John Carpenter's 1978 film "Halloween" begins with a prologue in 1963 wherein a six-year-old Michael Myers (Will Sandin), with no discernible motivation, takes a knife from his family kitchen, brings it upstairs, and slays his big sister Judith (Sandy Johnson). Michael was immediately taken to a mental asylum where he didn't speak a word for 15 years. His psychiatrist Dr. Loomis (Donald Pleasance) tried to reach through to Michael, aiming to discern why he might have killed his sister, but ultimately found that Michael was merely, irretrievably evil. Naturally, in 1978, Michael escaped the asylum and returned to his childhood home in Haddonfield, Illinois.
There is a notable scene wherein Dr. Loomis visits the grave of Judith Myers in 1978, only to find that the tombstone had been dug up out of the ground and stolen. The tombstone will reappear late in the film when Michael, now wearing a mask and committing multiple murders,...
There is a notable scene wherein Dr. Loomis visits the grave of Judith Myers in 1978, only to find that the tombstone had been dug up out of the ground and stolen. The tombstone will reappear late in the film when Michael, now wearing a mask and committing multiple murders,...
- 11/27/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
In John Carpenter's 1978 film "Halloween," the masked killer Michael Myers was played by multiple actors. For the bulk of his scenes, Michael — called "The Shape" — was played by Nick Castle, a film school friend of Carpenter's and a director in his own right. Castle also directed "The Last Starfighter" and "The Boy Who Could Fly." As a small boy, Michael Myers was played, in one scene, by an actor named Will Sandin in his first and last role on screen. In Pov shots, the hands of young Michael were provided by co-writer and producer Debra Hill, while the unmasked Michael — who appears only briefly at the very end of the movie — was played by Tony Moran.
Castle had the lion's share of screen time, however, and is generally thought of as the "official" Michael Myers by "Halloween" fans the world over. Castle would reprise the role for David Gordon Green...
Castle had the lion's share of screen time, however, and is generally thought of as the "official" Michael Myers by "Halloween" fans the world over. Castle would reprise the role for David Gordon Green...
- 10/21/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Take Robert Englund out of A Nightmare on Elm Street or recast Chucky for the next Child’s Play and the fans will cry blasphemy, but hire someone new to play Michael Myers in Halloween and most longtime viewers will have no problem adjusting to the change.
As evidence, we present this new photo courtesy of Sean Clark from Convention All Stars, which sees the meeting of nineteen different actors who’ve played the lead killer in the ongoing slasher saga. In the caption to his Facebook post, Clark asserts that it was quite a feat getting all these former Michaels into one room and that “you will Never see this many or more in one photo ever again.” We don’t doubt either claim, and the resulting image is enough make a slasher aficionado giddy.
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As evidence, we present this new photo courtesy of Sean Clark from Convention All Stars, which sees the meeting of nineteen different actors who’ve played the lead killer in the ongoing slasher saga. In the caption to his Facebook post, Clark asserts that it was quite a feat getting all these former Michaels into one room and that “you will Never see this many or more in one photo ever again.” We don’t doubt either claim, and the resulting image is enough make a slasher aficionado giddy.
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- 12/2/2018
- by David Pountain
- We Got This Covered
Will Sandin is best known for playing the sister slashing six-year-old Michael Myers -- who comes back fifteen years later to terrorize the town of Haddonfield -- in John Carpenter's classic 1978 horror film "Halloween. Guess what he looks like now!
- 10/30/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
October 25th will mark 40 years since the night He came home to Haddonfield. As previously announced, to commemorate 40 years of The Shape's long-running franchise, Trancas International Films is teaming up with HorrorHound Ltd. for a massive celebration this weekend at the Pasadena Convention Center, and now the full guest list has been revealed, including special guests from all 11 films in the franchise!
Check out the full announcement for the H40 convention below, and visit the convention's official page on HorrorHound's website for more information!
"Pasadena, California – Every five years, since 2003, fans from the Halloween franchise travel across the globe to celebrate one of the most endearing, imposing, and enduring horror movie franchises of all time. John Carpenter’s Halloween premiered in cinemas and on drive-in screens 40 years ago, changing the landscape of horror cinema forever. The movie served as the launching pad for a series of films that...
Check out the full announcement for the H40 convention below, and visit the convention's official page on HorrorHound's website for more information!
