SlipKnoT, a member over at Michael-Myers.net, collected the history of each mask used in the Michael Myers films. This history ranges from Halloween 1 all the way up to Rob Zombie’s Halloween 2 remake. So, without further explanation, let’s showcase what they found:

HalloweeN: The mask used in HalloweeN 1 was a store bought mask – the Captain Kirk mask. Sculpted from a life-cast of William Shatner in 1975, and sold in stores from 1976 to around 1979. The mask used was bought from a Halloween store, had its eyes cut larger, eyebrow and sideburn hair removed, the hair misted brown, and lastly, the mask was painted white by Tommy Lee Wallace. The mask was worn by Nick Castle, and was worn by Tony Moran in the unmasking scene. It was also worn by various crew members.

HalloweeN II: The mask in HalloweeN II was the same mask used in HalloweeN I. After filming H1, Debra Hill kept the mask very poorly under her bed. Because of the poor condition it was kept in, the mask discolored severely and that’s why it looks the way it does, aside from the fact that Dick Warlock (Myers, H2) had a shorter and wider face than Nick Castle (Myers, H1). Dick Warlock wore the mask.

HalloweeN IV: The mask used in H4′s origin has been argued. There are many theories about the origin, most commonly that it is a recast/retool of the 1984 “The Mask”, made by Don Post Studios. This version of “The Mask” was never licensed or trademarked, making finding them next to impossible. It should also be noted that this mask didn’t have eyebrows sculpted on – they were glued in place. The mask also had white hair placed on first, before it was misted black. The mask was worn by George P. Wilbur.

HalloweeN V: This mask strays from the original design because the director wanted Michael to have an “angrier” expression as opposed to the “blank” and “featureless” face we saw in previous films. When filming a scene, Pleasence (Dr. Loomis) accidentally hit Don Shanks (Myers, H5) in the nose, breaking it. As a result, they had to cut out the nose of the mask and add on a paper thin nose cut off of another H5 mask. The edges of the nose appliance can be seen clearly in a lot of the film. Don Shanks wore the mask.

HalloweeN VI: The HalloweeN VI mask had a very odd goblin type look to it. This mask was sculpted by John Carl Buechler. The mask used in H6 had chemicals rubbed inside and outside of the mask by a disgruntled effects artist, thus destroying most existing copies. This is what made the mask look different in the ending, and re-shot scenes. This is the second time the mask was worn by George P. Wilbur.

HalloweeN H20: There were a total of 4 masks used – an H6 mask, retooled by Brad Hardin, used in the opening scenes and a KNB mask, used for most of the primary shooting. As they were wrapping up production it was decided that the KNB mask wasn’t adequate. They hired the Stan Winston FX company to sculpt a new mask which they used to reshoot a lot of the scenes. Lastly, due to time or budget restraints they had to CGI over the mask in a couple of scenes. Chris Durand wore the masks.

HalloweeN Resurrection: The HalloweeN Resurrection mask looked a lot more sinister than masks before it, and it featured painted eyebrows, human hair, and clear features. Brad Loree wore the mask in this film.

Rob Zombie’s HalloweeN: The mask was sculpted by Wayne Toth and worn by Tyler Mane. It was actually sculpted on a lifecast of Tyler Mane, giving the mask most of Mane’s features. Toth didn’t account for latex shrinkage so the mask was very tight. In the scene where Michael first puts on the mask you can see where he goes from having the long wig hair to his natural short hair. Because of this, Toth actually had to glue hair inside the neck of the mask, to make it seem like Mane still had long hair under the mask. This is the very first mask to stray beyond just a “white face,” as this mask has a lot of “rot” and “deterioration” combined with shades of black, gray, and green in various places.

Rob Zombie’s HalloweeN II: The mask was again sculpted by Wayne Toth and worn by Tyler Mane. It was again sculpted on Mane’s life-cast, making the mask have strong Mane features. Toth sculpted this mask bigger than the H9 sculpt, so the mask would fit Mane more comfortably. As the time goes on the mask deteriorates further, till the point it is just a dirty brownish mask. Michael gets slapped and it causes a part of the mask to rip off, which causes the “Exposed” look we’re all so familiar with. This is the first film to have Michael’s face exposed through most of the movie.

Black Eyed Kids.

