Michael Myers is back! The upcoming direct sequel to 1978's original Halloween now has an official synopsis.
Set to be released on October 19 this year and starring Jamie Lee Curtis once again, the premise of David Gordon Green's upcoming film is as follows:
"A British documentary crew comes to the States to visit Michael in prison for a retrospective of the maniac's night of terror – but their project becomes way more interesting when Myers escapes custody, retrieves his signature mask and seeks revenge on Laurie, with others naturally being part of his impressive career body count along the way.
"In the decades following the fateful Halloween night that forever altered the former babysitter's life, Laurie has armed and prepped herself for Michael's inevitable return – to the detriment of her family, including daughter Karen (Judy Greer) and granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak).
"Laurie Strode comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago."
This ferociously-anticipated horror sequel was written by the unlikely pairing of Danny McBride and director Green. The duo are best known for their stoner-comedy output over the years, including collaborations on Pineapple Express and Your Highness.
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Halloween's first trailer is set to debut tomorrow (June 8) – so consider yourself warned.
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