BILL MOSELEY ON GUARD IN HALLOWEEN
As
reported on Bloody-Disgusting.com,
actor Bill Moseley will appear in a small role as
a security guard in HALLOWEEN.
No
official word yet, but we might presume that Bill
plays a guard at Smith's Grove. Fans no doubt
recognize Moseley as the torturously evil Otis B.
Driftwood in Rob Zombie's HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES and
its sequel, THE DEVIL'S REJECTS. Bill also
contributed a quick cameo in Zombie's GRINDHOUSE fake-trailer, Werewolf Women of the SS earlier this year.
—
June 22 2007 —
OFFICIAL HALLOWEEN MOVIE SITE
UPDATED
The
official HALLOWEEN movie website
received two new updates: the official story synopsis
and a 14-image photo gallery. Preview these
additions in The Shape of Fear Case
Photo Gallery now.
—
June 21 2007 —
PREVIEW HALLOWEEN ON THE COVER
OF FANGO
The
issue hits newsstands on July 10, but you can preview
the cover featuring HALLOWEEN now
in The Shape of Fear Case
Photos.
—
June 18 2007 —
9 HALLOWEEN PICS ADDED TO CASE
PHOTOS
Check
out the blood good set of new images from HALLOWEEN,
just released and now online in The Shape of Fear Case Photos gallery!
—
June 16 2007 —
HALLOWEEN RETURNS IN ORIGINAL WIDESCREEN
FILM FORMAT
Director
Rob Zombie confirmed that he filmed his re-imagined HALLOWEEN in the same widescreen
film format John Carpenter used in the 1978 original
classic.
For
a visual comparison of the 2.35:1 aspect ration to
standard widescreen film size, read the article at The
Blog of Fear.
Also,
despite foundless internet rumors, Rob assures fans
that his HALLOWEEN will be rated
R — not PG-13 — when it arrives in theaters
this summer.
—
June 7 2007 —
HALLOWEEN POSTER HIGH RESOLUTION
IMAGE NOW AVAILABLE
Visit The Shape of Fear's EVIDENCE section to view and download a high-resolution file
of the recently unveiled HALLOWEEN one-sheet movie
poster.
—
June 5 2007 —
OFFICIAL HALLOWEEN MOVIE WEBSITE
ATTACKS THE INTERNET
Read
the breaking news in The
Shape of Fear's article with screen images from
The official Rob' Zombie's HALLOWEEN website, plus
an early look at HALLOWEEN poster art!
—
May 31 2007 —
HALLOWEEN PODCAST DEBUT NEWS
PLUS
TWO NEW
HALLOWEEN
PICS
Go
to The
Blog of Fear now for details and a link to Dread
Central's new weekly feature: podcast interviews with
the cast of HALLOWEEN, both 1978
and 2007.
Then
check out The
Shape of Fear Photo Gallery now offers two new
pics: a great character tribute shot of Lynda, Annie
and Laurie in 1978 and 2007; plus Rob poses with his
two film versions of Michael Myers.
—
May 20 2007 —
FIVE MORE
HALLOWEEN
PICS
These
new pictures really illustrate the terror and menace
Rob is investing into his vision of HALLOWEEN.
Check them out in our photo
gallery.
—
May 17 2007 —
NEW SHAPE PHOTO
Now
online at The
Blog of Fear.
—
May 15 2007 —
FIVE NEW
HALLOWEEN
PICS
See
the latest images of Young Michael Myers and The Shape
in our photo
gallery.
—
May 14 2007 —
ROB PREVIEW AT
WEEKEND
OF HORROR
Rob
Zombie confirms today that he will appear at Fangoria's
Weekend of Horrors event on Saturday May 19th to give
fans his personal preview of HALLOWEEN! Joining
him will be Sheri Moon Zombie, Scout Taylor-Compton
and Danielle Harris. Read the details including
ticket info at The
Blog of Fear.
—
May 10 2007 —
LEGION OF MICHAEL
Rob
Zombie has announced details and rules for an exciting
new fan event for the opening weekend of HALLOWEEN:
the LEGION OF MICHAEL.
