From Collider · Mitchell Brown · · 1m 40s
Halloween III: The Unseen Sequel
Halloween III rewrites slasher rules with a witchy twist.
In brief
Halloween III rewrites slasher rules with a witchy twist. Halloween III: Season of the Witch, released October 22, 1982, is the only Halloween film without Michael Myers that reimagines the franchise as a sci-fi folk horror story. Originally reported by Collider.
The Halloween Franchise's Struggle
The Halloween series has mixed results with Michael Myers spreading across too many movies.
Halloween H20's Focus
Halloween H20 explores adult Laurie Strode dealing with trauma from surviving the original film.
Halloween Ends' Controversy
Halloween Ends gets criticism despite being fun until the last ten minutes.
Halloween III: The Standalone Story
Halloween III: Season of the Witch features no key characters from the first two movies.
Dr. Dan Challis' Hospital Night
Dr. Dan Challis admits a patient claiming they're going to kill everyone with a Halloween mask.
The Silver Shamrock Connection
Ellie discovers her father's death might link to Silver Shamrock Novelties run by Conal Cochran.
Conal Cochran's Evil Plan
Conal Cochran uses robot henchmen and Stonehenge magic to turn kids' heads into bugs.
Cochran's Bond Villain Tropes
Cochran explains his plan to Dan and leaves him alone to die instead of killing him.
O'Herlihy's Standout Performance
O'Herlihy's Cochran is like Gene Wilder's Willy Wonka dressed formally with hatred for children.
Halloween III's Connections
Halloween III has pumpkin opening credits and Nancy Loomis appearances.
John Carpenter's Role
John Carpenter produced and composed music for Halloween III.
The Film's Unique Appeal
Halloween III is a great horror film embracing Halloween's spirit without Michael Myers.
The main idea
Halloween III: Season of the Witch, released October 22, 1982, is the only Halloween film without Michael Myers that reimagines the franchise as a sci-fi folk horror story.
