Thursday, September 12, 2024
Double Feature time: The Empire Strikes Back/Halloween II
With the recent passing of the legendary James Earl Jones, I thought I'd take a look at a film where he has one of his most famous lines-and how it is similar to a slasher sequel which came out the following year.
Like their respective originals, the respective second entries in the Star Wars and Halloween series premiered in a year of each other. Both of these also introduced elements to their storylines which would influence their respective franchises for years to come. These aspects are, in another coincidence, family oriented. Who can forget the way James Earl Jones told Luke "I am your father!!!"
Likewise, Halloween II would reveal that Michael Myers is Laurie's brother. Of these two, it was Halloween's that would end up having a more detrimental effect on its series, as it takes away from the mystery of Michael's character. Jamie Lee Curtis eventualy agreed as the plot twist was erased when she returned for the original's 40th anniversay film with Halloween (2018).
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