Taking Shape

Developing Halloween from Script to Scream

By: Dustin McNeill, Travis Mullins

Narrated by: Christian Francis

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!

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.