Michael Myers Resembles Mrs. Spool from Psycho III
The world-renowned Bates Motel was back in business in 1986’s Psycho III. Norman Bates had lost his mind again and he was doing what Mother wanted. But this time, Mother was not exactly Norman’s real mom. Bates had replaced Mother with her sister, Mrs. Emma Spool. Mrs. Spool’s corpse now acted as a substitute for…
Haddonfield Citizens: The Hermit of Halloween 5
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…
HalloweeN Autographs: Danielle Harris
Though she is young, Danielle Harris is a legend as far as I’m concerned. Danielle’s involvement in four HalloweeN films warrants her a special place in the hearts of the franchise’s fans. Her role as Jamie in 1988’s Halloween 4 was memorable and intense; it demonstrated talent and wisdom beyond her years. Danielle’s performance in…
Michael Myers Techniques: Two-Handed Thrust
Michael Myers, as we all know, is a very angry guy. Whether that stems from being “purely and simply evil”, being cursed by Thorn, or growing up with Sheri Moon Zombie for a mother, Michael’s anger is seen in the way he kills his victims. In this entry of Michael Myers Techniques, we’ll look at…
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…