Hitchcock’s glee gave Argento a tonal framework for his films. “I like that kind of British humor; it’s a very refined kind of humor,” he said. announced. “I want the humor in my movies to be like that, a little classy. It’s not the kind of humor that’s about a funny line or joke here … Read More “Alfred Hitchcock’s Humor Influenced Dario Argento As Much As His Fear” »
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Of course, the Gunslinger’s relentlessness and seeming immortality weren’t the only inspiration for Shape, which was Michael Myers. First, Carpenter was quick to point out that Myers came from several different sources: “‘Halloween’ was a mission. Babysitters after some killers, that’s all. I created that character and named him after the distributor who released ‘Assault … Read More “Some of John Carpenter’s Inspiration for Michael Myers’ Character Came from a Science Fiction Classic” »