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'Halloween' Sequels Will NOT Go Direct-to-Disc!
Saturday, November 1, 2008


By: MrDisgusting
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Two weeks ago Dimension Films made this major announcement where they revealed plans for 18 direct-to-disc sequels for release in 2009. Something interesting that was announced was that following a theatrical release of HALLOWEEN II - the sequel to Rob Zombie's re-envisioning of Michael Myers' tale of terror created by John Carpenter - the plan is to release direct-to-disc sequels to the newly rebooted franchise. This might not be the case, read on for the skinny.

Bloody-Disgusting's BC is on hand at this weekend's Halloween: 30 Years of Terror convention in Pasadena, CA where HALLOWEEN Producer Malek Akkad, son of Moustapha Akkad, revealed to attendees that any-and-all sequels will be theatrically released, contrary to initial reports.

It was also revealed that the sequel will begin directly after Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN and that Tyler Mane will return as Michael.

More on this as it comes in. What do you guys think? Would you rather see loads of direct-to-disc sequels or a few big budget sequels every five years? I personally will take anything that's good.

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youarethedishes
7:04pm, November 1, 2008

I agree with the anything good sentiment. DTD or theatrical, just anything to redeem that mess of a first one.


Justin Warren
7:17pm, November 1, 2008

Nothing can redeem that mess of a first one. I, with every bit of my existence, do not want a series to spawn from that god awful abomination. I am a huge fan of John Carpenter's original and that film was a complete disgrace. If these sequels happen, I will never watch a single one. But I will continue to happily rewatch my favorites of the originals until the day I die--Halloween 1, and 4. (The others are okay too, minus Resurrection, which I will also never put on my shelf.)


ronfrrll
7:31pm, November 1, 2008

Enough! I'm tired off all the constant bashing of RZ's Halloween.I know everybody's entitled to their own opinion, but i for one liked it. I'm sure Rob Zombie won't be directing the sequel.


rocker32990
7:39pm, November 1, 2008

I love the Halloween movies with the exception of Season of the Witch. I really enjoy the original but also enjoy the remake because Rob Zombie explained his childhood more in his then John Carpenter. So we know more of Micheal Myers background than before. I personally am hype for sequels as long as they try to make them as good as they possibly can.


FVJ71
7:40pm, November 1, 2008

I wouldn't want to see a sequel to the remake. I liked the remake (even though it will never compare itself to the franchise)but if you make a sequel, you'll eventually remake the entire series. However, it's better than a direct-to-DVD sequel.


chosen1_4a_reason
7:41pm, November 1, 2008

rob's halloween was great, he took a played out horror icon and made him scary and cool again..halloween is my favorite franchise and i completely would love more movies, and respect what rob did for the franchise


Dr.HerbertWest
8:02pm, November 1, 2008

Theatrical would be cooler. Probally be taken more seriously if they were being made for the theatrical market.


FVJ71
8:04pm, November 1, 2008

I'd rather see a sequel to the original


Static
8:07pm, November 1, 2008

Even though this news fucking sucks, it can't be worse than that first turd. They really are fools to tie real film makers' hands like this.


KingOfHorror
8:46pm, November 1, 2008

Halloween 2 Remake! Bring it!


2COOLEATHERFACE
8:51pm, November 1, 2008

Id prefer theatrical release but if its direct to dvd as I'll accept it as long as its done good.


AmandasEvolution
9:04pm, November 1, 2008

I love Halloween, I really do but the movies will only start to be good when everyone stops treating it and taking it so seriously! The original is a masterpiece right...that will never be repeated and we wont get anything like it again...I say just stop tip toeing about on the series and just fucking go for it!


slapyou
10:13pm, November 1, 2008

i dont care how shitty the sequels might be, Michael Myers just isn't the kind of character you make DTV. either put him on the big screen or not at all. but i think we can trust that Part II isn't going to involve any of the bullshit white trash elements that Zombie's had. im expecting it to at least be better than that.


