Do I need to see the first two Halloween films?

No. It is a standalone story with no Michael Myers and no shared characters.

Is Michael Myers in this film?

No. The film was an attempt to turn Halloween into an anthology series.

What makes this the Collector's Edition?

It is the special-edition release aimed at collectors, with bonus material beyond the standard disc.

It relies on a creepy conspiracy and gory set pieces rather than slasher chases.

Tommy Lee Jones directed; John Carpenter produced and helped shape the story.

What do buyers say about the Halloween III: Season of the Witch (Collector's Edition)?

Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings.

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Our take on the Halloween III: Season of the Witch (Collector's Edition)

Halloween III: Season of the Witch is the 1982 anthology entry in the Halloween series, produced by John Carpenter and directed by Tommy Lee Jones. It drops Michael Myers for a standalone story: Dr. Daniel Challis and Ellie Grimbridge trace a cursed pumpkin mask to the Silver Shamrock Novelties factory and its owner, Conal Cochran. This Collector's Edition is the version fans seek for extras and the uncut presentation. It suits horror collectors and anthology-minded viewers rather than Myers loyalists, who often rank it below the original two films.

Best forHorror collectors who want the special editionFans of 1980s anthology horrorViewers who want a standalone Halloween storyCarpenter completists

Pros

Standalone story, no prior films needed
Carpenter-produced, with a memorably mean premise
Silver Shamrock jingle and masks are iconic
Collector's Edition adds extras for fans

Cons

No Michael Myers, which divides series fans
Slow middle stretch at the factory
Tonal shift from the first two films
Some effects and masks look dated

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What reviewers say

4.4 / 514 ratings

Viewers rate it well and often call it the boldest, strangest entry in the series. Many praise the Silver Shamrock concept and the grim ending, while others miss Michael Myers and find the pacing uneven.

What people mention

Story conceptPraisedViewers like the mask-company conspiracy and call it the series' most original idea.
No Michael MyersCriticisedSome fans dislike that the film drops the series' killer for an unrelated story.
PacingMixedSeveral find the factory investigation drags before the finale.
EndingPraisedThe bleak conclusion is often named the film's high point.
EffectsCriticisedSome say the masks and gore look dated today.

About the Halloween III: Season of the Witch (Collector's Edition)

Halloween III: Season of the Witch is the third film in the Halloween collection. John Carpenter, who also worked on Halloween and The Thing, presents it as a thriller.

A terrified toy salesman is attacked and brought to a hospital. He is babbling and clutching the year's most popular Halloween costume, an eerie pumpkin mask. Doctor Daniel Challis and the salesman's daughter, Ellie, trace the mask to the Silver Shamrock Novelties company and its founder, Conal Cochran.

Ellie and Daniel uncover Cochran's Halloween plan. They must stop him before trick-or-treaters across the country never come home.

Title: Halloween III: Season of the Witch
Edition: Collector's Edition
Format: DVD
Genre: Thriller
Presented by: John Carpenter
Brand: SDS

Specifications

color: OtherSource

Questions and answers

Do I need to see the first two Halloween films?: No. It is a standalone story with no Michael Myers and no shared characters.
Is Michael Myers in this film?: No. The film was an attempt to turn Halloween into an anthology series.
What makes this the Collector's Edition?: It is the special-edition release aimed at collectors, with bonus material beyond the standard disc.
Is it scary?: It relies on a creepy conspiracy and gory set pieces rather than slasher chases.
Who directed it?: Tommy Lee Jones directed; John Carpenter produced and helped shape the story.
Where is the Halloween III: Season of the Witch (Collector's Edition) cheapest?: At Walmart, for $9.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Halloween III: Season of the Witch (Collector's Edition)?: Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings.