Halloween Unmasked
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Halloween Unmasked
Halloween Unmasked is an eight-part podcast series from The Ringer celebrating the remarkable and terrifying phenomenon of America’s most revolutionary horror film, Halloween. Hosted by film critic Amy Nicholson, the show dives deep into the Halloween franchise, unpacking John Carpenter’s accidental...
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14 episodesQuentin, You'll Be a Director Soon
In our third and final episode, Quentin the video store clerk transforms into Quentin the big-shot filmmaker. It sounds like another L.A. fairy tale,...
Quentin Tunes in, Drops Out
Quentin Tarantino sees everything these days—even the occasional Marvel movie. But in 1973, the year everyone was flocking to see 'Enter the Dragon,'...
Young Quentin Goes to the Movies
In the late ’60s, young Quentin Tarantino saw the surrealistic revenge thriller ‘Point Blank.’ This pioneering genre-buster shares Quentin's ambitions...
Introducing 'Quentin Tarantino's Feature Presentation'
Introducing a special three-part podcast miniseries with the director himself that will explore his career, life, and movie obsessions.
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Halloween Is Here to Slay | Halloween Unmasked
The new sequel is out—and breaking box office records. Forty years later, what new ideas drive us to revisit Haddonfield?
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Haddonfield Has a Posse | Halloween Unmasked
Who wears a mask and just won't die? The fans who've kept the franchise alive for 40 years.
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The Joy of Fear | Halloween Unmasked
Every creature has a fear reflex. But only humans choose to freak ourselves out on purpose at scary movies. What's going on in our brains—and how did...
Michael vs. Freddy vs. Jason | Halloween Unmasked
The ultimate debate is here. Freddy Krueger, Jason Voorhees, and Michael Myers. Which iconic slasher villain slays the competition?
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'Halloween' Resurrection: Sequels and Copycats | Halloween Unmasked
When 'Halloween' becomes a huge hit, copycat slasher flicks hope to score a quick buck—and make Siskel and Ebert furious. Meanwhile, Michael Myers tru...
Jamie Lee Curtis: Final Girl and Hollywood Survivor | Halloween Unmasked
Jamie Lee Curtis was born to scream. As a baby, her mom got stabbed in Psycho. As an awkward teen, she said "Yes!" to the role that made her a second...
Michael Myers: Psychopath, Serial Killer ... and Victim? | Halloween Unmasked
A psychological profile of Michael Myers and the real-life murderers who inspired him. The boogeyman is real. But Dr. Loomis screwed up his treatment....
John Carpenter Calls Action | Halloween Unmasked
How did four friends make a slasher classic? By accident. Join Carpenter and Co. on their stumbling path to the 'Halloween' set, where these goofy kid...
Horror in the Suburbs | Halloween Unmasked
Meet young John Carpenter. Popular but strange, this intensely creative kid grows up surrounded by horrors that will inspire him to make 'Halloween'—a...
Introducing 'Halloween Unmasked'
‘Halloween Unmasked’ is an eight-part podcast series from The Ringer celebrating the remarkable and terrifying phenomenon of America’s most revolution...