THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE INTERVIEWS CONTAINED WITHIN TAKING SHAPE.
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Tommy Lee Wallace
Writer/Director - H3
The H3 director discusses turning down H2 and his reaction to H3 scribe Nigel Kneale's original vision for the third Halloween, which changed considerably.
Michael Jacobs
Writer - H5
FIRST INTERVIEW EVER!
The writer discusses his initial vision for H5, last-minute story changes during filming, and fan reception to the sequel.
Daniel Farrands
Writer - H6
The H6 scribe recounts the infamously troubled production of H6 in great detail and his personal experience working with director Joe Chappelle.
Robert Zappia
Writer - H20
The screenwriter talks about H20's origins as a direct-to-video sequel and how the return of a certain Scream Queen changed everything on the project.
Larry Brand
Writer - H8
In what is sadly his final interview, the writer candidly discusses H8's origins, killing off Laurie Strode, and his creative struggles with the Weinsteins.
Brandon Trost
Cinematographer - RZH2
The filmmaker looks back on the incredibly challenging production of RZH2 and also reflects on Laurie's narrative journey as a trauma survivor.
Dean Cundey
Cinematographer - H1, H2, H3
The legendary DP discusses working with Carpenter and the challenges of having Halloween's first sequel helmed by a freshman filmmaker.
Larry Rattner
Writer (Story) - H4
FIRST ENGLISH INTERVIEW!
The elusive H4 screenwriter opens up about cracking the story for the Shape's long-awaited return in H4.
Dominique Othenin-Girard
Writer/Director - H5
The visionary filmmaker recalls tossing out H5's original screenplay, breaking all the franchise rules, and his film's newly rediscovered deleted scenes
Kevin Williamson
Writer, Exec Producer - H20
The SCREAM scribe dishes on how H20 came together with star Jamie Lee Curtis and his last-minute rewrite of the shooting script.
Patrick Lussier
Editor - H20
The filmmaker reflects on H20's production woes including the Shape's many masks and the controversy surrounding John Ottman's original score
Glenn Garland
Editor - RZH1, RZH2
The Rob Zombie regular talks about the remake's bold creative choices and how the Weinsteins affected the production of both RZH films.
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