A less than enthusiastic reaction to 2002’s “Halloween: Resurrection” left the famous horror franchise in limbo as producers tried to figure out the best way to go forward. 

Numerous scripts were produced that included Michael Myers facing off with the Cenobites from “Hellraiser,” another featuring the return of Jamie Lloyd and even one that would serve as a prequel of sorts to take place during the events of “Halloween III: Season of the Witch.” 

Ultimately, Dimension Films reached out to rock star turned director Rob Zombie to see if he would be interested in taking a stab at a new “Halloween” movie. As a lifelong fan of the franchise, Zombie jumped at the chance to make his own version of the film but only after original creator John Carpenter gave his blessing by saying “make it your own.” 

Zombie ended up writing the script that he would direct while essentially remaking the original film while adding plenty of his own unique touches. With so much control over the project, Zombie was able to cast the film his way including the addition of unknown actress Scout Taylor-Compton in the lead role as babysitter Laurie Strode, who has a terrible family secret that will soon come back to haunt her…

In the latest episode of Rewind of the Living Dead, we’re going to put on our masks and get ready to face the boogeyman as we discuss Rob Zombie’s “Halloween”…

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