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First, I would like to name and identify some terms that I will be using throughout this thread.
Hero: Used for primary filming, and close-up shots.
Stunt:Used for stunt scenes, scenes where the item is being used roughly, etc.
DPS:Abbreviation for “Don Post Studios”.
JLC:Abbreviation for “Jamie Lee Curtis”.
TLW:Abbreviation for “Tommy Lee Wallace”.
TOTS:Abbreviation for “Trick or Treat Studios”.
So without further adieu, I present to you…
The Definitive Guide to All “Halloween” 1-11 Masks, Boots, Coveralls, and Knives.
Halloween (1978)
Number of Masks used: 3
Types: 1 Hero, 2 Stunt Masks
Boots Used: Vietnam Era Jungle Boots with Vibram Soles.
Coveralls Used: “Tex-Green" Sears Tradewear Coveralls
Knife Used: W.R. Case and sons Cut. Co. Model 102-12"
Actors Who Played Myers: Tony Moran (Unmasking scene only), Tommy Lee Wallace (All scenes requiring the breaking of an object or stunt work), and Nick Castle (most all scenes besides those listed above), Debra Hill (young michael POV scenes and when Tommy sees The Shape through the windows), Jim Winburn (scene when Michael falls off the balcony).
The Mask
Prior to the start of Halloween’s filming, filmmakers were out to find the best mask to use for the film.
There were 3 options:
-A Captain Kirk mask (left), derived from a lifecast of William Shatner, taken for the filming of “Star Trek”, sculpted, produced, and distributed by Don Post Studios.
Photo of the Kirk and Spock masks from the 1970s. Photo Credit: Unknown, She Blogged By Night.
Lifecast of William Shatner
-A Spock mask (right), derived from a lifecast of Leonard Nimoy, taken for the filming of “Star Trek”. Sculpted, produced, and distributed by Don Post Studios.
Photo of the Kirk and Spock masks from the 1970s. Photo Credit: Unknown, She Blogged By Night.
Lifecast of Nimoy, Photo credit to forche_designs
-An Emmet Kelly Clown mask, sculpted, produced, and distributed by Don Post Studios.
Original DPS Emmet Kelly Mask, Photo credit to FreddyMyers101
Obviously, the eventual choice was the Captain Kirk mask.
Photo of Forest Ackerman’s Mint Condition Kirk
List of all publicly known 1975 Captain Kirk Masks: http://www.michael-myers.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=119143
Tommy Lee Wallace bought at least 3 masks (speculation) and took the following steps to create the mask that we all know, fear, and love.
-Tore off sideburn and eyebrow hair
-Enlarged the Eyeholes
-Spray painted the mask “Fish Belly White”, as he describes it
- Misted the hair black with “Streak n’ Tips”.
Modern can of Black Streak n’ Tips
Wallace’s unconventional methods caused much of the paint to wear off throughout filming, causing the mask to naturally weather itself over the 30-day filming period. The hair also became lighter throughout filming due to the fact that only the top of the hair was misted, not all of it (the hair).
Photo Showing the Extreme Weathering of the Hero Mask, behind the scenes shot.
Many argue that Tommy Lee Wallace only created one of the 3 masks and that the 2 stunt masks were created by Don Post Studios and given to the filmmakers. This theory is plausible when considering the state that the 2 stunt masks kept during filming. One stunt mask, as seen below, kept all of its white paint even after filming, and the hair is black all the way through. If DPS did create this stunt mask, it would make much sense that the paint and hair work would be of higher quality.
Thread speculating the origin of all 3 masks:
Photo Highlighting Similarities between The H1 Stunt mask and the Stunt Blood Tears mask from Halloween II (1981), photo credit: Kaizu
Recently Released Photo of Jamie Lee Curtis wearing a stunt mask sometime after the filming of Halloween (1978). Confirmed to be the “stunt blood tears” mask used in Halloween 2, photo credit unknown
Other Images of the Hero Mask:
John Carpenter and Nick Castle wearing the Hero and a Stunt Mask, respectively. photo credit unknown.
Nick Castle wearing the Hero mask Prior to Filming of the “Hedge Scene”, photo credit unknown.
Actor Nick Castle holding the Hero mask between takes, photo credit unknown. (Note the blonde hair showing through the hair.) photo credit unknown
Colorized Photo of Nick Castle wearing the Hero mask, photo credit: Nick Mulpagano.
Other Images of the Stunt Masks:
See Gallery.
Where are the Original Masks Today?
