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H5 Mask

This article is about the mask used in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers.

Description[]

Halloween 4 proved to be very successful, prompting Moustapha Akkad to rush the next film into production. It was originally decided that the mask used from Halloween 4 would be reused for Halloween 5, but this was not to be, as Michael Myers' stuntman from the former, George P. Wilbur, would not be reprising his role. Fellow stuntman Don Shanks ended up taking the role.

Shanks tried on Halloween 4's mask before principal photography was set to commence, but it was decided that the mask did not fit him quite right, so a new one was designed. The new mask (designed by Greg Nicotero and his early KNB FX team) would feature a far different look than the previous one (despite being presented in the story as the same mask seen in Halloween 4). The mask features a ghastlier look and more defined expression, with a far wider neck. Two of the more noticeable features of the mask were the longer hair and teardrop-shaped eyes. The shape of the lips and eyebrows also gave the mask an angrier look, instead of the blank expression of its predecessors. The mask also had a slightly thicker rubber than the others, which is evident in its appearance. Contrary to the previous mask, which was always tucked in, the neck of this mask hangs over Michael's collar.

Shanks has also confirmed that the mask was held together with Velcro, which made it extremely tough to breathe in. During the filming of the beating sequence in the third act, Shanks received a fractured septum from a wooden plank, swung by actor Donald Pleasence. Because of this, a new nose application had to be grafted onto the mask in order to accommodate Shanks' bandaged nose. The updated mask can be visible in many portions of the film.

Reception[]

While some applauded the mask for being more expressive than its predecessor, it would receive a negative reaction overall. Fans and critics expressed displeasure over the lack of continuity between masks seen in Halloween 4 and 5. Many also felt it looked more unkempt and shoddy than the others. Those with more positive reactions also found the mask to be more "ghost" or "phantom"-like in appearance.

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