Halloween: The Official Making of Halloween, Halloween Kills and Halloween Ends

The official companion book to the Halloween film trilogy, featuring behind-the-scenes photography and interviews with cast and crew, delves into the making of the films, including the creative processes, stunts, costumes, and production design.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 17 October 2023
Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Four decades after the original Halloween took the world by storm, Miramax, Blumhouse Productions, and Trancas International bring a terrifying new trilogy of films to cinemas. In these direct sequels to John Carpenter's 1978 movie, Laurie Strode and the residents of Haddonfield once again fall prey to escaped killer Michael Myers. As the police desperately try to track him down, Laurie, along with her family, prepares to face her murderous nemesis one more time in a confrontation 40 years in the making.

The making of this much-anticipated movie trilogy is covered in fascinating detail in this official companion book. The creative processes behind the stunts, costumes, production design, and makeup effects are revealed through interviews with the cast and crew, while captivating on-set photography captures the shooting of the key scenes and action set-pieces. A must for all horror fans, Halloween 2018-2022: The Official Making of the Films reveals the method behind the terror.

The book begins with an introduction by Halloween director David Gordon Green, who shares his insights into the making of the trilogy and the challenges of bringing the iconic horror franchise to the modern era. He is joined by co-writers Danny McBride and Chad Hayes, who provide behind-the-scenes anecdotes and insights into the writing process.

Chapter 1: The Making of Halloween 2018 focuses on the production of the first film in the trilogy, which was directed by David Gordon Green. The chapter includes interviews with the cast and crew, including lead actress Jamie Lee Curtis, who reprised her role as Laurie Strode. The chapter also provides a behind-the-scenes look at the stunts, costumes, and production design, as well as the challenges of filming in a small town and creating a sense of fear and tension.

Chapter 2: The Making of Halloween 2019 takes a deeper dive into the production of the second film in the trilogy, which was directed by Michael Myers. The chapter includes interviews with the cast and crew, including lead actor James Jude Courtney, who portrayed Michael Myers for the first time. The chapter also provides a behind-the-scenes look at the stunts, makeup, and production design, as well as the challenges of creating a new version of the iconic killer.

Chapter 3: The Making of Halloween Kills focuses on the production of the third film in the trilogy, which was directed by David Gordon Green. The chapter includes interviews with the cast and crew, including lead actress Judy Greer, who portrayed Laurie Strode's daughter Karen. The chapter also provides a behind-the-scenes look at the stunts, makeup, and production design, as well as the challenges of bringing the story to a conclusion.

Throughout the book, there are also numerous behind-the-scenes photographs and production sketches, providing a visual glimpse into the making of the trilogy. The cast and crew members share their thoughts and experiences on working on the films, and the book offers a unique insight into the creative process behind one of the most popular horror franchises of all time.

Halloween 2018-2022: The Official Making of the Films is a must-read for any fan of the Halloween franchise. The book provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the making of the trilogy, and the cast and crew members' insights and anecdotes are sure to captivate horror fans of all ages. Whether you are a seasoned Halloween fan or a newcomer to the franchise, this book is a must-have for your collection.

Weight: 1834g
Dimension: 263 x 332 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789095524