Out of the 3 masks used for filming, only two mask locations are definitively known. The hero, and stunt mask A.
The Hero Mask
I have heard several different stories about where the hero mask went after the filming of Halloween (1978). After someone can post here and clarify, I will edit the post. Here are the two stories that have been circulated:
- Debra Hill took the hero mask after filming and kept it in a shoebox under her bed until the filming of Halloween II (1981), which sped up the deterioration process.
- The hero mask was given to Nick Castle and displayed on his fireplace mantel until Debra asked for it back to film Halloween II, but never returned it.
For the longest time, members believed theory #1 above… Until Nick Castle made some claims that questioned it at a Q&A at Monster Mania Con 17 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Around the 1:35 mark in the video below, Castle states that he had the original mask for “a couple years” after the filing for Halloween wrapped. He also claims that he had the mask on display in his home until right before Halloween began production. Castle says that Debra Hill called him asking if he had the original mask in his possession because they could not make a duplicate one close enough to it and no one remembered who owned it. Nick Castle then allowed them to use it for Halloween II and claims that Debra Hill told him he would get it back when filming concluded. Contrary to Debra’s promise, Castle states that he never got the mask back.
Skip to the 1:35 mark in the following link to hear the above statements: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjU5jqmPoJg
Some members speculate that both Debra and Nick are telling the truth. It is possible that Debra Hill took home the Hero mask, while Nick Castle took home one of the stunt masks. Perhaps the mask that Castle brought home and then gave to Hill was used in Halloween II as a stunt mask. If this were the case, it would make complete sense that Castle never got it back was because one of the Halloween II stunt masks was destroyed in the fire scene at the end of Halloween II.
Regardless of who took what, Dick warlock kept the Hero mask from Halloween (1978) after filming of Halloween II (1981) wrapped. For some time, Dick Warlock kept the mask on display next to his Hero Friday the 13th Hockey mask and Hood.
Hero Halloween mask after the filming of Halloween II (1981), photo credit Dick Warlock.
Hero Halloween mask after the filming of Halloween II (1981), photo credit Dick Warlock.
After some years, someone found out that Dick Warlock had the mask on display. The video and pictures below, taken in 1996, are some of the last documentations of the mask before it was sold to a private collector, who owns it today.
Video taken in 1996: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11Tfgu7qFjE
Hero Halloween mask on display somewhere between 1996 and 1998, photo credit unknown.
Video taken in 2001, 3 years before being sold to a private collector: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHawn3tP5Jw
In 2003, private collector and haunted attraction owner, Mark Roberts of Tiffin, Ohio, purchased the mask from Dick Warlock for a reported sum of $13,000. He still owns the mask to this day and rumors recently circulated claiming that he plans on getting the mask restored, and keeps it in a temperature-controlled display case. Below is the last known picture of the Hero mask from Halloween (1978) and Halloween II (1981).
Collector Mark Roberts holding the Hero Halloween Mask with previous owner, Dick Warlock, photo credit unknown.
Photo of the Hero mask in 2017. Photo Credit: Mark Roberts.
Stunt Mask A
The location of Stunt Mask “A” as shown above, is currently unknown. It is widely believed that one of the stunt masks was burnt in the end scene of Halloween II, but I am not sure if this is confirmed. Odds are that this is the stunt mask that WAS burnt if any, given that the other resides in a private collection.
Stunt Mask B
This stunt mask was used in Halloween II for the “messy blood tears” scene. The following photos shows the mask being worn by JLC after the filming of Halloween (1978), and the next is comparing that mask to the messy blood tears mask from Halloween II. It is residing in a private collection, currently.
Recently Released Photo of Jamie Lee Curtis wearing a stunt mask sometime after the filming of Halloween (1978). Confirmed to be the “stunt blood tears” mask used in Halloween 2, photo credit unknown
Photo comparing the JLC stunt mask to the Halloween II Messy Blood Tears Mask, photo credit Kaizu
Photos from the wrap party of Halloween (1978). Caution: The Second picture may cause extreme distress.
John Carpenter, Tommy Lee Wallace, and Nick Castle, respectively (They all three had a band,The Coup de Villes) all wearing a mask from Halloween. Photo Credit: Kim Gottlieb-Walker
Photo taken moments after the one above, where all masks are lying on the floor while they’re preforming. 
. Photo Credit: Kim Gottlieb-Walker
The Boots
The boots used in Halloween (1978) were Green Vietnam Era Altama Jungle Boots with Vibram Soles.
