#141 - "Halloween III: Season of the Witch" (1982) with Nicholas Pepin

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For years, the absence of Michael Myers, Laurie Strode, and Dr. Loomis caused many fans of the Halloween movies to feel confused, reject the film, or even become angry. However, as time has passed, those feelings have softened, and the film has been reevaluated on its own merits. While John Carpenter’s original masterpiece is widely regarded as the peak of the franchise, this 80s sequel is, for some, the film that best captures the spirit of the Halloween season. By blending elements of the ancient past with modern American celebrations and cultural rituals, it creates a tapestry that depicts the “Spooky Season” in a way few horror movies have achieved. The clock is ticking. Be in front of your TV for the Horrorthon, followed by the Big Giveaway. Don't miss it. And don't forget to wear your masks. The clock is ticking. It's almost time…for Tim Williams and guest co-host, Nicholas Pepin, to discuss “Halloween III: The Season of the Witch” from 1982 on this episode of the 80s Flick Flashback Podcast!

Here are some additional behind-the-scenes trivia we were unable to cover in this episode:

Using the original molds, the skull, witch, and jack-o'-lantern masks seen in the movie were mass-produced by Don Post Studios and sold in retail stores to promote the movie's release.
In a retrospective video about the film, Tommy Lee Wallace said that one reason he was excited to be asked to direct was because of his own liberal, anti-corporate political beliefs. He viewed the Silver Shamrock company as a heightened horror film version of the lies and harmful evil that big businesses have (and continue to) get away with constantly in the real world.

Sources:

Wikipedia, IMDB, BoxOfficeMojo

https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3736530/must-be-the-season-of-the-witch-halloween-iii-turns-40/

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