Halloween (2007/ Weinstein Company/ Unrated Version/ Director's Cut)

Halloween (2007) — Rob Zombie

In Haddonfield, Illinois, young Michael Myers commits a series of brutal murders on Halloween night and is committed to Smith's Grove Sanitarium. Psychiatrist Dr. Samuel Loomis spends years trying to understand him, but Michael eventually escapes and returns to his hometown, where teenager Laurie Strode and her friends become the targets of his terrifying rampage. Writer-director Rob Zombie reimagines the origins and relentless menace of Michael Myers in this gritty, violent retelling of the horror classic.

Director and writer: Rob Zombie; based on characters created by John Carpenter and Debra Hill

Runtime: Approximately 109 minutes (theatrical cut); approximately 121 minutes (unrated director's cut), depending on edition

Rating: R for theatrical version; unrated editions are not MPAA rated.

Cast and Characters

• Tyler Mane — Michael Myers
• Daeg Faerch — Young Michael Myers
• Scout Taylor-Compton — Laurie Strode
• Malcolm McDowell — Dr. Samuel Loomis
• Sheri Moon Zombie — Deborah Myers
• Brad Dourif — Sheriff Lee Brackett
• Danielle Harris — Annie Brackett
• Kristina Klebe — Lynda Van Der Klok
• Hanna Hall — Judith Myers
• William Forsythe — Ronnie White
• Udo Kier — Morgan Walker

Five Interesting Facts

1. This is a reimagining of John Carpenter's 1978 horror classic rather than a continuation of its storyline.
2. Rob Zombie wrote and directed the film, expanding Michael Myers' childhood backstory.
3. Danielle Harris, who plays Annie Brackett, previously played Jamie Lloyd in Halloween 4 and Halloween 5.
4. Malcolm McDowell takes over the role of Dr. Loomis, originally portrayed by Donald Pleasence.
5. Different home-video releases include theatrical and unrated director's cuts with different running times and some different scenes.

Edition: Unrated Director's Cut DVD.

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