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Fan Theory Suggests ‘Halloween’s Sam Loomis is the Same Sam Loomis From ‘Psycho’

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Written by Patti Pauley

I don’t know about the rest of you, but I can certainly appreciate a WELL THOUGHT OUT fan theory every once in awhile. I’ve read about a million out there that range from absolute rubbish to explanations that can actually make you see one of your favorite films, shows, or characters’ in a new light. However, the latest in horror film fandom theories that has caught my squirrelly attention span creates a fascinating train of thought for both Hitchcock and Halloween fans alike; What if the Sam Loomis character from Halloween was more than just an homage to Psycho‘s Sam Loomis? What if it’s actually the same person?

 

I know. I know. Hear this all out though.

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Now, to bring those who may be confused up to speed, in Psycho, Sam Loomis is Marion Crane’s boyfriend; and in Halloween Sam Loomis plays psychiatrist to Michael Myers. It’s fairly knowledgeable to Myers fans that John Carpenter did pay homage to the Hitchcock thriller by not only naming the good doctor after one of the Psycho characters but also cast the daughter of said film’s heroine Marion Crane ( Janet Leigh) Jamie Lee Curtis as John Carpenter’s final girl in what became to be, one of the biggest slasher franchises in the horror genre. In a recent article highlighted by FilmSchoolRejects, the article makes for an intelligent, and plausible argument as to the theory that Loomis from both Psycho and Halloween, two entirely different films, are one in the same.

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The theory suggests that after suffering a traumatic experience with losing his beloved Marion, tracking down Norman Bates in mother mode, restraining him and turning him into the police and the loony doctors, is that Loomis would handle his grief and experience by making sure in his own sort of ways, that an incident like this should never happen again. And so Loomis would go on to leave the terror behind in Arizona and move to Illinois to earn his bachelor’s in child psychology. Catch ’em while they’re young sort of deal.

Upon graduating, one of his first patients is a young boy, six years of age with the blackest eyes… the devil’s eyes. Of course, you know who I’m referring to here. Loomis sees the traits of the disturbed Norman in little Mikey and drives himself deep into work in order to prevent the events of Psycho all over again. However, we all know how that ends up. After initially 15 years of trying his damnest to reach into Myers’ psyche to pull him back into normality, Myers escapes, and death comes to Haddonfield. Of course, being the persistent man Loomis is in trying to avoid a repeat of history, he pursues Michael in an effort to stop him; and with Loomis slightly jaded by said history, he means to end it by any means possible. If he has to kill Myers, he’s going to go for it.

For nearly 20 years, SIX FILMS TOTAL, this guy keeps running after Myers. The theory goes on to state that is typical of a man suffering from guilt, and PTSD. That Loomis is not your typical doctor, nor a rational man at that. That this man getting on in years, has seen first hand before the Haddonfield shit show of ’78, and the consequences of a maniac on the loose. So this man will go to the ends of the Earth to put a stop to it. It has become an obsession for him. And followed him to his own death.

At the end of the day, this is just a theory; and a mind fucking one at that. Albeit, John Carpenter has never once stated that this is true, and although I highly doubt there’s any credence to it, it’s fun to pretend and intertwine the two historical horror masterpieces together. What’s your take? Let’s discuss in the comments!

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‘The Strangers’ Invaded Coachella in Instagramable PR Stunt

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Renny Harlin’s reboot of The Strangers isn’t coming out until May 17, but those murderous home invaders are making a pit stop at Coachella first.

In the latest Instagramable PR stunt, the studio behind the film decided to have the trio of masked intruders crash Coachella, a music festival that takes place for two weekends in Southern California.

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This type of publicity began when Paramount did the same thing with their horror movie Smile in 2022. Their version had seemingly ordinary people in populated places look directly into a camera with an evil grin.

The Strangers

Harlin’s reboot is actually a trilogy with a more expansive world than that of the original.

