Michael is about to complete his wardrobe in Rob Zombie's Halloween |
Obtaining the uniform is a step in providing Michael with the iconic "costume" that identifies him to the slasher fanbase. But the Shape mask itself puts the final touch (not to forget the butcher knife also tucked away under the floorboards of Mikey's house) on what personifies Michael Myers. The man behind the persona is also important I think. The sequels of the Halloween franchise offer examples of so-so Myers. Part 4 had a Myers that is basically a walking stilt, but Mane, for me, nails it out of the ballpark. I harken back to Pleasence's scene in Halloween as his Loomis talks to the sheriff about what lies behind the eyes of Michael. Pure evil. The devil's eyes. Black eyes. Mane, however a polite soul out of character, embodies the Michael Myers Pleasence speaks of in Carpenter's masterpiece. I think Zombie is at his absolute best and most inspired when shooting Michael Myers. The style really exemplifies adding the most intimidation and menace to Myers. His demeanor, the way he walks, how he seems to be larger than life, the silent rage sent off his mere presence; this Michael Myers is the whole package.
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