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The Final Trailer for Halloween Ends is Here!

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From director David Gordon Green, Trancas International Films, Miramax and Blumhouse Productions, look for Halloween Ends in theaters and on Peacock October 14th, 2021, courtesy of Universal Pictures. Trick or treat!

The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode concludes in the final thrilling chapter of the Halloween franchise.

A direct sequel to director David Gordon Green’s global smash hits Halloween (2018) and Halloween Kills, Halloween Ends is directed by Green from a script he co-wrote with returning collaborator Danny McBride and series newcomers Paul Brad Logan and Chris Bernier.

Based on characters created by John Carpenter and Debra Hill, Halloween Ends is produced by Malek Akkad, Jason Blum and Bill Block. John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jeanette Volturno, Couper Samuelson, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, Ryan Freimann, Andrew Golov, Thom Zadra and Christopher H. Warner are executive producers. Ryan Turek is overseeing the project for Blumhouse.

Returning to reprise her role of final girl “Laurie Strode” which she originated in John Carpenter’s immortal classic 1978 film Halloween, Jamie Lee Curtis is joined by original cast members Nick Castle and Kyle Richards. Additional cast includes James Jude Courtney, Andi Matichak, Rohan Campbell and Will Patton.

The official Halloween Ends synopsis from Universal reads:

This is Laurie Strode’s last stand.

After 45 years, the most acclaimed, revered horror franchise in film history reaches its epic, terrifying conclusion as Laurie Strode faces off for the last time against the embodiment of evil, Michael Myers, in a final confrontation unlike any captured on-screen before. Only one of them will survive.

Icon Jamie Lee Curtis returns for the last time as Laurie Strode, horror’s first “final girl” and the role that launched Curtis’ career. Curtis has portrayed Laurie for more than four decades now, one of the longest actor-character pairings in cinema history. When the franchise relaunched in 2018, Halloween shattered box office records, becoming the franchise’s highest-grossing chapter and set a new record for the biggest opening weekend for a horror film starring a woman.

“Four years after the events of last year’s Halloween Kills, Laurie is living with her granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) and is finishing writing her memoir. Michael Myers hasn’t been seen since. Laurie, after allowing the specter of Michael to determine and drive her reality for decades, has decided to liberate herself from fear and rage and embrace life. But when a young man, Corey Cunningham (Rohan Campbell; The Hardy Boys, Virgin River), is accused of killing a boy he was babysitting, it ignites a cascade of violence and terror that will force Laurie to finally confront the evil she can’t control, once and for all.“

Universal Pictures, Miramax and Blumhouse present a Malek Akkad production, in association with Rough House Pictures.

Halloween Ends to Debut in Theaters and On Peacock October 14, New Poster & More!

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With the recent news that Halloween Ends will premiere both in theaters and on Peacock October 14, 2022, Universal has released a brand-new poster for the film, teasing the epic climax between final girl Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) and long-time nemesis Michael Myers. Check it out below.

In addition, Fandango revealed exclusively a brand-new shot of Myers from Halloweeen Ends, providing a great look at the iconic mask. You can also see that below.

Further, film series star Jamie Lee Curtis took to her Instagram account to discuss the film’s upcoming release.

Lastly, you can check out the teaser trailer below.

The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode concludes in the final thrilling chapter of the Halloween franchise.

A direct sequel to director David Gordon Green’s global smash hits Halloween (2018) and Halloween Kills, Halloween Ends is directed by Green from a script he co-wrote with returning collaborator Danny McBride and series newcomers Paul Brad Logan and Chris Bernier.

Based on characters created by John Carpenter and Debra Hill, Halloween Ends is produced by Malek Akkad, Jason Blum and Bill Block. John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jeanette Volturno, Couper Samuelson, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, Ryan Freimann, Andrew Golov, Thom Zadra and Christopher H. Warner are executive producers. Ryan Turek is overseeing the project for Blumhouse.