"Pasadena, California – Every five years, since 2003, fans from the Halloween franchise travel across the globe to celebrate one of the most endearing, imposing, and enduring horror movie franchises of all time. John Carpenter’s Halloween premiered in cinemas and on drive-in screens 40 years ago, changing the landscape of horror cinema forever. The movie served as the launching pad for a series of films that...
- 10/11/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
The new Halloween movie is returning to its roots in more ways than one. In addition to bringing back Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode and having John Carpenter on board as an executive producer, the latest film in the Halloween franchise will also bring back the original actor who brought life to The Shape.
Bloody Disgusting reports that filmmaker and actor Nick Castle will reprise his role as Michael Myers in the new Halloween movie. Castle played the masked version of the cinematic killer (credited as "The Shape") in John Carpenter's original Halloween movie (while Tony Moran played the unmasked version of Michael and Will Sandin played a young Michael).
Just as in the original film, Castle won't be the sole portrayer of Myers in the new film, as Bloody Disgusting also reveals that stunt man and actor James Jude Courtney has been cast in the iconic role. Perhaps...
Bloody Disgusting reports that filmmaker and actor Nick Castle will reprise his role as Michael Myers in the new Halloween movie. Castle played the masked version of the cinematic killer (credited as "The Shape") in John Carpenter's original Halloween movie (while Tony Moran played the unmasked version of Michael and Will Sandin played a young Michael).
Just as in the original film, Castle won't be the sole portrayer of Myers in the new film, as Bloody Disgusting also reveals that stunt man and actor James Jude Courtney has been cast in the iconic role. Perhaps...
- 12/20/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
In just a few days, Flashback Weekend Horror Convention will be celebrating Halloween in August with their Michael Myers-related revelry (and more), and we now have a look at the final schedule for this weekend’s convention, which runs at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare from Friday, August 7th through Sunday, August 9th.
Flashback Weekend has been a longstanding tradition for me, as both a fan and as one of the co-hosts, and this year looks to be yet another incredible time for horror lovers, featuring tons of great panels, movie screenings, events, and legendary composer Alan Howarth will even be performing a special concert for attendees on Friday night.
Take a look at Flashback’s full schedule below and be sure to say hi if you happen to see me during all the festivities over the course of the weekend. For ticket information or any further details,...
Flashback Weekend has been a longstanding tradition for me, as both a fan and as one of the co-hosts, and this year looks to be yet another incredible time for horror lovers, featuring tons of great panels, movie screenings, events, and legendary composer Alan Howarth will even be performing a special concert for attendees on Friday night.
Take a look at Flashback’s full schedule below and be sure to say hi if you happen to see me during all the festivities over the course of the weekend. For ticket information or any further details,...
- 8/5/2015
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
This August, horror fans in the Midwest should get ready to trick or treat a little early this year as the 2015 Flashback Weekend Horror Convention is gearing up to celebrate all things Michael Myers with three days of Halloween-related events and guests as part of this year’s line-up. Flashback will also be honoring Stuart Gordon’s Re-Animator for its 30th anniversary, will play host to several notable cast members from American Horror Story: Freak Show and much more.
Running Friday, August 7th through Sunday, August 9th at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel (5440 N. River Road, Rosemont, Il 60018), Flashback Weekend is celebrating its 13th year with an all-out Halloween extravaganza, paying tribute to the original and many of the sequels from the iconic franchise. Tickets for this year’s convention are currently already on sale Here and attendees can reserve their hotel rooms at the Crowne...
Running Friday, August 7th through Sunday, August 9th at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel (5440 N. River Road, Rosemont, Il 60018), Flashback Weekend is celebrating its 13th year with an all-out Halloween extravaganza, paying tribute to the original and many of the sequels from the iconic franchise. Tickets for this year’s convention are currently already on sale Here and attendees can reserve their hotel rooms at the Crowne...
- 6/22/2015
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
There's a lot going on to commemorate the 35th anniversary of John Carpenter's Halloween, but the granddaddy of them all is the "35 Years of Terror" convention taking place November 15-17 in Pasadena, CA. If you're lucky, you can score a pair of passes on us!
With guests from every film in the series, this con promises to be the "official, ultimate Halloween experience, 35 years in the making!" It's being held at the Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green Street; (626) 795-9311.
We have one pair of tickets to give away (transportation Not included). To enter for your chance to win, just send us an E-mail Here including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll notify the winner by Tuesday, November 12th, so you can plan accordingly.
