Chapter 119: Behind The Mask-The Murder of Moustapha Akkad & The Birth of Halloween w/ Brian Santana

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The Book of the Dead

Courtney Liso

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Hosted by Courtney Liso, The Book of the Dead is a true crime podcast that focuses on the victims of lesser-known crimes. Each episode presents a deep dive into a case from around the world, dissecting the details to tell the whole story of who each victim was, in addition to what happened to them. Formerly hosted by a mother-daughter team, the podcast has evolved with one host, taking the care necessary to ensure each victim is honored as they should be. Join Courtney every Wednesday at 12am EST for a new chapter in The Book of the Dead.

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Chapter 119: Behind The Mask-The Murder of Moustapha Akkad & The Birth of Halloween w/ Brian Santana

The Book of the Dead

1 hour 26 minutes

1 week ago

Chapter 119: Behind The Mask-The Murder of Moustapha Akkad & The Birth of Halloween w/ Brian Santana

When it comes to John Carpenter's iconic franchise, Halloween, most people may be familiar, in the abstract, with the name Moustapha Akkad as his name is the first to appear in the opening credits for every movie. What fans of the series may not be familiar with is how integral Moustapha was to bringing the story of Michael Myers to life, producing all 8 original movies, even after John Carpenter, himself, left the series.

To celebrate Halloween, Brian Santana joins me to talk about the life of Moustapha Akkad, the man born to a customs officer in Syria, who came to Hollywood to bring the story of Islam to life on the big screen. From his movie, The Message, to becoming the silent force behind one of the horror genre's greatest franchises, Moustapha Akkad's life was rich with creativity until his violent death at the hands of suicide bombers in Amman, Jordan. This is the story of his life and his enduring legacy, honoring the man who was so pivotal in making Michael Myers and the season what it is today.

Get A Murder On Campus: The Professor, The Cop, and North Carolina's Most Notorious Cold Case here

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Check out Chapter 105: Summer's Almost Gone with Brian Santana and J.T. Townsend here

Check out Chapter 114: The Devil in the Details-The Unsolved Death of Jeannette DePalma w/ Brian Santana here

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