You Can't Kill the Boogeyman

Essential reading for devoted enthusiasts, the book offers a treasure trove of trivia and insight, and newcomers will find it a roadmap to understanding why Halloween has terrified and fascinated audiences for over four decades. * Library Journal *
Historian Byrne offers a fun look at the Halloween film franchise in this “celebration of the artists involved in its creation.” The book’s greatest strength is its level of detail, which Byrne presents with the passion of a fan. This behind-the-scenes romp will enthrall horror lovers. * Publishers Weekly *
You Can't Kill the Boogeyman is a book of rare insightful information for the dedicated fan and the casual reader. Author Wayne Byrne offers an understanding of what an amazing series of films John Carpenter set into motion, and a great appreciation for their widespread popularity. I loved the accounts from the directors, cinematographers, editors, and so many other creative participants who were there. Without writing like Wayne's, these voices would be lost and with them their knowledge and experience - one of the most vitally important aspects of filmmaking: the information that is passed on so that others can benefit and build on those earlier efforts. * David McGiffert, Assistant Director (Back to the Future trilogy, Rain Man, Witness, Tootsie, Batman Returns) *
Wayne Byrne’s You Can't Kill the Boogeyman isn’t just a well-written chronicle of a movie franchise, it’s a journey through the backwaters of Hollywood and independent filmmaking that traces the twists and turns of the Michael Myers saga, in-front-of and behind the camera, all told with the ease of a great story-teller sitting by a midnight campfire. You Can't Kill the Boogeyman is more than movie history, it’s a chronicle of how a successful low-budget film elevated the genre from simple money machine to critical respectability that continues to this day. * C. Courtney Joyner, Author, Screenwriter, Director (Prison, Class of 1999, Trancers III) *
You Can’t Kill the Boogeyman is a sheer delight! Wayne Byrne has expertly balanced analysis with the purely entertaining. There are reasons the Halloween franchise has been going strong for near 50 years and Wayne Byrne has captured them in a most insightful way. * Christopher Heard, Author and Film Historian, William Friedkin: The Life and Films of a Cinematic Risk-Taker *
For hardcore fans, ‘You Can’t Kill the Boogeyman: The Ongoing Halloween Saga—13 Movies and Counting’ is a must-read. Even those who only casually watch the films will find a lot to enjoy in its behind-the-scenes look at how each entry was made and the drama that came with them. * Irish Film Critic *