For the audience, that of David Gordon Green end of halloween it is the happy ending of the modern Halloween trilogy and the epic battle between Laurie Strode and Michael Myers, but of course it means a lot more to the people who made it. The actors and directors have worked together on these three films for half a decade and their hard work and collaboration have forged strong bonds and relationships. And all this without considering the impact of a franchise legacy of over 40 years.
The 2018 milestone Halloween, Halloween kills Yes end of halloween It meant a lot to a lot of people, so it was naturally an emotional experience when it was all over and everyone had to say goodbye.
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to interview David Gordon Green and the stars of end of halloween during the film’s press day in New York and, as shown in the video at the beginning of this article, I asked them about the main packaging of the photographs and what it was like to say goodbye. As the writer / director describes, everyone reunited after the final shoot with Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, and what made him particularly special was the recognition of the faces of so many people who also worked on the two films. precedents of the trilogy. . Gordon Green said,
It’s a beautiful thing. Jamie’s last take, we have this moment where we call everyone and everyone looks each other in the eye and we know what a long journey we’ve come, because we have the exact same crew in all three movies. Everyone from our production sound mixer and set designer and costume designer and cinematographer and CEO, a lot of PA, are the same people you’re with in three movies. And they’re not always easy days, but it’s a group of people you really trust.
Making one film, not to mention three, requires immense dedication and courage in the face of many ups and downs, doing what everyone has done in making modern films. Halloween trilogy a feat It’s something that was clearly felt and understood when production ended, and David Gordon Green said the excitement lasted from the last “edit” call on set until dawn the next day:
When you come to this conclusion and you know we are moving forward, we are finishing our story, it was truly a moving thing. We wear it from the moment we say goodbye to Jamie until the sun rises and we are in the hotel lobby having a drink and looking at each other with this great appreciation and exhaustion.
Of course, Jamie Lee Curtis has a different perspective than most others. He was at the forefront in 1978 when John Carpenter introduced the Michael Myers horror to the world with the original. Halloweenand had a great run with the franchise over the next several decades (including some big sequels and some less grand ones).
As for the role of Laurie Strode again, Jamie Lee Curtis has expressed a “never say never” attitude, but the future is unknown and meanwhile the actor knows what. end of halloween it means to people right now. So when her last day on set for the new movie came, she was filled with gratitude not just to the people who worked on the film, but to everyone around the world who was part of the cinematic journey. Curtis said,
It’s just that the nature of saying goodbye to people or saying hello to people is powerful. The team I work with, I’ve made three films in five years, this group of people has become very close to me. In the end, I salute the fans. I don’t know if you are a fan of these films… ok then I salute you. And I say thank you to you and I say thank you to them.
Jamie Lee Curtis is recognized as a legend in the horror genre and her role as Last Daughter Laurie Strode has been an inspiration to many fans. Continuing, she explained that she knew how much her character meant to many people beyond what her life and career meant to her, and that made her farewell even more meaningful than her:
I’m that Halloween focal point and I take that role very seriously. I’m not kidding about it. I feel a great responsibility and integrity in telling this story and representing all that Laurie Strode is to everyone with strength and courage, yet I am a human being and an artist, and I say goodbye.
Audiences can now experience the grand finale firsthand, because end of halloween It is now showing in theaters (number 1 at the box office) and is available to stream with a Peacock subscription. You can check out scarier movies over the next few months with our Horror Movies Upcoming feature and find out more about everything to come out from here at the end of the year with our 2022 movie release schedule.
Source: Cinemablend
