Episode 24: Halloween II (TV Cut)
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Episode 24: Halloween II (TV Cut)
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Get ready for a heavy dose of nostalgia, autumn wind, and old-school horror! In this very special late-night, lights-off Halloween episode of Retro Sleepover, the crew turns back the clock to 1988. This week, we aren't talking streaming, DVDs, or VHS—we're diving straight into the unique experience of watching a network television broadcast of a horror classic right from your living room.
Joining host Ron Marti are regular horror crew staples Jay of the Dead and Gillman Joel for a deep-dive discussion on the television broadcast cut of Halloween II (1981) as it aired on WLVI in the Boston area.
In this episode, we explore how watching 1980s network television cuts of classic slashers (Halloween II, The Terminator, Dawn of the Dead) created a unique viewing experience complete with local commercials, broadcast censors, and altered runtimes.The crew debates the merits of Rick Rosenthal's 1981 hospital-bound sequel, discussing its pacing, atmosphere, and why some fans hold it as the ultimate seasonal favorite. This includes a breakdown of the classic deleted scenes featured in the television cuts versus the theatrical version—including extra gore, alternate character fates, and the infamous missing hospital staff scene. Join us for a trip down memory lane reliving vintage late-night television commercial breaks, public service announcements, and local New England broadcast quirks from October 1988. Links & Resources Mentioned-
Halloween II (1981) WLVI TV Cut (October 1988 Broadcast): Archive.org Recording Link
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Halloween II 10-Minute Deleted Scenes Archive: Deleted Scenes
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Jay of the Dead's Podcasts: New Horror Movies - Horror Movie Weekly - Considering the Cinema - Movie Podcast Weekly
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Gillman Joel's Channel: Mom and Pop Video Shop - Spooky Flix Fest 2026
"Always remember the past, live in the present, and look forward to the future. We'll see you at the next sleepover!"
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