982). John Carpenter's direction for Nick Castle in his role as Myers was minimal. For example, when Castle asked what Myers' motivation was for a particular scene, Carpenter replied that his motivation was to walk from one set marker to another. Carpenter also instructed Castle to tilt his head a couple of times as if he was observing the corpse, particularly in the scene when Myers impaled one of his victims against a wall. Originally, Dr. Loomis was supposed to have a phone conversation with his wife. Donald Pleasence didn't do it, saying he thought the character shouldn't have a family or a past. The writers' goal was to write the film like a radio play, with scares every ten minutes. According to screenwriter Debra Hill, the character Laurie Strode was named after John Carpenter's first girlfriend. As has been noted, the killer is referred to as The Shape in the script and credits for this film. The word "shape" was used by the Salem Witch Trials judges to describe specters (or spirits) of the accused doing mischief or harming another person. John Carpenter was a huge fan of the original Canadian slasher film Black Christmas (1974) and asked Bob Clark if he could write a sequel to the film and received his permission. The script eventually evolved into a separate project inspired by the film In spite of her Scream Queen status, Jamie Lee Curtis admitted, "I loathe horror movies. I don't like to be surprised." John Carpenter demanded $10,000 to write, produce, direct and score the film, which was a considerable fee for a director who had only done two small movies. He also wanted to be billed above the title (calling it 'John Carpenter's Halloween'). Producer Irwin Yablans agreed as long as the budget didn't exceed $300,000. The film takes place primarily in the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois. Haddonfield, New Jersey is the hometown of screenwriter Debra Hill. To achieve the shot of Michael Myers strangling the dog, the trainer on set held the dog in his arms and dropped him naturally. This was shot in slow motion to make it look as if the dog had been killed. Dr Sam Loomis is Michael Myers' psychiatrist. Sam Loomis is also the name of Marion Crane's secret lover in Psycho (1960). Marion Crane was played by Jamie Lee Curtis's mother, Janet Leigh, and Annie is played by actress Nancy Kyes, who was credited as Nancy Loomis. The name Loomis was also used in Scream (1996). In addition to Psycho being a major influence, the name "Marion" also makes an appearance in the movie as that of the nurse played by Nancy Stephens. Like Marion Crane and Sam Loomis, Marion Chambers is closely connected to Dr Sam Loomis. Jamie Lee Curtis has played Laurie Strode in films released in Six different decades from the 1970s to the 2020s: This film, Halloween II (1981), Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998), Halloween: Resurrection (2002), Halloween (2018) and Halloween Kills (2021) On the 25th anniversary disc, John Carpenter states that the original title sequence was to show a long shot of a sidewalk ending with a Halloween mask on the floor. The idea was dropped and the more iconic title sequence of the Jack O'Lantern was used. Jamie Lee Curtis said in interviews that William Shatner was initially not happy his likeness was used to be the mask of this demonic, and hideous serial killer. She has also said Mike Myers, the Canadian comedian from Saturday Night Live (1975) who is behind Saturday Night Live (1975), as well as the Austin Powers franchise, is not happy there is a serial killer who has the same name as he does. When Laurie Strode and Annie Brackett are driving in the car, they are listening to "Don't Fear the Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult. This is on while Michael Myers is driving behind them. Tommy Lee Wallace cut out the pumpkin for the opening credits. William Shatner did not find out until years later that a mask bearing his likeness was used to make Michael Myers mask. He sued for past royalties. They settled out of court. Shatner donated the settlement to charity. Ironically the case could have been easily dismissed; as the mask was a likeness of Captain Kirk to which Shatner does not own the rights. The initial budget of $300,000 was increased to $325,000. The added $25,000 was Donald Pleasence's salary for only five days of shooting. The voice of Judith Myers' boyfriend (David Kyle) was dubbed by Tommy Lee Wallace. Jamie Lee Curtis stated on the film's commentary that her favorite part of the movie is when Laurie is walking across the street to the Wallace house to kick off the confrontation between her and Michael. She praises John Carpenter for taking his time to make that scene as slow as possible, and frequently cutting between Laurie and the dark house, making the audience dread what Laurie will find. Although Don Post Studios turned down an offer by the filmmakers to receive points in the movie in exchange for an original mask, it was the company's own 1975 Star Trek (1966) Captain Kirk mask of actor William Shatner, after alteration, that epitomized the face of Michael Myers. However, they would agree four years later to provide the Silver Shamrock masks for Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982). Body Count: 7 - Judith Myers, unnamed truck driver, two dogs, Lynda van der Klok, Bob Simms and Annie Brackett.
exactly! The other day i was so excited for Halloween 2018 That i showed my friends the original Halloween and they find it so slow..and they didn't even finish it and i was like seriously?? this is a classic!😒 have some respect lol
I caught the connection between the poster and the teacher too, and that made me so happy. In H20 when Molly's talking to Laurie that conversation connected back to the whole fate thing too. It really is a shame that H20 had to go, because there are so many things in that movie that tied it back to the first.