“When setting out to remake The Strangers, we felt there was a bigger story to be told, which could be as powerful, chilling, and terrifying as the original and could really expand that world,” said producer Courtney Solomon. “Shooting this story as a trilogy allows us to create a hyperreal and terrifying character study. We’re fortunate to be joining forces with Madelaine Petsch, an amazing talent whose character is the driving force of this story.”

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The movie follows a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) who “after their car breaks down in an eerie small town, are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in The Strangers: Chapter 1 the chilling first entry of this upcoming horror feature film series.”

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The Strangers: Chapter 1 opens in theaters on May 17.

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‘Alien’ Returning to Theaters For a Limited Time

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It’s been 45 years since Ridley Scott’s Alien hit theaters and in celebration of that milestone, it is headed back to the big screen for a limited time. And what better day to do that than Alien Day on April 26?

It also works as a primer for the upcoming Fede Alvarez sequel Alien: Romulus opening on August 16. A special feature in which both Alvarez and Scott discuss the original sci-fi classic will be shown as a part of your theater admission. Take a look at the preview of that conversation below.

Fede Alvarez and Ridley Scott

Back in 1979, the original trailer for Alien was kind of terrifying. Imagine sitting in front of a CRT TV (Cathode Ray Tube) at night and suddenly Jerry Goldsmith’s haunting score begins to play as a giant chicken egg starts to crack with beams of light bursting through the shell and the word “Alien” slowly forms in slanted all caps across the screen. To a twelve-year-old, it was a scary pre-bedtime experience, especially Goldsmith’s screaming electronic musical flourishes playing over scenes of the actual movie. Let the “Is it horror or sci-fi?” debate begin.

Alien became a pop culture phenomenon, complete with kid’s toys, a graphic novel, and an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. It also inspired dioramas in wax museums and even a frightening setpiece at Walt Disney World in the now-defunct Great Movie Ride attraction.

Great Movie Ride

The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and John Hurt. It tells the tale of a futuristic crew of blue-collar workers suddenly awakened out of stasis to investigate an undecipherable distress signal coming from a nearby moon. They investigate the source of the signal and discover it’s a warning and not a cry for help. Unbeknownst to the crew, they have brought a giant space creature back on board which they find out in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.

It is said that Alvarez’s sequel will pay homage to the original film’s storytelling and set design.

Alien Romulus
Alien (1979)

The Alien theatrical re-release will take place on April 26. Pre-order your tickets and find out where Alien will screen at a theater near you.

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Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Returns with a New Friend, Plus New Life-Size Prop from Spirit Halloween

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Halloween is the greatest holiday of them all. However, every great holiday needs amazing props to go with it. Luckily for you, there are two new amazing props that have been released, which are sure to impress your neighbors and frighten any neighborhood children who are unfortunate enough to wander past your yard.

The first entry is the return of the Home Depot 12-foot skeleton prop. Home Depot has outdone themselves in the past. But this year the company is bringing bigger and better things to their Halloween prop lineup.

Home Depot Skeleton Prop

This year, the company unveiled its new and improved Skelly. But what is a giant skeleton without a loyal friend? Home Depot has also announced that they will release a five-foot tall skeleton dog prop to eternally keep Skelly company as he haunts your yard this spooky season.

This bony pooch will be five feet tall and seven feet long. The prop will also feature a posable mouth and LCD eyes with eight variable settings. Lance Allen, Home Depot’s merchant of decorative Holliday gear, had the following to say about this year’s lineup.

“This year we increased our realism within the animatronics category, created some impressive, licensed characters and even brought back some fan favorites. Overall, we are most proud of the quality and value we are able to bring to our customers with these pieces so they can continue to grow their collections.”

Home Depot Prop

But what if giant skeletons just aren’t your thing? Well, Spirit Halloween has you covered with their giant life size Terror Dog replica. This massive prop has been ripped out of your nightmares to appear frighteningly on your lawn.

This prop weighs in at almost fifty pounds and features glowing red eyes that are sure to keep your yard safe from any toilet paper throwing hooligans. This iconic Ghostbusters nightmare is a must have for any fan of 80s horror. Or, anyone who loves all things spooky.

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