Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Universal Pictures | Release Date: October 22, 1982

5.9	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 127 Ratings

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adamhorsfallOct 31, 2015

Boo hoo, it doesn't have Michael Myers in it. Yes it does and it makes a fine addition to the Halloween franchise. Rank it below the original and well above all the other sequels.

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JurassicParkFanDec 15, 2015

10/10 as a stand alone film to watch during Halloween,8/10 as a continuation of the Halloween film franchise. creepy atmosphere and great characters. truly worthy to watch during Halloween day.

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GodzillaMutoFanDec 19, 2015

..................................................................................................................................................scary as ****

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MisterGoreNov 24, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don’t care what other people think, I think Halloween 3: Wizard Blood is perfect for me. Because it is a film that knows where it is going, it takes another path and prevents the saga from being too repetitive. Because Halloween isn’t just about a serial killer. Halloween connects a party with candy, you can put anything, like different monsters, and it will always be Halloween. And why smash the movie just for the masked killer’s absence. It looks like you’re not watching the whole movie. All that bothers you is his absence, think about the staging, if on the level of suspense it is effective etc. I found the film ultra entertaining, because I’m carried away in this mysterious investigation and makes me want to see what happens next. And the film has a lot of suspense and the atmosphere is heavy.
The atmosphere is successful thanks to his music that perfectly ambianced, not to mention the excellent theme, an abstract theme composed by John Carpenter and Alan Howarth.

Well, the movie’s as **** up about some things as well. We can also take example on the scene of the hospital where the guy in the car was hyper badly camouflaged and was hyper burned at the first viewing. But fortunately Halloween III does not take the obvious flaws and this saves the film rather well.… Expand

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MattBrady99Oct 25, 2018

This movie gets such a bad wrap for dumb reasons. It would be cool to see different events happen around Halloween. Kinda like an anthology series.

But no, lets have more terrible Halloween sequels that kills the mystery of Michael Myers.This movie gets such a bad wrap for dumb reasons. It would be cool to see different events happen around Halloween. Kinda like an anthology series.

But no, lets have more terrible Halloween sequels that kills the mystery of Michael Myers. Audience members can suck sometimes.… Expand

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DirigiblePulpDec 5, 2017

The most underappreciated of horror films, the ugly step-child of the Halloween franchise that doesn't deserve its ill reputation. When I think of Halloween (the holiday) I think of children wearing the masks from this film and thatThe most underappreciated of horror films, the ugly step-child of the Halloween franchise that doesn't deserve its ill reputation. When I think of Halloween (the holiday) I think of children wearing the masks from this film and that incredible, indelible, iconic shot of trick r' treaters silhouetted against the sunken sun, the sky orange going on black, looking out over the low lights of Phoenix from the hills above. Damn that's nice. Oh and that insanely catchy Silver Shamrock song. So much memorable from such a strange, casually plot irrelevant movie. It doesn't really do one thing exceptionally well - besides presentation. The plot is fine, silly verging on nonsensical. The blood and gore are mostly pedestrian but with glimmers of imagination (if only the family murder scene didn't devolve into snake bites). The main characters are likable ciphers - there are a few insights into them but it's mostly matter of fact without much more than a passing interest. Without a better way to put it and hating this turn of phrase - they don't make them like this anymore, whatever the hell that means.… Expand

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I_loveJan 4, 2019

The best b horror film ever! B horror films aren'r normally good, but this one is so entertaining, kinda creepy, but overall a cool movie, and is one of the best out of all the Halloween sequels

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SebatuanOct 28, 2018

This movie was super great! It was extremely terrifying! I kinda wish they had gone on with this anthology idea.

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talisencrwMay 9, 2016

I distinctly remember being in Grade 8 when the film came out, and for four major reasons: 1) The excellent TV commercial, with John Carpenter's spooky music and the spider crawling out of the mouth of the mask; 2) The decent book adaptationI distinctly remember being in Grade 8 when the film came out, and for four major reasons: 1) The excellent TV commercial, with John Carpenter's spooky music and the spider crawling out of the mouth of the mask; 2) The decent book adaptation written for young adults, that I read at the time, and thoroughly enjoyed; 3) Karen Carpenter died of a heart attack from anorexia nervosa; and 4) Major songs on the radio around that time were 'Centerfold' by The J. Geils Band and 'Bette Davis Eyes' by Kim Carnes. Though I had not yet seen the previous two films and wasn't old enough (the R-rating, and my parents were somewhat strict about that kind of thing), I really wanted to see it, but over the years, I never really got around to it, until recently I found used the entire 'Halloween' franchise on a 10-blu ray pack, and no longer have any sort of excuse, really.

