This month marks the release of Titan’s final Michael Myers movie tie-in. halloween endsWritten by the co-writers of the series, Paul Brad Logan, halloween ends It sets itself apart from the film version by giving fans an all-new side story involving The Shape, Laurie Strode, and their doomed Haddonfield neighbors.
It expands on the lore of the Blumhouse Trilogy, throws in some great bonus kills, and packs more Easter eggs than a red rabbit. halloween ends The tie-in novel expands on the strengths of its cinematic ancestors.
Spoiler alert – if you haven’t seen the movie yet, or want to read the book first, head over to Peacock or Amazon for Michael and Corey’s final ride.
1. Willie the Kid and WURG: The Urge
His voice is what moviegoers first hear in the opening of a movie, so what better place to start than WURG DJ Willie the Kid? Earning the ire of Alison and Corey by broadcasting several QANON-adjacent conspiracy theories about Myers’ murder. Have you heard rumors that there is a secret cult of
A majestic DJ prophecy, Logan pays tribute to the Silver Shamrock cult at the heart of America. halloween 3 The Thorn Cabal, similarly focused on Druids, Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael MyersAdditionally, Willie the Kid’s version of the novel is very reminiscent of the latter’s film-destined Howard Stern knockoff, Barry Sims.
2. Darcy’s Death
Unlike the film, WURG’s radio manager Susan (played by Diana Prince, also known as Darcy in the final drive-in with Joe Bob Briggs) receives an extended death scene. Tragically, it happens just as she is about to quit her job due to Willie’s unprofessionalism.Unlike the film where she was (presumably) dispatched off-screen, Darcy Here you get the full “Bob” treatment. Stick her horizontal bar through her chest and pin her to the radio station wall. For those who don’t understand the details of this murder, note that Corey’s inner monologue is “a tribute to his teacher.”
Rest in peace Susan, you were the real deal.
3. Dr. Loomis: The Lost Tape
Unlike previous entries in the series, Sam Loomis is heavily featured in the novelization. endHis first appearance is through a series of audio tapes that Willie the Kid plays on air to hype the return of Michael Myers.this is part of space warRadio pranks like unwittingly lying about The Shape’s actual return. This plot wrinkle is more than reminiscent of Larry Brando’s original script. halloween resurrectionwhose logline is basically “Orson Welles on the webcam version of Halloween Played by Busta Rhymes ”
4. Smith’s Grove Shenanigans
Logan expands Michael’s influence by putting the reader in the shoes of the other residents of Smith’s Grove. This includes Nelson, who is revealed to become Michael Myers’ wandering caretaker while living in the sewers, and Carl, a schizophrenic who is unlucky enough to become Myers’ cellmate due to budget cuts. .
Karl’s proximity to Michael prompted Karl to attack the two orderlies en route to the attempted murder of Sam Loomis after having his own face cut out and wrapped in white gauze. After Carl’s death, Loomis is unable to convince hospital administrators that Michael was behind the murder, and has only psychiatric information equivalent to “bad vibes” to support his theory.
Meanwhile, Nelson crosses paths with Michael again as The Shape chases prey into the sewers below Haddonfield. Reminds me of the hermit who is the caretaker of The Shape Halloween 5, Nelson gives Michael everything from dumpster scraps to new victims. Worshiping the Boogeyman as his god of darkness, Nelson is portrayed as a chilling support enemy in his own right and a precursor to Corey’s apprenticeship.
5. Tramer Family Values
one of the more entertaining revelations of halloween ends The novel is that the main bully, Terry the Bund Kid, is actually the heir to the Tramer family fortune.Based on Tramer’s fate in Halloween 2 (1981) and end, this legacy is said to amount to complete physical sacrifice. Although not explicitly revealed, Logan’s character naming strongly suggests that Terry’s abusive father, Robert, is the brother or cousin of fan-favorite non-character Bennett Tramer. I’m here.
6. Lumpkin Lane Memorial Garden
By 2019, Michael’s childhood home had been demolished by the city for apparent murder house-related reasons. was built. This includes the victim’s name and an image inside the fountain. By 2019, however, the garden was more or less abandoned and is considered too spooky for anyone but Haddonfield’s goth kid to visit.
