It’s Halloween. Everyone’s entitled to one good scare. This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Bug as they discuss John Carpenter’s seminal slasher classic that introduced The Shape, in Halloween (1978). In this episode, they break down the film’s lasting influence on horror, its eerie use of suburban dread, and why Michael Myers remains one of cinema’s most terrifying enigmas. 📺 Check out what Bug has been watching at: ImAFiveStarMan and bugwatchesmovies Follow us @thirdchann...

Third Channel Podcast

Third Channel Podcast

John Carpenter’s Halloween

APR 11, 2025211 MIN
Third Channel Podcast

John Carpenter’s Halloween

APR 11, 2025211 MIN

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It’s Halloween. Everyone’s entitled to one good scare. This week PJ and Derek are joined by special guest Bug as they discuss John Carpenter’s seminal slasher classic that introduced The Shape, in Halloween (1978). In this episode, they break down the film’s lasting influence on horror, its eerie use of suburban dread, and why Michael Myers remains one of cinema’s most terrifying enigmas. 📺

Check out what Bug has been watching at: ImAFiveStarMan and bugwatchesmovies

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Theme Song & Audio Engineering by Producer Ty @flyyguy.ty
Logo Design by Belle DeVelle Co @belledevelleco
Episode Artwork by Nathan Walkington @nathannyil

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