Correct boots
Correct Sole Pattern
Helpful Links:
- http://www.michael-myers.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=109873&hilit=boots&start=15
-https://shop.opticsplanet.com/fox-outdoor-vietnam-jungle-boot.html?_iv_code=FXO-WKB-VIETJ-099598050757&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=plusbox-beta&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_ZrXBRDXARIsAA8KauQGTF_CXftomR5t2Uuo-cG2enrpFKl6nQQIqGvlvHDTbNxVETIg7bMaAsVMEALw_wcB - http://www.armysurpluswarehouse.com/clothing/footwear/jungle-boot.html
The Coveralls
The coveralls used in Halloween (1978) are "Tex-Green” Sears Tradewear Coveralls.
Photo Credit: Michael Myers 1978
Photo Credit: Michael Myers 1978
Photo Credit: Michael Myers 1978
Photo Credit: Michael Myers 1978
Photo Credit: Michael Myers 1978
Photo Credit: Michael Myers 1978
The Knife
W.R. Case and sons cutco 102-12
The brand of the Halloween knife has been identified, and is a W.R. Case and sons Cut. Co Model 102-12’. Great alternatives would be a Lamson or Dexter. When it comes to purchasing these knives, they can be found in the classifieds section of this site, or on eBay. Lamsons tend to be a bit more expensive, as well as less common than Dexters.
Vintage W.R. Case and sons cutco 102-12. Photo Credit: Member “Lamson78”
Vintage W.R. Case and sons cutco 102-12. Photo Credit: Member “Lamson78”
Vintage W.R. Case and sons cutco 102-12. Photo Credit: Member “Lamson78”
Other good alternatives, as these knives are VERY hard to find, are Dexters or Lamsons.
Vintage Dexter. Photo Credit: Unknown
Vintage Lamson. Photo Credit: Unknown
Vintage Lamson. Photo Credit: Unknown
Halloween II (1981)
Number of Masks used: 4 (at the least)
Types: 1 Hero, 2 Stunt Mask, 1, more than likely multiple, Ben Tramer Masks.
Boots Used: Vintage Black Iron Age Logger Boots
Coveralls Used: Spruce Green Sears “Work and Leisure” Coveralls, black tag.
Weapons Used: Early 80’s Victorinox Forschner Slicing Knife, B-D MULFIT Glass 30cc Syringe, Bard Parker 3L Scalpel blade (with generic #12 blade)
Actors Who Played Myers: Dick Warlock
The Mask
The hero mask used in Halloween II (1981) was actually the same exact hero mask from Halloween (1978)! To see its history prior and after the filming of H2, just check out the same section located in “Halloween (1978)”. There are multiple reasons why the mask appears different in the films. Those reasons include the following:
- Head Shape. In the first film, Nick Castle wore the mask. In the second, Dick Warlock wore the mask. If you google either one of them and check out their head shapes, they’re completely opposite. Castle’s head is long and thin, while Warlock’s head is short and wide. Because the mask was so small in the first place, it was easily distorted.
- Natural weathering/latex rot. During the filming of Halloween, the mask was handled so much that most of the paint wore off and it collected dirt and dust. After the filming of Halloween, the mask was not properly taken care of. This caused the mask to warp even more and begin rotting in some parts.
For years, many people thought that two different masks were used for the first and second Halloween film. After some Q&A’s with cast members, cast and crew testimony, and excellent observations made by some of our finest members, it was revealed that they did use the same mask. The weathering is the same in some spots, as well as the hairline, the ears, and the eye cuts.
Where are the Original Masks Today?
As for the HERO, that’s answered in the Halloween (1978) section, above…
The Stunt Mask(s)
The stunt mask used for the “Messy Blood Tears” scene was also the stunt mask used in the first Halloween film.
Photo Highlighting Similarities between The H1 Stunt mask and the Stunt Blood Tears mask from Halloween II (1981), photo credit: Kaizu
The location of the Halloween 2 Stunt mask is currently residing in a private collection.
The Ben Tramer Masks
While working for Don Post, Rob Tharp claims to have made 3 “Myers” versions and 2 “Ben Tramer” masks for the film. The location of the Ben Tramer masks is unknown to this day. It is believed that one of them was burnt in the ambulance crash scene.
Tramer mask in a screen capture from Halloween II (1981)
Tramer mask in a screen capture from Halloween II (1981)
The Boots
The boots used in Halloween II (1981) were Black Iron Age Logger Boots. Vintage pairs can be found online.
