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how many movies are in the halloween franchise

by Prof. Dallin Leffler DVM Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago
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How many Halloween movies are there in total?

Taking Rob Zombie’s Halloween remakes into account, as well as the upcoming Halloween Ends, the Halloween franchise has a total of 13 movies. First is Carpenter’s 1978 Halloween, followed by Halloween II.

How well do you know the Halloween franchise?

The franchise focuses on the fictional character of serial killer Michael Myers. A fact not widely known, is that the intended title was "The Babysitter Murders." After production it was decided that "Halloween" better fitted the tone of the movie and went on to define the franchise. 1. Halloween (1978)

What is the Order of the Halloween movies?

1. Halloween (1978) Error: please try again. Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again. 2. Halloween II (1981)

Is Halloween a classic?

John Carpenter’s original score for his 1978 smash hit movie, the first Halloween, will always be a classic. From one little gory slasher film to a major franchise with 13 installments, Halloween certainly has achieved what few other scary movies could even dream of. Halloween is like the Marvel of the horror genre.

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How many Halloween films are there altogether?

Thirteen filmsThirteen films have followed since the 1978 original was released. Michael Myers is the antagonist in all of the films with the exception of Halloween III: Season of the Witch, a story with no direct connection to any other film in the series. In 2007, writer-director Rob Zombie created a remake of the 1978 film.

Is Halloween 3 part of the Halloween franchise?

Halloween III: Season of the Witch is a 1982 American science fiction horror film and the third installment in the Halloween film series. It is the first film to be written and directed by Tommy Lee Wallace.

What is the order of the Michael Myers movies?

Every Halloween film in chronological orderHalloween (1978)Halloween II (1981)Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later (1998)Halloween: Resurrection (2002)Halloween (2018)More items...

Is Halloween Ends the final movie of the franchise?

Blum reiterated that, while it would not be the final film in the franchise, it will be the last Halloween movie under Blumhouse, with the rights of the film series reverting to producer Malek Akkad following the release of Ends.

Why did Halloween 3 not have Michael Myers in it?

John Carpenter didn't plan on having Michael Myers in another Halloween movie, only the first. He wanted a different Halloween related story each time, but after the first Halloween (1978) was a success, producers forced him to use Myers again. He did, but killed off Myers and Loomis to be done with them.

Why is Halloween 3 different from the rest?

It's the only Halloween movie not focused on Michael Myers, which became a part of its odd appeal that led to its eventual status as a cult classic. It was part of an aborted attempt to shift the franchise away from one story and went out of its way to demonstrate that it was unconnected to Myers in any way.

Is Michael Myers Based on a true story?

Michael Myers is a fictional character from the Halloween series of slasher films.

Is Laurie Strode related to Michael Myers?

Most entries depict her as Michael's younger sister, although this detail is not present in the first film and disregarded by the current 2018 continuity. The character is primarily portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis, who appears as Laurie in the original film and six of its sequels.

Is Halloween based on a true story?

Surprisingly, Halloween isn't inspired by a real-life crime or serial killer, but Carpenter has admitted that his character, Michael Myers, does have real-life influences.

How old is Michael Myers?

Michael's exact age from the movies and their sequels is also complicated due to the timelines. Halloween (1978): Six years old (1963) and Twenty-one years old (1978). Halloween II: Twenty-one years old. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers: Thirty-one years old.

Who is the new Michael Myers?

As with the previous two entries, 2018's Halloween and 2021's Halloween Kills, Halloween Ends brings back the franchise's iconic villain, Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney), pitting him against the resiliant Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis).

How long is Halloween Ends 2022?

1h 51mHalloween Ends / Running time

How many Halloween movies are there?

Halloween creator John Carpenter is executive producing a new sequel, so here's a recap of the eleven Halloween movies released so far.

What genre is Halloween?

Halloween re-defined the slasher genre and became a cornerstone of modern horror, with countless later movies borrowing from or even outright copying it. There's a harshness to it that could come across as crude or sadistic, but Carpenter succumbs to neither, instead creating a brutal honesty for the harrowing nature of what the victims of his films go through. The scene in which Laurie locks herself in a closet while Michael stabs his way in to get her is still difficult to sit through as her desperation and his unflinching determination are played out to their fullest. Horrifying in a way rarely managed.

How old is Laurie's daughter in Halloween 4?

The result was lackluster, with a hackneyed setup of Michael coming back to Haddonfield to hunt Laurie and getting side-tracked by her six-year-old daughter, Jamie. There are four writers credited for Halloween 4 and it's quite apparent.

How many movies did Michael Myers make?

Michael Myers, the iconic knife-wielding killer of the franchise, has had a lot of misadventures across his eleven movies: tranquilized, set on fire, stabbed, ran over, electrified and injected with acid, Myers has proven relentless over the decades, earning his status as a true horror legend.

When was Halloween 6 written?

Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) Records of a screenplay for Halloween 6 go back as far as 1990 , with writer Daniel Ferrands submitting a treatment that would bridge the series back to the first two.

Is there a sequel to Halloween Kills?

This October sees the arrival of Halloween Kills, the first of two announced sequels to 2018's successful Halloween reboot, which was the first new Halloween movie in nearly a decade. Director David Gordon Green is returning to helm the sequel, while Jamie Lee Curtis is back again as Laurie Strode, and franchise creator John Carpenter will once ...

Is Halloween 6 a cult?

Embracing the mysticality that had become commonplace in recent cult hits like Evil Dead and Gremlins, Halloween 6 introduces a cult to finish the story of Jamie and Michael while also providing an origin story for Myers' seeming invincibility.

How many Halloween movies are there?

You might find many horror movies claiming to be Halloween. But the actual Halloween series with many successful or failed sequels only has 11 movies as released, while the 12 is expected in 2022.

How much did the movie Halloween cost?

The film cost about only $300,000 but could amass $70 million worldwide and was an immense success.

Why is Halloween H20 called Halloween H20?

This film was named so because of its release 20 years after the release of the original Halloween. Halloween H20 marks the return of Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode. It's crucial since this film is the direct sequel of the original Halloween, ignoring all the craziness that came after that.

What is the Halloween genre?

Halloween has had a significant influence on the slasher genre. Originally, Halloween itself was inspired by another low-budget horror film, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The success of Halloween paved the way for other horror franchises, such as A Nightmare on Elm Street. The franchises continued their parallel journey, but Halloween has kept the title of "Godfather" of the slasher genre.

Why did people want a sequel to Halloween?

People wanted a sequel because the myth of Michael Myers was built and established. After two sequels, Carpenter was no longer involved in the game. But filmmakers preserved his legacy because of the popularity of the first Halloween produced by him.

What was the original idea for Halloween?

The original idea for the franchise was for it to be a catalog of different stories related to Halloween. But the character of Michael Myers became so popular that it became an essential part of every sequel that followed. As its popularity boomed, the original Halloween idea vanished. This movie tries to adhere to the original idea of the Halloween series.

When will Halloween kills be released?

Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends are scheduled to be released in the ninth month of 2021 and 2022, respectively. Good luck if you like them, for they will be last on your list!

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