HALLOWEEN II (1981) - Episode 205 - Decades of Horror 1980s
“He was my patient for fifteen years. He became an obsession with me until I realized that there was nothing within him, neither conscious nor reason that was… even remotely human. An hour ago, I stood up and fired six shots into him, and then, he just got up and walked away. ” He shot him! Six times! …or was it seven? Join your faithful Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, Crystal Cleveland, and Jeff Mohr – as they count the shots The Shape takes from Dr. Loomis in Halloween II (1981).
Decades of Horror 1980s
Episode 205 – Halloween II (1981)
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While Dr. Loomis hunts for Michael Myers, a traumatized Laurie is rushed to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital, and The Shape is not far behind her.
Director: Rick Rosenthal
Writers: John Carpenter, Debra Hill
Music by: John Carpenter, Alan Howarth
Cinematography by: Dean Cundey (director of photography)
Film Editing by: Mark Goldblatt, Skip Schoolnik
Selected Cast:
Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode
Nichole Drucker as Young Laurie Strode
Donald Pleasence as Dr. Sam Loomis
Dick Warlock as Michael Myers / The Shape / Patrolman #3
Adam Gunn as Young Michael Myers
Nick Castle and Tony Moran as Michael Myers (archive footage)
Charles Cyphers as Sheriff Leigh Brackett
Lance Guest as Jimmy
Pamela Susan Shoop as Nurse Karen Bailey
Hunter von Leer as Deputy Gary Hunt
Tawny Moyer as Nurse Jill Franco
Ana Alicia as Nurse Janet Marshall
Nancy Stephens as Marion Chambers
Gloria Gifford as Nurse Virginia Alves
Leo Rossi as Budd Scarlotti
Ford Rainey as Dr. Frederick Mixter
Jeffrey Kramer as Graham
Cliff Emmich as Bernard Garrett
John Zenda as Marshal Terrence Gummell
Anne Bruner as Alice Martin
Lucille Benson as Mrs Elrod
Catherine Bergstrom as Debra Lane
Anne-Marie Martin as Darcy Essmont
Dana Carvey as Barry McNichol
Billy Warlock as Craig Levant
Nancy Loomis as Annie Brackett (corpse cameo)
Brian Andrews as Tommy Doyle (archive footage)
Kyle Richards as Lindsey Wallace (archive footage)
Jonathan Prince as Randy Lohnner
Jack Verbois as Ben Tramer
Halloween II, the sometimes denigrated sequel to the original, is Jeff’s pick. The film picks up right where Halloween (1978) left off but with much more of an 80s slasher feel than the first entry in the franchise. Jeff laments the “apparent” loss of Dr. Loomis and thinks Laurie Strode is more of a target than an active participant. Crystal advises viewers that if they watch Halloween II without thinking too much, they’ll have a good time. She doesn’t care one way or the other about the reveal that Laurie is Michael’s sister and points out Michael’s move into the realm of the supernatural with his ability to survive umpteen point-blank gunshots.
Chad is glad Halloween II is different from the first entry in the franchise. To his mind, it would have failed if the filmmakers had tried to copy John Carpenter’s seminal work. He agrees that the filmmakers beefed up the gore and the violence to compete with early 80s slashers. He liked it coming out of the theater in 1981 and he still likes it. Though admittedly not fond of the Halloween franchise, Bill enjoys Halloween II more now than when he first saw it. He still doesn’t care for the Laurie-is-Michael’s-sister twist, pointing out that the idea doesn’t really go anywhere in this specific movie.
Collectively, your 1980s Grue-Crew enjoy Halloween II and though admitting it doesn’t reach the heights of its predecessor, give it a hearty recommendation. Hey! It’s Halloween! At the time of this writing, Halloween II can be streamed from Shudder and Tubi (w/ads) and is available on physical media as a SHOUT! Factory Collector’s Edition [4K UHD] and on Blu-ray as a stand-alone or in a variety of box set combinations from multiple companies.
For more Halloween franchise-related podcasts, check out these episodes from the Gruesome Magazine family of podcasts:
Halloween (1978) — Episode 82 — Decades Of Horror 1970s
HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH (1982) – Episode 198 – Decades Of Horror 1980s
Monster Movie Podcast – Episode 63 – Halloween III
Halloween – The Haunting Of Hill House – Episode 295 – Horror News Radio
HALLOWEEN KILLS (2021) Spoiler Review | A Brutal Sequel to the 2018 Reboot – HNR 471
[Interview] HALLOWEEN KILLS – Jamie Lee Curtis and Andi Matichak
[Interview] HALLOWEEN KILLS (2021) – MALEK AKKAD, Producer
[Interview] – David Gordon Green and Jason Blum – HALLOWEEN KILLS
Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Bill will be Tobe Hooper’s Lifeforce (1985).
