The official novelization for Halloween Kills has been put up for pre-order. The mass market paperback will go on sale on October 19, 2021, and will retail for $8.99 USD or $11.99 CAD, according to publisher Penguin Random House. Even more exciting is that the product page features an official synopsis that offers some more details on what’s in store for fans come October:

Minutes after Laurie Strode, her daughter Karen and granddaughter Allyson left masked monster Michael Myers caged and burning in Laurie’s basement, Laurie is rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, believing she finally killed her lifelong tormentor.

But when Michael manages to free himself from Laurie’s trap, his ritual bloodbath resumes. As Laurie fights her pain and prepares to defend herself against him, she inspires all of Haddonfield to rise up against their unstoppable monster. But as a group of other survivors of Michael’s first rampage decide to take matters into their own hands, a vigilante mob forms that sets out to hunt Michael down. Evil dies tonight.

As fans gear up for the new 4K Collector’s Editions of the first five Halloween films coming courtesy of Shout Factory imprint Scream Factory, UK label Studio Canal is appealing to fans of John Carpenter! The label will release new 4K limited collector’s editions of five John Carpenter films – 1980’s The Fog (featuring Nancy Loomis, Jamie Lee Curtis, Janet Leigh, Tom Atkins and Charles Cypher); 1981’s Escape From New York (featuring Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers and Tom Atkins); 1982’s The Thing; 1987’s Prince of Darkness (featuring Donald Pleasence); and 1988’s They Live!

The releases will all come in a rigid slipbox featuring a retro-styled poster utilizing the new commissioned artwork, a booklet, art cards, the film on both 4K UHD and Blu-Ray discs, an additional Blu-Ray of special features were applicable, and the film’s soundtrack on CD! The films can currently be ordered at Amazon UK (worldwide), as well as HMV (for UK residents only). The Thing appears to be close to selling out, as retailer Zavvi has already depleted its stock as well as HMV.

Total Film writes on Twitter, We’ve got the full story on the ultimate slasher sequel in our new #HalloweenKills issue, plus a huge celebration of the career of John Carpenter! On the way to subscribers’ mailboxes now – and available on newsstands this Friday

Check out the covers below, and make sure to pick up your copy when the magazine goes on sale this Friday!

This October, ReMIND Magazine looks back at the horror franchise that started them all, HALLOWEEN. From cover to cover, this year we’ll be taking a deep dive into John Carpenter’s 1978 horror classic and the unrelenting slasher franchise it inspired!

This super-sized collector’s issue includes new interviews with John Carpenter and “Halloween Kills” director, David Gordon Green; 13 Things You Didn’t Know About “Halloween”; The music of John Carpenter; The misunderstood legacy of “Halloween III”; The twists and turns of the “Halloween” franchise; Sneak peek at “Halloween Kills”; Exploring Michael Myers; “Halloween” collectibles; and more!

Filmmaker and journalist Justin Beahm is guest editor for the issue, and has assembled the following lineup of renowned contributors from the heart of horror entertainment:

• Malek Akkad Halloween series producer, Trancas International Films
• Chris Alexander Ex-Fangoria magazine editor, producer at Full Moon Pictures
• Nat Brehmer Film historian, wickedhorror.com
• BJ Colangelo Film historian, whattowatch.com
• Michael Dougherty Director, Trick ‘r Treat, Krampus
• Anthony C. Ferrante Sharknado series director, journalist
• Justin Mabry Master mask sculptor, Trick or Treat Studios
• Ben Scrivens Owner, Fright Rags clothing and collectible company
• Jerry Smith Film historian, dreadcentral.com
• Heather Wixson Film historian, dailydeadnews.com
• Chris Zephro Owner, Trick or Treat Studios

Don’t Be Left in the Dark.
Sign up for your copy now.
All orders will be shipped on September 14th.

You can order your copy at HalloweenRemind.com!

Scream Factory’s Cliff MacMillan made an appearance on the Jibber Jabber YouTube channel the other day, where he discussed the 4K releases of Halloween – Halloween 5 in depth. He also answered some fan questions, discussing the likelihood of the latter films being released by Scream later on, when the remaining bonus features will be announced (~August 6!), and – most notably – if they’re aware of the unearthed deleted footage for The Revenge of Michael Myers.

Check out the full video below:

After a weekend of speculation and leaks, Scream Factory officially confirmed that they are releasing the first five Halloween films to the 4K UHD format, with each releasing containing a companion Blu-Ray disc. This is the worldwide debut of Halloween II, Season of the Witch, The Return of Michael Myers and The Revenge of Michael Myers to the format, while this is the second North America release of John Carpenter’s Halloween after the 2018 Lionsgate release.

Check out the specs of each film below:

• DISC 1 – 4K ULTRA HD: 2160p 4K Dolby Vision (2.35:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, 5.1, Original Mono
• DISC 2 – BLU-RAY: 1080p High-Definition (2.35:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, 5.1, Original Mono
• DISC 3 – BLU-RAY: 1080p High-Definition (2.35:1)/DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

• DISC 1 – 4K ULTRA HD: 2160p Dolby Vision (2.35:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Stereo
• DISC 2 – BLU-RAY: 1080p High-Definition  (2.35:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, Stereo
• DISC 3 – DVD: 4×3 Full Frame/Dolby Digital Mono

• DISC 1 – 4K ULTRA HD: 2160p Dolby Vision (2.35:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio Mono
• DISC 2 – BLU RAY: 1080p High-Definition (2.35:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio Mono

• DISC 1 – 4K ULTRA HD: 2160p Dolby Vision (1.85:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
• DISC 2 – BLU-RAY: 1080p High-Definition (1.85:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

• DISC 1 – 4K ULTRA HD: 2160p Dolby Vision (1.85:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
• DISC 2 – BLU-RAY: 1080p High-Definition (1.85:1)/Dolby Atmos, DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

Additionally, Scream Factory is offering several exclusives on their website! You can pre-order each film with a limited 18″x24″ poster of the new artwork. There is also a bundle of each film + poster, alongside 7″ vinyls of newly recorded music for the first three films. An additional bundle contains the films, posters and vinyls, but also adds a set of exclusive enamel pins.

Elsewhere, Sacred Bones has their own bundle for the first three films of the 7″ vinyls with exclusive artwork and a slipbox that houses the vinyl and the films together. Check out all of the photos below!

You can now pre-order the various releases at Shout Factory’s website or at Sacred Bones’s website!

The leaks of Scream Factory putting out 4K UHD releases of Halloween titles just keeps getting better! Early this morning, a pre-order for The Revenge of Michael Myers went live… and we now have official artwork leaks! It’s unknown yet if these will be on the slipcovers, as reversible artwork with the original posters, or as the only artwork in the set. Nonetheless, you can check them out below. There is still no official confirmation from Scream Factory these releases are coming, but the label teased announcements were coming this week..

Fresh off the speculation of a 4K Collector’s Edition of the original Halloween coming courtesy of Scream Factory, additional leaked listings (courtesy of the Blu-Ray.com forums) have shown that 4K releases could be possible for Halloween II, Halloween III: Season of the Witch and Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers! Check out all the photos below.

There’s been no official confirmation, but signs are pointing towards Scream Factory releasing a 4K Collector’s Edition of John Carpenter’s Halloween this September to help tie in with the release of Halloween Kills! A Canadian vendor’s database was updated this morning with the following listing:

Alongside the release of its theatrical trailer, Universal Studios has also released the official theatrical poster for Halloween Kills! Check out the poster, showing an ablaze Michael Myers, below!