Iron Age Logger Boots. Photo Credit: Mark Roberts
Screen used Boots. Photo Credit: Mark Roberts
The Coveralls
The coveralls used in Halloween II (1981) were Spruce Green Sears “Work and Leisure” Coveralls. Contrary to popular belief, THEY ARE NOT ROEBUCKS. These coveralls are pretty had to find, but they do pop on eBay once in a blue moon.
Prior to the filming of Halloween II, Dick Warlock walked into a local Sears and purchase a pair of coveralls for filming. These coveralls were later identified my other members, with the help of Dick Warlock’s testimony, to be Spruce Green Sears brand “Work and Leisure” Coveralls. The specific year/make/model has a black tag.
Photo Credit: Mark Roberts
The Weapons
There were multiple weapons used in Halloween 2, and one of them is unknown. They are as follows:
- Elrod House Knife- Unknown
- Schoolhouse Knife- 80’s Victorinox Forschner Slicing Knife
- Syringe- 30CC BD MULFIT Glass Syringe
- Scalpel- Bard-Parker Size 3L Handle, generic #12 blade
1. Elrod House Knife
About 3 years ago, member “Kaizu” posted a thread making an observation about the Elrod knife from Halloween II. His observation pointed out that the “elrod” knife seen in the house scene was different from the one we see in the Schoolhouse scene. The house scene knife is now owned by collector Mark Roberts of Tiffin, Ohio. Dick Warlock told member “Michaelantern” that the knife’s handle was completely black and had only 1 rivet holding it to the blade. The exact model/brand of the knife is unknown to this day.
Photo showing the difference between the two knives. Photo Credit: “Kaizu”
Kaizu’s Thread: http://michael-myers.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=102798
2. Schoolhouse Knife
In the same thread made by Kaizu (link below), the schoolhouse knife is matched to be a Victorinox Forschner slicing knife. This is done by the very similar blade stamps. The exact model of the knife is unknown to this day.
Kaizu’s Thread:http://michael-myers.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=102798
Photo comparing the schoolhouse knife’s stamp to that on a modern day Victorinox Forschner Slicing Knife. Photo Credit: Kaizu
3. Syringe- 30CC BD MULFIT Glass Syringe
In the scene where Michael kills an on-call nurse with a syringe, he uses a 30CC BD MULFIT Glass Syringe. These can be found on eBay pretty often.
Vintage 30CC BD MULFIT Glass Syringe. Photo Credit: Unknown.
4. Scalpel- Bard-Parker Size 3L Handle, generic #12 blade
Michael’s primary weapon in the Halloween II hospital scenes, the scalpel, is a Bard-Parker Size 3L Handle, with a generic #12 blade. While 3L blades can be found quite commonly, actual vintage Bard-Parker editions are difficult to come by. #12 blades can be found anywhere for quite cheap, but there are two different versions. One is more rounded at the drop of the blade, while the other is a sharp drop and comes to a point.
Vintage 80’s Bard Parker 3L scalpel with #12 blade. Same model as used in Halloween II (1981). Photo Credit: Unknown
Halloween III (1982)
Number of Masks used: 3 Primary, Many background
Types: Don Post Pumpkin Head, Don Post “Hagatha”, Don Post “Skull”
Actors Who Played Myers: No one 
Halloween 3! The Halloween movie that everyone loves to hate. Because this film lacks Michael Myers, many people dislike it right off the bat. It was a box office failure, even. What most forget to take into consideration is that when comparing the story, atmosphere, and dark tone of this movie to the original Halloween, they are almost on par. I personally love Halloween III, as well as the masks in it. That is why I included it in this list 
There are no weapons, no coveralls, no boots, but just 3 masks. These 3 masks were originally produced and sold by Don Post Studios and finding an original set is next to impossible.
Original Don Post Pumpkin
Photo Credit: Unknown
Original Don Post Skull
Photo Credit: Unknown
Original Don Post Hagatha
Photo Credit: Unknown
Halloween IV (1988)
Number of Masks used: 7 (?)
Types: 1 Hero, 5 stunts, 1 Kirk from H2
Boots Used: Red Wing ASTMF 2413-05 Black Leather Work Safety Steel Toe Boots
Coveralls Used: Grey (VERY heavily weathered) Fisher Stripe Big Macs
Weapons Used: Stunt Knife: Modeled after 10’ Chicago Cutlery with no tang (Model 44S), Hero Knife: 10’ Friedr.Herder Abr.Sohn Solingen-Germany chef knife, Scissors: Mundial Heavy Duty Industrial-Forged Tailor’s Shears
Actors Who Played Myers: Tom Morga (Bandaged Michael, toe truck driving Michael), George P. Wilbur (rest of film)
The Mask
Twenty-Eight years after the release of Halloween IV, most are still confused and baffled by the varying masks that appear throughout Halloween IV, as well as their origin. There are several theories that attempt to explain how the Halloween IV mask came to life, and we will discuss those below.