Read
our full article detailing how you can participate
in this nationwide event here
at The Shape of Fear.
—
May 8 2007 —
FIVE NEW PHOTOS
It's
a photo feast for fans as Rob shared five new character
images from HALLOWEEN.
You
can see them all at The Shape of Fear Photo Gallery.
—
April 7 2007 —
TRAILER PHOTOS
Rob
Zombie released six new still images from the new
HALLOWEEN teaser trailer which debuted in theaters
April 6th.
You
can see the HALLOWEEN teaser trailer right here
at The Shape of Fear.
—
March 3 2007 —
ROB'S MTV INTERVIEW
HALLOWEEN's
director kills some rumors and delivers surprises
via MTV — read
the breaking news here!
—
March 3 2007 —
TWO NEW PHOTOS
Rob
Zombie just released these new character pics direct
from production on HALLOWEEN (click for large images)
Danielle
looks like she'll have no problem playing a teenager,
and Scout looks like spot-on casting for Laurie, reminiscent
of Jamie Lee's original character but contemporary
too. Kristina certainly brings a different look to
Lynda, and presumably a different attitude as well
considering how Rob will update her character as well.
Not
much I can add to the photo of Malcolm as Dr. Loomis
other than this: if the photo is any judge, McDowell's
a perfect fit for Loomis. His age and appearance are
a fine callback to Donald Pleasence's creation of
the part, and I have no doubt McDowell can act the
hell out of the part just as well.
Updates
should start flowing well now, since Rob and the crew
are well past the halfway point of production, with
approximately 3 more weeks to go. These new photos
are a great boost for fans and followers of HALLOWEEN's
progress, and thanks Rob for letting us get a look!
—
February 24 2007 —
THE
NEW MICHAEL
Rob
Zombie just posted the first photo of actor Tyler
Mane as the adult Michael Myers in the new Shape mask
and costume!
Kudos
to effects makeup artist Wayne Toth for creating a
grew new version of The Shape mask for HALLOWEEN:
consistent and true to the original modified-Kirk
mask used in John Carpenter's 1978 original, but also
its own look and true to Rob's new vision of Michael
Myers.
Click
on the image above to open a new window with a larger
photo, and check out The
Blog of Fear to read more of my commentary on
Michael v.2007 plus a new photo of actor Daeg Faerch
as young Michael Myers.
—
February 11 2007 —
CAST
UPDATE
Richmond
Arquette, has joined the cast of HALLOWEEN as Deputy Charles, according to Rob Zombie's
lastest blog update. Arquette's film credits
include I HATE YOU, SCREAM 3, FIGHT CLUB and THE HEIST.
Earlier
this weekend Tom Towles, alumnus
of Rob Zombie's films HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES and THE
DEVIL'S REJECTS, also officially joined the cast of HALLOWEEN.
Tom's
role hasn't been announced yet, but he is fresh out
of his recent stint filming Rob Zombie's faux-film
trailer Werewolf Women of the SS, which appears in
GRINDHOUSE this April.
—
February 5 2007 —
'THE
FILMS' UPDATED
My
comprehensive recap and review of HALLOWEEN
4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS is now online
in The Films section. It joins my articles on the making-of
and legacy created by the first three films in the HALLOWEEN series, completing a fan
analysis on the first half of the existing franchise.
I'm
recapping these movies in release order, so stay tuned
as my next addition discussing HALLOWEEN 5 debuts
here on The Shape of Fear soon!
Meanwhile,
I encourage all HALLOWEEN fans to
visit The
Blog of Fear and discuss both the previous films
and Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN with me
and other horror lovers.
—
January 29 2007 —
HALLOWEEN
FILMING BEGINS
Director
Rob Zombie's cameras are now rolling in various Southern
California locations as cast and crew begin filming
their new adventure in horror, HALLOWEEN. The Shape of Fear wishes everyone
working on the film the best of luck, and make it
scary!
Stay
tuned for production news and updates as soon as available!
