Halloween Kills: Jamie Lee Curtis, David Gordon Green, Jason Blum on the Sequel
With Halloween Kills opening in theaters this weekend and also streaming for free on Peacock, the other day I got to speak with Jamie Lee Curtis, director David Gordon Green and producer Jason Blum about making the sequel. During the interview, they talked about what fans would be surprised to learn about the making of Halloween Kills, why shooting the film was an out of body experience for Green, how they all really get along, the massive ambition of the sequel, what it’s really like shooting nights for two months, how they never lie to each other, and more. In addition, Curtis talks about why Laurie Strode would have been happy to have died killing Michael Myers and protecting her family, and her approach to playing the “he’s still not dead” moment in this sequel.
In the sequel, which starts right as the last film ends, we are back in the town of Haddonfield and dealing with the aftermath of the events of 2018's Halloween, which saw Laurie Strode (Curtis), her daughter Karen (Judy Greer), and her granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) narrowly escaping the clutches of Michael Myers. As they are rushing to the hospital to get Laurie Strode medical treatment, the fire department is rushing to her home to put out the blaze, which leads them to unintentionally set Myers free to continue his rampage. As you can imagine, chaos ensues, and Myers shows no mercy to the people he encounters. Moreover, Halloween Kills brings back several more characters from the iconic franchise - Anthony Michael Hall plays a grown-up Tommy Doyle, and Kyle Richards will reprise her role as Lindsey Wallace from the 1978 film. Nancy Stephens also returns to the franchise as Marion Chambers, former assistant to Dr. Loomis.
Watch what Jamie Lee Curtis, David Gordon Green and Jason Blum had to say in the player above and below is exactly what we talked about followed by the official synopsis. Finally, this was my first in person interview since COVID began and it's so nice to actually talk to people face to face and not on Zoom.
Jamie Lee Curtis, David Gordon Green and Jason Blum
For Jamie Lee Curtis: She has defeated or “killed” Michael Myers a few times in this franchise, how has she had to reevaluate how to play that moment and evolve the character approach to make them unique and how was the approach to the “he’s still not dead” moment in this sequel different?
How everyone gets to have a horror film acting moment.
What would surprise fans to learn about the making of Halloween Kills?
The massive ambition of the sequel.
Curtis on how they have never lied to each other.
Here's the official synopsis:
Minutes after Laurie Strode (Curtis), her daughter Karen (Judy Greer) and granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) left masked monster Michael Myers caged and burning in Laurie’s basement, Laurie is rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, believing she finally killed her lifelong tormentor. But when Michael manages to free himself from Laurie’s trap, his ritual bloodbath resumes. As Laurie fights her pain and prepares to defend herself against him, she inspires all of Haddonfield to rise up against their unstoppable monster. The Strode women join a group of other survivors of Michael’s first rampage who decide to take matters into their own hands, forming a vigilante mob that sets out to hunt Michael down, once and for all. Evil dies tonight.
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I love to see that Jamie still has passion for this character. She was such a beautiful young woman and is now aging gracefully. Loved her in the 2018 movie, looking forward to 10/15!
@joseaguilar1814
2 жыл бұрын
What did you think of no time to die 007 movie
@joseaguilar1814
2 жыл бұрын
I saw it it was really good
@funnyoscarfx
2 жыл бұрын
Hi
Jamie just seems to down to earth and "normal". I love her passion for any project that she's part of, but particularly these movies.
This movie was so good. 🔥
"You can't kill the Bogeyman" - Tommy Doyle R.I.P lol 😆 We absolutely loved this movie and can't wait for Halloween Ends til then we're seeing this movie 2 more times lol
Thank God Blumhouse got this franchise. It sounds like Halloween Killer is a old school slasher, and we really don't get that anymore.
@funnyoscarfx
2 жыл бұрын
My name is Karen Barragan am the chief marketing officer of blumhouse Are you a fan of my boss Jason Blum?
Jamie is the GOAT! Cannot wait for this film!
@pab1381
2 жыл бұрын
You gotta stop using that term. Nowadays everybody is the greatest of all time. How many do you think their are lol?? She’s great of course not saying she isn’t.
@eightiesaddictone9063
2 жыл бұрын
@@pab1381 She really is a horror GOAT. 40 years and counting.
@sakuraitonen5886
2 жыл бұрын
@@pab1381 With all due respect, when it comes to horror, Jamie Lee Curtis truly is a G.O.A.T.
Just seen Halloween kills tonight I loved it!! 🔥🔥❤️
Jamie is brilliant, she is emotional, she is Laurie Strode, She is beautiful.
She’s been acting since she was 16 or 17 I can’t wait to watch more
They must of done 50 interviews in one day.jamie wearing same outfit in every interview
@kittenlalisa
2 жыл бұрын
lmao
@Irishgui83
2 жыл бұрын
That's what a press junket is lol the actors sit in the same place and different interviews come in for 5 -10 minutes at a time and ask them the same old questions.
Jamie Lee Curtis looks great, I love what she's wearing and her hairstyle 🌺 The guy saying he goes to bed at 9.30. Crikey, the night's only just beginning 🎃
Halloween Kills was 🔥 🎃
I love Jamie so much
I feel that David Gordon Green gets all the attention, and Danny McBride is kinda left standing in the corner. So many forget that McBride is one of the main geniuses in writing these movies.
