Listed in the credits as “Mountain Man,” the unnamed Hermit in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers resided on the outskirts of Haddonfield. He lived with a parrot named Snookie and a serial killer named Michael. The Hermit’s cabin was located close to an old mineshaft that was covered by quicksand. Away from the hustle and bustle of Haddonfield, the Hermit…

The final scene in Halloween: Resurrection was as predictable as they come. However, I’ve wondered about Michael Myers wearing the burnt mask in a direct sequel to Resurrection. I liked what Rob Zombie did in his Halloween films concerning the mask. He kept the story of the mask consistent by detailing the decay it suffered.…

This is the trailer for Djinn, the new horror film by director Tobe Hooper. The movie was shot in the region of the Persian Gulf and is about a mythical creature. Tobe Hooper, of course, is renowned for directing such genre classics as 1974’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre and 1982’s Poltergeist (Hooper also directed some episodes of the criminally…

Some characters in the HalloweeN movies have reacted to situations in rather curious ways. Whether it’s the fault of the actor, the script, or the director, a number of reactions have been unbelievable or silly. This article will be the first in a series. Let’s start with the 1978 classic HalloweeN. The film began with a character…

Due to arrive in theaters in February 2012 is Chronicle. As mentioned here a few months ago, Chronicle is mostly a found-footage film. The story concerns a group of high school students who obtain supernatural powers. Judging by this new clip that has been released, one of the high school teens is set to cause…