Taking Shape

Developing Halloween from Script to Scream

De: Dustin McNeill, Travis Mullins

Narrado por: Christian Francis

Duración: 13 h

Resumen del Editor

Silver Shamrock. Thorn. White Horses. It’s all in here. Join authors Dustin McNeill and Travis Mullins for a deep dive into the evolution of Halloween’s vast mythology. Extensively researched, Taking Shape is the ultimate guide to the first 40 years of Haddonfield history. Featuring exclusive interviews with filmmakers from every installment, prepare to gain new insight into Halloween’s iconic boogeyman. Oh, you don’t believe in the boogeyman? You should.

Taking Shape includes:

• Comprehensive story analysis on the entire series!
• A rundown of all deleted and alternate scenes!
• A look at what scholars got right (and wrong) about H1!
• Exclusive details on Nigel Kneale's original H3 script!
• Comparisons of early scripts to the final theatrical films!
• A rare interview with H5 screenwriter Michael Jacobs!
• An exhaustive account of H6's troubled production!
• An examination of H20’s roots as a direct-to-video sequel!
• A revealing look behind the grunge of the Rob Zombie era!
• Insight into how test audiences and execs shaped the films!
• In-depth dissection of the official novelizations!

©2019 Dustin McNeill (P)2020 Mark Alan Miller

Halloween fans will love this book it's great

interviews are well done very informative stuff the writers show they care
I enjoy the narrator
Halloween is my favorite movie and franchise of all time very glad I have this book I'll enjoy the second one after I get done with the first

Every fan’s dream come true!

A wonderfully thorough investigation into every Halloween film ever made between 1978 and 2018. Each film is given equal, loving attention by the authors, and the book is filled with goodies galore. The narrator is British and an absolute delight to listen to. If you love the series or are simply curious about the inner workings of a decades old franchise, look no further. It’s all right here. Enjoy!

Important for Halloween fans

As a die hard fan of the franchise, it is satisfying to have such in depth interviews regarding every film in the series up to date. Long live The Shape!

Good job guys!

I like that all the movies get their own time instead of it being all about the original (though it is awesome)

A Must For Fans Of The Films

A wealth of knowledge for us “Halloween” fans. Well researched and written, and the narration is also very good. Highly recommend for any fan of the franchise who wants to dive deep behind the scenes.

"Fan"-tastic

Dropped a credit based on all the positive reviews, and was not disappointed. Great work by the authors, and my thanks to all those who agreed to be interviewed. I was too young for Halloween 1-3, but caught them on video or tv, so my first theater Halloween was #4. I went back for #5 and was disgusted with the cliffhanger. #6 didn't solve much but now I know why. I will check out the other books these guys have done, and hope they're as good as this one.

The Shape lurks heavy

As a life long Halloween Fan this was an absolute joy to read. Not only is it great to hear a complete dossier of the series as it’s been developed but know the depths and lengths the writers went to deliver. The narrator does well at injecting tone and personality in the interviews and even general surprise during informative moments of exploration.

For Fans of any movie in this Franchise

This was a great listen and kudos to the narrator for being able to keep the interview and subject separate. I loved all the behind the scenes trivia on every Halloween film. This book made me appreciate each one. Even the ones I didn't care for. I sometimes forget that no one sets out to make a bad film and that sometimes the best of intentions can get ruined by studio politics. seriously a damn good book that runs pretty well paced. I was never bored hearing this

Amazing listen for any Halloween fan!

Having been a die hard Halloween fan for the past 20 years, this listen was everything and WAY more! The story’s and background behind every movie in the series seems to get better and better. The consistent format gets a tad repetitive, but the layout remains good. As with everyone, I have my favorites of the films which leads to massive anticipation and build up when approaching those movies! I loved it! And I cannot wait to listen to the second book!

Just wow!!!

As a huge Halloween fan, I ate up every second of this book! I already want to listen to it a second time. Very much worth your credit if you are a fan of the franchise like I am.