Returning to reprise her role of final girl “Laurie Strode” which she originated in John Carpenter’s immortal classic 1978 film Halloween, Jamie Lee Curtis is joined by original cast members Nick Castle and Kyle Richards. Additional cast includes James Jude Courtney, Andi Matichak, Rohan Campbell and Will Patton.

The official Halloween Ends synopsis from Universal reads:

This is Laurie Strode’s last stand.

After 45 years, the most acclaimed, revered horror franchise in film history reaches its epic, terrifying conclusion as Laurie Strode faces off for the last time against the embodiment of evil, Michael Myers, in a final confrontation unlike any captured on-screen before. Only one of them will survive.

Icon Jamie Lee Curtis returns for the last time as Laurie Strode, horror’s first “final girl” and the role that launched Curtis’ career. Curtis has portrayed Laurie for more than four decades now, one of the longest actor-character pairings in cinema history. When the franchise relaunched in 2018, Halloween shattered box office records, becoming the franchise’s highest-grossing chapter and set a new record for the biggest opening weekend for a horror film starring a woman.

“Four years after the events of last year’s Halloween Kills, Laurie is living with her granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) and is finishing writing her memoir. Michael Myers hasn’t been seen since. Laurie, after allowing the specter of Michael to determine and drive her reality for decades, has decided to liberate herself from fear and rage and embrace life. But when a young man, Corey Cunningham (Rohan Campbell; The Hardy Boys, Virgin River), is accused of killing a boy he was babysitting, it ignites a cascade of violence and terror that will force Laurie to finally confront the evil she can’t control, once and for all.“

Universal Pictures, Miramax and Blumhouse present a Malek Akkad production, in association with Rough House Pictures.

The First Official Trailer for Halloween Ends is Here!

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You wanted it… you got it! From director David Gordon Green, Trancas International Films, Miramax and Blumhouse Productions, look for Halloween Ends in theaters and on Peacock October 14th, 2021, courtesy of Universal Pictures. Trick or treat!

The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode concludes in the final thrilling chapter of the Halloween franchise.

A direct sequel to director David Gordon Green’s global smash hits Halloween (2018) and Halloween Kills, Halloween Ends is directed by Green from a script he co-wrote with returning collaborator Danny McBride and series newcomers Paul Brad Logan and Chris Bernier.

Based on characters created by John Carpenter and Debra Hill, Halloween Ends is produced by Malek Akkad, Jason Blum and Bill Block. John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jeanette Volturno, Couper Samuelson, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, Ryan Freimann, Andrew Golov, Thom Zadra and Christopher H. Warner are executive producers. Ryan Turek is overseeing the project for Blumhouse.

Returning to reprise her role of final girl “Laurie Strode” which she originated in John Carpenter’s immortal classic 1978 film Halloween, Jamie Lee Curtis is joined by original cast members Nick Castle and Kyle Richards. Additional cast includes James Jude Courtney, Andi Matichak, Rohan Campbell and Will Patton.

The official Halloween Ends synopsis from Universal reads:

This is Laurie Strode’s last stand.

After 45 years, the most acclaimed, revered horror franchise in film history reaches its epic, terrifying conclusion as Laurie Strode faces off for the last time against the embodiment of evil, Michael Myers, in a final confrontation unlike any captured on-screen before. Only one of them will survive.

Icon Jamie Lee Curtis returns for the last time as Laurie Strode, horror’s first “final girl” and the role that launched Curtis’ career. Curtis has portrayed Laurie for more than four decades now, one of the longest actor-character pairings in cinema history. When the franchise relaunched in 2018, Halloween shattered box office records, becoming the franchise’s highest-grossing chapter and set a new record for the biggest opening weekend for a horror film starring a woman.