Recently added guests include, in his first convention appearance Ever, Rick Rosenthal, director of Halloween II (1981) and Halloween: Resurrection; Daniel Farrands, screenwriter of Halloween: The Curse Of Michael Myers...
With guests from every film in the series, this con promises to be the "official, ultimate Halloween experience, 35 years in the making!" It's being held at the Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green Street; (626) 795-9311.
We have one pair of tickets to give away (transportation Not included). To enter for your chance to win, just send us an E-mail Here including your Full Name And Mailing Address. We’ll notify the winner by Tuesday, November 12th, so you can plan accordingly.
Recently added guests include, in his first convention appearance Ever, Rick Rosenthal, director of Halloween II (1981) and Halloween: Resurrection; Daniel Farrands, screenwriter of Halloween: The Curse Of Michael Myers...
- 11/4/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
It's hard to imagine a world of horror without the classic 1978 film Halloween. John Carpenter captured the magic and essence of both the holiday and the epitome of slasher films on the low budget mega hit. With other films such as Friday The 13th and A Nightmare On Elm Street getting proper documentaries it was only a matter of time that Halloween would receive its time to shine. Tonights the night...
Halloween: The Inside Story is premiering tonight at 9/8c. The two hour special captures new interviews with the director and cast members such as John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Rob Zombie, film critics, and many others, while also revealing behind the scenes footage from the film.
Our friends at Horrorhound Magazine recently caught up with the documentaries director, Phil Nobile. In the interview he explains why this special will be different than the ones you may have seen before.
Halloween: The Inside Story is premiering tonight at 9/8c. The two hour special captures new interviews with the director and cast members such as John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Rob Zombie, film critics, and many others, while also revealing behind the scenes footage from the film.
Our friends at Horrorhound Magazine recently caught up with the documentaries director, Phil Nobile. In the interview he explains why this special will be different than the ones you may have seen before.
- 10/25/2010
- by Keepers of the Bid
- Horrorbid
The good folks over at Creation are doing their damnedest to make sure that this weekend's con will be a show that fans in attendance will never forget! More guests have been added, and we've got the whole schedule for you right here so you can make sure that you don't miss a single thing!
Just added:
Director Tim Sullivan and his 2001 Maniacs -- Christa Campbell, Lin Shaye, Ryan Fleming, Kevin "Ogre" Ogilvie, and Bill Moseley.
Director Steven R. Munroe and company from I Spit on Your Grave 2010 - Sarah Butler, Rodney Eastman, Jeff Branson, and Daniel Franzese.
Full Schedule:
Friday May 21, 2010
4 pm to 5 pm: Pre-Registration for Gold Patrons
5 pm to 10 pm: Registration, Vendors/Stage/Film Room Open to the Public
Saturday May 22, 2010
11 am to 7 pm: Registration, Vendors/Stage/Film Room Open to the Public
Sunday May 23, 2010
11 am to 7 pm: Registration, Vendors/Stage/Film Room Open to the Public
Friday May 21
5:30 P.
Just added:
Director Tim Sullivan and his 2001 Maniacs -- Christa Campbell, Lin Shaye, Ryan Fleming, Kevin "Ogre" Ogilvie, and Bill Moseley.
Director Steven R. Munroe and company from I Spit on Your Grave 2010 - Sarah Butler, Rodney Eastman, Jeff Branson, and Daniel Franzese.
Full Schedule:
Friday May 21, 2010
4 pm to 5 pm: Pre-Registration for Gold Patrons
5 pm to 10 pm: Registration, Vendors/Stage/Film Room Open to the Public
Saturday May 22, 2010
11 am to 7 pm: Registration, Vendors/Stage/Film Room Open to the Public
Sunday May 23, 2010
11 am to 7 pm: Registration, Vendors/Stage/Film Room Open to the Public
Friday May 21
5:30 P.
- 5/20/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
In the La area and wondering what to do this weekend? Dudes and dudettes, if you're a horror fan, then trust us ... get your asses to the Creation Weekend of Horrors!
The heavy hitting show has added a host of new additions to the weekend's festivities. In addition to the already announced horror superstars like writer/director Dario Argento, Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, and the following massive panels:
• Hatchet 2 Panel will bring the genre’s hottest names to present a fun and informative panel including filmmaker Adam Green, Kane Hodder, Tony Todd, Danielle Harris, and more.
• Michael Myers Panel, where your favorite Halloween stars will participate in a special panel including Tony Moran, Will Sandin, Dick Warlock, George P. Wilbur, and more.
