--- product_id: 162516055 title: "Taking Shape: Developing Halloween From Script to Scream" price: "Rp1138414" currency: IDR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.id/products/162516055-taking-shape-developing-halloween-from-script-to-scream store_origin: ID region: Indonesia --- # Taking Shape: Developing Halloween From Script to Scream **Price:** Rp1138414 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Taking Shape: Developing Halloween From Script to Scream - **How much does it cost?** Rp1138414 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.id](https://www.desertcart.id/products/162516055-taking-shape-developing-halloween-from-script-to-scream) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Silver Shamrock. Thorn. White Horses. It’s all in here. Join authors Dustin McNeill and Travis Mullins for a deep dive into the evolution of Halloween’s vast mythology. Extensively researched, TAKING SHAPE is the ultimate guide to the first forty years of Haddonfield history. Featuring exclusive interviews with filmmakers from every installment, prepare to gain new insight into Halloween’s iconic boogeyman. Oh, you don’t believe in the boogeyman? You should. TAKING SHAPE includes: - Comprehensive story analysis on the entire series! - A rundown of all deleted and alternate scenes! - A look at what scholars got right (and wrong) about H1! - Exclusive details on Nigel Kneale's original H3 script! - Comparisons of early scripts to the final theatrical films! - A rare interview with H5 screenwriter Michael Jacobs! - An exhaustive account of H6's troubled production! - An examination of H20’s roots as a direct-to-video sequel! - A revealing look behind the grunge of the Rob Zombie era! - Insight into how test audiences and execs shaped the films! - In-depth dissection of the official novelizations! Review: If you’re a fan of the series...BUY THIS! - If there is one book I can recommend for Halloween series fans, Taking Shape is the one I’d tell them is a MUST READ! As a long time fan of the films, I have as very entertained & satisfied at the completion of this book. Written by true fans, you get accounts of the entire process from script to screen for each film, revisions, deleted scenes, original concepts...it’s all here & fun to read & find out from beginning to end! Review: Fun read for fans of Halloween - The original Halloween is one of my all time favorite films! It's fun to read the origin story of this amazing film! Full disclosure: I enjoy the other Laurie Strode installments. The Michael and Laurie storyline is Halloween for me. But Halloween II, H2O, and Halloween 2018 don't come close to the original. The other sequels and Rob Zombie's reboots are not at all interesting to me. I watched each film again in preparation for reading about them. The additional viewings did not change my above opinions. This book made me appreciate that each film was an attempt to bring something new to the series. The behind the scenes stories are almost more interesting than the films. This book is s really interesting glimpse into the cutthroat film industry. The studio system is revealed to be a tangled mess of investors and studio execs that place profit over loyalty and creativity. The main theme here is greed and control! So many poor decisions killed the potential of each sequel. I came away sympathizing for those involved in these films. They were pressured to cut corners, make ridiculous concessions, and denied the opportunity to tell good stories. No wonder John Carpenter and Debra Hill sold their stakes and ran. Glad the story of Halloween III was included here and given equal treatment. It's an underrated, flawed attempt at a fresh story free of the Michael Myers mythology. Too often it is excluded from the franchise. Pick this up if you are interested in the Halloween films. I'm glad I did. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #889,656 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #228 in Video Reference (Books) #233 in Horror Movies #337 in Movie Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,187 Reviews | ## Images ![Taking Shape: Developing Halloween From Script to Scream - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fn-PDot8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you’re a fan of the series...BUY THIS! *by 6***R on February 26, 2021* If there is one book I can recommend for Halloween series fans, Taking Shape is the one I’d tell them is a MUST READ! As a long time fan of the films, I have as very entertained & satisfied at the completion of this book. Written by true fans, you get accounts of the entire process from script to screen for each film, revisions, deleted scenes, original concepts...it’s all here & fun to read & find out from beginning to end! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun read for fans of Halloween *by A***E on February 13, 2020* The original Halloween is one of my all time favorite films! It's fun to read the origin story of this amazing film! Full disclosure: I enjoy the other Laurie Strode installments. The Michael and Laurie storyline is Halloween for me. But Halloween II, H2O, and Halloween 2018 don't come close to the original. The other sequels and Rob Zombie's reboots are not at all interesting to me. I watched each film again in preparation for reading about them. The additional viewings did not change my above opinions. This book made me appreciate that each film was an attempt to bring something new to the series. The behind the scenes stories are almost more interesting than the films. This book is s really interesting glimpse into the cutthroat film industry. The studio system is revealed to be a tangled mess of investors and studio execs that place profit over loyalty and creativity. The main theme here is greed and control! So many poor decisions killed the potential of each sequel. I came away sympathizing for those involved in these films. They were pressured to cut corners, make ridiculous concessions, and denied the opportunity to tell good stories. No wonder John Carpenter and Debra Hill sold their stakes and ran. Glad the story of Halloween III was included here and given equal treatment. It's an underrated, flawed attempt at a fresh story free of the Michael Myers mythology. Too often it is excluded from the franchise. Pick this up if you are interested in the Halloween films. I'm glad I did. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NOW THIS IS MORE LIKE IT *by I***R on January 3, 2021* When I read the Magnotta Halloween book, which is similar in size and appearance to this one, I was very disappointed in its (lack of) contents. I wanted an in-depth review of the Halloween franchise, and thankfully, this book delivers the goods! Every film in the franchise is covered here, including Season of the Witch, the Rob Zombie films, and the 2018 same-titled sequel to the original Halloween. There are in-depth examinations of changes to the drafts prior to filming, deleted scenes, alternate TV scenes, director’s cuts, and even discussions of how the novelizations differ from the theatrical releases they coincided with. Not only that, each chapter ends with interviews of various contributors, from screenwriters, directors, editors, and cinematographers to even the novelization authors. Overall this is a wonderful, well-researched book that should be on the shelf of every fan of this franchise. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.id/products/162516055-taking-shape-developing-halloween-from-script-to-scream](https://www.desertcart.id/products/162516055-taking-shape-developing-halloween-from-script-to-scream) --- *Product available on Desertcart Indonesia* *Store origin: ID* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*