Danny McBride Hopes That His HALLOWEEN Sequel Doesn't Ruin Your Childhood
There seems to be a lot of mixed feelings out there about the upcoming Halloween sequel that was developed by writer Danny McBride and director David Gordon Green. But I'm personally excited about it! I like what I've seen so far and I'm looking forward to seeing the direction that they take the story in.
Of course, there are a lot of Halloween fans that don't feel the same way. There are a lot of people that aren't happy with the direction they are taking the story. Remember, this new movie is a direct sequel to the original film and so none of the other sequels really count. They are also changing the lore of the relationship between Laurie Strode and Michael Myers. In this film, it's only a rumor that they were brother and sister. Regardless, Mcbride is hoping that the movie doesn't ruin anyone's childhood. While talking to Indiewire, he said:
"In this day and age, Hollywood is tapping into so many beloved franchises that it seems like any time anything comes out there's the contingency of people that are stoked, and the contingency of people that are fucking pissed off and saying you ruined their childhood somehow. I hope this thing tips more into the world of people liking it. I hope we don't ruin too many childhoods."
The main thing that gives me hope with this movie is that John Carpenter is excited about what they are doing with it, he supports their vision, and has said that they get it. He also said that he was going to try and help make this film the scariest sequel of them all. I also included a new image from the film above, which features Michael Myers doing his classic head tilt.
I think the film is actually going to deliver some great fan service as Jamie Lee Curtis returns as Laurie Strode to confront Michael Myers for the first time in forty years. When we catch up with her in the film, she has spent all those years preparing to kill Michael Myers if he ever ended up getting out of the asylum that he's been locked away in. As you'll see, Myers ends up getting out and now he is out terrorizing and killing people as he hunts down Laurie, who is ready for him.
Judy Greer plays Karen Strode, the daughter of Laurie, and Andi Matichak (Orange Is the New Black, Underground) plays Allyson, the granddaughter.
John Carpenter is an executive producer on the film and is also serving as a creative consultant. He is also creating the musical score. Halloween will be released on October 19, 2018.