Before his confrontation with Corey, Michael appears in the same bedroom as he used to be. Looking out of his window, he saw a group of his 7th graders (creepy The Shape with blue coveralls and ghostly white paper mache masks dressed in his cosplay). but sees Michael trying to invoke his Myers spirit to carry out his evil bid. As with Corey, it doesn’t quite live up to their expectations. Note that the children are named John, Debra, Nick, Tommy, and Dean, respectively, after the original 1978 film-making collective. Halloween.
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7. John Carpenter’s Easter Egg
with a reference to case Cory fuels existential paranoia while babysitting Jeremy, while former murder victim Ryan (a character who only appears in the book) drives his best girl in a vintage Plymouth Fury. It is worth noting that Christine.
Logan also adds a bit about the 1978 massacre, which has inspired multiple TV movies, and hints at Carpenter’s work on the NBC thriller. Someone’s Watching MeThe film starred future Carpenter lead Adrian Barbeau and served as a sort of production test run for the atmosphere, pacing and scares of the original. Halloween.
8. Bonus kills increase Michael’s body count
Fans upset that Michael was instantly defeated by up-and-comer Corey Cunningham will be happy to know that OG Shape’s serial killer scored slightly higher in the novelization. :
Hugo and Ozzy, a pair of garbage men who run into Michael during the November 1st manhunt.
Cheerleader Kim Hurt (last seen on-screen stealing a smoothie from Cameron Elam during Haddonfield High’s Halloween dance) and boyfriend Ryan were stalked by Michael at an abandoned meat processing plant. chased.
A pair of neon-clad teenage urban artists who make the very poor life choice of trying to tag Michael’s sewer abode.
Meredith, the castaway Nelson, connects to Michael in a particularly late All Hallow’s Eve.
Finally, perhaps the biggest change is halloween ends— Michael’s penultimate victim is none other than Cory’s mother, Joanne. Here, she is stabbed to death by an unmasked Michael while searching for his preferred face in Cory’s house. But Joan’s death is a particularly chilling example of the evil of bad meetings.
9. The third death of Laurie Strode
The book’s narrative spine is split with glimpses of Laurie Strode’s ever-expanding memoir. Here, we get a live glimpse into the darkest chapters of her life, and as a result she lost custody of what was most important to her: her young daughter Karen.
In flashbacks to the 80s, Laurie’s PTSD and nightmares were so bad her mother kicked her out of the house. Her only best friend during this period is Sam Loomis, who shares her belief that Michael Myers is the ultimate evil that can never be contained. But the sad reality is that Strode and Loomis create an incredibly depressing duo and a deeply unhealthy friendship. It means that there is
The present-day Laurie does somewhat better by comparison, but unlike the film, she is preoccupied with the paranoia about the rise of Michael and Corey, failing to recognize that character traits like her own form are manifesting. it makes us…
10. Why You Can’t Kill the Boogeyman
According to the ending of Halloween Kill, in which a mortally wounded Michael single-handedly destroys a heavily armed vigilante mob through force of will, Logan’s version of The Shape feeds on the fear of his victims and overthrows his deadly limits. It helps you transcend.
Through his interactions with Cory, Nelson, and a 10-year-old girl who is held captive by her drunk and abusive father (one of the most chilling scenes in the book), Michael explores individuals who do not perceive him as a threat. Indicates no attack. Quite the opposite, Michael seems to channel his own evil powers to his new friends only with a piercing glance. It sweeps away his motives and gives a retrospective explanation as to why this man is so immortal.
11. Michael’s Mask
After the dust has mostly settled on the remains of Michael and Corey, Laurie exits…and suddenly deletes her memoir. , blew him away and locked the door in his face. As she hides in the shadows of her home, Frank recalls the same uneasiness he felt after meeting Michael in 1978. Sensing her obsession with Rory’s The Shape, he vows to watch over her to contain any darkness that may be within her.
Spooky and spooky, this ending supports the theory that Michael’s mask is the true personification of the Boogeyman: an empty void that traps anyone daring to get too close.
Will the boogeyman’s charms lure her in the same way that Michael, Nelson, Sartane and Corey do? and patiently awaits the wearer who will inevitably become the “next form”.
