The 1978 horror classic Halloween was a hit with audiences, so much so that sequels and reboots followed it for the next two decades. Michael`s killer mask may have gotten a little shabby by now, but it looks like he`s no less ready to terrorize Haddonfield, Illinois.What It`s AboutHalloween will focus on Laurie Strode and her family, a few decades after the events of the original Halloween movie where she and a few of her friends were terrorized by a serial killer in a mask named Michael Myers. The movie will reportedly be ignoring the events of the other sequels in the franchise, and is instead acting as a direct sequel to the original movie.Myers has been locked up in prison for all of these years, but he finally escapes after a convenient bus crash, and now, he`s coming back for Strode and potentially her whole family. This time, though, Laurie will be ready for him because she knows he`s coming and has been getting ready for it since the events of the first movie.Who`s WhoCrewThe film will be directed by David Gordon Green (Pineapple Express).Green, Jeff Fradley, and Danny McBride penned the script together.John Carpenter, writer and director of the original film, returns to the franchise as executive producer, consultant, and composer of the movie`s score.CastJamie Lee Curtis will be reprising her role as Laurie Strode; scream queen turned badass grandma. Nick Castle is returning to the role of Michael Myers for the first time since the original film--at which point he was credited as `The Shape.`Judy Greer (Jurassic World) will play Karen Strode, Laurie`s daughter.Andi Matichak (Orange is the New Black) plays Allison, Laurie`s granddaughter.What`s Been Released So FarUniversal released a trailer for the upcoming slasher film in June. It starts with a look at what life has been like for Strode since the initial event; she has become something of a mythical figure in her city`s lore. There are several shots of her training with weapons, seemingly preparing ...
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