One of the many threads speculating the mask’s origin: http://michael-myers.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=114020
- The mask was a recast off a copy of a 1983 Don Post “The Mask”, an unlicensed, extremely rare item. As of 2016, under 5 are out there. the 1983/84 “The Mask” was a small run of Myers masks released by Don Post Studios. The mask was cast off of an original kirk, which explains it’s strong Kirk features. This story goes that prior to production, FX artists on the film purchased this mask and sculpted in kirk eyes, and made multiple copies.
Photo of DPS “The Mask” One of the only copies in existence. Photo Credit: Josh Warren, AKA “Sherrif Bracket”
2.The “school scene mask” was one of the surviving Tramers from Halloween II and was painted a flesh tone color for the filming of Halloween IV. According to the theory, the Halloween IV crew made adjustments to this particular mask and then made (bad) recasts for backup masks. The only thing contradicting this theory is that Dick Warlock stated both Tramers died in the fire scene of Halloween II. The writer for H4 stated that they had a mask from H1/2 and when he arrived on the first day of the shoot, they had a mask with white hair. In the following thread speculating the Halloween IV mask’s origins, Billy Kirkus made this claim:
Thread: http://michael-myers.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=114020
It is said that one of those Tramer masks (seen when Tramer is walking away) was an unconverted Kirk mask, and that the other that we all see (when Tramer is running into the street) is a fully converted mask. There is a specific issue of Gorezone Magazine in which Ken Horn is interviewed on set in 1988. He states that they used a mask left over from Halloween II. When looking at all of the information, I believe that they had a mask from Halloween II (unconverted Tramer) for the first days of shooting (Used in the school scene). Horn recast it and made multiple copies, but due to time constraints, he rushed the job and caused the deformities that we see on the Halloween IV mask. After making these copies, he did it up like the Tramer mask that he recast. This theory explains the white hair and Kirk eyes, because he would have modeled it after the Tramer mask that wasn’t fully converted. This theory would also support some features such as flesh tone paint under the white paint and platinum white hair misted black, as shown on Paul’s hero mask.
Tramer mask in a screen capture from Halloween II (1981)
Photo showing the pink flesh tones and white hair on Paul’s Hero mask. Photo Credit: “CrazyDog”
3.There was an unconverted Captain Kirk (not Tramer) left over from Halloween II that the makers of Halloween 4 began filming with. After shooting some scenes (the school scenes), people noticed that the Myers mask didn’t have blonde hair and a flesh tone paint, so Horn recast the mask and finished them all as Myers (White face, black hair, etc.) This theory definitely is plausible, but theory 2 is the most generally accepted.
In 2012, the Michael-Myers.net blog made a two part thread detailing the different masks seen throughout Halloween 4, which explains most of the questions you might have.
Part 1:http://www.michael-myers.net/masks-mysteries-halloween-4-part/
Part 2:http://www.michael-myers.net/masks-mysteries-halloween-4-part-ii/
More threads speculating the origins of the H4 mask:
http://michael-myers.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=105175
http://michael-myers.net/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=114020
Other Images of a surviving H4 Mask:
Photo Credit: Paul, AKA “Crofader”
Photo Credit: CrazyDog
Photo Credit: CrazyDog
Photo Credit: CrazyDog
Photo Credit: CrazyDog
Photo Credit: CrazyDog
Photo Credit: CrazyDog
Photo Credit: CrazyDog
Where are the Original Masks Today?
Of the 6 masks used in Halloween IV, 3 masks are known to exist outside of filming and only 2 remain. They are as follows:
- The one mask that is no longer around was owned by Jason, known on Youtube as Sinister Cinema Reviews. The mask was given to him by his brother Greg, who got it from Roy Moore, the prop master for Halloween IV. Jason was around 7 when he was given this mask, wearing it many days for long hours. Eventually the mask rotted away. Jason’s mask had duct-tape flaps extending from the inside, which is exactly what was on the hero. Does this mean that his mask that rotted away was the hero? Until a photo surfaces, we can’t be too sure…
Hero Halloween IV mask pre-eyecut widening. Photo Credit: Unknown.