• Jason Voorhees Panel will bring the Friday the 13th actors together on stage including Ari Lehman, Warrington Gillette, Steve Dash, Richard Brooker, Ted White, and more.
The heavy hitting show has added a host of new additions to the weekend's festivities. In addition to the already announced horror superstars like writer/director Dario Argento, Robert Englund, Heather Langenkamp, John Saxon, and the following massive panels:
• Hatchet 2 Panel will bring the genre’s hottest names to present a fun and informative panel including filmmaker Adam Green, Kane Hodder, Tony Todd, Danielle Harris, and more.
• Michael Myers Panel, where your favorite Halloween stars will participate in a special panel including Tony Moran, Will Sandin, Dick Warlock, George P. Wilbur, and more.
• Jason Voorhees Panel will bring the Friday the 13th actors together on stage including Ari Lehman, Warrington Gillette, Steve Dash, Richard Brooker, Ted White, and more.
- 5/19/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
You want cool? You want badass? And you want it free? Well, if you'll be in the Los Angeles area from Friday, May 21st, through Sunday, May 23rd, we'll be sending you and a guest to the Creation Weekend of Horrors!
But these aren't no ordinary day passes! Not for you sickos! Dread Central, in association with Creation, will be giving away a pair of Gold Weekend Passes! What's that mean? Dig it!
1) The very best seating reserved in the main theatre, reserved for you to come and go all weekend. Here is where all the guests appear and the events take place. Great for photographers, too, since you'll be so close up!
2) Complimentary in person autographs from the major celebrity guests including Dario Argento, Robert Englund, Jeffrey Combs, Stuart Gordon, Bruce Abbott, Dennis Paoli, and many more to be announced. You get one autograph per celebrity mentioned; additional autographs can be purchased.
But these aren't no ordinary day passes! Not for you sickos! Dread Central, in association with Creation, will be giving away a pair of Gold Weekend Passes! What's that mean? Dig it!
1) The very best seating reserved in the main theatre, reserved for you to come and go all weekend. Here is where all the guests appear and the events take place. Great for photographers, too, since you'll be so close up!
2) Complimentary in person autographs from the major celebrity guests including Dario Argento, Robert Englund, Jeffrey Combs, Stuart Gordon, Bruce Abbott, Dennis Paoli, and many more to be announced. You get one autograph per celebrity mentioned; additional autographs can be purchased.
- 5/10/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The biggest horror show in La just got a quite a bit bigger! More horror talent has signed on to join the already impressive list of genre celebs that will be lurking about the upcoming Creation Weekend of Horrors!
Creation Entertainment’s Weekend of Horrors presented by Dark Sky Films returns to Los Angeles Friday, May 21, through Sunday, May 23, with the gory best of terror talent from both film and TV. This fright-filled three-day event will be held at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport, 5855 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles.
Frightful favorites scheduled to appear include: writer/director Dario Argento and stars from A Nightmare on Elm Street and Never Sleep Again Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), Heather Langenkamp (Nancy Thompson), and John Saxon (Lt. Thompson).
As well as make-up F/X legend Tom Savini, and on the Hatchet 2 panel which I will be moderating on Saturday look for Tony Todd,...
Creation Entertainment’s Weekend of Horrors presented by Dark Sky Films returns to Los Angeles Friday, May 21, through Sunday, May 23, with the gory best of terror talent from both film and TV. This fright-filled three-day event will be held at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport, 5855 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles.
Frightful favorites scheduled to appear include: writer/director Dario Argento and stars from A Nightmare on Elm Street and Never Sleep Again Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), Heather Langenkamp (Nancy Thompson), and John Saxon (Lt. Thompson).
As well as make-up F/X legend Tom Savini, and on the Hatchet 2 panel which I will be moderating on Saturday look for Tony Todd,...
- 4/30/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Creation Entertainment's Weekend of Horrors, presented by Dark Sky Films, returns to Los Angeles, Friday, May 21 through Sunday, May 23. The three-day event is departing the L.A. Convention Center for 2010 and instead will be held at the Marriot Los Angeles Airport (5855 West Century Blvd.). Some of the guests scheduled to appear include: Dario Argento, Robert Englund and Heather Langenkamp. Check out this panel line-up: . Hatchet 2 Panel will bring the genre's hottest names to present a fun and informative panel including filmmaker Adam Green, Kane Hodder, Tony Todd and more. . Michael Myers Panel where your favorite Halloween stars will participate in a special panel Tony Moran, Will Sandin, Dick Warlock, George P. Wilbur and more. . Jason Voorhees Panel will bring...
