Like its predecessor, the film was distributed through universal by italian. The companys owner, conal cochran, wants to return halloween to its. Season of the witch 1982 starring tom atkins and stacey nelkin on dvd and bluray. Season of the witch on dvd 025192360626 from universal. Season of the witch universal 1982 the movie is undoubtedly keen to make its own mark, daring to include the taboo idea of violence against children. An apparent murdersuicide in a hospital emergency room leads to an investigation by the oncall doctor, which reveals a plot by an insane toymaker to kll as many people as possible during halloween through an ancient celtic ritual involving a stolen boulder from stonehenge and halloween masks. It is the third movie in the halloween movie series. The companys owner, conal cochran, wants to return halloween to its darker roots using his masks and his unspeakable scheme would unleash death and destruction across the country. As it is however many people tend to see this as the bastard son of the series despite the fact that, lack of myers aside, its one of the stronger halloween. Instead of continuing the michael myers saga, the series veers off into an unrelated.
My recommendation, oh future halloween iii viewer, is to stop referring to the movie as halloween iii. A week before halloween, an older man named harry grimbridge is wounded by a mysteriously dispassionate group of assailants in an industrial parking lot. It was released in 1982 on vinyl through mca records and on cd through varese sarabande. Season of the witch 1982 does not feature myers as the movies primary monster, and in its. Jan, 2011 indeed, had this been simply named season of the witch and not contained the word halloween in the title, it would have probably received a much better response from horror fans. While i agree with most fans that it should never have been named halloween, i do think that, as a standalone film, it deserves a second chance. Producer john carpenter halloween, the thing presents halloween iii. Its the last of the high quality, well shot and intriguing halloween films and possibly my favorite of the entire series, including john carpenters original, which i have tremendous respect forbut halloween iii. Daniel challis and ellie grimbridge stumble onto a gruesome murder scheme when ellies noveltysalesman father, harry, is killed while in possession of a halloween mask made by the silver shamrock mask company. If you say it enough you might forget its related to halloween all together, or at least your tourettesque screams of sell out will come to a minimum.
Season of the witch was a bold effort to steer the franchise in a new direction that is bogged down by a lack of suspense, excitement, decent score music, or good acting. Travel guide to filming locations for halloween iii. The only installment of the halloween series to abandon the michael myers story line, halloween iii. Season of the witch producer john carpenter presents the third chilling installment in the shocking halloween collection. Season of the witch is an intricate scifi horror hybrid. Ask anything you want to know, or answer other peoples questions. Conal cochran, halloween iii despite the success of the first two halloween films, rather than sticking with the. When a petrified toy salesman is mysteriously attacked and brought to the hospital, babbling and clutching the years most popular halloween costume, an eerie. Season of the witch was considered the worst of the lot. A few days before halloween, what seems like a murdersuicide at the local hospital leaves oncall doctor daniel with more questions than answers. He wants to sell millions of halloween masks to the nations kiddies and then brainwash them to put them on at the same time, whereupon laser beams at the base of the neck will fry the tykes. Season of the witch was the first of the anthology films, it was also the last. Daniel dan challis tom atkins and ellie grimbridge stacey nelkin, the. The last great one took place 3000 years ago, when the hills ran red with the blood of animals and children.
Staring dan oherlihy, stacey nelkin and tom atkins. Season of the witch is a 1982 american science fiction horror film and. Season of the witch is a 1982 american science fiction horror film and the third installment in the halloween film series. Season of the witch boasts originality and examines the real legend of halloween, the festival of samhain. John carpenter and debra hill, the creators of halloween, return as producers.
You might have noticed that ive already fallen into the habit of calling this film season of the witch rather than halloween iii. One of the most illconceived films in movie history, halloween iii. Vhs trailer for the 1982 horror thriller halloween iii. Season of the witch dvd label 1982 r1 custom ready to download and print. A modern druid plans to kill millions of children on halloween night with a specially made mask. Directed by 1 writing credits 3 cast 30 produced by 7 music by 2 cinematography by 1. Season of the witch producer john carpenter halloween, the thing presents halloween iii. This is mainly because it has nothing to do with michael myers or donald pleasance or killing teens with a kitchen knife and leaving their corpse spread out on your bed with a stolen headstone as a bedstead. When a petrified toy salesman is mysteriously attacked and brought to the hospital, babbling and clutching the years most popular halloween costume, an eerie pumpkin mask, dr. Jan 16, 2018 vhs trailer for the 1982 horror thriller halloween iii. Season of the witch dvd and bluray release date, trailer, movie poster and movie stats. Fangoria 022 c2c 1982 halloween 3 season of the witch scan by sproutscansallvampirellanext s. Season of the witch has unfairly gained a bad rep as the black sheep of the halloween series.
