Halloween the curse of michael myers 1995 unrated producers cut. As ive gotten older and more deeply interested in film past superficial viewing and as dvd technology came into existence i became much more interested in learning about the films i loved as a child, special. The strode family also moved into the myers continue reading halloween 6. After the misfire that was halloween 5 in 1989, the series took an extended break. Jun 27, 2010 here is the underground hit halloween 6. Still, for a budding halloween fan, one who absolutely loved halloween 6 i know, what an odd one of the series to love, this was like the holy grail of halloween memorabilia. This is better that the original version, but the movie was great overall in any form.
The curse of michael myers also known as halloween 6. The movie begins with a flashback to 1989 in which jamie is kidnapped by the man in black before the police station explodes. The thorncult angle is on full display and you are not left scratching your head with more questions than answers. I really feel sorry for donald pleasance who had to act in every michael myers movie until his death in 1995. So there was a bigger story, where you were going to find out that more of the towns people were involved, and it. For halloween, they try to explain michael myers back story in part 6 the curse of michael myers but the explanation is too farfetched, rushed and feels like an after thought. The curse of michael myers 1995 theatrical cut is my alltime favorite halloween film, and one my most favorite horror films overall. A clear look at halloween 6 the producers cut from the halloween the complete collection bluray set. Jared pacheco alright, the fact that there s an uncut version of halloween. The curse of michael myers original theatrical cut and the producers cut. Anchor bay entertainment and scream factory arent even close to finished announcing goodies related to their hotly anticipated halloween complete collection bluray set. Disney plus will make the simpsons available in original uncropped format in early 2020.
The curse of michael myers is one of the most controversial entries in the iconic series. The curse of michael myers out there isnt any kind of news. Luckily for you someone was kind enough to upload it to youtube. It featured almost seventy minutes of alternate, unedited footage, most of its graphically violent shots edited down in postproduction to avoid an nc17 rating, which generally hurts box office totals. The producers cut mightve been a lukewarm experience for me, but it never inspired the anger i felt whenever halloween 6. Oct 31, 2014 halloween 6 was probably always the darkest in the series and the producers cut is even more so. Directed by joe chappelle from a screenplay by daniel farrands, the plot involves the curse of thorn, a mystical symbol first shown in halloween.
The rock music version of the stalking theme is not featured in it, nor is the song and fools shine on by brother cane which plays on the end credits of the theatrical release. The theatrical had some ideas that were just jumbled together in editing which resulted in a convoluted mess. Six years after being presumed dead in a fire, and just as the town prepares to finally celebrate halloween again, michael myers returns to haddonfield to continue his reign of terror, pursued as ever by obsessed psychiatrist dr. Other films have directors cuts and extended cuts of course, even cabal cuts and richard donner cuts. Halloween 6 producers cut vs theatrical cut thanks to scream factory and anchor bay, the storied producer s cut is finally available. Halloween the curse of michael myers producer s cut dvd 5 disc super set is a must own for collectors of halloween movies. The soundtrack in the producers cut only features music from allan howarths score. Halloween 3d movie news and halloween 6 producers cut blu. Six years after michael myers last terrorized haddonfield, he returns there in pursuit of his niece, jamie lloyd, who has escaped with her newborn child, for which michael and a mysterious cult have sinister plans. John carpenters halloween was only the beginning of what would become one of the most profitable horror franchises, consisting of 11 films including rob zombies remakes and david gordon greens reboot and expanding to other media, such as novels, comic books, and. The troubled production went through several changes after principal photography and became a completely different film. Halloween 6 producers cut vs theatrical cut thanks to scream factory and anchor bay, the storied producers cut is finally available. Textbook example of how sometimes things were left on the cutting room floor for a reason.
With donald pleasence, paul rudd, marianne hagan, mitchell ryan. Miramax really screwed up halloween 6 and wrecked his storyline. The producers cut tv episode 2016 connections on imdb. Analyzing the halloween 6 producers cut bloody good. The curse of michael myers did something infuriating. Halloween 3d movie news and halloween 6 producers cut bluray. Halloween 6 the producers cut on scary movie saturday.
Halloween the curse of michael myers producers cut dvd halloween 666. The curse of michael myers producer s cut ending fan edit. The curse of michael myers, is probably the scariest halloween film since the first two if youre willing to throw out the cult aspect for just a second, its. For many years the producers cut of halloween 6 has been the holy. It was the first halloween movie i saw in the theatres. This producers cuts most noticeable differences are. Six years after michael myers last massacre in haddonfield, jamie lloyd has a child, but is then killed by michael. Finally been given a hd remaster from the original negative we dive deep into the lore of this original cut before it was reshot and reshaped. The reason is that it is worth keeping in mind watching the halloween films as. There are multidisc versions of this movie for sale on the web, but this 1disc, widescreen presentation offers everything thats included on any version in existence, anywhere that we have ever come across including footage still not included in the recent, official release, in addition to our.
