The Contrarians117 - Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers

Throughout five movies, audiences demanded an explanation for Michael Myers’ behavior. In 1995, they finally got it with THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS, and it was an epic whopper of a backstory. Did anyone appreciate it? Of course not! Listen to Alex and Julio as they discuss Paul Rudd’s film debut, Donald Pleasence’s film exit, and The Shape’s… baby?!?! It’s the lowest ranked Halloween movie and the most recent installment of our HADDONFIELD NIGHTS!

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TIMELINE

00:00:00 - 00:01:48 Intro

00:01:49 - 00:15:49 Opening and Quotes

00:15:50 - 01:20:45 Contrarians Corner

01:20:46 - 01:27:02 Entracte

01:27:03 - 02:23:17 Real Talk

02:23:18 - 02:25:32 Perennial Plugs

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Up next, Jamie Lee Curtis returns to The Haddonfield Nights as we tackle HALLOWEEN H20: 20 YEARS LATER! In the meantime, let us know how you liked THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS! Dit it satisfy your craving for a Michael Myers backstory? Was The Thorn too cosmic for your taste? Is John Strode the most hatable character in the franchise? E-mail us at wearethecontrarians@gmail.com or tweet at us or facebook us and share your thoughts!