—
January 27 2007 —
THE
NEW LAURIE
Director
Rob Zombie just announced the young actress he's cast
as the new Laurie Strode in HALLOWEEN:
She's Scout Taylor-Compton, an increasingly
busy actress with several film and TV roles in her
credits who will nonetheless bring a fresh face to
the role of Laurie.
It
seems like a smart casting move for rob to choose a
professional who will provide audiences with a blank
slate as the terrified target of brother Michael Myers'
lethal rampages.
—
January 26 2007 —
HALLOWEEN
CASTING
Director
Rob Zombie has opened the taps wide
on his casting announcements again with the following
revelations:
Young Kristina Klebe will play Lynda, the
'totally' sassy teenage friend of Laurie Strode.
And
horror film favorite Udo Kier will
appear as Morgan Walker, the head of Smith's Grove
Sanitarium where Dr. Loomis attempts to treat his
psychotic patient, Michael Myers.
The
Shape of Fear will post new updates as we
get them!
—
January 25 2007 —
HALLOWEEN
FILMING BEGINS NEXT WEEK
Our
inside production source tells The Shape of
Fear that Rob Zombie and his crew
begin principal photography of HALLOWEEN on Monday, January 29th.
As
reported on this site earlier, we have re-confirmed
there was NEVER any delay in production on the film,
and Monday's start date arrives exactly as scheduled.
That means no script crisis, no last minute script
overhauls due to ill-informed net naysayers.
Rob
Zombie remains in control and on-time as he and his
production team turn Pasadena and other Southern California
locations into Haddonfield to continue the saga of
Michael Myers.
Production
is anticipated to wrap around the end of March or
early April at the latest. But
this Monday is the day when HALLOWEEN comes home again!
Stay
tuned for more breaking updates and news as The
Shape of Fear gets them.
—
January 19 2007 —
NEWS,
NOT RUMOR
The
Shape of Fear has learned from a knowledgeable
source close to the production that, as of today,
there are NO delays in production or changes for Rob
Zombie's HALLOWEEN.
My
anonymous source says, "As far as I know, nothing
has changed in terms of the start date."
You'll
all have to take my word for it, but this source is
involved in HALLOWEEN production
to the point they would know if Rob had moved back
the start date of filming or changed the production/release
date of his film.
Some
fans may continue to doubt and second guess Rob Zombie
with rumors, but I hope this report reassures all
fans and filmgoers with up-to-the-minute facts that HALLOWEEN continues on track
and on schedule for production in upcoming weeks.
Stay
tuned for more breaking updates and news as The
Shape of Fear gets them.
—
January 16 2007 —
The
Shape of Fear and fright fans everywhere
join in to wish HALLOWEEN (1978)
director John Carpenter a happy birthday.
Carpenter
turns 59 today, and is currently in pre-production
on his next film PSYCHOPATH due in 2008. Happy
birthday to a master of horror and an enduringly successful
film visionary.
—
January 7 2007 —
I've
now opened The
Films page devoted to Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN,
updated with the current list of officially confirmed
actors in their roles.
Stay
tuned to the new HALLOWEEN page for continuous
updates through the week as Rob makes his final casting
announcements, including the starring role of Laurie
Strode.
Who
will play Laurie?? We'll find out in just a
few days.
—
January 3 2007 —
THE
SHAPE RETURNS IN HIS TRUE FORM!
Rob
Zombie just posted news on the new
Michael Myers/Shape mask to appear in his version
of HALLOWEEN:
"I've
just seen Wayne Toth's finished mask for Michael and
all I can say is "HOLY FUCK". It looks perfect.
exactly like the original. Not since 1978 has the
shape looked so good. Wayne worked this sucker to
death and boy did it pay off."
Wayne
Toth is an amazing makeup artist who
has done all the effects and mask work in Rob's music
videos, concerts and films.
You
just know that between Wayne's talent and Rob's reverence
for the original John Carpenter film, Michael Myers
is TRULY going to come home again in theaters this
August!
—
January 2 2007 —
Please
visit The
Blog of Fear to read my new article on the undying
rumor that Danielle Harris might
be cast as Laurie Strode in Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN.