Omg I lost it when you were describing Michael taking a painful shit. He's just sitting there straight faced with all the farting and shit plopping. Lmfao..... I bet he would have reacted if he looked down to see that there is no toilet paper. You guys are awesome!
Every time I watch the ending, I think of the Deleted scene where Michael Jumps up and runs away, lol. Man, that was hilarious. Also, for me when Michael is running down the stairs towards Laurie, he kind of looks like a spider closing in on his Prey. And I did pick up on the weird Dialog between Bob and Linda before. It really is cringy. Lastly, I think Michael saw Tommy with Laurie when she was dropping off the key and decided to check them both out. That's why he went to the school to see Tommy and Laurie. But Good Job as always. Awesome way to Start October. I am looking forward to watching all of your videos this Halloween. Keep up the Great work.
Happy October you beautiful bastards. 🎃 Great review. This is one of the best slashers out there, love the last act of it. I can't wait for what you guys have planned. Also, if anybody wants to find some music for the Halloween season, I have a playlist on my channel full of music for Halloween. Great video guys.
The suspense is so intense that it's maddening at times.I've explained to people who say that he's so slow into killing, watch a cat, after he locks onto his prey, nothing deters him from the victim. Once he approaches the prey the kill it's so quick and effortless, unless he is being playful and bats the dead bird around until that prey breaks down physically and spiritually. Then that's the boogeyman, a killing prankster.
Awesomeness!!!!!!! I'm Looking forward to all your reviews this month. Halloween is my favorite season and I'm glad y'all can make it better. In case nobody said it later, you guys are great and I appreciate everything y'all do. Thank you so much.
Bobs Death Scene has to be the Favorite, its the only one that is using the weapon of choice. He stole a Knife from the Hardware Store and only used it once.
I heard that John Carpenter wanted Dr. Loomis to look afraid when he saw that Michael had disappeared after being shot. But Donald Pleasence, being the genius that he was, decided instead to play it like, "Of course. I knew this would happen." To me, that makes Michael an even more terrifying force of nature.
At the very end of the movie after Michael escapes and you can hear him breathing while they're showing still shots from the movie, they show the living room where Laurie stabbed Michael with the knitting needle and the knife is still there next to the couch, when it should be upstairs under the bed where Laurie last threw it.
Recently stumbled upon this channel and I have to say I fucking love you guys man!! Been watching every damn video on the channel lol loomis an Michael videos are my favorite!!! Keep it up bros
This very nearly makes up for the fact that I have to go back to work today after a week off. I'm amused to see Michael is reading the same book I'm right in the middle of.
anyone else just really wanna see deleted scenes from Michael's arts and crafts? Like him sitting on Linsdey's bed surrounded by discarded sheets, cutting eye holes in the sheet like , "Goddamn made these eyes too far apart!"
@wewatchedamovie "Your the best AROUNNNDD.....No1s gonna ever keep me down " Jay you have me rolling!!!! Karate kiddd.....put him in a boddybag johnnnyyyyyy.....sensai your hurting him!....sweep the leg lmfaoooooo!!! You guys never fail to make me laugh my bag off!!!!
Michael actually shows up to Tommy Doyle's school AFTER Laurie swings by the Myers' house to drop off the key. Tommy was with her when she did and Michael saw him as well. So he goes and swings by the school and follows Tommy around for a little bit. Then he goes back to following Laurie.
You guys are a riot. Enjoying the video. Good stuff!!!! Lol lol. Riot. Can't wait for the Halloween 2018 movie. Super duper excited can't wait. Looking forward to watching your videos this month. Shape on. 🎃
Michael saw Tommy too when Laurie dropped off the keys at his house. He probably went to check him out the same way he stalked Laurie all day. I think he picked the wrong kid at first and let him go, even though that sounds kinda weird.
Alot of people dont remember Michael grunting and groaning while he chokes Anne. The general consensus is that Michael never talks or makes a sound but he does on his second kill ever. Then he makes noise while hes being electrocuted in resurrection but like these guys say its top 2 worst in the franchise so who cares and of course rob zombies but from Halloween 2 1981 threw h20 he doesn't make a sound.
I swear you guys are just like me and my bro. The shit you say and the cut up movie quotes you use all the time. It’s fucking awesome. Thumbs up as always fellas
Was it just me or did everyone else say, "you don't know what death is," at the same time as J?! Also, I just have to say...that's a hell of a lot of hot sauce on the stove at 12:22. No wonder Michael is always so salty, LOL.
one of the greatest horror movies out there, the build and tension is what makes it so great to me. I am a Halloween purest though, I originally only owned parts 1 and 2, and then skipped all of the other movies. After finding and watching your channel, I am interested in horror movies again and now own the entire series.
I think I legitimately was inspired by Mike to buy a Curse Of Michael Myers Mask to just act goofy as shit, annoyance is the word I guess you’d want to use.
