What drives movie horror killers to execute such merciless killings? What motivates their thirst for the chase? If you look closely, there appears to be a commonality between them - the dysfunctional family tie. In the opening sequence of Halloween we follow Michael Myers’ point of view as he silently steals around his home, culminating in the brutal stabbing of his sister. When unmasked by his parents it is revealed he is only a young boy. Fifteen years later, after escaping from Smith’s Grove Sanitarium, psychiatrist Dr Sam Loomis (Donald Pleasance) follows him to back to Haddonfield. In conversation with Sheriff Brackett (Charles Cyphers) Loomis comments on the pure evil lying behind Michael’s eyes. Perhaps this points to feelings of resentment and jealousy towards his sister. This could eventually manifested itself into a violent act. However it is doubtful that this alone could account for his subsequent killing spree. There must be something deeper and darker at work.
Movie Slashers and Family Ties
Movie Slashers and Family Ties
Movie Slashers and Family Ties
What drives movie horror killers to execute such merciless killings? What motivates their thirst for the chase? If you look closely, there appears to be a commonality between them - the dysfunctional family tie. In the opening sequence of Halloween we follow Michael Myers’ point of view as he silently steals around his home, culminating in the brutal stabbing of his sister. When unmasked by his parents it is revealed he is only a young boy. Fifteen years later, after escaping from Smith’s Grove Sanitarium, psychiatrist Dr Sam Loomis (Donald Pleasance) follows him to back to Haddonfield. In conversation with Sheriff Brackett (Charles Cyphers) Loomis comments on the pure evil lying behind Michael’s eyes. Perhaps this points to feelings of resentment and jealousy towards his sister. This could eventually manifested itself into a violent act. However it is doubtful that this alone could account for his subsequent killing spree. There must be something deeper and darker at work.