‘Halloween 6’ Turns 30: Inside Quentin Tarantino’s Lost Michael Myers Sequel
Thirty years ago today, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (AKA Halloween 6) hit theaters, cementing its place as one of the most divisive entries in the long-running slasher saga. Released on September 29, 1995, the film attempted to bring closure to the enigmatic “Curse of Thorn” storyline while introducing Paul Rudd in his feature debut. Despite its cult following, Halloween 6 is widely remembered for its chaotic production history, dueling cuts, and behind-the-scenes turmoil.
By the mid-1990s, the Halloween franchise had drifted far from John Carpenter’s 1978 original. The Curse of Michael Myers was tasked with explaining the franchise’s increasingly convoluted mythology while also giving fans a return to Haddonfield. Instead, the result was a film marred by creative clashes, studio interference, and two drastically different edits: the widely released Theatrical Cut and the infamous Producer’s Cut, which circulated among fans for years before its official release.
Perhaps the most fascinating piece of Halloween 6 lore is what almost happened. In the early ’90s, Quentin Tarantino and collaborator Scott Spiegel were in talks with Miramax about potentially producing the sequel. Their pitch? A “road movie” version of Michael Myers, radically different from what eventually hit screens. While the project never materialized, it remains one of the most intriguing “what ifs” in horror history.
To mark the film’s 30th anniversary, revisit Dread Central’s Development Hell podcast and its episode unpacking Halloween 6’s infamous production. Hosted by myself, with special guest Jason ‘Jinx’ Jenkins, the episode dives deep into the alternate histories, studio meddling, and unrealized versions that continue to haunt this chapter of the franchise.
Listen here to their Quentin Tarantino Halloween 6 episode here:
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