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Nordin Hat Trick Burns Devils
at Bearden 5 Greeneville 1
Monday, April 10, 2023 7pm
Lucas Nordin scored his sixth, seventh, and eighth goals of the season as the Bulldogs defeated top-ranked AA power Greeneville Monday 5-1 at Bearden and knocked yet another opponent from the unbeaten ranks.
Chandler Donohoe got things started eight minutes into the contest when he bodied in a Nick Prins corner kick at the near post for his first career Varsity goal.
Minutes later, Nordin punched in a short Hayden Tate cross, then headed in a precise EricFreudenberg pass just before Tate alertly scored himself on a loose ball in close, giving Bearden a comfortable 4-0 halftime lead.
Early in the second period, steady defender Shepard McMurray hit Nordin on a beautiful backfield pass across the midstripe, as the All-State striker burned the Greene Devil defense one-on-one for his third goal of the game.
“That’s a Greeneville team that I expect to win the AA State Championship, Coach Radcliffe told 5 Star Preps. “It’s a good win, hopefully, it prepares us for Thursday.”
Thursday, the Bulldogs travel to undefeated Hardin Valley. The 3-0-5 Hawks defeated Webb 1-0 last week; they also have a win versus Science Hill and ties with Greeneville and West.
Goals: CHANDLER DONOHOE (8’ Nic Prins); LUCAS NORDIN (16’ Hayden Tate); LUCAS NORDIN (25’ Eric Freudenberg); HAYDEN TATE (28’ unassisted); LUCAS NORDIN (44’ Shepard McMurray); GHS-Josue Castillo (61’).
Shots/Shots-on-goal: BHS 20/15 GHS 8/3. Corner Kicks: BHS 7 GHS 4. Cards: B11 (59’) B15 (71’) B2 (75’). Conditions: fast, clear, 60 degrees. Attendance: 357. Records: BHS 6-0-3 GHS 7-1-2.
Outside the box...each of Bearden’s six wins have tagged their opponent with their first loss of the season...Lucas Ford and Jashua Garcia each scored twice, while Wylder Lee and Omar Ardahji eachscored a goal to lead Bearden JVs to a 6-0 win in the preliminary...the Ford family was well represented during the second half of the Varsity game, as Ethan, Lucas, and Preston were all on the field at the same time...halftime musical selections were provided by Lady Bulldog freshmen Landry McMurray, Stella Cross, and Emma Rainey...in addition to 5 Star Preps, Channel 6 Sports Reporter Sam Rothman was on hand covering the game...Woof!
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my fictional band JFKFC
genres: rock, pop, beat, psychedelia, soul, r&b, gospel, jazz, folk, blues, country, traditional pop, experimental, psychedelia, Indian classical, funk, classical, electronic, hard rock, blues rock, folk rock, heavy metal
years together: 1958-1986
year they blew up: 1967
influences: Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, Aretha Franklin, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, Carl Perkins, Little Richard, Fats Domino, Gene Vincent, Lonnie Donegan, Phil Spector, Ravi Shankar, Roy Orbison, The Isley Brothers, The Everly Brothers, Arthur Alexander, Eddie Cochran, Smokey Robinson, Larry Williams, The Shirelles, The Supremes, Little Willie John, The Marvelettes, The Shadows, Bill Haley, Buck Owens, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Kidd & The Pirates, Bo Diddley, The Band, King Curtis, Carole King, Slim Whitman, Billie Holiday, Clara Ward, Dinah Washington, Mahalia Jackson, Ruth Brown, Sam Cooke, Sarah Vaughan, Big Maybelle, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Willie Mae Ford Smith, Wynona Carr, Bessie Smith, Dorothy Love Coates, Ella Fitzgerald, Esther Phillips, James Cleveland, Johnny Ace, LaVern Baker, Ma Rainey, Nat King Cole, Nina Simone, Arizona Dranes, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Dave Van Ronk, Hank Williams, Rev. Gary Davis, Woody Guthrie, Allen Ginsberg, Bill Monroe, Blind Willie McTell, Cisco Houston, Hary Smith, Jimmie Rodgers, Leadbelly, Johnny Cash, Little Richard, Mississippi John Hurt, Odessa, Pete Seeger, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Bascom Lamar Lunsford, Clarence Ashley, Dock Boggs, Jesse Fuller, Robert Johnson, John Jacob Niles, Lefty Frizzell, The Carter Family, Victoria Spivey, Alan Lomax, Doc Pomus, Doc Watson, Mississippi Sheiks, The Weavers, Roscoe Holcomb, George Gershwin, Percy Mayfield, Blind Boy Fuller, Josephine Baker, Frank Hutchison, Ewan MacColl, Billy Lee Riley, B.B. King, John Coltrane, The Yardbirds, Little Richard, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Cream, T-Bone