“Four years after the events of last year’s Halloween Kills, Laurie is living with her granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) and is finishing writing her memoir. Michael Myers hasn’t been seen since. Laurie, after allowing the specter of Michael to determine and drive her reality for decades, has decided to liberate herself from fear and rage and embrace life. But when a young man, Corey Cunningham (Rohan Campbell; The Hardy Boys, Virgin River), is accused of killing a boy he was babysitting, it ignites a cascade of violence and terror that will force Laurie to finally confront the evil she can’t control, once and for all.“

Universal Pictures, Miramax and Blumhouse present a Malek Akkad production, in association with Rough House Pictures.

New Featurette Halloween Kills “Warriors” Showcases the Strodes

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Just ahead of the October 15, 2021 release of Halloween Kills, Universal has released a new featurette titled “Warriors” which takes us behind the scenes of the film, itself a sequel to director David Gordon Green’s smash 2018 film Halloween. Featuring stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak and Judy Greer, Green states of the Strodes’ struggle with series antagonist Michael Myers, “They have taken the torch –  to try to put evil to rest.”

Check it out below.

You can watch the final trailer for Halloween Kills below – in Theaters & Streaming only on @peacockTV October 15, 2021.

The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode continues in the next thrilling chapter of the Halloween franchise.

A direct sequel to director David Gordon Green’s global 2018 smash hit Halloween, Halloween Kills is directed by Green from a script he co-wrote with returning collaborator Danny McBride and series newcomer Scott Teems.

Returning to reprise her role of final girl “Laurie Strode” which she originated in John Carpenter’s immortal classic 1978 film Halloween, Jamie Lee Curtis is joined by original cast members Nick Castle, Kyle Richards, Nancy Stephens and Charles Cyphers. Additional cast includes James Jude Courtney, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Robert Longstreet and Anthony Michael Hall.

The official Halloween Kills synopsis from Universal reads: “Minutes after Laurie Strode (Curtis), her daughter Karen (Greer), and granddaughter Allyson (Matichak) left masked monster Michael Myers caged and burning in Laurie’s basement, Laurie is rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, believing she finally killed her lifelong tormentor. But when Michael manages to free himself from Laurie’s trap, his ritual bloodbath resumes. As Laurie fights her pain and prepares to defend herself against him, she inspires all of Haddonfield to rise up against their unstoppable monster.”

“The Strode women join a group of other survivors of Michael’s first rampage who decide to take matters into their own hands, forming a vigilante mob that sets out to hunt Michael down, once and for all.”

Produced by Trancas International Films, Miramax and Blumhouse Productions and based on characters created by series originators John Carpenter and Debra Hill, Halloween Kills and its follow-up Halloween Ends (the latter set for release on October 14, 2022) are produced by Malek Akkad, Jason Blum and Bill Block. Green, McBride, John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jeanette Volturno, Couper Samuelson and Ryan Freimann serve as executive producers.

Here are some additional teasers of Halloween Kills, as well as a sneak peek courtesy of scream queen Jamie Lee, who took to Twitter on Halloween of 2019 to offer up the first footage from Halloween Kills. Check both out below, as well as the two films original announcement!

New Featurette Halloween Kills “A Look Inside” Promises a “Bigger, Badder, Nastier” Michael Myers

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Just ahead of the October 15, 2021 release of Halloween Kills, Universal has released a new featurette titled “A Look Inside” which takes us behind the scenes of the film, itself a sequel to director David Gordon Green’s smash 2018 film Halloween. Featuring Green and stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Judy Greer, the latter teases a film featuring “non-stop action and blood.”

Check it out below.

You can watch the final trailer for Halloween Kills below – in Theaters & Streaming only on @peacockTV October 15, 2021.

The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode continues in the next thrilling chapter of the Halloween franchise.

A direct sequel to director David Gordon Green’s global 2018 smash hit Halloween, Halloween Kills is directed by Green from a script he co-wrote with returning collaborator Danny McBride and series newcomer Scott Teems.

