Anchor Bay / Scream Factory
The image above is taken from the upcoming Halloween Complete Collection – specifically from the newly restored “Producer’s Cut” of Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers – and it’s just one of the reason’s why horror fans should be ridiculously excited for this release. Until now the only way to see this version of the film which includes 43 minutes of alternate footage and a different ending was via bootleg DVDs and VHS tapes. The difference in picture clarity is astounding and can be glimpsed further down the page.
The entire Halloween film series is captured in this box-set including all eight original films, TV edits of the first two films, the alternate cut of the sixth film and both of Rob Zombie’s reboots. Some of the films have seen HD transfers already from Anchor Bay and Scream Factory, but now the two labels are joining forces to give that same treatment to each entry in the series alongside an outstanding collection of bonus features.
Check out the full specs for the Halloween Complete Collection below, and pre-order from Amazon here.
Disc 1 – John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978)
Bonus Features:
- HD transfer supervised and approved by cinematographer Dean Cundey
- NEW Audio Commentary With Director Of Photography Dean Cundey, Editor Tommy Lee Wallace And The Shape, Nick Castle
- Audio Commentary with Co-Writer/Director John Carpenter and Actress Jamie Lee Curtis.
- “The Night She Came Home” Featurette
- “On Location: 25 Years Later” Featurette
- TV Version Footage
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV and Radio Spots
Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby TrueHD 7.1; Original 1978 Audio in Dolby TrueHD Mono
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish
Disc 2 – John Carpenter’s Halloween (1978) (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition)
Bonus Features:
- Audio Commentary With Co-Writer/Director John Carpenter, Actress Jamie Lee Curtis and Co-Writer/Producer Debra Hill
- Featurette: Halloween: A Cut Above The Rest
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV and Radio Spots
Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby Surround 5.1; PCM 5.1; Original 1978 Mono Audio
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish
Anchor Bay / Scream Factory
Disc 3 – Halloween II (1981)
Theatrical Version
Bonus Features:
- Audio commentary with director Rick Rosenthal and actor Leo Rossi (Theatrical version)
- Audio commentary with stunt co-ordinator/actor Dick Warlock (Theatrical version)
- The Nightmare Isn’t Over: The Making Of Halloween II” Featuring Rick Rosenthal, Lance Guest, Dick Warlock, Alan Howarth, Dean Cundey, Leo Rossi and Moore…
- “Horror’s Hallowed Grounds: The Locations of Halloween II” – Host Sean Clark revisits the original shooting locations of the film
- Deleted Scenes with Optional Audio Commentary from director Rick Rosenthal
- Alternate Ending with Optional Audio Commentary from director Rick Rosenthal
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV and Radio Spots
- Still Gallery
Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); DTS-HD MA 5.1
Disc 4 – Halloween II TV Cut (1981) DVD (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition)
Television Cut With Added Footage Not Seen In The Theatrical Version
Tech Specs: Standard Definition Full-frame 1.33:1; Dolby Digital Mono
Disc 5 – Halloween III: Season of The Witch (1982)
Bonus Features:
- Audio Commentary with director Tommy Lee Wallace
- Audio Commentary with actor Tom Atkins
- “Stand Alone: The Making Of Halloween III: Season Of The Witch” featuring Tommy Lee Wallace, Tom Atkins, Stacey Nelkin, Dick Warlock, Dean Cundey and more
- “Horror’s Hallowed Grounds” – Revisiting the original shooting locations
- Still Gallery
- Theatrical Trailers
- TV Spots
Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); DTS-HD MA Mono
Disc 6 – Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
Bonus Features:
- Audio Commentary with Actors Ellie Cornell and Danielle Harris
- Audio Commentary with Director Dwight H. Little and Author Justin Beahm
- Theatrical Trailer
Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish
Disc 7 – Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
Bonus Features:
- Audio Commentary with Actor Don Shanks and author Justin Beahm
- Audio Commentary with Director Dominique Othenin-Girard and Actors Danielle Harris And Jeffrey Landman
- Halloween 5: On The Set
- Halloween 5: Original Promo
- Theatrical Trailer
Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1); Dolby TrueHD 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish
Disc 8 – Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) Theatrical Cut
Bonus Features:
- Theatrical Trailer
- TV Spots
- Still Gallery
Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1); DTS-MA HD 5.1, 2.0
Subtitles: English
The previously available bootleg of Halloween 6.
