10/31/2024
Halloween, one of the most successful independent films of all time, was released on this day back in 1978. Did you know the iconic Michael Myers mask was actually made from a Star Trek Captain Kirk mask purchased for less than 2 bucks from a costume shop on Hollywood Boulevard? Production designer Lee Wallace trimmed back the eyebrows, removed the sideburns, darkened the hair, widened the eye holes and painted it a flat white. And Voila!Michael Myers was born. When asked what he thought about his face being used for the character William Shatner stated, "Is that a joke? Are they kidding?" Although Shatner said he was honored by the gesture he's never seen the film.๐๐๐ค
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