5 of the Most Scarily Underrated Sequels in Horror History

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#5: Tommy Lee Wallace‘s Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

Halloween III: Season of the Witch One-Sheet (Courtesy of Universal Pictures)

“Enjoy the horror-thon, doctor… and don’t forget to watch the big giveaway afterwards.” – Conal Cochran

Now, you fright fans just knew this was going to be on the list, right? Trick ‘r treating on our list at number 5 is Tommy Lee Wallace’s Halloween III: Season of the Witch.

After the success of Rick Rosenthal’s Halloween II, the series producers are at a standstill. John Carpenter and Debra Hill, the original film’s creators, want to change the franchise’s course so Halloween III: Season of the Witch is born.

While abandoning the Myers storyline, Halloween III changes its villain from crazed citizen to corrupt conglomerate. After Dr. Challis comes into contact with a man telling a mysterious story and holding a mask, he sets off with the man’s daughter on a journey for the truth behind the terror. While finding Silver Shamrock Novelties and its desire for world domination, the two must try to stop it before it’s too late.

Packed with great ideas and amazing atmosphere, Halloween III: Season of the Witch is an understated gem in the horror genre. Sure, it’s not the delicious terror of Michael Myers, but it’s a damn fine tale from a different world. So get in front of your TV, sing that song, and get ready to be tricked and treated.

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