- One remaining mask is owned by fellow member “Crofader”, AKA “Paul”.
It is unknown to me what scenes this mask was used in, but it was definitely used for some promotional shots.
Stunt/Unknown/Promo mask from Halloween IV. Photo Credit: “CrazyDog”.
- Another remaining stunt mask that somehow ended up on set for Halloween VI is now owned by fellow member “Tony Moran Fan”, AKA Darren Hughes. He purchased this from the brother of Danny Strode actor Devin Gardner.
Stunt mask from Halloween IV/VI. Photo Credit: Darren Hughes
The Boots
The brand of boots used in Halloween IV were Red Wing ASTMF 2413-05 Black Leather Work Safety Steel Toe Boots.
The Coveralls
The Coveralls used in Halloween IV are Grey (HEAVILY WEATHERED) Fisher Stripe Big Macs. There has long been some controversy over whether or not the coveralls were blue or grey, but in the scene where Michael kills the mechanic, I see grey coveralls.
**_Example of pre-weathered Fisher Stripe Big Mac Coveralls. Photo Credit: Nathan Bellew
**_Example of pre-weathered Fisher Stripe Big Mac Coveralls. Photo Credit: Nathan Bellew
Example of heavily weathered (by myself) Blue Fisher Stripe Coveralls. Photo Credit: Nathan Bellew
Weapons Used
There were multiple weapons used in Halloween IV. They are as follows:
- Stunt Knife- Modeled after a 10’ Chicago Cutlery (Model 44S) with no tang (speculation)
- Hero Knife- 10.25’ Friedr.Herder Abr.Sohn Solingen-Germany chef knife
- Mundial Heavy Duty Industrial-Forged Tailor’s Shears
1. Stunt Knife- (closest available) 10’ Chicago Cutlery (Model 44S) with no tang
Fun Fact: The stunt knife used for HalloweeN IV is the same stunt knife used for Friday the 13th Part 7. It is currently unknown what knife this was modeled after, but the closest by far is a 10’ Chicago Cutlery (Model 44S) with no tang.
The screen used retractable knife from Halloween IV. Photo Credit: TheFInlayCollection
10’ Chicago Cutlery (Model 44S). Photo Credit: Lamson78
10’ Chicago Cutlery (Model 44S). Photo Credit: Lamson78
2. Hero Knife- 10.25’ Friedr.Herder Abr.Sohn Solingen-Germany chef knife
The hero knife from Halloween IV is a 10.25’ Friedr.Herder Abr.Sohn Solingen-Germany chef knife.
10.25’ Friedr.Herder Abr.Sohn Solingen-Germany knife. Photo Credit: Nathan Bellew
10.25’ Friedr.Herder Abr.Sohn Solingen-Germany knife. Photo Credit: Nathan Bellew
Screen Used Knife/Friedr.Herder Abr.Sohn Comparison. Photo Credit: Nathan Bellew
Screen Used Knife/Friedr.Herder Abr.Sohn Comparison. Photo Credit: Nathan Bellew
Screen Used Knife/Friedr.Herder Abr.Sohn Comparison. Photo Credit: Nathan Bellew
3. Jamie’s Scissors- Mundial Heavy Duty Industrial-Forged Tailor’s Shears
At the end of Halloween IV, Jamie uses a pair of scissors to stab her mother. These scissors can be matched to Mundial Heavy Duty Industrial-Forged Tailor’s shears. There are two versions: 10’ and 12’. A 10’ pair is shown below, but they may have been 12’. I will check and update this post accordingly.
Pair of 10’ Mundial Heavy Duty Industrial-Forged Tailors Shears. Photo Credit: Unknown
Halloween V (1989)
Number of Masks used: 3+
Types: 2 Heros, 1 Stunt, multiple unused production pulls
Boots Used: Unknown, but any generic black leather boots would work.