Returning to reprise her role of final girl “Laurie Strode” which she originated in John Carpenter’s immortal classic 1978 film Halloween, Jamie Lee Curtis is joined by original cast members Nick Castle, Kyle Richards, Nancy Stephens and Charles Cyphers. Additional cast includes James Jude Courtney, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Robert Longstreet and Anthony Michael Hall.

The official Halloween Kills synopsis from Universal reads: “Minutes after Laurie Strode (Curtis), her daughter Karen (Greer), and granddaughter Allyson (Matichak) left masked monster Michael Myers caged and burning in Laurie’s basement, Laurie is rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, believing she finally killed her lifelong tormentor. But when Michael manages to free himself from Laurie’s trap, his ritual bloodbath resumes. As Laurie fights her pain and prepares to defend herself against him, she inspires all of Haddonfield to rise up against their unstoppable monster.”

“The Strode women join a group of other survivors of Michael’s first rampage who decide to take matters into their own hands, forming a vigilante mob that sets out to hunt Michael down, once and for all.”

Produced by Trancas International Films, Miramax and Blumhouse Productions and based on characters created by series originators John Carpenter and Debra Hill, Halloween Kills and its follow-up Halloween Ends (the latter set for release on October 14, 2022) are produced by Malek Akkad, Jason Blum and Bill Block. Green, McBride, John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jeanette Volturno, Couper Samuelson and Ryan Freimann serve as executive producers.

Here are some additional teasers of Halloween Kills, as well as a sneak peek courtesy of scream queen Jamie Lee, who took to Twitter on Halloween of 2019 to offer up the first footage from Halloween Kills. Check both out below, as well as the two films original announcement!

The Final Official Trailer for Halloween Kills has Arrived!

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From director David Gordon Green, Trancas International Films, Miramax and Blumhouse Productions, the final official trailer for Halloween Kills has arrived.

No more running. No more hiding. It’s time to face the essence of evil. Watch the final trailer for Halloween Kills below – in Theaters & Streaming only on @peacockTV October 15, 2021.

The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode continues in the next thrilling chapter of the Halloween franchise.

A direct sequel to director David Gordon Green’s global 2018 smash hit Halloween, Halloween Kills is directed by Green from a script he co-wrote with returning collaborator Danny McBride and series newcomer Scott Teems.

Returning to reprise her role of final girl “Laurie Strode” which she originated in John Carpenter’s immortal classic 1978 film Halloween, Jamie Lee Curtis is joined by original cast members Nick Castle, Kyle Richards, Nancy Stephens and Charles Cyphers. Additional cast includes James Jude Courtney, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Robert Longstreet and Anthony Michael Hall.

The official Halloween Kills synopsis from Universal reads: “Minutes after Laurie Strode (Curtis), her daughter Karen (Greer), and granddaughter Allyson (Matichak) left masked monster Michael Myers caged and burning in Laurie’s basement, Laurie is rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, believing she finally killed her lifelong tormentor. But when Michael manages to free himself from Laurie’s trap, his ritual bloodbath resumes. As Laurie fights her pain and prepares to defend herself against him, she inspires all of Haddonfield to rise up against their unstoppable monster.”

“The Strode women join a group of other survivors of Michael’s first rampage who decide to take matters into their own hands, forming a vigilante mob that sets out to hunt Michael down, once and for all.”

Produced by Trancas International Films, Miramax and Blumhouse Productions and based on characters created by series originators John Carpenter and Debra Hill, Halloween Kills and its follow-up Halloween Ends (the latter set for release on October 14, 2022) are produced by Malek Akkad, Jason Blum and Bill Block. Green, McBride, John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jeanette Volturno, Couper Samuelson and Ryan Freimann serve as executive producers.

Here are some additional teasers of Halloween Kills, as well as a sneak peek courtesy of scream queen Jamie Lee, who took to Twitter on Halloween of 2019 to offer up the first footage from Halloween Kills. Check both out below, as well as the two films original announcement!

