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The Legacy of Halloween
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Halloween established the slasher genre and paved the way for future films in the genre, with all tropes still being rooted in John Carpenter's original classic. Interestingly, the iconic mask worn by Michael Myers was made from a painted Captain Kirk Star Trek mask.

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Michael Myers' infamous mask in the Halloween franchise was actually a Captain Kirk Star Trek mask painted white, but it effectively created the iconic image of a faceless and relentless killer that has become a horror movie staple.
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Halloween
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Michael Myers' infamous mask in the Halloween franchise was actually a Captain Kirk Star Trek mask painted white, but it effectively created the iconic image of a faceless and relentless killer that has become a horror movie staple.

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The Legacy of Halloween
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Halloween, directed by John Carpenter, redefined the horror genre by establishing its tropes and establishing the slasher genre.
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Halloween, horror movies
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Halloween, directed by John Carpenter, redefined the horror genre by establishing its tropes and establishing the slasher genre. This 1978 film grossed around $50 million and set the standard for all slasher films that followed.

Chapter
The Legacy of Halloween
Episode
Selects: Josh and Chuck's List of Horror Movies that Changed the Genre
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know