![]() On October 31, 1978, Michael Myers is shot by his psychiatrist Dr. Another direct sequel, Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, was released in 1998, which acknowledges only the first two films. A direct sequel, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, was released in 1988. A sequel with an unrelated story, titled Halloween III: Season of the Witch, was released in 1982. The film received mixed reviews and grossed $25 million domestically. Halloween II was distributed by Universal Pictures, and premiered in the United States on October 30, 1981. It also introduces the plot twist of Laurie Strode being the sister of Michael Myers, an element that would form the narrative arc of the series in subsequent films after Halloween II-including Rob Zombie's remake and its sequel-but was dropped from the current series' canon from the 2018 film onwards. Stylistically, Halloween II reproduces certain key elements that made the original Halloween a success, such as first-person camera perspectives, and was intended (at the time) to finish the story of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode. Filming took place in the spring of 1981, primarily at Morningside Hospital in Los Angeles, California, on a budget of $2.5 million. Though Carpenter directed a good portion of the film and wrote the screenplay to the sequel, Carpenter realistically could not direct the entire film in time due to directing his other film in that timeframe, appointing the direction to Rosenthal. ![]() The plot picks up directly after the cliffhanger ending of the first film, with Michael Myers following survivor Laurie Strode to the local hospital, while his psychiatrist Dr. It is the second installment in the Halloween film series and is a continuation sequel to Halloween (1978). ![]() ĭue to his previous conduct, Moran was banned from attending the 2023 Halloween: 45 Years of Terror convention by its organizer, Sean Clark.Halloween II is a 1981 American slasher film directed by Rick Rosenthal, in his directorial debut, written and produced by John Carpenter and Debra Hill, and starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasence who reprise their respective roles as Laurie Strode and Dr. However, Moran does not appear in the final film beyond brief archive footage, leading to speculation that his cameo appearance was cut due to backlash from his then-recent controversy. Prior to the release of Halloween Kills, Moran made comments at various appearances suggesting he would be appearing in the film in a cameo role. He was also heard using homophobic slurs towards later Michael Myers actors Tyler Mane and James Jude Courtney during podcast appearances. Moran made unsubstantiated allegations about director John Carpenter's relationship with producer Debra Hill, and insinuated Jamie Lee Curtis was sexually active with the crew of the film. In April 2021, Moran became the subject of controversy after numerous comments he made regarding various Halloween cast members resurfaced online. In 2014 he appeared in the documentary film Horror Icon: Inside Michael’s Mask with Tony Moran, which premiered in October 2015. In 2010, he produced and starred in the horror film Beg, which also stars his Halloween co-star P.J. In 2008, Moran returned to acting with the short film The Lucky Break. Through the late seventies and early eighties, he has made guest appearances in several television series including CHiPs, The Waltons, James at 15, and California Fever. ![]() Halloween was Moran's only film for 30 years. Moran was paid $250 for his appearance in Halloween and did not return for any of the sequels, although he was paid for his appearance at the beginning of Halloween II, which was a recap of the first film. He later got a call back and was told he had got the part. He has since stated that he originally did not want to do the movie, only changing his mind when he got confirmation that Donald Pleasence would be in it. When Moran went to audition for the role of Michael Myers in 1978, he met for an interview with director John Carpenter and producer Irwin Yablans. Moran had the same agent as his sister, Erin, who played Joanie Cunningham on Happy Days. At the time he had a job on Hollywood and Vine dressed up as Frankenstein. Tony Moran was a struggling actor before he got the role of Michael Myers in Halloween. He is the elder brother of fellow actors Erin Moran (of Happy Days fame) and John Moran. Since then, he has gone on to make guest appearances in television series The Waltons and CHiPs. He is known for briefly playing the unmasked Michael Myers in the 1978 horror classic Halloween. Anthony Moran (born August 14, 1957) is an American actor and producer. ![]()
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