- 4/23/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
The clock is ticking away, and if you haven't done so already, we suggest you get your asses in gear and get your tix for the Creation Weekend of Horrors as the show is gonna be a veritable Monster!
From the Press Release:
“Creation Entertainment’s Weekend of Horrors” presented by Dark Sky Films returns to Los Angeles Friday, May 21, through Sunday, May 23, with the gory best of terror talent from both film and TV. This fright-filled three-day event will be held at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport, 5855 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles.
Frightful favorites scheduled to appear include: writer/director Dario Argento and stars from A Nightmare Of Elm Street Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), Heather Langenkamp (Nancy Thompson), and John Saxon (Lt. Thompson).
The Weekend of Horrors also offers a variety of star-packed panels, including:
• Hatchet 2 Panel will bring the genre’s hottest names to present a fun...
From the Press Release:
“Creation Entertainment’s Weekend of Horrors” presented by Dark Sky Films returns to Los Angeles Friday, May 21, through Sunday, May 23, with the gory best of terror talent from both film and TV. This fright-filled three-day event will be held at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport, 5855 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles.
Frightful favorites scheduled to appear include: writer/director Dario Argento and stars from A Nightmare Of Elm Street Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger), Heather Langenkamp (Nancy Thompson), and John Saxon (Lt. Thompson).
The Weekend of Horrors also offers a variety of star-packed panels, including:
• Hatchet 2 Panel will bring the genre’s hottest names to present a fun...
- 4/22/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Halloween and Friday the 13th fans this may be the single greatest announcement ever made. Creation Entertainment just announced their lineup for their Weekend of Horrors convention and to say it's stellar would be a massive understatement. How you you like to meet every Michael Myers & Jason Voorhees actor under one roof? Yeah we thought so...
Ok we may be missing one or two names here but that's it. And never has their been a convention dedicated to these slasher legends under one roof. This is a can't miss opportunity for any horror fan and collectors get your movie memorabilia and masks ready. Below is the jaw dropping list of celebs that will be at the Weekend of Horrors.
The Jasons:
Ari Lehman (Friday the 13th), Warrington Gillette and Steve Dash (Friday the 13th Part 2), Richard Brooker (Friday the 13th Part 3), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter...
Ok we may be missing one or two names here but that's it. And never has their been a convention dedicated to these slasher legends under one roof. This is a can't miss opportunity for any horror fan and collectors get your movie memorabilia and masks ready. Below is the jaw dropping list of celebs that will be at the Weekend of Horrors.
The Jasons:
Ari Lehman (Friday the 13th), Warrington Gillette and Steve Dash (Friday the 13th Part 2), Richard Brooker (Friday the 13th Part 3), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter...
- 2/5/2010
- by admin
- Horrorbid
You. Yes, you reading this. You wouldn't be a fan of say, oh, someone by the name of Michael Myers or Jason Voorhees, would you? What's that? Yes? Well, if you're in the La area in May, you Need to be getting yourself to Creation's Weekend of Horrors!
Just added to their guest list -- which already includes heavy hitters like the Re-Animator trio, Stuart Gordon, Jeffrey Combs, and Dennis Paoli, and of course Dario Argento and Robert Englund -- are several Jasons and Michaels whose handiwork you're more than familiar with:
The Jasons
Ari Lehman (Friday the 13th), Warrington Gillette and Steve Dash (Friday the 13th Part 2), Richard Brooker (Friday the 13th Part 3), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter), Dick Wieand and Tom Morga (Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning), C.J. Grahm (Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives), Ken Kirzinger (Freddy vs. Jason...
Just added to their guest list -- which already includes heavy hitters like the Re-Animator trio, Stuart Gordon, Jeffrey Combs, and Dennis Paoli, and of course Dario Argento and Robert Englund -- are several Jasons and Michaels whose handiwork you're more than familiar with:
The Jasons
Ari Lehman (Friday the 13th), Warrington Gillette and Steve Dash (Friday the 13th Part 2), Richard Brooker (Friday the 13th Part 3), Ted White (Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter), Dick Wieand and Tom Morga (Friday the 13th Part V: A New Beginning), C.J. Grahm (Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives), Ken Kirzinger (Freddy vs. Jason...
- 2/4/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
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