Walker, The Impressions, Buddy Guy, Elmore James, Freddie King, Hubert Sumlin, Little Walter, Jimmy Reed, Lonnie Mack, Albert Collins, Bobby Womack, Curtis Mayfield, Earl Hooker, Esquerita, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, Ike Turner, Charley Patton, James Brown, Johnny Jenkins, Randy Hansen, Charlie Christian, Moby Grape, Fairport Convention, Otis Rush, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Willie Dixon, Anne Briggs, Bert Jansch, John Renbourn, The Creation, The Rolling Stones, Blind Willie Johnson, Davy Graham, Fleetwood Mac, James Cotton, Johnny Burnette, Memphis Minnie, Small Faces, Jake Holmes, Spirit, Tim Rose, Vanilla Fudge
JHENE FRANCIS
born: James Francis Parker June 3rd, 1940 Toronto, Canada
died: 22nd September, 2001 (aged 61) Detroit, Michigan, US
cause of death: gunshot wounds
resting place: cremated; ashes scattered in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan
occupation: singer, songwriter, pianist, civil rights activist, record producer, artist, writer, musician
years active: 1957-2001
(btw im not gonna fill in the spouses section on any of these I haven't figured that out yet)
children: 12
(btw im not gonna fill in the parents section on any of these I haven't figured that out yet)
relatives: Mary Parker (sister), Linda Parker (sister), Sarah Sheehan (half-sister), Filzah Ellington (aunt)
genres: soul, r&b, gospel, jazz, pop, folk, blues, rock, country, traditional pop, experimental
instruments: vocals, piano, guitar, keyboards, harmonica
strengths: supportive, reliable, observant, enthusiastic, hardworking, good practical skills, charming, sensitive to others, kind, encouraging, imaginative, passionate, curious, perceptive, excellent communicator, easygoing, good-natured, positive
weaknesses: overly humble, takes things personally, represses his feelings, reluctant to change, too altruistic, difficulty with structure, unpredictable, easily stressed, difficulty with technical-problem solving, fluctuating self-esteem, people pleaser, unfocused, disorganised, overly accommodating, overly optimistic, restless
JOHN HARLY
birth name: William John Harley
also known as: John Mason Harly
born: 12th July, 1942 Toronto, Canada
died: 18th September, 1986 Toronto, Canada (aged 44)
genres: rock, psychedelia, blues, r&b, pop, indian classical
occupation: musician, songwriter, singer, record producer, film producer
instruments: guitar, vocals, sitar
years active: 1960-1986
children: 1
strengths: charming, sensitive to others, kind, encouraging, imaginative, passionate, insightful, principled, altruistic, creative
weaknesses: difficulty with structure, unpredictable, easily stressed, difficulty with technical problem solving, fluctuating self esteem, sensitive to criticism, reluctant to open up, perfectionist, avoids the ordinary, prone to burnout
JOHN JORGIE
birth name: John Mark Jorgie
born: 9th April, 1938 Detroit, Michigan, US
died: 2nd August, 2004 Los Angeles, California, US (aged 66)
genres: r&b, soul, pop, funk, jazz, rock, classical, electronic
occupation: session musician, singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, film producer, businessman
instruments: bass, double bass, vocals, guitar, keyboards
years active: 1956-2004
children: 5
relatives: Steve Jorgie
strengths: charming, sensitive to others, kind, encouraging, imaginative, passionate, strong practical skills, strong sense of duty, very loyal, sensitive, warm, good at connecting with others
weaknesses: difficulty with structure, unpredictable, easily stressed, difficulty with technical problem solving, fluctuating self esteem, worried about his social status, inflexible, vulnerable to criticism, often too needy, too selfless
GEORGE FAREN
birth name: James William Peyton
born: 19th June, 1944 Stoke-On-Trent, England
died: 25th September, 2002 Birmingham, England (aged 58)
genres: rock, pop
occupation: musician, singer, songwriter, actor
instruments: drums, percussion, vocals
years active: 1959-2002
children: 3
strengths: bold, rational, practical, original, perceptive, direct, sociable, positive, enthusiastic, hands on, observant, excellent people skills
weaknesses: insensitive, impatient, impulsive, unstructured, may miss the bigger picture, defiant, sensitive, conflict averse, easily bored, poor long term planner, unfocused
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