Halloween Kills to World Premiere in Venice; Jamie Lee Curtis to Receive Lifetime Achievement

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Ahead of its theatrical release on October 15th, 2021, director David Gordon Green’s upcoming feature Halloween Kills will have its world premiere on September 8th at the 78th Venice Film Festival, according to Deadline. In addition, the festival is set to award a Gold Lion award for Lifetime Achievement to series star Jamie Lee Curtis.

Curtis said of the Lifetime Achievement, “I am incredibly humbled to be honored in this way by the Venice International Film Festival. It seems impossible to me that I’ve been in this industry long enough to be receiving ‘Lifetime Achievement’ recognition, and to have it happen now, with Halloween Kills, is particularly meaningful to me. Halloween, and my partnership with Laurie Strode, launched and sustained my career, and to have these films evolve into a new franchise that is beloved by audiences around the world was, and remains, a gift. Italian Cinema has always honored and heralded the genre that gave me my career, so I couldn’t be more proud and happy to accept this award from the Venice International Film Festival on behalf of Laurie and all the courageous heroines of the world who stand tall in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles and refuse to yield.”

Venice fest director Alberto Barbera commented, “Jamie Lee Curtis belongs to that rarefied group of Hollywood actors who best reflect the qualities that are the very soul of the global film industry and its legacy. A direct descendant of America’s film aristocracy — she is the daughter of two unforgettable stars, Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh — Jamie Lee Curtis is the natural embodiment of a star who knows how to play roles with versatility and amenability, all while infusing them with her peerless charisma and signature personality. All these qualities, combined with her work as an author of children’s books and her commitment to her charitable work have cemented her status as an indelible and enduring global artist. To date, her extraordinary four-decade career, which began with her dazzling debut in John Carpenter’s 1978 horror classic, Halloween, encompasses more than forty feature films and reminds us that true talent, combined with intelligence, wit, endurance and sheer grit, are the hallmarks of this true and unforgettable star.”

A direct sequel to director David Gordon Green’s global 2018 smash hit Halloween, Halloween Kills is directed by Green from a script he co-wrote with returning collaborator Danny McBride and series newcomer Scott Teems.

Returning to reprise her role of final girl “Laurie Strode” which she originated in John Carpenter’s immortal classic 1978 film Halloween, Jamie Lee Curtis is joined by original cast members Nick Castle, Kyle Richards, Nancy Stephens and Charles Cyphers. Additional cast includes James Jude Courtney, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Robert Longstreet and Anthony Michael Hall.

The official Halloween Kills synopsis from Universal reads: “Minutes after Laurie Strode (Curtis), her daughter Karen (Greer), and granddaughter Allyson (Matichak) left masked monster Michael Myers caged and burning in Laurie’s basement, Laurie is rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, believing she finally killed her lifelong tormentor. But when Michael manages to free himself from Laurie’s trap, his ritual bloodbath resumes. As Laurie fights her pain and prepares to defend herself against him, she inspires all of Haddonfield to rise up against their unstoppable monster.”

“The Strode women join a group of other survivors of Michael’s first rampage who decide to take matters into their own hands, forming a vigilante mob that sets out to hunt Michael down, once and for all.”

Produced by Trancas International Films, Miramax and Blumhouse Productions and based on characters created by series originators John Carpenter and Debra Hill, Halloween Kills and its follow-up Halloween Ends (the latter now set for release on October 14, 2022) will be produced by Malek Akkad, Jason Blum and Bill Block. Green, McBride, John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jeanette Volturno, Couper Samuelson and Ryan Freimann serve as executive producers.

The First Official Trailer for Halloween Kills is Here!

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You wanted it… you got it! From director David Gordon Green, Trancas International Films, Miramax and Blumhouse Productions, look for Halloween Kills in theaters and on Peacock on October 15th, 2021, courtesy of Universal Pictures. Trick or treat!

