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Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Name: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Director: Tommy Lee Wallace
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
Released: 1982-01-01
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 5.2
Cast: Tom Atkins, Stacey Nelkin, Dan O'Herlihy, Michael Currie, Ralph Strait

1982Dir. Tommy Lee Wallace1h 38m

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Runtime1h 38m

Released1982

Budget$2.5M

Box office$14.4M

DirectorTommy Lee Wallace

About This Movie

Halloween III: Season of the Witch is a real oddity in the series. It ditches Michael Myers for a bizarre plot about a mask-making conspiracy. The atmosphere is thick with dread, and the score by John Carpenter and Alan Howarth really enhances the unsettling vibe. It's got that strange blend of horror and science fiction, and the practical effects add a certain grit that feels authentic, even if some moments are a bit campy. Tom Atkins delivers a solid performance as Dr. Challis, who’s just trying to figure out what’s going on, and the pacing keeps you uneasy throughout. This film really stands apart for trying something different, though it divided fans back in the day.

Released on October 22, 1982.Features a notable synth score by Carpenter and Howarth.Not connected to the Myers storyline; a standalone entry.Filmed primarily in California, showcasing various locations.