Moustapha Akkad
However, franchise producer Moustapha Akkad rejected the Etchison script, calling it "too cerebral" and insisting that any new "Halloween" sequel must feature Myers as a flesh and blood killer. In an interview, Etchison explained how he received the phone call informing him of the rejection of his script. Etchison said, "I received a call from Debra Hill and she said, 'Dennis, I just wanted you to know that John and I have sold our interest in the title 'Halloween' and unfortunately, your script was not part of the deal."