Halloween Unmasked

Introducing 'Halloween Unmasked'

‘Halloween Unmasked’ is an eight-part podcast series from The Ringer celebrating the remarkable and terrifying phenomenon of America’s most revolutionary horror film, 'Halloween.' Hosted by film critic Amy Nicholson, the show dives deep into the ‘Halloween’ franchise, unpacking John Carpenter's accidental classic, Jamie Lee Curtis's legacy as the ultimate scream queen, and psychoanalyzing the film's iconic masked killer, Michael Myers.

Horror in the Suburbs | Halloween Unmasked

Meet young John Carpenter. Popular but strange, this intensely creative kid grows up surrounded by horrors that will inspire him to make 'Halloween'—and change film history.

John Carpenter Calls Action | Halloween Unmasked

How did four friends make a slasher classic? By accident. Join Carpenter and Co. on their stumbling path to the 'Halloween' set, where these goofy kids inadvertently became horror legends.Credits: Halloween Unmasked is a co-production of The Ringer and Neon Hum Media, it was written and hosted by Amy NicholsonOur Producers are Jonathan Hirsch, Zach Mack and Greta WeberProduction assistance from Kaya McMullen and Karan NevatiaAdditional support and a special thanks to Bill Simmons, Sean Fennessey, and Juliet Litman

Michael Myers: Psychopath, Serial Killer ... and Victim? | Halloween Unmasked

A psychological profile of Michael Myers and the real-life murderers who inspired him. The boogeyman is real. But Dr. Loomis screwed up his treatment.

Jamie Lee Curtis: Final Girl and Hollywood Survivor | Halloween Unmasked

Jamie Lee Curtis was born to scream. As a baby, her mom got stabbed in Psycho. As an awkward teen, she said "Yes!" to the role that made her a second generation scream queen -- and "Hell no!" to the final girl fixation on Laurie Strode's virginity.