The boys claimed they were on their way to see a movie and had accidentally left their money at home, and they asked if Brian would give them a lift back to their house. Following his instincts, Brian denied to help them. Immediately, the kids became annoyed and agitated, demanding that Brian let them into his car. For some reason, Brian’s surmounting anxiety and fear led way to actually wanting to let the kids into his car, as if his thoughts were being controlled by someone other than himself. With his heart pounding in his chest, Brian then noticed the coloration of the kids’ eyes: completely black, like pure coal, lacking pupils or irises.

Sensing that he was dealing with something otherworldly, Brian immediately reversed his car and drove away. Recounting the event, Brian said, “I noticed the boys in my peripheral vision, and I stole a quick glance back. They were gone. The sidewalk by the theater was deserted.” Where exactly the boys went, no one will ever know. But, one thing is certain: this is the first piece of documentation involving the Black Eyed Kids.

They approach quietly, yet boldly. They’re young, usually teens or slightly younger. They insist on coming inside your house to use the bathroom, the telephone or just for a drink of water. But for some reason you’re afraid. Why? They’re just kids. Then you notice their eyes – black, as if the pupil had poured over its banks.

No one really knows anything about the Black Eyed Kids. Some say they are the ghastly reanimation of murders, sufferers, or sinners; however, others claim they are demonic in nature. Regardless of their origin, Brian Bethel’s interaction with them is not a singular case.

Stephen Wagner, a marine stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, experienced a similar encounter to Brian Bethel’s. He was watching a movie at home when he heard a knock on the door. Upon opening it, he was greeted by two kids matching the same description as Brian’s. When asked later to comment on the event, he said, “I couldn’t take my eyes of their pitch-black eyes; it was like they were sucking me in. I felt horrible and was suddenly frightened for my life, like I needed to immediately take cover. They just stared at me, with those goddam eyes.”

As stated, no one knows the purpose of these Black Eyed Kids. If you have had an encounter with one, let us know about it. Or, you could dress up as one for Halloween and really freak some people out.

How some people become famous is beyond me. What is even more difficult to fathom is how people can find certain celebrities attractive when they are so hideous I want to laugh every time I see a picture. I’m not shallow…just honest.

Here is a small list of celebrities who won’t be needing masks this year (There will be a part 2 in the near future I’m sure of it):

Courtney Love

Oh Courtney. I actually do love you. You are the most lovable trashy train wreck I’ve ever laid eyes upon. For Halloween this year, however, I think you can get away with just being you.

Janice Dickenson

Janice. Google her golden years and you will see that she was an absolutely breathtaking exotic beauty pre-surgery days. She’s been raised to believe that looks are the only thing that matters. She may still be banking in the modeling business but her once natural beauty has turned to a plastic nightmare. Maybe she should quit the knife and start working on her personality.

Tori Spelling

Tori Spelling. 9021ohhhh my god your face. I honestly gasp every time I open tabloid and see her face. I just don’t get it. I keep looking at it trying to figure it out but it’s not coming to me. I don’t get it. I’ve really nothing else to say.

Donatella Versace

Versace. You would think with all that money she could afford a better face. Perhaps she could work on a clothing line of designer burkas to help cover up that mug.

Khloe Kardashian

Don’t shoot the messenger! There is no doubt that this one got beat with the ugly stick at birth. The hot genes flooded into Kim with nothing to spare for poor Khloe. She looks like one of those mountain trolls. I know you love the Kardashians but you can’t argue with truth.

Jocelyn- wealthy socialite from switzerland

Jocelyn. Professional bored rich bitch. Would you believe me if I told you this woman actually spent over 4 million dollars  (of her billionaire husband’s money) to look like this? It’s not even human. Who the hell is her surgeon? She actually became famous due to how ridiculous her face is. I can’t stop staring at it. Waking up next to this would be scarier then falling off a 10 story building…. which is sort of what she looks like anyway.

Wizard of Oz Cowardly Lion Deluxe Adult Mask

Actually, the more I think about it. I’m starting to notice something very interesting. Perhaps she is the long lost sister of the Cowardly Lion? Or  maybe gearing up for Wizard of Oz on Broadway? Thoughts?

Superman Infant (6-12 Months) Costume

Batman Infant Costume

Besides the fact that hell would freeze over, if for some reason by the immaculate conception I, the Halloween Harlot, had a child… I would make it awesome.

