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Halloween III: Season of the Witch

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Dennis Etchison, once again writing under the pseudonym of "Jack Martin", does a fine job novelizing the illogical but fun, Michael Myerless Halloween III: Season of the Witch. Unlike his more pedestrian work on the Halloween II novelization, Etchison, as he did with The Fog, expands upon the narrative, digs deeper in the main character's personal problems (his drinking and failed marriage) and attempts to fix some of the film's countless story problems (i.e. with time zones, conspiracy etc). He piles on the creepy, shadow drenched atmosphere as well. The novelization also contains a few in-joke references to The Fog as well as the unrelated Halloween films. Carpenter and Etchison fans will find plenty to like in this overlooked oddity. Recommended.

I liked the movie Halloween III. I thought the story was original and inventive. Plus, Tom Atkins was cool as Dr. Challis. Im not biased or anything. Movie aside, the book was very good. The story even takes a few detours from the movie which I found enjoyable. The Myerless movie was Marvelous. The book follows suit. Thumbs up for Jack Martin.

I love the book of 'HALLOWEEN III' I have read it twice so far, and I've picked up things I didn't get the first time. If you love the film, HALLOWEEN III, then you will definitely love the book!

I read this book in about a week. It only has 228 pages. I ended up liking it. It is slightly better than the movie, but it missing some good action scenes. It goes into more details about each character. examples: Dan Challis' depressing life, and Ellie's childhood. The gory scenes are described up to the fullest. Jack Martin, the author, also wrote Halloween II. His work is similar in this one. As I said before, this book is a little better than the movie, but it missing some exciting action scenes from the movie. Other than that, it is a good read.

If you think this is an above average novelization,the fact that "Jack Martin" is actually horror writer Dennis Etchison has a lot to do with it. Etchison even adds a few scenes either never in the film or that were cut out. Great movie,great book!

I absolutely loved this book. Jack Martin, author of HALLOWEEN II, really keeps you glued to the pages. The story, which involves a fiendish mask maker plotting a final sacrifice with the use of....halloween masks, is even better here than in the movie! This is guaranteed for a rainy night!