Well, the original was a hit. It’s now almost 40 years old, and it still manages to manage to attract a new generation of fans. The sequel is now nearly 40 years old, too. So, what will it be? Well, for starters, we’ve already talked about the 3 sequels that came before the original: The Contenders, The 4th wall Fall, and BFG. But what if you want something even more unique than those three? What if you want to live up to the original and take your franchise further? Well, what we’re going to do is go back and read everything from beginning to end. From when director John Carpenter first pitched the idea for Halloween in 1971 until today, through the 12 sequels that followed- all with amazing voice acting and fantastic sets- this is what we intended to do. Read on for everything you ever wanted to know about these franchises!

The Contenders

The Contenders should be the first to come to mind since they managed to survive the pandemic and were some of the first to see the light of day. However, there are other possibilities, such as The Disappeared or The Ghost of Halloween. But no matter which category you fall into, the Contenders for Halloween are a fascinating mix of classic and modern. The Contenders for Halloween include 10. Michael Myers – The ORIGINATOR Haunt the House of Leaves and tell your stories, Michael Myers: The ORIGINATOR. The first-ever Halloween character to co-star with Michael B. Jordan and Will Ferrell, Myers is one of the most iconic characters of all time. He was created by the American screenwriter George A. Romero, who also wrote the Hilldale series and other classics. 9. Freddy Krueger – The FUTURE PASTOR Haunt the House of Leaves and tell your stories, Freddy Krueger: The FUTURE PASTOR. Krueger is the modern-day descendant of the original’s classic haunts: The Wolf Cub Hotel and Barn, The Oven, and The Hill. Krueger is a ghost from the future, who haunts both the grounds and the hotel at the center of it all. As we’ve already discussed, he’s based on the painter and author Michael K. for this series. 8. Jason Voorhees – The DEATHserial Killer Haunt the House of Leaves and tell your stories, Jason Voorhees: The DEATHserial Killer. Voorhees is a serial killer who terrorizes the night in the 1980s. He’s based on the writer and artist Tim Kircher, who also wrote the Hill Valley series and other classics. 7. Freddy Krueger – The MURDERMADE MAN Haunt the House of Leaves and tell your stories, Freddy Krueger: The MURDERMADE MAN. Krueger is based on the author Michael Korda, who also wrote the Hill Valley series and many other classics. 6. Jason Voorhees – The UPCOMING MAN Haunt the House of Leaves and tell your stories, Jason Voorhees: The UPCOMING MAN. Voorhees is based on the biographer of Michael Korda, John Beretta, who also wrote the Hill Valley series and other classics. 5. Jason Voorhees – The MURDERMADE MANINVENTURED PAST Haunt the House of Leaves and tell your stories, Jason Voorhees: The MURDERMADE MANINVENTURED PAST. Voorhees is based on the fictionalized account of the real-life unsolved case of Jason Voorhees. Voorhees’s family and friends claim that he was the victim of a serial killer, and the case is still unsolved. 4. Jason Voorhees – The MURDERMADE MAN INVENTED PAST Haunt the House of Leaves and tell your stories, Jason Voorhees: The MURDERMADE MAN INVENTED PAST. Voorhees is based on the fictionalized account of the real-life unsolved case of Jason Voorhees. Voorhees’s family and friends claim that he was the victim of a serial killer, and the case is still unsolved.

Jason Voorhees – The MURDERMADE MAN INVENTURED PAST

Haunt the House of Leaves and tell your stories, Jason Voorhees: The MURDERMADE MAN INVENTED PAST. Voorhees is based on the fictionalized account of the real-life unsolved case of Jason Voorhees. Voorhees’s family and friends claim that he was the victim of a serial killer, and the case is still unsolved.

Final Words

The Contenders for Halloween are a fascinating mix of classic and modern. From when John Carpenter first conceived the idea for the classic in 1971 until today, there have been 12 sequels to the original, each one with amazing voice acting and fantastic sets. While some of these brands of humor and fun proved too successful for the original, there are plenty of franchises that will never be replaced without a great deal of effort. At the end of the day, it’s all about choosing the right franchise to take your child and make them laugh.