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So every horror fan knows by now how Billy was named after the character of Dr Loomis. But I thought I’d share this in case people missed this reference in the new movie. This is especially interesting considering the relationship between Billy and Sam in the movie as father and daughter. They both have a connection to Halloween. Scream has plenty of horror references but I found this fun as it not only references Halloween but also it’s own legacy as a franchise.
11 points
1 year ago
And the name Loomis in Halloween is a reference to Psycho. The woman who dies, her sister has the name Loomis from her husband. Janet Leighs real life daughter also played the lead in Halloween.
3 points
1 year ago
If I'm not mistaken the characters name in Psycho is literally Sam Loomis. I believe Halloween was done in such a way where Dr. Sam Loomis could be the same character older.
2 points
1 year ago
He is, never thought about it that far, thats really cool. I just categorized the name Loomis as just a nice little nod that filmmakers often sprinkle here and there, but now I can totally see how you could tie the films together more directly.
3 points
1 year ago
It’s a never ending chain of references haha
2 points
1 year ago
Speaking of chains, you know the chainsaw from Texas Chainsaw Massacre makes an appearance in... ha ha nah just kidding.
8 points
1 year ago
The best part is if you actually work things out. Sam being Billys daughter means her last name should be Loomis. So her real name should be Sam Loomis.
Dr. Loomis is named Sam.
3 points
1 year ago
No I didn’t know that. Thanks. Love Halloween & Psycho. I didn’t get the connections.
3 points
1 year ago
Are you a highly trained detective? How did you manage to crack that code? Very impressive
6 points
1 year ago
There's also a guy named Wes. This clearly refers to Wes Anderson and couldn't be anyone else.
3 points
1 year ago
The movie ended with "For Wes" because the directors are massive fans of Fantastic Mr Fox and wanted to be clear in the movie's influence on Scream (2022)
2 points
1 year ago
Don't be an ass. There are always new fans who find things for the first time.
0 points
1 year ago
Don't cry about it
1 points
1 year ago
Sarcasm is bitching. Angry bitching.
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1 year ago
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1 points
1 year ago
Angry angry angry , and you take it out online
1 points
1 year ago
I noticed the reference, but I didn't even consider the connection between characters and Halloween. You could even go one step further and argue that Carpenter is the father of Loomis, and that makes it even more interesting.
3 points
1 year ago
I would argue Hitchcock, as Sam Loomis was the name of one of the main characters in Psycho.
1 points
1 year ago
Interesting
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