The saga of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode continues in the next thrilling chapter of the Halloween franchise.

A direct sequel to director David Gordon Green’s global 2018 smash hit Halloween, Halloween Kills is directed by Green from a script he co-wrote with returning collaborator Danny McBride and series newcomer Scott Teems.

Returning to reprise her role of final girl “Laurie Strode” which she originated in John Carpenter’s immortal classic 1978 film Halloween, Jamie Lee Curtis is joined by original cast members Nick Castle, Kyle Richards, Nancy Stephens and Charles Cyphers. Additional cast includes James Jude Courtney, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Robert Longstreet and Anthony Michael Hall.

The official Halloween Kills synopsis from Universal reads: “Minutes after Laurie Strode (Curtis), her daughter Karen (Greer), and granddaughter Allyson (Matichak) left masked monster Michael Myers caged and burning in Laurie’s basement, Laurie is rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, believing she finally killed her lifelong tormentor. But when Michael manages to free himself from Laurie’s trap, his ritual bloodbath resumes. As Laurie fights her pain and prepares to defend herself against him, she inspires all of Haddonfield to rise up against their unstoppable monster.”

“The Strode women join a group of other survivors of Michael’s first rampage who decide to take matters into their own hands, forming a vigilante mob that sets out to hunt Michael down, once and for all.”

Produced by Trancas International Films, Miramax and Blumhouse Productions and based on characters created by series originators John Carpenter and Debra Hill, Halloween Kills and its follow-up Halloween Ends (the latter now set for release on October 14, 2022) will be produced by Malek Akkad, Jason Blum and Bill Block. Green, McBride, John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jeanette Volturno, Couper Samuelson and Ryan Freimann serve as executive producers.

Here are some additional teasers of Halloween Kills, as well as a sneak peek courtesy of scream queen Jamie Lee, who took to Twitter on Halloween of 2019 to offer up the first footage from Halloween Kills. Check both out below, as well as the two films original announcement!

Total Film Debuts Exclusive Image of Michael Myers from the Upcoming Halloween Kills

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Total Film released today an exclusive image of iconic slasher Michael Myers from the upcoming feature film Halloween Kills, set for release by Universal Pictures on October 15, 2021. Check it out below, as well as comments from director David Gordon Green on what audiences can expect of his follow-up to the 2018 smash hit, Halloween.

“It’s about the creation of fear,” director David Gordon Green says of the Halloween Kills, which brings back not only Myers and Jamie Lee Curtis’ “final girl” Laurie Strode but also several other characters from the 1978 John Carpenter horror classic.

“It’s one thing to be afraid of the Boogeyman,” extrapolated Green, “to have someone who might be in the closet, under the bed, creeping around your house. But we wanted to explore next was confusion, misinformation, and paranoia. What happens when fear goes viral? You can’t just stick your head under the covers anymore.”

“When we made the last one we wanted to find a way for someone who’s never seen the original to get up to speed with the story,” Green concluded. “But this one gets right to the action. It’s very aggressive. It’s more efficient. We wanted it to be an explosive middle before things get streamlined and personal again (with Halloween Ends).”

For more on Halloween Kills – and a preview of all the biggest movies heading your way in 2021 – pick up a copy of the new issue of Total Film Magazine when it hits shelves (real and digital) this Friday, January 8. 

A direct sequel to director David Gordon Green’s global 2018 smash hit Halloween, Halloween Kills is directed by Green from a script he co-wrote with returning collaborator Danny McBride and series newcomer Scott Teems.

Returning to reprise her role of final girl “Laurie Strode” which she originated in John Carpenter’s immortal classic 1978 film Halloween, Jamie Lee Curtis is joined by original cast members Nick Castle, Kyle Richards, Nancy Stephens and Charles Cyphers. Additional cast includes James Jude Courtney, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Robert Longstreet and Anthony Michael Hall.