You'll
see my reasons — along with some quotes by Rob
himself — why I think she would not get the part even if Rob was considering Danielle
for the role.
Feel
free to add your own comments after having a look!
—
December 24 2006 —
Rob
keeps the casting news flying with his announcement
that X-MEN actor Tyler Mane will
play the adult Michael Myers in HALLOWEEN!
Mane
has appeared in films like THE SCORPION KING, TROY,
and recently as Rufus in THE DEVIL'S REJECTS, but
fans will likely know him most as Sabretooth in X-MEN.
Now
we await the casting of Laurie Strode to complete
the triple play of lead characters in Rob's HALLOWEEN,
coming to theaters August 2007.
—
December 22 2006 —
Forget
IMDB rumors, here is some hard fact breaking news
direct from Rob Zombie himself:
Veteran
actor Malcolm McDowell will play
Doctor Sam Loomis in Rob's upcoming new horror vision
HALLOWEEN!
It's
a fascinating choice for the role, and Rob is incredibly
exciting about casting one of his favorite actors
from one of Rob's favorite films, A CLOCKWORK ORANGE.
You
can read more about it on The
Blog of Fear and on Rob's
Official Halloween Blog >
—December
20 2006 —
Net
rumors have run rampant for the last day or two that
the Young Michael Myers has been cast for HALLOWEEN.
Many websites and bloggers are citing IMDB as confirmation
for this casting news, but that's a giant leap of
faith.
As
much as I enjoy and use IMDB, it's hardly an official
authority on movie credits — especially with
films under tight security in pre-production —
since it operates on user submissions, and rarely
are IMDB users in-the-know so early in production.
The
Shape of Fear wants official, accurate confirmation, and we're hoping to get it for you soon,
fans! Stay tuned.
—November
25 2006 —
The
Films section here at The Shape of Fear is now open, with our own recaps of the HALLOWEEN film franchise beginning with in-depth looks at John
Carpenter's original
1978 classic and its sequel, HALLOWEEN
II.
Click
the text links above or access The Films from the
main navigation bars on every page of this site, and
enjoy.
More
pages and articles on HALLOWEEN 3 through 8 will open soon, so stay
tuned!
—November
10 2006 —
BREAKING
NEWS:
NEW HALLOWEEN RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED
Word
from Dimension Films today is that the release date
of Rob Zombie's HALLOWEEN has been
moved up from its original October 2007 target.
Dimension
states HALLOWEEN will now slash into
theaters on AUGUST 31st, 2007.
More
details on this breaking story soon, so stay tuned!
—November
8 2006 —
Who
will Rob Zombie cast as Dr. Sam Loomis in HALLOWEEN?
The Shape of Fear has updated our
speculatation list with two new fan suggestions on
possible actors being considered for the part.
Read
our updated article PAGING
DR. LOOMIS then comment with your own suggestions
at The
Blog of Fear.
—November
5 2006 —
There's
a new pre-production update from Rob Zombie's Halloween
blog at MySpace:
He
says the script is now DONE and he's scouting locations
for production. Rob reports he just found "an
amazing place for the setting of Smith's Grove Sanitarium."
This
supports Rob's earlier interview statements that he
would make Michael Myers the star of his HALLOWEEN,
and show more of the events that made Michael become
The Shape.
It
certainly suggests that Dr. Sam Loomis will have more
to do in Rob's script too. Be sure to visit The
Blog of Fear and make your suggestions for which
actor might be great to cast as Dr. Loomis.
Watch
for more updates soon!
—November
3 2006 —
Who
will Rob Zombie cast as Dr. Sam Loomis in HALLOWEEN?
The Shape of Fear speculates on possible
actors being considered for the part in our new article PAGING DR.
LOOMIS.
Read
our Top 10 starter list of potential actors to cast,
then vote for your own choice of actor at The
Blog of Fear, our official MySpace page
interacting with HALLOWEEN fans.
Viable
suggestions from fans will be added to our list here
at The Shape of Fear website.
For
more articles and info, read our HALLOWEEN NEWS ARCHIVES >
