Interview: David Gordon Green Talks Halloween Kills

I’ve long been a fan of David Gordon Green. The first time I discovered this talented writer/director was the indie feature All the Real Girls. After that, it became clear that he wasn’t interested in doing the same thing over and over again. Whether you are talking about George Washington, Snow Angels, Pineapple Express, Joe, or Our Brand is Crisis, the variety in stories he was involved with was fascinating. Then came Halloween. Mr. Green, along with co-writers Danny McBride and Jeff Fradley, found a unique angle for a new sequel taking place directly after Carpenter’s 1978 original classic. Now, he returns with the second film in the latest Halloween trilogy. Finally, fans get to see what happens in Haddonfield on the night Myers came home again.

It’s always fantastic sitting down and speaking with David Gordon Green. Having interviewed him in the past, I was thrilled to chat all things horror with the filmmaker. He opened up about his approach to the latest. The director also talked about working with both John Carpenter and Jamie Lee Curtis. One aspect of the recent film I appreciate is his exploration of grief in a horror film. While they explored this in past sequels, its inclusion only adds to the latest in the series. And coming from a powerful film like Snow Angels – a very underappreciated gem of a movie – it’s not surprising that he’d explore that very thing here. And it works. Of course, he can’t give too much away when it comes to Halloween Ends, but he did give me a very intriguing answer when I asked if he could describe it in a word. Either way, I’m beyond thrilled to see how it all plays out.

It was such a genuine thrill to chat with these fine folks – including Judy Greer coming soon. And frankly, I cannot wait to head to the theatres once again and experience Halloween Kills. Opening this Friday, get ready for the latest chapter as the saga of Michael Myers continues.