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Rob Zombie’s Halloween II is a Product of Its Time With a Surprisingly Modern Twist [Retrospective]

Halloween II was not a film Rob Zombie wanted to make. Industry suggests he was coerced into doing so by the Weinsteins, who promised him that magnum opus Tyrannosaurus Rex would be next. A decade lat...

Rejoice! Jamie Lee Curtis Returning To Halloween!

Those still nervous about the upcoming Halloween reboot can rest somewhat easier today. Not only is series creator John Carpenter on board as an executive producer, but one, very important cast member...

Laurie Strode in Halloween

I Thought You Outgrew Superstition: Why Laurie Strode is a Cross-Generational Heroine

Laurie Strode in the original Halloween is often referred to as the quintessential final girl. The problem is that she’s not always referred to as such in the most positive context. For some, even fan...

Jamie Lee Curtis in John Carpenter's Halloween.

Most Memorable Final Girls of Horror

One of the most important components in the successful execution of a slasher film is the inclusion of a likable, capable, and memorable final girl. The final girl (or survivor girl) is the character ...