It’s Halloween season on Lights Out, and James Kline & J.H. Alison are heading back to 1998 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original Halloween with the first big reboot of the franchise — Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later!
The boys dive deep into how this movie resurrected Michael Myers for a new generation and whether it still holds up today. They discuss the chaotic history behind H20’s creation — how the success of Scream changed the tone, why Jamie Lee Curtis returned as Laurie Strode, and how the Weinsteins reworked the script from a direct-to-video sequel into a full-blown theatrical reboot.
James and Alison debate the multiple unused Halloween 7 scripts and the original plans following The Curse of Michael Myers, with James defending his love for Halloween 6. They also break down the film’s sleek late-’90s cast — including Josh Hartnett, Michelle Williams, and LL Cool J (aka the security guard poet) — and how this entry blends slasher nostalgia with the glossy style of its era.
Finally, the guys discuss H20’s legacy, its bold finale, and how its much-maligned sequel (Resurrection) undid one of horror’s best endings.
💀 It’s the perfect Halloween episode: nostalgia, 90s slashers, and the return of the Boogeyman.
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