As a movie critic with over three decades of horror-filled nights spent huddled under blankets while watching slasher flicks, I must say that the latest antics of Michael Myers on Saturday Night Live were both amusing and somewhat unsettling. It’s refreshing to see the Shape take a break from his usual killing spree and show off his dance moves instead. However, as a fan who has witnessed every heart-pounding moment since 1978, I can’t help but feel that something is missing when Michael Myers isn’t terrorizing babysitters.
In a departure from his usual menacing self, the slasher Michael Myers from the Halloween series underwent a transformation for an appearance on [the platform/movie/show]. Instead of the chilling raspy breaths and gruesome killings of babysitters we’re accustomed to, this iteration was all about striking poses and displaying dance moves, rather than causing harm.
The recent episode of Saturday Night Live showcased a segment titled “Horror Choreographer.” In this segment, portrayed by Andrew Dismukes, the director prepares to film the crucial scene for the fictitious horror sequel, “Halloween Rises.” The layout of the scene resembles a familiar setup to horror enthusiasts, featuring two teenagers lounging on a couch while Michael Menacingly watches from outside the window. However, it strays somewhat from the atmosphere established in John Carpenter’s original masterpiece.
Michael glides open the doors and proceeds to dance his way into the room, causing production to temporarily pause and summon the “movement coordinator for stunts” onto the set. As it turns out, the individual in question is none other than the episode’s host, Michael Keaton, and you can watch how the rest of the scene unfolds in the video below.
Will There Be Another Halloween Sequel?
Following the recent Halloween trilogy falling short of horror enthusiasts’ expectations, it seems we may not hear any updates on new films for a while. Although Michael Myers is set to reappear in the gaming world, there’s currently no news about upcoming Halloween movies.
To sum up, earlier this year, the original creator of Halloween, John Carpenter, mused about what makes Michael Myers so captivating. Despite Halloween Ends essentially delivering on its promise, Carpenter implied that the franchise is more like a relentless zombie than something truly dead. So, while it might take some time before we see Michael Myers on the big screen again, there’s a possibility we could encounter him in another medium prior to that.
Miramax is developing a TV program set within the “Halloween” universe, featuring Michael Myers reprising his role as the murderer. This can be inferred from remarks made by Marc Helwig, head of Miramax’s scripted programming division, regarding the forthcoming series.
Our approach is rooted in the initial John Carpenter movie, focusing on its characters and possibly introducing some lesser-explored ones. This isn’t just a rehash of previous adaptations; it’s a fresh take that returns to the roots of the original film.
As Halloween draws near, fans eagerly anticipate their dose of chills from Michael Myers. John Carpenter’s Halloween was followed by Halloween II, which wrapped up the story of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode in a way that seemingly concluded the series. However, after attempting a complete shift with Halloween III: Season of the Witch, it became clear that what people truly desired was more of Michael Myers. And that’s exactly what they got, in over a dozen subsequent films, including Rob Zombie’s controversial remake, and the highly contentious David Gordon Green trilogy.
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2024-10-21 00:34