Disc 9 – Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995) Producer’s Cut (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition)
Bonus Features:
- NEW High Definition Master from the original inter-negative
- NEW Audio Commentary with Screenwriter Daniel Farrands and Composer Alan Howarth (Producer’s Cut)
- NEW “Jamie’s Story” – An Interview With The Original “Jamie” Actress Danielle Harris
- NEW “The Cursed ‘Curse’” – An Interview With Producers Malek Akkad And Paul Freeman
- NEW “Acting Scared “– A Look At The Film’s Cast With Actresses Mariah O’Brien And J.C. Brandy
- NEW “The Shape Of Things” – A Look At Michael Myers’ Murders And Mayhem With Special Make-Up Effects Artists John Carl Buechler And Brad Hardin And Actor George P. Wilbur (Michael Myers)
- NEW “Haddonfield’s Horrors” – The Sights of Halloween The Curse of Michael Myers With Director of Photography Billy Dickson And Production Designer Brad Ryman And Director of Photography (Additional Scenes) Thomas Callaway
- NEW “Full Circle” – An Interview With Composer Alan Howarth
- NEW Cast And Crew Tribute to Donald Pleasance
- Archival Interviews And Behind-The-Scenes Footage
- Behind-The-Scenes Footage (approx. 30 Minutes)
- Alternate And Deleted Scenes (Not Present In Either Cut Of The Film)
- Teaser Trailer: Halloween 666: The Origin Of Michael Myers
Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (1:78:1); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
Subtitles: English
Disc 10 – Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
Bonus Features:
- Presented in the correct 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio
- NEW Commentary With Director Steve Miner And Jamie Lee Curtis, Moderated By Sean Clark
- NEW “The Making of Halloween H20” Featuring Jamie Lee Curtis, Josh Hartnett, Jodi Lyn O’Keefe, Nancy Stephens, Adam Hann-Byrd, Tom Kane, Editor Patrick Lussier, Producer Malek Akkad, Producer Paul Freeman, Composer John Ottman, Chris Durand (Michael Myers), Writer Robert Zappia, Stunt Co-Ordinator Donna Keegan, Make-Up Brad Hardin And Cinematographer Daryn Okada
- Vintage Interviews And Behind-The-Scenes Footage
- NEW Scenes from the film with John Ottman’s original score
- Theatrical Trailer
Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
Subtitles: English
Disc 11 – Halloween: Resurrection (2002)
Bonus Features:
- Audio Commentary With Director Rick Rosenthal And Editor Robert A. Ferretti
- Alternate Endings NEW with optional director’s commentary
- Deleted Scenes NEW with optional director’s commentary
- Featurette: “Head Cam”
- NEW Web Cam Special with optional director’s commentary
- Storyboard Analysis
- Set Tour With Production Designer Troy Hansen
- Set Interview With Jamie Lee Curtis
- Vintage Interviews And Behind-The-Scenes Footage
- Theatrical Trailer
- Home Video TV Spots
Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, 2.0
Disc 12 – Rob Zombie’s Halloween (2007)
Bonus Features:
- Unrated Director’s Cut With Audio Commentary By Writer/Director Rob Zombie
- Deleted Scenes With Optional Commentary
- Alternate Ending With Optional Commentary
- Bloopers
- Featurette: “The Many Faces Of Michael Myers”
- Re-Imagining Halloween
- Meet The Cast
- Casting Sessions
- Scout Taylor-Compton Screen Test
- Theatrical Trailer
Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1; Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Disc 13 – Rob Zombie’s Halloween (2007) Bonus Disc (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition)
Bonus Features:
- Documentary: “Michael Lives: The Making of Halloween (4 ½ hours)
Tech Specs: Dolby Stereo
Subtitles: English
Disc 14 – Rob Zombie’s Halloween 2 (2009)
Bonus Features:
- Audio Commentary With Writer/Director Rob Zombie
- Deleted And Alternate Scenes
- Audition Footage
- Make-Up Test Footage
- Blooper Reel
- Captain Clegg And The Night Creatures Music Videos
- Uncle Seymour Coffins’ Stand-Up Routines
Tech Specs: 1080p Anamorphic Widescreen (1.85:1); DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1;
Subtitles: English
Disc 15 – Bonus Features (Exclusive to Deluxe Edition)
- John Carpenter’s HALLOWEEN – The Extended Version (In HD – TV Inserts Are In Standard Definition)
- Interview with Moustapha Akkad about origin of HALLOWEEN
- Featurette: HALLOWEEN UNMASKED 2000
- Featurette: The Making Of HALLOWEEN 4: FINAL CUT
- NEW episodes of HORROR’S HALLOWED GROUNDS – we go back to the filming locations of HALLOWEEN 4, HALLOWEEN 5 (with special guest Don Shanks) and HALLOWEEN: THE CURSE OF MICHAEL MYERS. Plus the original 2005 pilot for Horror’s Hallowed Grounds featuring a look at the locations of the original HALLOWEEN.
- HORROR’S HALLOWED GROUNDS: Fan Edition – a special episode shot with, and for, the fans as they board a bus tour, during the 35 YEARS OF TERROR convention, and visit the locations of HALLOWEEN (1978), HALLOWEEN II (1981) HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCHand HALLOWEEN (2007). Hosted by HHG’s Sean Clark with special guests Dick Warlock, Charles Cyphers, Brian Andrews, Tommy Lee Wallace and Erik Preston.
- NEW The Making Of HALLOWEEN 4 Featuring Actors Danielle Harris, Ellie Cornell, Kathleen Kinmont, Beau Starr, Raymond O’Connor, Erik Preston and Sasha Jensen, Stuntmen Tom Morga (Michael Myers) And George P. Wilbur (Michael Myers), Composer Alan Howarth, Writer Alan B. McElroy, Producers Malek Akkad And Paul Freeman, Special Make-Up Effects Artists John Carl Buechler And Ken Horn
- Featurette: Inside HALLOWEEN 5
- NEW The Making Of HALLOWEEN 5 Featuring Interviews With Actors Danielle Harris, Ellie Cornell, Wendy Kaplan, Jeffrey Landman, Jonathan Chapin, Frankie Como, Tamara Glynn, Matthew Walker, Don Shanks (Michael Myers), Producer Malek Akkad, Line Producer Rick Nathanson And Composer Alan Howarth
- NEW Interview With Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Burman On HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH
- HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH Radio Spots
- TV Spots – HALLOWEEN 4, HALLOWEEN 5, HALLOWEEN (2007) and HALLOWEEN II (2009)
- Photo Galleries – HALLOWEEN, HALLOWEEN 4 and HALLOWEEN 5
Tech Specs: 1080p, 520p Full Frame, Anamorphic Widescreen 1:78:1, 2.35:1;
DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Stereo, Mono
Halloween Complete Collection arrives September 23, 2014.