Coveralls Used: Blue (Heavily weathered) Herringbone Sears Work n Leisures
Weapons Used: Hero Knife: 10’ Friedr.Herder Abr.Sohn Solingen-Germany chef knife, 3 Spike Cultivator, 26” Blade Barn Scythe, 5 Spike Pitchfork
Actors Who Played Myers: Don Shanks
The Mask
The mask for Halloween V, sculpted by KNB FX, differs from the original design because instead of the mask having an emotionless face the director wanted Michael to have an “angrier” expression. Some scenes were filmed with the original mask until the director stated that the mask looked “too feminine.” In order to fix this, KNB FX sculpted a nose and lip appliance (as far as I know the lip appliance was only added to the stunt mask) and added it to the mask. At one point during filming, Donald Pleasence hit Don Shanks in the face and broke his nose. Many originally thought that the nose appliance was added to give Don Shanks extra room for his broken nose, but this was proven to be incorrect when the nose appliance rotted off of the primary hero mask and there was still a nose underneath. If the nose had been added to give Shanks more room, the original nose would’ve been cut off. Instead, the director put padding in the mask (as seen in some scenes filmed through Michael’s POV) to make the mask less tight on Shanks’ face because Akkad thought it looked “too much like his (Don’s) skin, not like a mask”. This caused the neck of the mask to flare out.
Where are the Original Masks Today?
Out of the 3 masks used for filming, only two of their locations are known. It is assumed that other blanks were made for filming but not used. One film production pull is owned by member 1mike1 and is shown below .
The Primary Hero Mask
The Primary Hero was formerly in Akkad’s office, but it was rapidly deteriorating in its last known image. The nose appliance had rotted and fallen off, the neck is crumbling, so until evidence says otherwise it can be assumed that this mask is no longer around.
Primary Hero’s last known photo on the left, primary hero during filming on the right.
Photo Credit: Kaizu
The Second Hero Mask
The second hero mask is owned by Myers actor Don Shanks. Don kept this mask immediately after filming and took it to many conventions over the years. Unfortunately, Shank’s would leave it [the mask] on the table, unattended, during conventions. When he was away people would grab and touch the mask, which rapidly accelerated it’s deterioration process. After some time, Don began to bring an “SSN Shanks” mask to conventions, as shown in the photos below. After years of not seeing the mask, it was announced that it would be restored by Tom Spina Designs. They did a wonderful job with the mask and photos are also shown below.
Don Shanks’ hero mask at a convention. Photo Credit: unknown.
Don Shanks’ hero mask at a convention. Photo Credit: unknown.
Don Shanks’ hero mask at a convention. Photo Credit: unknown.
Don Shanks’ hero mask at a convention. Photo Credit: Unknown.
Don Shanks’ “SSN Shanks” on display at a convention. Photo Credit: unknown.
Don Shanks holding his mask, last known photo before restoration photos. Photo Credit: Kaizu, unknown.
Photo of Don’s mask before restoration began. Photo Credit: Tom Spina Designs, Kaizu.
Photo of Don’s mask during restoration. Photo Credit: Tom Spina Designs, Kaizu.
Photo of Don’s mask before and after restoration. Photo Credit: Tom Spina Designs, Kaizu.
Photo of Don’s mask before and after restoration. Photo Credit: Tom Spina Designs, Kaizu.
Photo of Don’s mask before and after restoration. Photo Credit: Tom Spina Designs, Kaizu.
Photo of Don’s mask after restoration. Photo Credit: Tom Spina Designs, Kaizu.
The Stunt Mask
The location of the third mask, which most assume was used for the river stunt scene, is unknown to this day.
“1mike1” Film Production Pull
This particular mask was made in 1989 for the making of Halloween V and was finished many years later by Scott of Quiet on the Set. The current owner is member “1mike1”.
Photo of Mike’s Production Pull KNB Halloween V Mask. Photo Credit: 1mike1
Photo of Mike’s Production Pull KNB Halloween V Mask. Photo Credit: 1mike1
Darren Hughes (Tony Moran Fan)'s Film Production Pull
This particular mask is similar to 1mike1’s. It was made in 1989 for the making of Halloween V and was finished on set. It is in mint condition. The current owner is member “Darren Hughes”.
Photo Credit: Darren Hughes
Photo Credit: Darren Hughes
The Boots
The make and model of the boots used in Halloween V are currently unknown, so any black combat/military boots would work.
The Coveralls
The Coveralls used in Halloween V are Blue (HEAVILY WEATHERED) Herringbone Sears Work N Leisures.
Vintage pair of Blue Sears W&L’s. Photo Credit: Nathan Bellew “TheGhostlyShape”, Unknown
Detail match of Sears W&L’s to Hero Pair. Photo Credit: Nathan Bellew “TheGhostlyShape”
Detail match of Sears W&L’s to Hero Pair. Photo Credit: Nathan Bellew “TheGhostlyShape”
The Weapons
Hero Knife:, 3 Spike Cultivator, 26” Blade Barn Scythe, 5 Spike Pitchfork
There were multiple weapons used in Halloween V. They are as follows:
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- Hero Knife- 10’ Friedr.Herder Abr.Sohn Solingen-Germany Chef Knife
- 3 Spike Hand Cultivator
- 26” Barn Scythe
- 5 Spike Pitch Fork
1. Hero Knife- 10’ Friedr.Herder Abr.Sohn Solingen-GermanyChef Knife
The hero knife from Halloween 5 is the same as Halloween IV, a 10’ Friedr.Herder Abr. Sohn Chefs Knife.
