September 07, 2009

Halloween (1978): The Drinking Game

Nothing says "respectful outing of cinematic appreciation" like a drinking game. And NOTHING says "Halloween" like John Carpenter's Halloween, a true classic whose influence cannot be overstated. And, praise Samhain, October 31st is on a Saturday this year!

All the cards are in place. So, after my little vampire bat goes down (up?) for the night this Halloween, I'm looking forward to the following:

One Drink:
Every time you see a pumpkin.
Every time you see the Sanitarium station wagon.
Every time someone says "Totally!"
Every time someone says "Boogeyman".
Every time one of Laurie's friends make fun of her for seeing The Shape.

Two Drinks:
Every time you see a palm tree. (trivia time: the streets of "Haddonfield, IL" are actually located in Pasadena)
Every time you see another horror movie on TV.
Every time Laurie discounts Tommy for seeing the Boogeyman. (after what she's seen, girl should know better.)

Waterfall:
Every time Dr. Loomis goes off on Michael Myers, for as long as he continues ranting.

Kill It:
Every time Michael Myers tilts his head.
Every time Michael Myers plays dress-up.
Every time Michael Myers is unmasked. (Including the opening sequence - yes, I want you to start the movie with something in your system.)

If I survive the night he came home, I'm also considering a marathon of the entire series. Yes, even Part 6 (it has Paul Rudd in it!). YES, even Resurrection (it has Busta Rhymes in it!).

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