Halloween (2007)

Halloween (2007)

Halloween (2007) is a re-imagined style remake of the original horror classic Halloween (1978) by John Carpenter. This film marks the third horror movie by rock musician turned director Rob Zombie, the first two being House of 1000 Corpses and it's sequel, The Devil's Rejects. This film diverged solidly from the original film in that it gave a much larger back story to Doctor Loomis and Michael Myers, primarily his childhood years and the years that he was incarcerated in the mental hospital. Also, in the original Halloween, the revelation that Laurie Strode is related to Michael Myers was not revealed until the second Halloween movie. The primary reason why Laurie encountered Michael Myers in the original script was completely incidental. She just happened to be around the other teens who crossed paths with Myers.

Gun Law Inaccuracies: One of the more inaccurate Hollywood falsehoods is the depiction that someone (anyone) can walk into a gun store in Illinois and walk out with a handgun, no questions asked. This is a common myth that is, unfortunately, propagated constantly in Hollywood and in movie scripts. Though based on the real life town of Haddonfield, NJ (Original co-writer and producer Debra Hill grew up in Haddonfield, NJ), the fictional town of Haddonfield is based in Illinois. In the state of Illinois there is a 72 hour waiting period for handguns and all buyers must apply for and receive an FOID (Firearms Owners Identification Card). The film depicts Dr. Loomis (Malcolm McDowell) as someone who knows nothing about guns, walking into a large, established retail gun store and managing to walk out with a Colt Python revolver. Not very likely in this day and age, however, it is myths like these that fuel calls for 'stricter gun control' amongst people who are ignorant of current gun laws.

In February 2009, Rob Zombie began filming the sequel to Halloween (2007) - currently titled "H2" It was released in the Fall of 2009, which is a really fast turn around time for a major motion picture.

The Following guns were used in the re-imagined Rob Zombie film Halloween (2007):

Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chiefs Special"

After Michael Myers at age 10, is incarcerated for a series of gruesome murders, his mother Deborah Myers (Sheri Moon Zombie) decides to commit suicide. In the depths of despair, she watches family home movies while holding a Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chief Special" revolver - 38 Special.

Smith and Wesson Model 36 - .38 special - 5 shot

A distraught Deborah Myers (Sheri Moon Zombie) holds a Smith & Wesson Model 36 "Chiefs Special" while contemplating suicide - .38 Special

Smith & Wesson Model 617 Revolver

• When Doctor Samuel Loomis (Malcolm McDowell) goes to a gun store to purchase a handgun, he expresses interest in a silver revolver, a Smith & Wesson Model 617 Revolver. The Gunstore clerk lets him handle it, mentioning that it is a ".22 Smith & Wesson". Dr. Loomis seems anxious to get the transaction over with and obviously knows little to nothing about firearms. The clerk notices this and mentions that the small .22 long rifle cartridge will just 'piss off' an attacker.

Smith & Wesson Model 617 - .22LR

Samuel Loomis (Malcolm McDowell) handles a stainless Smith & Wesson Model 617 Revolver - .22 LR

Colt Python

• Sensing that Doctor Samuel Loomis (Malcolm McDowell) needs a larger caliber handgun, a gunstore clerk suggests a Colt Python .357 magnum revolver in matte stainless finish. He merely calls it a ".357 magnum" and mentions that it will blow someone's head off. He later asks "What are you hunting?". The film, of course, ignores the fact that a hand gun buyer in Illinois must have an FOID Card and wait 72 hours prior to picking up a firearm.

Colt Python Stainless Steel variant with 4" Barrel and Colt marked Rubber combat grips - .357 Magnum The version seen in the film has pearl grips.

The Gun Store clerk handles the Colt Python in matte Stainless finish - .357 magnum.

The Colt Python (in matte Stainless finish and pearl grips) falls out of Loomis' trench coat - .357 magnum

Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor-Compton) crawls through the attic with Loomis' Colt Python - .357 Magnum

Laurie Strode (Scout Taylor-Compton) manages to hold onto her Colt Python after she crashes through the ceiling onto the floor - .357 Magnum

"Michael!!! Stop!!!!"

Beretta 92FS

• Two Haddonfield Sheriff Deputies use Beretta 92FS Pistols while searching the house.

Beretta 92FS - 9x19mm.

Haddonfield Sheriff Deputies search the darkened house with Beretta 92FS pistols drawn - 9mm

In early shots the trigger guards looked rounded like the SB model, however, in viewing the scene further, these are just tricks of shadow and camera angle.

The Pistols are 92FS models, though some of the shots may be replica pistols.

In an annoying sequence, a deputy yells "Freeze!" after witnessing Michael Myers gut his partner and manages to put just one round into Michael Myer's shoulder before Michael kills him with a knife. In reality, if a cop saw a knife wielding killer gut a fellow police officer, he would empty the entire magazine into the perp without hesitation.

Remington 1100 Shotgun

• Seen in the gun cabinet of Sheriff Lee Brackett's (Brad Dourif) gun cabinet in his office are two long guns, one of which is a Remington 1100 with Black Synthetic Furniture - 12 gauge.

Remington Model 1100 Tactical Shotgun - 12 gauge. This version has a slug barrel and rifle sights.

In Sheriff Lee Brackett's (Brad Dourif) gun cabinet are two shotguns, one a Remington 1100 with Synthetic Furniture (12 gauge) and an unknown double barreled shotgun.

Unknown Double Barreled Shotgun

• Also seen in the same gun cabinet is a double barreled shotgun (Side by side) of unknown make or model.

1960s Era Commercial Stevens hammerless side by side shotgun - 12 Gauge. This model is shown as an example of type and not depicted as the exact model shown in the film.

Remington Model 11 shotgun

• These Vintage semi-auto shotguns are seen in a rack in the Gun store. Note these could be A-5 or the Savage copies.

A variety of pump, auto loader shotguns and hunting rifles are seen in the gun racks. Behind the proprietor are Remington Model 11 Shotguns. Also on the wall appear to be Ruger 10/22 rifles, Marlin Camp Carbines (9mm), Winchester Model 70s, Remington 870 Shotguns, various double barreled shotguns (Side by Side and O/U) and various unidentifiable bolt action hunting rifles.

Model 11, it's parent A-5 and possibly some Savage or Franchi clones seen on the right of the screen, noted by the signature square backed receiver.

Browning Auto 5 shotgun

• These Vintage semi-auto shotguns are seen in a rack in the Gun store. The Browning can often be distinguished from the Model 11 by the stock, the pistol grip is usually cut off flat on the M11, while it is usually rounded on the A-5. It should be noted that the Model 11 is a copy of the A-5 and that the shotgun on the right is not a browning A-5 or clone. This also marks the occasion where the most A-5 and variant's have been seen on screen.

Browning Auto 5 shotguns and a Remington Model 11 Shotgun are visible on the wall behind the proprietor of the store - 12 gauge.