Donald Pleasence

I do not use any set methods, not even The Method. The character after all is in the lines. ”

The idea of dying and coming back is what makes the Halloween films work. ”

At this point in my career, it doesn't bother me much that I'm probably hopelessly typecast. I like to work, and horror films definitely keep me working. ”

All the real work is done in the rehearsal period. ”

I was offered a choice of a flat salary up front or a percentage of the film's future earnings. I took the up front money. Nobody could have figured what Halloween would ultimately become. ”