phoenison
10:27pm, November 1, 2008

I'm down for more sequels for this franchise. Rob Zombie fleshed out the character so well... the circumstances in which Michael grew up nurtured his psychotic behavior. To me, he's always been the more realistic of the slashers... and he doesn't say a damn word, which is just terrifying. Plus, with the original franchise, there were many new twists with each film, fleshing out his story more and more. I was pleasantly surprised when I watched the Director's Cut of Rob's flick because it was pretty damn clear that Dr. Loomis was alive, just now blind in one eye, so he could style the eye patch for the sequels. This is very good news to me for the day!


joshua t. gurley
10:46pm, November 1, 2008

I don't see why people needed to understand Michael Myers motivation. Hes a killer , leave it at that.Not understanding him is what made him frightening in the first place. And what was with seeing his eyes. I want my nightmares deep , dark and soulless. Rob Zombie did a complete 360 and it was definitely for the worst. Rob zombie did a piss-poor job of resurrecting the franchise. Horrible!! I will never understand why people think he is a good director. All he does is shock for shocks sake. And not in a good way . Not to mention all the unnecessary cursing that was in the movie. Who talks like that? I've seen drunken sailors with a more defined vocabulary. I'd rather see direct - to video sequels by never heard of directors . At least some unheard of will try to make the best film for everybody and not just some ego driven half-hearted rehash .


Fridaythe13th
11:02pm, November 1, 2008

I thought Rob Zombie's Halloween was great! And I would much rather see theatrical releases than direct to DVD because I feel like theatrical releases would be made much better. joshua t. gurley- come up to my dorm room and just listen to how people talk, you will hear swear after swear. That is just the way it is now.


Justin_Voorhees
11:31pm, November 1, 2008

The remake was a terrible movie...we don't need or want a sequel to it.


Blood-Sicles
11:45pm, November 1, 2008

THEATRICAL!!! I hated the remake..Why not a sequel to the original series. I always thought it'd be cool to see a theatrical franchise hit the teens in sequels...Weird, I know. DVD's will destroy this franchise!!!


blood_rules1
1:11am, November 2, 2008

I don't remember much of Halloween 2, maybe because i only saw it twice. The only thing I remember is when this trick-or-treater dressed like Michael Myers got run over by I think an ambulance, then it blew up. That was insane. But I would love to see a remake.


HorrorFan1978
1:36am, November 2, 2008

I want something good...but I'm just glad that Tyler Mane is gonna be Michael again...I think he did a wonderful job....hope they bring back the whole hospital thing...I mean hospitals are creepy anyway.


Bidwell Fog
1:42am, November 2, 2008

Wow, you guys don't waste any time updating the site. I was at the convention today as well, I can confirm it... cuz I matter damn it!


icehockeyjoel
2:08am, November 2, 2008

I loved Rob Zombies Halloween. For fucks sake, least he didn't have Busta Rhymes be the goddamn hero.


Davegr
5:44am, November 2, 2008

Rob Zombie's remake was a piece of s*it and an insult to the original masterpiece, who needs a sequel?


horrorchick81
7:44am, November 2, 2008

i liked all of the halloweens except for the third one and also ressurection. (i dont think that they should of killed off jamie lee curtis;s charceter laurie). but they should instead of doing a sequel to the horrible rz remake*i gave it one more chance by watching it while at a haunted house on halloween and it still stunk). they should t ry to tie in halloween four through six. but i doubt that will ever happen.......i agree with you davegr


Horrorfan83
8:14am, November 2, 2008

Rob Zombies Halloween was the best out of all of them. Anyone who says differnet is just trying to act like a poser and say it was a mess just because someone else said it. Bunch of fags, All of you who didnt like it fucking suck and are not true fans of horror. How can anyone say zombies remake wasent scary. It actually made the character a true horror icon rather then crap like the other ones. The originals where not even a bit scary. I showed my little brother all of them and even he said the originals where boring and sucked. After rob zombies halloween the kid was shiting his pants.


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