He also did the voice of the announcer for the silver shamrock radio spots and commercials. This second sequel to the 1978 horror classic bears no resemblance to its predecessors or successors. After receiving treatment at a local hospital from dr. Season of the witch was released into theaters on october 22nd, 1982. With tom atkins, stacey nelkin, dan oherlihy, michael currie. Dr dan challis tom atkins and ellie grimbridge stacey nelkin try to discover the secrets of santa mira in halloween iii. Jan 14, 20 original theatrical trailer for the 1982 film halloween iii. Producer john carpenter halloween, the thing presents the third chilling installment in the shocking halloween collection. Time has been kinder to the video quality of this film than that of halloween ii, although it is a real pity that we miss out on the proper aspect ratio. Halloween iii season of the witch 1982 theatrical trailer. It is the first film to be written and directed by tommy lee wallace.
Season of the witch, the third chilling installment in the shocking halloween franchise. Season of the witch is such a one of kind masterpiece of the macabre, i look forward to watching it every single halloween. Season of the witch 1982 directed by tommy lee wallace starring tom atkins, dan oherlihy with halloween firmly established as a bankable horror franchise after two successful outings, creator john carpenter wanted to try something different for the third film in the series. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Halloween 3 season of the witch horror movie poster all horror movies, scary. The narrative of the halloween saga gets confused over time. Its definitely not a film for everyone, but a must see if you have an appreciation for bizarre, 80s cheese. The third installment in the franchise season of the witch was a huge departure from the story told in the first two parts and was also a sign that the real intention was to create a collection of stories based on halloween, but independent of each other. An expanded 25th anniversary edition was released in.
Season of the witch full movie sub english halloween iii, halloween. Season of the witch 210 movie clip starker loses his head 1982 hd duration. Season of the witch 1982 directed by tommy lee wallace starring tom atkins, dan oherlihy with halloween firmly established as a bankable horror franchise after two successful outings, creator john carpenter wanted to try something different for. The message of john carpenters halloween is simple. Season of the witch 1982 releases dates, movie score, movie trailer, movie poster, synopsis, and plot.
Season of the witch, and it is good to see that the director of the first film arguably the best horror movie ever directed was involved in the project. Season of the witch was written and directed by tommy lee wallace. Nods to italian gialli, which were present in halloween ii, increase in number and effect. Season of the witch, directed by tommy lee wallace, based on a script by nigel kneale and john carpenter, starring tom atkins. While fans are correct to not consider it a true part of the halloween canon, it is a tense, exciting and well made thriller in its own right and deserves to be seen by at least once by any fan of the genre. Region 2 this dvd may not be viewable outside europe. Kids all over america want silver shamrock masks for.
Fangoria 022 c2c 1982 halloween 3 season of the witch scan. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Corpse club memberexclusive audio commentary celebrates halloween iii. Season of the witch, put very politely, is the product of a very misguided attempt to move away from the status quo make a literal sequel and attempt an offshoot of halloweenthemed thrillers. Exactly why john carpenter and debra figured this was a grand idea can only be traced to a possible rebellious streak bucking the studio system and doing their own thing. Season of the witch 1982 tommy lee wallace, tom atkins, stacey nelkin, dan oherlihy, horror, scifi. John carpenter produced and wrote the score for halloween iii. Gallery of 27 movie poster and cover images for halloween iii. When a terrified toy salesman is mysteriously attacked and brought to the hospital, babbling and clutching the years most popular halloween costume, an eerie pumpkin mask, doctor daniel challis is thrust into a terrifying halloween nightmare. When a petrified toy salesman is mysteriously attacked and brought to the hospital, babbling and clutching the years most popular halloween costume, an.
Season of the witch soundtrack from 1982, composed by john carpenter, alan howarth. Tom atkins, dan oherlihy, stacey nelkin halloween, the festival of samhain. Season of the witch 1982 hospital emergency room dr. Daniel dan challis tom atkins and ellie grimbridge stacey nelkin, the daughter of a murder victim, uncover a terrible. Season of the witch is an 1982 american science fiction horror movie. Released by alan howarth incorporated in 2007 ahicd 001 containing music from halloween iii.
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