S1: Episode 5: Halloween (1978)

What happens when a babysitter is killed by the Boogieman? Take a journey through the making of John Carpenter's cinematic masterpiece. Hosts Anthony and Alix detail the journey of the low budget, quickly shot film (with a talented crew) that changed the horror genre forever. This history heavy episode goes into the early career of John Carpenter, the fateful casting of Jamie Lee Curtis, the struggles of the filmmakers trying to come in on time and on budget and the release that captured audiences in the late 70's and beyond. Which mask is the best Michael Myers mask? When does sex NOT equal death? What made Jamie Lee Curtis so nervous after her first day of shooting? Find out more as we take on the biggest dog there is with John Carpenter's Halloween!Like, subscribe, rate, share and enjoy this look at where it all started.Music Credits:Classic Horror 2 by Kevin MacLedoLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License