Revisiting Halloween Resurrection

Recently, I popped in the DVD for Halloween: Resurrection (2002). It had been years since I last watched this film. Here’s a list of some things that I didn’t notice before. 1.) Sara’s professor at Haddonfield University is named Dr. Mixter – like the drunk doctor who treated Laurie in the original Halloween II. Also, Dr. Mixter…

Ed Gein mask resembles Michael Myers

While watching a documentary on real-life killer Ed Gein, I came upon a picture that reminded me of a Michael Myers mask. Ed Gein had made this mask using an actual human face and skin. Gein was a killer that was active in the 1950s. He had a penchant for decapitating his victims, collecting human…

Did the Halloween II TV cut change the feel of the original?

Looking back at the TV version of Halloween II, I’ve noticed how much the editing gives it a different feel from the original. Some of you who’ve seen both the Romero and the Argento cut of DOTD78 would know what I’m trying to say. A little cutting and editing can give a whole different perspective…

Halloween II (1981) Blu-Ray Video Review