10.25’ Friedr.Herder Abr.Sohn Solingen-Germany knife. Photo Credit: Nathan Bellew
10.25’ Friedr.Herder Abr.Sohn Solingen-Germany knife. Photo Credit: Nathan Bellew
A nice substitute since these knives are very rare and expensive would be a vintage Dexter.
Vintage Dexter Knife. Photo Credit: Unknown
2. Vintage 3 spike Cultivator with wooden handle
I am unaware of the exact brand used for this weapon, but I am sure any similar vintage 3 spike cultivator with a long wooden handle would work.
Vintage 3 Spike Cultivator. Photo Credit: Lamson78
3. 26” Barn Scythe
4. 5 point pitchfork
Halloween VI (1995)
Number of Masks used: 11
Types: 1 Primary Hero, 10 Stunts/masks made for filming
Boots Used: “Double H” Mens Black Leather Combat Boots
Coveralls Used: Light Grey “Dickies” Coveralls with Slanted Zippers (removed)
Weapons Used: 8" Victorinox Forschner With Rosewood Handle
Actors Who Played Myers: George P. Wilbur
The Mask
The Halloween VI mask was the first of it’s kind. This mask was sculpted by John Carl Buechler and has a very unique “goblin” look.
During filming, there was lots of pressure due to the fact that this was the first Halloween to be made by a major production company. A lot of reshoots were done to satisfy the demands of the film company, resulting in multiple versions of the film. Now, because the director signed contract that included a 3 picture film deal, he had no little to no interest in making a Halloween film. As tensions grew during shooting (extensive reshoots, cutback on pay,etc…) an angry FX artist rubbed chemicals on the inside and outside destroying the masks… There may be more to the story, but I am unaware if there is.
Other Images of the Hero Mask:
Photo Credit: Unknown.
Photo Credit: Unknown.
Photo Credit: Unknown.
Where are the Original Masks Today?
Nikolas of NAG owns a copy, Darren Hughes, as does Brad Hardin. I am sure that there is a more detailed list of individuals who own screen used part VI masks, but I am unaware of them at this time. This section will be updated accordingly. Darren Hughes is lucky enough to own a copy that did not undergo the “acid bath” by the angry FX artist. It is foam filled and in Mint condition. Beautiful!
Photo Credit: Darren Hughes
The Hero Mask
For more info on the Halloween VI masks, check out this thread by DarknessBDJM that details every Halloween 6 mask including the hero!
Thread: https://forum.michael-myers.net/t/h6-mask-comparisons-picture-intensive/51542/1
The Other Masks
For more info on the Halloween VI masks, check out this thread by DarknessBDJM that details every Halloween 6 mask including the hero!
Thread: https://forum.michael-myers.net/t/h6-mask-comparisons-picture-intensive/51542/1
The Boots
The boots used for Halloween VI are “Double H” Mens Black Leather Combat Boots. The boots can be found pretty frequently on eBay, but they do tend to be a little pricey. There are two versions of these boots out there. One with a toe strap, as pictured in most photos below, and one without a toe strap. The latter of the two is accurate to the movie pair. While the pair without the toe strap are difficult to come by, they are more accurate. Member Lamson78 owns a pair, as shown below.
Double H boots compared to Hero Pair. Photo Credit: Lamson78, Nathan Bellew “TheGhostlyShape”.
Double H boots compared to Hero Pair. Photo Credit: Lamson78, Nathan Bellew “TheGhostlyShape”.
Correct pair without toe straps. Photo Credit: Lamson78
Correct pair without toe straps. Photo Credit: Lamson78
The Coveralls
The coveralls used for Halloween VI are Light Grey “Dickies” Coveralls with Slanted Zippers. The zippers have been removed as well as the patches and hammer loop. These are also pretty common and can be found on eBay .
Photo Credit: Kurse Killer
The Knife
The knife used in Halloween VI was an 8" Victorinox Forschner With Rosewood Handle. This knife is also used by Little Mikey in Rob Zombie’s Halloween Remake, but we’ll talk about that later .
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