Halloween: 25 Years of Terror (2006)

A retrospective documentary about the Halloween films.

Director:

Stefan Hutchinson

Writers:

Stefan Hutchinson, Anthony Masi

Stars:

P.J. Soles, Irwin Yablans, Moustapha Akkad

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
P.J. Soles	...	Narrator
Irwin Yablans	...	Self
Moustapha Akkad	...	Self
John Carpenter	...	Self (archive footage)
Dean Cundey	...	Self
Bianca Kajlich	...	Self
Marc Shapiro	...	Self
Debra Hill	...	Self (archive footage)
Nick Castle	...	Self (archive footage)
James Winburn	...	Self (as Jim Winburn)
Clive Barker	...	Self
Chris Durand	...	Self
Dennis Etchison	...	Self
Brian Andrews	...	Self
Sasha Jenson	...	Self

Storyline

A documentary that follows the evolution of the 'Halloween' movies over the past twenty-five years. It examines why the films are so popular and revisits many of the original locations used in the films - seeing the effects on the local community. For the first time, cast, crew, critics and fans join together in the ultimate 'Halloween' retrospective.

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Plot Keywords:

halloween | retrospective | reference to quentin tarantino | reference to don siegel | reference to captain ahab | 

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Taglines:

The Night EVERYONE Comes Home!

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Genres:

Documentary | Horror

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Connections

References The Birds (1963)

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Soundtracks

Halloween Theme
by John Carpenter

User Reviews

Good Documentary.

This documentary exhaustively examines the "Halloween" franchise, with interviews with creators John Carpenter & Debra Hill, along with actors Jamie Lee Curtis, Charles Cyphers, P.J. Soles, Tom Atkins, Danielle Harris, Ellie Cornell, and archival footage with the late(and much missed) Donald Pleasance, among many other actors, directors, and writers involved. Takes a look at how and why the first film was made, following its production and release, where Carpenter thought it had failed, only to discover to his surprise that it was a big critical and commercial success. Also goes into the formation of the many sequels, the ups and downs of their production, and then the possible future of the franchise.

Made before the two(needless) remakes and tragic death of owner Moustapha Akkad, this film was quite an interesting look at the franchise, now 35 years, rather than 25!

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook

Country:

USA UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 July 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Halloween: 25 Years of Terror

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$150,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

MasiMedia, Paranormal Films (I), Rehab54

Technical Specs

Runtime:

83 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1