Not only just one of my favorite movies to watch at Halloween its one of my fav movies of all times. I know lots of people dont like this movie because its the only halloween movies not to feature the Infamous Michael Myers.
This is all in all a good movie with a great story/plot and it explains the Origins Of Halloween and the meaning of SAMHAIN.
Looking forward to watching this classic in the next couple of weeks
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
It is a very good movie and includes one of the coolest actors of all time - Tom Atkins. I also love the soundtrack composed by John Carpenter and Alan Howarth. I remember when we listened it back in the 80s and loved it already back then. I still own the lp version.
Halloween III will be released on dvd again here in Finland next week with this cover:
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
This and the first film are the only ones of the series I adore. Will be watching both this month. And I love that Finnish cover Posted by skatexedge (Member # 5712) on :
I saw this when it first came out in theaters and me and my girlfriend hated it. Not because there was no Michael Myers but it just wasn't good. I've never watched it since. Maybe I'll put it in my netflix queue and see what I think 30 years after first seeing it. LOL
Posted by CrashesParties n TheValley (Member # 2903) on :
quote:Originally posted by aTomiK: It is a very good movie and includes one of the coolest actors of all time - Tom Atkins. I also love the soundtrack composed by John Carpenter and Alan Howarth. I remember when we listened it back in the 80s and loved it already back then. I still own the lp version.
Halloween III will be released on dvd again here in Finland next week with this cover:
@aTomiK: Glad you mention the excellent score done by John Carpenter & Alan Howarth(cant believe i left that out)In my opinion it what makes the movie good. How cool is that you own the Lp version soundtrack.. I've downloaded "Chariots Of Pumpkins" thats my fav track..still i would love to own the vinyl its much more vintage than a cd.
@Helen_s: I totally agree with you.. In my opinion Halloween & Halloween III are the best in the installments
@skatexedge: Give Halloween III another chance check it out on netflix like you said. And with it being october no better chance to check it out and you dont even have to wait till halloween night to watch it.. The movie starts "8 Days Before Halloween" (Oct 23rd) Thats when i pop it in and watch Posted by ViennaRage (Member # 13710) on :
Halloween III is underrated, for sure. It's one of those situations where the title dominates the film itself and so, no matter how good it is, people will automatically watch it with disdain due to the fact that it's a "Halloween" movie. They probably should have just given it a different title. It does have a killer score too, I agree...I just bought it on vinyl recently (there is a massive and really awesome record store near where I live).
Posted by CrashesParties n TheValley (Member # 2903) on :
@Viennarage: A lot of people would agree with you about the name of the movie. Even the director Tommy Lee Wallace himself says(in the Halloween:25 Years Of Terror interview) the film should have been released as.. Season Of The Witch and should NOT had the Halloween title in it. I myself dont mind that the film is call Halloween III. And im really starting to get jealous that you guys have the soundtrack Now i must have it and soon!
Posted by Tiffany (Member # 9077) on :
I've watched all the other halloween movies but never this one. Mainly because I thought I wouldn't like it with no Michael Myers. I've been reading alot about it on here lately and have been thinking I would probably relly enjoy this one. Better add it to my amazon list Posted by CrashesParties n TheValley (Member # 2903) on :
"Watch The Magic Pumpkin...Watch"
Posted by Chris the CandyFanMan (Member # 3197) on :
Agreed that it's a decent enough picture, and probably would have been rated higher had it been able to stand on its own. Perhaps sometime in the future, nonetheless, if they insist on pushing ahead with the current reboot series, they should (if they can get intelligent writers for it) take a stab at perhaps tying this into the Myers mythos, just for the heck of completing the circle.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Love that vintage poster!
I would also like to add that i love the opening credits. Really sets the mood, right from the start.
Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
very good film
Posted by ViennaRage (Member # 13710) on :
quote:Originally posted by CrashesParties n TheValley: @Viennarage: A lot of people would agree with you about the name of the movie. Even the director Tommy Lee Wallace himself says(in the Halloween:25 Years Of Terror interview) the film should have been released as.. Season Of The Witch and should NOT had the Halloween title in it. I myself dont mind that the film is call Halloween III. And im really starting to get jealous that you guys have the soundtrack Now i must have it and soon!
