The Story Of Halloween III Season Of The Witch

#halloween
In 1982, Halloween III shocked audiences across the country, but not in the way the filmmakers were hoping for.
Why did we get the film we ultimately got, why did people revolt against it, and where does it stand today?
This is the story of Halloween III
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[@onob0201]

I was in the majority of ‘this movie sucks’ back in the 80s & 90s. But as you said, this movie has grown on me more than I thought it could. It’s one of my favorite horror films of all time. And I will die on that hill

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

As you should! I completely get why it got a bad rap at the start. But now, it’s so easy to separate it from the others and enjoy it for what it is

[@adamjenks9613]

The fact that Halloween 3 *IS* such a great departure from the previous films, and is such an oddly unique movie, is the precise reason why I love it and champion it. I’ve been a vocal advocate for it for years. I am certainly glad that people are finally coming around and warming up to it.

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

I’m definitely glad too. The movie never deserved the hate it got. It’s quite a gem from the 80s

[@XtremeEffect]

Definitely in my top 3 favorites along with Halloween '78 and Ends

[@VanishedPNW]

This has always been one of my very favorites. The eerie vibe and the atmosphere is so good.

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

Oh it’s an all timer!

[@kristinamarrie13]

Oh shit, these videos are back?! Hell yeah. I was in fact one of those people who couldn’t stand this movie when I first saw it. I didn’t know Michael wasn’t going to be in it. I didn’t know anything about it. After watching it again a week later I loved it. I took it for what it was and there are just so many good things that come with this one. If anything, I like Season Of The Witch more than H2. This is a movie that I hope they do more with in the future because possibilities are just about endless.

[@therhapsodist976]

Season Of The Witch is a masterpiece; my personal favorite in the franchise. It's essential Halloween night viewing.

[@molsonman1420]

Disappointing to learn that the factory is being torn down. It has been a bucket list item for me to see it in person. Anyway like most people I was disappointed when I first saw Halloween 3 as a kid but it has certainly grown on me over the years and I now absolutely LOVE it!! What a great movie 🎃

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

If you’re interested in owning a piece of the factory, I can direct you to someone who’s selling the bricks!

[@molsonman1420]

@@TheLostRiverDriveIn yes… absolutely!! Thank you brother… much appreciated!!

[@XtremeEffect]

Nick, is the entire factory being demolished? Someone on Twitter said they were only tearing half of it down. It's crazy it's been there all these years

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

Truthfully, I’m not sure. But either way, sadly the factory as we all knew it no longer exists 😢

[@XtremeEffect]

@@TheLostRiverDriveIn 😞 definitely man

[@jfp17]

“One hundred and thirty-eight days until Halloween, Halloween, Halloween. Silver Shamrock. One hundred and thirty-eight days until Halloween, Halloween, Halloween. Silver Shamrock. One hundred and thirty-eight days until Halloween, Halloween, Halloween. Silver Shamrock.”☘️ 🎃 I can’t wait! Summer first though.

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

I can’t wait either! Let me get through my vacations, and then it’s Halloween mode 😂

[@jaxstuff898]

I saw the movie when it came out in the theatres, but I went in knowing they were going in a different direction (thank you Famous Monsters of Filmland) and it's always been one of my favorites. Still I remember coming out afterword and people were POd lol thanks for shining the spotlight on it.

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

No need to thank me! Halloween III deserves to be talked about, and I’m glad it finally is

[@BeyondTheGraveMedia]

I dig this format my dude. Cheers!

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

Thank you!

[@thehalloweenheavymetalmusicwar]

Halloween lll Season of the Witch is a great awesome film. Tom Atkins really nails it as Dr. Daniel Chalice. The story is great and Cochran is an amazing villian.

[@mrs.ericalaurenhornmason3825]

Cool looking mask. Pumpkin witch skeleton 💀💀🎃

[@richardstange5939]

The first time I’ve ever seen Halloween III is in the early to mid 90s when I purchased a 2 pack VHS from Blockbuster that had the two Goodtimes VHS tapes of Halloween II & III. Even though it did not include Michael Myers, I still loved the movie. I thought it was a good and fun horror movie. I liked the characters and the story.

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

It is all of those things, and THEN SOME! Glad to hear you’ve always liked it

[@fstgeorge]

My favorite of the Halloween franchise. Such a great movie!

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

Yes it is!

[@SDaoudi]

Halloween 3 is my favorite movie in the series.

[@larsmarcon2652]

I didn't like it when it first came out but over the years like you said it has become a favorite of mine!

[@Andrew_Skywalker03]

An underrated movie, always liked it.