Of course, today, weve got the blu ray release of halloween 6 s producer s cut. Halloween 6 directors cut scenes video dailymotion. Watch halloween the curse of michael myers producers cut online. If the producer s cut finally getting a proper release wasnt exciting enough i personally think it s the biggest news of all, were also being treated to a complete box set of all ten halloween films, together for the first time, with new and old special features and several alternate cuts. The curse of michael myers has an alternate producer s cut ending that was very difficult to find for years. Halloween 6 the curse of michael myers dvd is a set that any fan of this movie will absolutely treasure. The curse of michael myers a version radically different from what was released theatrically in 1995. Loomis donald pleasance does the voiceover narration at the beginning of the movie, not tommy doyle paul michael rudd. Question about the ending of halloween 6 movie forums. Hardcore halloween fans have long been aware of and have most likely seen this rare alternate cut of halloween 6, however not everyone wants to buy bootlegs off ebay.
Haddonfield is ready to celebrate halloween so is michael myers six years ago, michael myers terrorized the town of. Writer daniel farrands did a swell job creating a movie with an actual plot and that still felt. The producer s cut is vastly superior to the theatrical, imo. The curse of michael myers, or simply halloween 6 is a 1995 american slasher film directed by joe chappelle and written by daniel farrands. When you try to explain everything it takes away from the whole mystique of the. Halloween 6s alternate producers cut ending explained. Michael is allied with the cult of thorn, who both protect him and gave him the curse of thorn, the reason he killed all of his family.
Oct 31, 2017 the existence of a bootlegged producers cut which was only recently made legally available has certainly reinforced the narrative of 6 as some lost classic, a couldabeengreat little horror movie that was butchered by the idiot weinsteins. Here is a run down of the major differences between the theatrical and producers cut. The first treatment that i remember writing for 6 was so big and there were so many ins and outs to it, he said, well i think the first half of this is 6 and the second half of it is 7. The movie has an overall bleak tone, as well as an even darker and unexpected outcome. The producers cut was made available for general audiences. The curse of michael myers is a 1995 horror film and the sixth installment in the halloween series. The curse of michael myers was a workprint of the original film. And how just because something is rare doesnt mean its good.
Retro picture show presents a supremelyrare 35mm screening of the original version of halloween. I wanted to keep the producer s cut ending the same but add in that extra little bit of violence it needed to leave more. Most importantly about h6 producers cut is that the story is more fluid and not full of gaping plot holes as in the theatrical cut. Halloween 6 the curse of michael myers was also the last time that the late great donald pleasence appeared in a halloween film.
If you were not a fan of the theatrical cut, i think you will definitely prefer this version as it is the more fleshed out movie both in. Having spent a bit of time with the scream factory and anchor bays halloween. Chapter two it movie jack hunter king of the monsters live stream night of the living dead pandemic paranoia tapes. If youre even the most mildly interested halloween fan, at least a few times over the years, you probably remember hearing about the producer s cut to halloween 6. In the producer s cut, she isnt killed by michael with farm equipment. The snob decides to give halloween 6 a second look. The producers cut directed by joe chappelle and starring donald pleasence, paul rudd, marianne hagan, and george p. A clear look at halloween 6 the producers cut from the. In early 1995, after filming and editing was completed, halloween 6 was given a test screening which, as described by actress marianne hagan, consisted primarily of 14yearold boys. The producers cut 35mm screening friday, september 29, 2017. Halloween 6 was probably always the darkest in the series and the producers cut is even more so. The theatrical release of halloween 6 reflected this, and its exactly what the producers cut of curse of michael myers focuses heavily upon. Nov 11, 2014 a little fan edit that i threw together as the ultimate halloween 6 ending.
If youre looking for something different to watch during the month of halloween, then here are 14 alternative horror movies for halloween which include some halloween is an american horror franchise that consists of eleven films, novels, comic books, merchandise, and a video game. The curse of michael myers or simply halloween 6 is a 1995 american slasher film directed by joe chappelle and written by daniel farrands. This is a terrific 5 disc set for collectors and fans of the halloween franchise. As a fan of the series since damn near birth it feels like, i definitely knew of its existence and the nefariouslike sleuthing it took to receive a copy of this once forbidden movie. Here is a run down of the major differences between the theatrical and producer s cut. However, for the first time, in 2014, halloween 666.
Analyzing the halloween 6 producers cut bloody good horror. The complete collection bluray set, i can assure you that the producers cut of halloween. Halloween the curse of michael myers halloween 6 1995. This was known as the holy grail of workrpints that was only watchable online until recently. Oct 15, 2014 theme song from halloween 6 the producers cut. The curse of michael myers producers cut ending fan edit. With 70 minutes of additional or substituted footage, while nowhere near the.
The origin of michael myers, hall6ween, halloween 666. Oct 28, 2011 for halloween, they try to explain michael myers back story in part 6 the curse of michael myers but the explanation is too farfetched, rushed and feels like an after thought. Six years after michael myers last terrorized haddonfield, he returns there in pursuit of his niece, jamie lloyd, who has escaped with her newborn child, for which michael and a. Our full commentary of the producers cut of halloween 6. The film stars donald pleasence in his final film appearance, paul rudd, and marianne hagan.
Watch movies online stream free with your tv provider amc. By comparison to the tcut, the editing also holds up much. With the plethora of cuts of the movie halloween the curse of michael myers producers cut dvd is a must own set for fans. I really feel sorry for donald pleasance who had to act in every michael myers movie. The curse of michael myers is a pretty bad film, but i dont rate it higher than the remake of halloween.
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