Yeah, I personally don't care that "Halloween" is in the title--it's mainly just curiosity as to how different the public's perception would be (overall) of the movie if it didn't have that. I just view it as a unique installment in the Halloween universe. The soundtrack is definitely pretty sweet. If there are any record stores near you, I'm sure they either have it or can get it somehow. If all else fails, there's always ebay. Posted by The Good Package (Member # 9492) on :
check out youtube, the magic pumpkin disco edit
Posted by CrashesParties n TheValley (Member # 2903) on :
quote:Originally posted by aTomiK: Love that vintage poster!
I would also like to add that i love the opening credits. Really sets the mood, right from the start.
I totally agree! I love the opening credits i admitt i rewind that part everytime i watch the film.
Posted by CrashesParties n TheValley (Member # 2903) on :
Posted by CrashesParties n TheValley (Member # 2903) on :
Found this image of Halloween III..Now had this came out im america with michael myers on the cover i think people would have hated this movie even more than they did.
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Yeah, it´s a Global Video scandi dvd cover art. I don´t know what to say, it´s so cheap. Someone should give the art director a pumpkin mask Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
i've just picked this up on blu ray,definitely worth the upgrade from vhs/dvd,great picture,sound and some quality extras.
plus shout factory don't seem to use those crummy eco cases i so despise.
here's the old thorn emi uk video artwork which i like,only downside to this version is it was cut by the bbfc
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Nice artwork, warrior. But i still prefer this US MCA VHS cover art which i believe is from the original release.
Posted by gordongecko (Member # 4685) on :
maybe some day I will see this movie!
I've just haven't had acess to it...well that's more of an excuse. But I will get to it one day.
Posted by CrashesParties n TheValley (Member # 2903) on :
Hey Gordon.. Sorry you havnt had access to this movie but it you do happen to come across it check it out im pretty sure you will like it.
Posted by Riptide (Member # 457) on :
I want to see this! Need some movies to see in time for Halloween. Remember the VHS cover vividly when I was young!
Posted by CrashesParties n TheValley (Member # 2903) on :
"7 More Days Till Hallowen, Halloween, Halloween... I started watching this movie yesterday since the movie begins on October 23rd.
Posted by skatexedge (Member # 5712) on :
I'm watching it now over at YouTube. =)
Posted by CrashesParties n TheValley (Member # 2903) on :
All Right
Posted by Helen_S (Member # 5804) on :
Gorgeous pics! Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Oh boy, CrashesParties n TheValley has deleted his images...
But never mind that, did you guys ever see this amazing Season of the Witch teaser. Pure 80s magic!
Halloween III: Season of the Witch is an extremely underrated '80's horror flick, and definitely in the "so bad it's good" C-grade category.
The idea that Halloween masks are taking over kid's minds/bodies was ludicrous, but for some reason the story "worked" for the film.
Note that for a long time, this film was all but ignored by many, probably because it didn't fit into the rest of that Halloween film continuity. I.e., it's not part of the Michael Myers Halloween horror film franchise, but was a stand-alone film that had nothing to do with any of the other movies in the franchise.
I think that the film has gotten a lot more "respect" (if you want to call it that) in the past 5 years...
I got this film on Blu-ray a while back, and need to re-watch it again soon...
Posted by aTomiK (Member # 6575) on :
Stacey Nelkin, soooo lovely!
Even Knight Rider wears Silver Shamrock´s jack o´lantern mask and is anxiously waiting for the big giveaway at nine
Posted by the young warrior (Member # 9554) on :
Great pics Atomik and Stacey Nelkin looked absolutely adorable in Halloween 3.
Definitely a really fun entry in the series and a bit like the House movies where part 3 The Horror Show had no real connection with what had gone prior to it!
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and you dont even have to wait till halloween night to watch it.. The movie starts "8 Days Before Halloween" (Oct 23rd) Thats when i pop it in and watch ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Now i must have it and soon!
