The trick is to stay alive.
John Carpenter’s 1978 classic Halloween has been given a little bit of a modern day makeover as Adam Eyster has taken footage from the film and re-cut it into a trailer that shines a terrifying new light on one of horror’s most iconic slashers in Michael Myers. The trailer is fantastic, using dialog to set the stage as it slowly builds towards that unforgettable Halloween night.
Although just about everyone has seen Halloween at this point (I hope), Eyster smartly creates a trailer that doesn’t spoil anything, offering just enough of a tease to draw you in asking for more. You know, like a trailer is suppose to do. But perhaps the most surprising thing about this trailer is that it elevates the true horror of the film, taking us back to the first time we saw “the devil’s eyes”. And after 30 plus years of Myers slashing his way through horror history, that’s saying something.
A psychotic murderer institutionalized since childhood for the murder of his sister, escapes and stalks a bookish adolescent girl and her friends while his doctor chases him through the streets.
Now tell me you don’t want to revisit Carpenter’s classic after watching this. Take a look!
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I don’t remember the original trailer but that’s all kinds of awesome –
The original trailer blows. Look it up. This one is miles better, that’s for sure!
LOL – I will – hahah
That’s a lot of fun. I always used to get a kick out of how bad the original trailer was compared to the amazing movie. This certainly makes it feel modern.
I know, man. It’s amazing how bad some trailers were back then, especially for the classics like Halloween. Not only does it make it feel modern, but it makes you want to watch the movie.
I’ve never seen Halloween…call me a big baby. But this makes me want to see it. Great job, truly a talent.
Well, there you go! Check it out, Victoria, it’s fantastic.
Makes me want to watch the movie all over again. As a matter of fact, I will!
Hah! Exactly the way I feel. What a great trailer this is!
That was amazing.
Glad you thought so too!