[@ryanmclellan8740]

My opinion, this is the 2nd best movie in the series. with '78 obviously the gold standard.

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

H3 is definitely up there in the franchise, no doubt about it

[@jtatum1112]

Even though I personally still don't like Halloween III very muc, this video was great 👍

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

Thank you for that!

[@cobaltkingatlantis9971]

My favorite film in the franchise.

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

Hell yeah!

[@jamesmorant1406]

If Halloween 3 did better at the box office and they did the whole anthology storyline, we probably don't get another Michael Myers till H20

[@acimagination7982]

some day I may see halloween 3 but it was cool to hear about the history about it.

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@TheTonyahawk]

I have always liked this film despite of it's quirks, always kind of wondered what could have been if it didn't bomb and we got another different story ever year.

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

Had it done well financially, the entire franchise would be vastly different than it is today

[@TheTonyahawk]

@@TheLostRiverDriveIn Totally agreed

[@mrs.ericalaurenhornmason3825]

It would be cool if they made Halloween 🎃 3 again 😊

[@waynebonner9749]

I love Halloween 3, brilliant film , its never bothered me that it wasn't a Myers film ... My.understanding, I may be wrong, is that John Carpenter wanted to do a different Halloween film every,year,with,a different story which to me is why Season of the Witch is such,a great film and such,a great,fit ... Halloween 1+2 were basically one story told over two films (although for me the 2nd was unnecessary as the first ended perfectly) , therefore making it an individual story as was Season of the Witch ... Always pisses me off wondering what they would have done for the next one

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

I still want a continuation, I don’t care lol

[@Legionofthenight]

I love Halloween 3.

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

Same here!

[@mrs.ericalaurenhornmason3825]

They could get Jamie Lee Curtis to be on it this time like play a nurse or something

[@highwayman1218]

Great job! Ive always enjoyed H3 and find it the most seasonal of the series.... Personally the 1st three are what I enjoy of the series, they really played it out too far for me after III.

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

I can totally respect that

[@jahdorose8659]

What up I rather watch Halloween 3 over Friday the 13 5

[@travzimmerman1340]

I'd rather watch Friday the 13th part 5 over Friday the 13th parts 7, 8, 9, 10. I'd rather watch Halloween 3 over Halloween 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.

[@Badblood226]

​@@travzimmerman1340 h3 over Halloween 4 is kinda crazy. I still agree with the other rankings tho

[@ryanbaron8289]

Shit now I might have to watch Halloween iii today lol

[@bujilou]

Oh fuck yeah I just watched this bcuz I couldn't wait for Halloween anymore

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

It’ll be here VERY soon

[@FloridaJit434]

My dad said that he went to see Halloween 3 with his sister and nephew when he was a kid. He said they were all so mad that Michael wasn’t in it

[@travzimmerman1340]

Michael was in it. So was Laurie.

[@FloridaJit434]

@@travzimmerman1340 A TV screen doesn’t count

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

😂😂😂😭😂😭😂

[@agentallstar7]

We didn’t realize at the time that this would be better than all of the trash Halloween movies after part 4. Yea people were mad and hated it back when 3 came out and it’s not bad now . Halloween Ends and all those Rob Zombie remake garbage..Busta Rhymes…H2Blow…part 5..man it’s been Star Wars bad

[@Derek032789]

The Friday the 13th series tried the same concept with A New Beginning. It wasn’t well received.

[@Derek032789]

@JamesLeclerc-Myth98 I don’t think F13 Part 5 is a bad movie. I’m just saying that the concept of going in another direction (i.e. “A New Beginning”) didn’t work with audiences at the time.

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

In a way. Halloween III was a complete departure. Friday 5 was at least a copycat. But I dig both movies

[@mrs.ericalaurenhornmason3825]

🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡🖤💋🎃🎃🎃🎃

[@Jim_Stark]

the anthology idea would have been so much better. instead we got a whole bunch of really crappy michael myers movies. and it sounds like there are more to come.

[@seansheridan5056]

Halloween 3 took me a while to like I didn’t like Stacey n or Tom Atkins neither are great but the bill h as a villain is awesome just so batshit and insane he shouldn’t work but does

[@travzimmerman1340]

The last great Halloween movie. The series should've ended right here.

[@travzimmerman1340]

​@JamesLeclerc-Myth98 Ok

[@travzimmerman1340]

​@JamesLeclerc-Myth98 Please don't say H20. To me, that's one of the worst ones. 😊

[@TheLostRiverDriveIn]

Not a big fan of H20 myself. Aside from JLCs performance in the film, I find it rather forgettable