Face it, baby clothes are expensive. Add the clothes to the cost of formula, diapers, school, food, etc and you’ve grown yourself your very own financial pocket parasite. Not to mention, kids aren’t particularly the cutest things in the world. Wouldn’t you rather have a puppy? At least you can leave them alone in the house for a few hours while you run errands.

Anyway, I’m getting off subject. If I had a kid, I’d dress it up like something fun every day. At FrightCatalog.com you can find lots of fun outfits for the same price or less than the cost of normal vanilla baby outfits that you’d find elsewhere.

Little Damion, you want to be Superman today? Hell yeah kiddo! Go save the world! The other kids might try to make fun of him, but I mean, how can you -really- make fun of Superman? He’ll kick your ass. Same goes with Batman or a Stormtrooper. Your kid will start a trend in the school yard. Soon, every kid will want it to be Halloween everyday.

Shrek Infant Toddler Costume

Bonus: The kid will use his imagination! Dressing up in different characters encourages the brain to think outside the box. He will also gain confidence. The more you encourage his awesomeness, the more awesome he will be.

It’s also fun to have to dress the kid up because it’s like having a new character everyday instead of a child. It’s entertainment for the parent. Dress him up like a Rockstar and bring him to a Korn concert. The babes will be all over you that’s for sure. Try dressing him up like a Stormtrooper and tell him that Luke Skywalker called and needs him to clean his room to save the world. Kids are gullible. By dressing him up, you make him more gullible. He’ll feel like cleaning his room is his duty to save the world!

He won’t eat his greens? Dress him up like Shrek and tell him Shrek needs to eat green to stay green! Trust me, he’ll eat his greens.

Your Halloween Harlot- Miss Cara Maria

Why live in a boring world? Imagination starts at youth. Make it Halloween every day and not only will you have a constant source of entertainment, but your kid will grow up brighter and way more awesome then those vanilla Gap babies. Make a stand. Viva Halloween!

Then sometimes we get letters like this.

We did the author a favor by editing out his info. I am having a hard time believing that this kid even wants to write this letter. His teacher assigned this homework and he was just banging out a letter to get it done. Are you really hating on sexy costumes? If there are no sexy costumes next Halloween you might as well just cancel it.

This poor thing is one hot mess, but it’s a cool Halloween costume. The dark gothic bride, the brooding mood. When high fashion and hell meet it can create some stunning visuals. The hair and makeup alone must have taken hours. So if you are going to get a costume like this for Halloween make sure you have plenty of time on your hands to get ready. After all getting that “just dead” look can take soem time.

Back home we counted and consumed the candy. Ordered Hocus Pocus on pay per view and went to bed in our coffins with a candy induced coma. Can’t wait for next year!

Wow, what a crazy week it’s been. The season is upon us and I’ve been working non-stop to be a part of it. Between getting Fright Catalog back online, looking over new product and listing items on eBay, I’ve hardly had time to update this blog. Well, there is a lot of exciting news to tell, so let’s get to it!

• Fright Catalog Going Back Online

That’s right ghouls and ghosts, Fright Catalog will be re-launching this week with new product for the 2009 Halloween season. Make sure to check us out for all your costume needs this year, as we continue to be the best online store for Halloween!

• Ghost Droppings: A Community For All Things Creepy

Looking for great Halloween ideas this year? If you haven’t already, come check out GhostDroppings.com. Sponsored and run by your friends at Fright Catalog, Ghost Droppings is a place where the Halloween community can come together to share ideas, read articles, post pictures and be part of a great, ever growing community.

• Fright Catalog Still Going Strong at eBay

For those of you who haven’t heard or checked it out, Fright Catalog has been posting hundreds of brand new items every week on our eBay Store. With the 2009 season on top of us, we need to make more room for this year’s stock. This means amazing savings for you, and more room for us to store our new stock. So come on by and see what we have for auction!

He's coming for you.

The new Rob Zombie Halloween film H2 is coming out to mixed reviews but the new masks are really in demand. People are calling everyday to get their evil hands on one. Working on getting some in soon.

Spooky Halloween witches devils and pirates for kids

I took this picture of my kids and my little cousin a couple years ago. I think it really captures the innocent fun of Halloween.