I loved Wallace's work in 'Stephen King's It' (except for the last half-hour, but that's probably the book's fault and not the director's) and I thought his 'Vampires: Los Muertos' was rather underrated, so an added attraction for me was to watch his directorial debut here. He impressed me. I enjoyed the film and all of the extras on its blu ray very much. If you like horror films at all, you should watch this.

Protagonists Tom Atkins and Stacey Nelkin are very good here, and I liked Dan O'Herlihy even better than when I had previously seen him in 'The Virgin Queen', 'Imitation of Life', 'The Cabinet of Caligari', 'Good Against Evil' and the first two 'RoboCop' films, and, as always, Dean Cundey provides excellent cinematographical work and the soundtrack by Carpenter and Alan Hogarth is dependably solid. Don't bother with the negative reviews that came out at the time the film was released: Most people were upset that the film didn't have Michael Myers in it, and didn't give it a chance. Find out for yourself--in my humble opinion, it's worth both purchasing and at least a rewatch.… Expand

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TryASummersaultNov 1, 2017

For a long time I really didnt want to even give this a chance because of the dreadful reviews and lack of Michael Myers, but I finally watched it and was quite surprised with how utterly bizarre and unsettling it was. As a standalone filmFor a long time I really didnt want to even give this a chance because of the dreadful reviews and lack of Michael Myers, but I finally watched it and was quite surprised with how utterly bizarre and unsettling it was. As a standalone film it's very efficient though the story is quite ridiculous, but executed quite well due the atmosphere and ominous visuals. Honestly i have to give this and film credit to breakaway from the normal formula and really go for an insane concept. One of the best soundtracks of all time once again from Carpenter and more unbelievable cinematography from Dean Cundy.… Expand

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robertoiglesiasSep 28, 2017

Halloween 3: Season of the Witch may not have had Michael Myers in it, but it's one of the better entries in the franchise. The anthology of this movie is pretty great and the characters are amazing.

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Josephgamers65Apr 5, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halloween III Season of the Which is a good concept but it takes too long to get to the villain of the movie Not as many kills The main character is fine I actually don't hate em like other people I really do like the concept of this movie but it gets boring because there is a lot really going on in this movie I do what another movie like this Because I feel like now it would work not back when this movie was Made I give Halloween III Season of the Witch An C… Expand

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akshatmahajanOct 9, 2020

First of all, ignore the reviews which are giving this movie low rating just because it doesn't include Myers. You should know that this was planned as first part of anthology.

Halloween 3 is an enjoyable movie with some new concept. TheFirst of all, ignore the reviews which are giving this movie low rating just because it doesn't include Myers. You should know that this was planned as first part of anthology.

Halloween 3 is an enjoyable movie with some new concept. The acting is quite good, the story is ridiculous however entertaining. The music is composed by John Carpenter, so is excellent and this helps to build up some great moments of suspense.

Overall, this movie is underrated and needs to be given one more chance as it has potential.… Expand

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eva3si0nDec 25, 2022

Halloween III: Season of the Witch is unduly criticized. Yes, this is not a direct continuation of the first 2 films. But Halloween III is a good mystical thriller for its time. There really is an interesting plot here, the development ofHalloween III: Season of the Witch is unduly criticized. Yes, this is not a direct continuation of the first 2 films. But Halloween III is a good mystical thriller for its time. There really is an interesting plot here, the development of which is interesting to follow. Yes, the very idea of the plot looks delusional even now, almost 40 years after the release of the film. But there's suspense here and a great open ending where the protagonist loses. And the film is not stretched in contrast to the first 2 parts of Halloween, it has optimal timing. I recommend watching it for everyone, even if you are deterred by Carpenter's absence from the director's chair and the film's ratings. One of the best Halloween movies.… Expand

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Narwhale73Mar 14, 2022

Definitely an enjoyable movie, however, I can see how Halloweens fans would be bitter if they didn't known in advance that there was not going to be a Michael Myers. The plot itself is interesting and unique, but there are certainly someDefinitely an enjoyable movie, however, I can see how Halloweens fans would be bitter if they didn't known in advance that there was not going to be a Michael Myers. The plot itself is interesting and unique, but there are certainly some rather notable potholes that should should been addressed… Expand

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