Is this the film with Michael Myers?

No. Michael Myers does not appear. It is a standalone story about a mask company's plot, originally meant to launch an anthology series.

Do I need to watch the first two films first?

No. The plot is unrelated to the earlier films, so it works as a standalone.

What makes this Collector's Edition different?

It is the collector's pressing of the film, aimed at fans who want the better-presented disc with bonus material rather than a bare-bones release.

Is it scary or more of a thriller?

It leans on atmosphere, conspiracy and a few nasty set pieces rather than slasher chases, so it plays more like a paranoid thriller.

Franchise completists, 1980s horror fans and viewers who like odd, mean-spirited cult films. Anyone wanting a Myers slasher should skip it.

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Halloween III: Season of the Witch (Collector's Edition) (Blu-ray)

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

Halloween III: Season of the Witch is John Carpenter and Debra Hill's 1982 anthology entry that drops Michael Myers for a conspiracy plot about a novelty company and its killer Halloween masks. Tom Atkins plays Dr. Daniel Challis, who traces a cursed Silver Shamrock mask to founder Conal Cochran and a plan aimed at children nationwide. This Collector's Edition Blu-ray is the version fans seek for extras and better presentation than bare-bones discs. It divides viewers: some call it the boldest, strangest entry in the series, others resent the missing Myers.

Best forHalloween franchise completistsFans of 1980s conspiracy horrorCollectors who want extras and a restored transferViewers who prefer atmosphere and dread over slasher kills

Pros

Distinctive premise built around a killer mask conspiracy
Carpenter and Hill score and production give it real atmosphere
Tom Atkins is a likable, gruff lead
Collector's Edition treatment with bonus material
Stands apart from the rest of the franchise

Cons

No Michael Myers, which turns off many series fans
Slow middle stretch before the finale
Some effects and the Silver Shamrock jingle feel dated
Tonal mix of horror and satire divides viewers

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What reviewers say

4.7 / 522 ratings

Fans rate it highly as a cult favorite and a bold departure, while detractors still object to its place in the Halloween series. Most praise centers on atmosphere, the score and the nasty central idea.

What people mention

Myers absenceMixedViewers split on whether dropping Michael Myers makes it a daring standalone or a letdown for the series.
AtmospherePraisedFans single out the dread, the score and the small-town unease as the film's strongest assets.
PremisePraisedThe killer-mask conspiracy is called one of the most original ideas in the franchise.
PacingCriticisedSome find the investigation slow before the finale.
EffectsMixedThe mask effects and Silver Shamrock jingle strike some as dated, others as part of the charm.

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

Halloween III: Season of the Witch is a horror thriller presented by producer John Carpenter, who also made Halloween and The Thing. It is the third film in the Halloween series.

A terrified toy salesman is attacked and taken to the hospital. He is babbling and clutching the year's most popular Halloween costume, an eerie pumpkin mask. Doctor Daniel Challis becomes involved in the case.

Working with the salesman's daughter, Ellie, Daniel traces the mask to the Silver Shamrock Novelties company and its founder, Conal Cochran. The two uncover Cochran's Halloween plan and must stop him.

Format: Blu-ray
Edition: Collector's Edition
Genre: Horror
Brand: SDS

Specifications

color: OtherSource

Questions and answers

Is this the film with Michael Myers?: No. Michael Myers does not appear. It is a standalone story about a mask company's plot, originally meant to launch an anthology series.
Do I need to watch the first two films first?: No. The plot is unrelated to the earlier films, so it works as a standalone.
What makes this Collector's Edition different?: It is the collector's pressing of the film, aimed at fans who want the better-presented disc with bonus material rather than a bare-bones release.
Is it scary or more of a thriller?: It leans on atmosphere, conspiracy and a few nasty set pieces rather than slasher chases, so it plays more like a paranoid thriller.
Who is it for?: Franchise completists, 1980s horror fans and viewers who like odd, mean-spirited cult films. Anyone wanting a Myers slasher should skip it.
Where is the Halloween III: Season of the Witch (Collector's Edition) (Blu-ray) cheapest?: At Walmart, for $12.13, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Halloween III: Season of the Witch (Collector's Edition) (Blu-ray)?: Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 22 ratings.