Produced by Trancas International Films, Miramax and Blumhouse Productions and based on characters created by series originators John Carpenter and Debra Hill, Halloween Kills and its follow-up Halloween Ends (the latter now set for release on October 14, 2022) will be produced by Malek Akkad, Jason Blum and Bill Block. Green, McBride, John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jeanette Volturno, Couper Samuelson and Ryan Freimann serve as executive producers.

What do we know? A lot, but first here are teasers of Halloween Kills, as well as a sneak peek courtesy of scream queen Jamie Lee, who took to Twitter on Halloween of 2019 to offer up the first footage from Halloween Kills. Check both out below, as well as the two films original announcement!

Excl: FX Artist Christopher Nelson Talks Halloween Kills w/ BTS Photos!

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“Let’s hope that the MPAA is nice to us,” said special make-up FX designer & department head Christopher Allen Nelson of the onscreen mayhem in the upcoming feature film Halloween Kills, when we recently sat down with him to chat all things Halloween.

An Oscar and Emmy award winning FX artist, Nelson’s impressive career began in the heyday of the FX-heavy genre pictures so prevalent in the 90s (you can dive into that in part one of our exclusive interview series here), and as a lifelong fan of Michael Myers, he found himself elated to work on 2018’s Halloween, both in the reimagining and design of The Shape’s iconic mask, but also on the film’s practical, and often grisly, special effects (see part two here).

Christopher Allen Nelson

For Halloween Kills, “There was a lot of challenges on this one, because it’s far more intense and layered,” said Nelson of the film, itself a direct sequel to David Gordon Green’s 2018 smash hit Halloween, the latter who has returned to direct from a script he co-wrote with returning collaborator Danny McBride and series newcomer Scott Teems.

In an attempt to remain as spoiler free as possible (something here at HalloweenMovies.com to which we adhere), we nevertheless queried Nelson on what fans of the long-running franchise may expect of Halloween Kills.

Behind-the-scenes of Halloween Kills

“I remember seeing (the film) Aliens,” offered Nelson of Halloween Kills’ similitude to the James Cameron-directed 1986 horror sci-fi film, which upped the ante of its 1979 predecessor Alien. “The first film is such a beautiful film. It’s my favorite in the series. Then Aliens came out, and I remember that when I went to see it that there were things that I wanted to see in the film, and things that I expected as a fan. The first film is legendary, but with the sequel I wanted it to go a little further. There were things the fan in me wanted to see, and Cameron delivered on every level. And I think that’s what Halloween Kills does. This one will deliver for Halloween fans, both for fans of the 2018 film and fans of the original 1978 film. It will give them what they want to see both visually and story wise. It feels like a natural progression of the narrative, and I think (director) David (Gordon Green) accomplished that.”

Returning to reprise her role of final girl “Laurie Strode” in Halloween Kills is series star Jamie Lee Curtis, who is joined by original cast members Kyle Richards, Nancy Stephens and Charles Cyphers. Additional cast includes Judy Greer, Andi Matichak, Robert Longstreet and Anthony Michael Hall, with Nick Castle and James Jude Courtney both returning as the iconic Michael Myers.

Pertaining to his visual design approach to the character, one who met a fiery fate in the closing moments of Halloween, “It was definitely a challenge, considering what happens at the end of the 2018 film,” offered Nelson. “It was a challenge carrying the mystery into our approach of him. We can’t take away that silhouette, and that face that everyone knows and loves, and we’re not reinventing ourselves, but we’re evolving. And so that was the way for me to approach it. Like I’ve said before, I approach the designs from an emotional standpoint, so everything can flow and live within the context of the world and the story which David is telling.”

“Also, there’s so much when it comes to makeup and effects, much more than in the last one,” Nelson revealed. “It’s very exciting because there are a lot of varieties within the art form. The volume (of FX needed) was a little challenging, and to do so on the budget (we had). As much as you can plan and think ahead, things always change on set within the schedule and within the day-to-day challenges shooting-wise, so you must adapt and do the best that you can. Some things make it in, and some things you build and execute on the fly. So, there was a lot of work. I had make-up, masks, and gags going every single day while myself and (special make-up effects co-designer) Vince Van Dyke and crew where designing, changing, and building.”

“So, it was very ambitious. Not only that, but we were really trying to push the envelope on how we were going to do it. Not only the quantity of make-up and FX, but also the quality, and of how to use new techniques, and yet keep most everything practical. David’s a huge fan of practical effects, so it’s all still very much so. We had a lot to do, and I honestly can’t wait for people to see this movie. There are some surprises in the film that I think people will be very excited about, as to how we pulled them off. I can’t wait to see and hear the reactions of people. I think it’s something I’m going to be very proud of.”

Christopher Allen Nelson applies make-up to Michael Myers actor James Jude Courtney on Halloween Kills

As for the film’s narrative expansion into the rich history of the franchise, “How do you say it without saying anything?” Nelson chuckled. “It should be clear that the ‘78 material that was in the 2018 script, but which wasn’t filmed, is not material in Halloween Kills. Ever since I’ve been involved in the Halloween world, directly, I’ve found that people are so passionate about it, and that they read into and see things sometimes which aren’t there. That can be a good and bad thing at times, and yet part of what makes the world of Halloween so fun.”

“Also, what’s in Halloween Kills, it’s not fan service,” offered Nelson. “It really lives and breathes within the context of the story, and the past has a lot to do with the present. And so, you’ll have to just hold off and go to the movie and get your popcorn, live in the world and enjoy it, and just take it in because you’ll be satisfied. I was satisfied, and I’m a tough critic, and I’m not a fan of fan service. If anybody knows me, they know that I don’t like a whole lot of everything. But I came away from filming thinking, ‘David and all of the filmmakers, they did it right.’”

“All I can say is, wait until you see this movie,” he continued. “I know you might think you know what’s going on, and I know that you may think you saw something (online), but you won’t know for sure until you see the movie. It’s hard for me to articulate, but you will be very, very pleasantly surprised.”

Circling back to Nelson’s prolific and successful career in the field of practical effects, we asked him, “What advice would you give to other monster kids like yourself who want to work in the world of movie magic?”

“I think that the advice I would give to somebody getting into the industry is to know your history,” he replied. “Know the people and the pioneers that have come before you, and the shoulders that you are standing on. I think that’s a key element, and something which I take into account constantly. Also, know your cinema, and know your movies. Know why you love the movies you love. Not just horror, and not just sci-fi, but all film genres. Learn storytelling and filmmaking and cinematography and writing and directing. If you know every aspect, and every department on a film, I think it makes one a better artist, a better filmmaker, and a better crew member, when they respect and love cinema and respect each other and other people on set. Try and take your ego out of it, and really just try to be the best you can be.”

“You don’t have to be the super, ultimate, best artist, and I’m walking proof of that,” Nelson finished humbly. “I’m not the best artist out there. I’m not the most talented guy. But what I lack in that, I make up for hopefully in knowledge and in a love of cinema and filmmaking, as well as a respect for this genre. Horror has made a huge jump, and there are filmmakers that have lifted the genre into great films. Immerse yourself into the people’s art that came before you, and respect your peers and respect those artists, both past and present. I think that’s my biggest advice.”

For more on Christopher Allen Nelson, follow him on Instagram at @cnelsonfx

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Halloween Kills is slated for release October 16, 2020 by Universal Pictures. Produced by Trancas International Films, Miramax and Blumhouse Productions and based on characters created by series originators John Carpenter and Debra Hill, Halloween Kills and its 2021 follow-up Halloween Ends are produced by Malek Akkad, Jason Blum and Bill Block. Green, McBride, John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jeanette Volturno, Couper Samuelson and Ryan Freimann serve as executive producers.