Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

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Title: Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Tagline: The night no one comes home.

Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery

Director: Tommy Lee Wallace

Cast: Tom Atkins, Stacey Nelkin, Dan O'Herlihy, Michael Currie, Ralph Strait, Jadeen Barbor, Brad Schacter, Garn Stephens, Nancy Kyes, Jonathan Terry, Al Berry, Wendy Wessberg, Essex Smith, Maidie Norman, John MacBride, Dick Warlock, Joshua John Miller, Michelle Walker, Paddi Edwards, Norman Merrill, Loyd Catlett, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tommy Lee Wallace, Martin Cassidy, Patrick Pankhurst, Jeffrey D. Henry, Michael W. Green

Status: Released

Release: Oct 21, 1982

Runtime: 99

Plot: After a terrified toy salesman is mysteriously attacked and brought to the hospital, clutching the year's most popular Halloween mask, Dr. Daniel Challis sets out to investigate the strange events and finds himself thrust into a nightmarish conspiracy.

"Halloween III: Season of the Witch," released on October 21, 1982, stands out in the Halloween franchise for its departure from the Michael Myers storyline. Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace, this installment takes a unique approach by offering a standalone narrative centered around a sinister plot involving Halloween masks and a mysterious corporation.

The film stars Tom Atkins as Dr. Daniel Challis, who uncovers a chilling conspiracy after a toy salesman is attacked. Unlike its predecessors, "Season of the Witch" blends horror with science fiction and mystery, creating a distinct atmosphere that has garnered a cult following over the years.

The tagline, "The night no one comes home," hints at the eerie and unsettling events that unfold. Despite mixed reviews at the time of release, the film's innovative concept and haunting score by John Carpenter and Alan Howarth have contributed to its enduring legacy within the horror genre.

For those intrigued by the film's premise, the trailer offers a glimpse into its suspenseful and enigmatic world.