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The Aging of Laurie Strode: Can She Still Survive Michael at 60?

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Jamie Lee Curtis was about 20-years-old when she made John Carpenter’s Halloween; about two years older than the high school character Laurie Strode she portrays in the film, but with four decades now between them can this famous babysitter still take on The Shape?

I don’t think Miss Curtis would mind me asking that, she has always been self-aware, not just Hollywood-conscious either. She appeared on a national magazine cover sans make-up and Photoshop, and those Activia Probiotic yogurt commercials which promote regularity have educated millions on gut health.

With the new Halloween coming out this year — one which completely ignores any sequels, including Halloween 2, people wonder if Laurie is still badass enough to face down Michael.

Let’s not forget Michael himself is two years older than Laurie. He was 6-years-old when he killed his older sister in 1963. I’m not good at math, but I estimate that puts Mike at about 61, 62?

It’s the battle of the seniors!

I’m going to emphasize here that none of the many sequels are referenced for continuity in this latest film according to its writers: in this universe part one happened and that’s it.

In addition, we don’t know anything about this latest script. Laurie could die within the first 10 minutes, but that would really upset people who love the original concept and are expecting a showdown.

But let’s say for the sake of argument that Laurie is in the majority of the film, and true to his nature Michael still holds a grudge.

Jamie Lee Curtis recently tweeted out a photo of herself on the set of the new Halloween movie. She looks gorgeous and confident and has reclaimed her signature feathered coif. Even though that image was well-received by fans, some questioned the reality of whether or not she’s able-bodied enough to take on the massive serial killer.

The short answer is: Hell yes!

Hell yes because Laurie showed us 40-years ago she could do it. She was not only a strong person physically, she was also very clever. The horror genre got its first taste of girl power thanks to Curtis’ performance: it was made at time when people thought young women were weak. I remember the term “women’s lib” being volleyed around like a punchline back then.

Hell yes because in this day and age men are seriously being put to task for their overpowering and harmfully aggressive actions. Assuming Laurie is living in this current climate, do you think this woman is going to let a man overpower her or her family?

Hell yes because age is no longer a factor in gauging how powerful a woman is. Let’s take a look at Lin Shaye as Elise in the Insidious films. Elise is so powerful at 74 that she faces off against men not only in the physical realm but in the supernatural one too using the powers of her body and mind.

Hell yes because even in real life 60-year-olds kick ass. One woman in Cleveland this past September fought off her wrench-wielding attacker in a robbery attempt. “I was determined,” she said. “I was not going to let this man take me down. It was like, he’s got a wrench, I can’t just let him beat me.”

I think that statement pretty much sums up Laurie’s attitude whether in 1978 or 2018. She is not going to let Michael beat her; not physically, not competitively.

So to all those people out there who think a 60-year-old woman going up against Michael Myers is going to be a victim in the outcome, just look at her face in that photo from the set.

There are a few more wrinkles sure, but the attitude conveyed therein doesn’t look like she’s going to go out without a fight.

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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween

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Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.

The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.

“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.

Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.

Inside the Lizzie Borden House

The prize also includes:

An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings

A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear

A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room

A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course

The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II

Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two

“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”

Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.

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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power

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Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.

Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes

Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.

Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.

There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.

28 Days Later

The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.

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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

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Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

The Burning

The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.

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