HALLOWEEN KILLS is packed with gory murders and cinematography that elevates the horror genre. Cinematographer Michael Simmonds returns to discuss the film’s camera choices, lighting techniques and visual approach while breaking down the most challenging kill scenes.

Michael and Go Creative Show host, Ben Consoli, discuss filming the 1978 flashbacks, Michael’s use of zoom lenses, how the house fire scene was shot, telling micro stories within scenes, and more!

What you will learn in this episode:

• What Michael enjoys about cinematography (01:07)
• Transitioning from comedy to horror (08:12)
• Filming the 1978 flashback sequences (11:40)
• Why horror movies are perfect for zoom lenses (15:27)
• Micro stories within scenes (21:03)
• Breaking down how the house fire scene was shot (25:22)
• Filming night time scenes (33:21)
• Filming the hospital scenes (37:48)
• Working with hundreds of extras on set (41:26)
• Breaking down some of the kill scenes (44:30)
• And more!

Show Links

• Halloween Kills’ IMDb
• Halloween Kills trailer
• Halloween Kills on Peacock
• The Cinematography of Halloween 2018 (with Michael Simmonds)
• Michael Simmonds’ IMDb

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MZed – Education for Creatives
https://gocreativeshow.com/mzed