@hgb9364
2 жыл бұрын
Big fax
@grenade.turtle
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t think he cares. He’s getting paid regardless.
@millyoneyedeaz1350
2 жыл бұрын
He already said he likes the background, even turned down a cameo in the last film.
@jboao
2 жыл бұрын
meh i would prefer he wasn’t involved in these films. his comedic touch ruins them.
@hgb9364
2 жыл бұрын
@@jboao this was commented before we all seen kills so 😂😂😂
Enjoyed this film a lot. Probably more then the 2018 version. Both are good films however the 2018 felt more like a thriller with horror elements while this one was more horror. David Gordon Green makes good films and it’s cool that we are getting a Halloween trilogy. Can’t wait for the next one. Let’s hope one day a Friday the 13th or nightmare on elm street project will go into development and have a resurgence of the slasher genre.
@sakuraitonen5886
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure there will be a new Friday The 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street movie coming in the future. However, the resurgence of the slasher genre happened with and after Halloween (2018). It became the most successful slasher movie of all time and made Halloween the biggest slasher franchise in the world. It spawned a trilogy of films. After the two movies, we've got a new Candyman, Scream and Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie. Aswell as a Child's Play tv-series and two Hellraiser projects. Halloween has redefined an era few times now.
I’m so glad this team put together these films. It was done perfect. The tone, the performances and the score are perfect. If John Carpenter himself has given his approval for it then you know it’s good. And not in that fake publicity or press kind of way like Stephen King has with some of the films made from his novels which he had to know weren’t good.
@danjacques77
2 жыл бұрын
Please, John Carpenter will give his approval to anything that gives him a bag of money 😂😂😂
@Mari000
2 жыл бұрын
@@danjacques77 exactly. Horrible dialogue, no atmosphere, and some bad performances.
3:50 - David Gordon Green's reference, that he goes to bed at 9:30 became a visual text, which my mind was able to see
I like how Jason Blum is sitting there as if he did more than green light it.
@23bitchris60
2 жыл бұрын
Well green lighting is one of the most important parts. If he didn't purchase the rights for the franchise none of them would be sitting there rn
Jamie Lee Curtis gets more beautiful as she gets older beautiful gorgeous just like her mum Janet 😍❤️
THIS MOVIE IS LIFE
I was highly disappointed in the lack of storyline with Lori in Halloween Kills. Outside of Michael, she is the biggest part of the sequels. i would love to see Danielle Harris is some part of Halloween ends.
@jboao
2 жыл бұрын
Laurie*
@sakuraitonen5886
2 жыл бұрын
It was necessary though, because she had to go through a life threatening surgery. There was no way she could've went against Michael, while recovering from the stabbing. They're saving the final confrontation for Ends.
I see so many people trashing the monologue scene at the end. But why!? That scene is gorgeous; all the shots of Michael, beautifully shot. The music, Jamie's delivery. Like Job Bob Briggs said, "what not to love about this movie?" Easily the best Halloween sequel IMO, watched it 5 times already and seeing it in the theater a 3rd time tonight.
❤️Jaime Lee Curtis ❤️
@funnyoscarfx
2 жыл бұрын
My name is Karen Barragan am the chief marketing officer of blumhouse Are you a fan of my boss Jason Blum?
Jamie Lee is Halloween
6.6/10
Should of been Perri's interview
@ColliderInterviews
2 жыл бұрын
Steve here. I wanted her to do it but she was in NY
2:31 the way she’s looking, like he’s lying 😂😂🤣
Halloween Kills was freaking amazing!!! David Gordon Green is absolutely on my radar now!
💋♠️🎃🔪🙏🤞🌈 HAPPY HALLOWEEN MS. CURTIS
JAMIE LEE IS GREAT AND ALSO HALLOWEEN THIS LAST HALLOWEEN I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THESE TWO PRODUCERS AND DIRECTORS BUT THERE NOTHING LIKE JOHN CARPENTER WHAT'S SO EVER
@jesseplinkman5000
2 жыл бұрын
I won't get into punctuation, but, for your future reference, whatsoever is one word.
@travelinman617
2 жыл бұрын
@@jesseplinkman5000 oh excuse me taking a survey really get a life man
A LIKED
It gonna suck you heard it here first
@gkroll8467
2 жыл бұрын
You were right and the 2nd sucked too no talented asshole film makers
Makes me worry when a director says "when we were done filming I thought.....what the hell did we just make"? That's how we end up with Halloween 6's folks lol
@millyoneyedeaz1350
2 жыл бұрын
That's what happens when you take everything literally. Context goes over your head lol
@georgeoakwood7282
2 жыл бұрын
I thought that after making one my short films with my friends and its of best projects I’ve done.
@millyoneyedeaz1350
2 жыл бұрын
@@georgeoakwood7282 yup! when something comes out bigger than you planned it, it takes you back
Why would you wear such a distracting t-shirt for an interview?
@jesseplinkman5000
2 жыл бұрын
What t-shirt?
@peter08xxx
2 жыл бұрын
@@jesseplinkman5000 He's talking about the interviewers t-shirt with Arnold Schwarzenegger's face from Total Recall.