The Fate of Michael Myers Look-alikes in the HalloweeN films
In the world of HalloweeN, almost anyone wearing a Michael Myers mask is putting their lives and well-being at risk. With the exception of Dr. Loomis, Dr. Wynn, Jamie Lloyd and, perhaps, Laurie Strode, not many have seen Michael Myers’ unmasked, adult face. Yet the sight of someone wearing Michael’s costume is enough evidence for anyone to…
The Evolution of Dr. Loomis of HalloweeN (1978-1995)
Dr. Loomis, as played by the great Donald Pleasence, went through several characterizations over the course of five Halloween films. Halloween (1978) presented us with a serious and restrained Dr. Loomis. He gave his take on Michael Myers’ nature with memorable lines and speeches. Hearing Loomis, a man of science, speak of evil and the…
Twixt : Francis Ford Coppola’s new Horror Film
Francis Ford Coppola’s forthcoming release is to be a quirky horror film starring Val Kilmer. Coppola wrote and directed Twixt, which premiered at 2011’s Toronto International Film Festival in September. Coppola has stated that Twixt is a very personal film. It is partially based on Coppola’s feelings of guilt over the real life loss of…
Apollo 18 : Houston, we have a Problem
The found-footage genre took us deep into the woods with The Blair Witch Project (1999). It exposed the ghost of John Wayne Gacy in 8213: Gacy House (2010). It documented a demonic entity in the Paranormal Activity series. In Diary of the Dead (2008), found-footage highlighted the deceased returning to life. With Apollo 18, the…