Shockingly Real: Doctor Dismantles Halloween's Most Polarizing Electrocution Scene
Unleashing a shocking twist, a real-life doctor critiques the contentious Halloween sequel, questioning its excessive electrocution kill Brace yourself for explosive revelations!
Summary
ER doctor Jordan Wagner, who runs the Doctor ER YouTube channel, highlighted the medical inaccuracies in the kill scene from Halloween 6. Specifically, he pointed out the implausibility of John Strode's head exploding as a result of electrocution.
Wagner explained that foaming at the mouth is a common symptom of rabies cases, while he has never personally observed any instances of explosions as a result of electrocution. Instead, electrocution usually leads to cardiac arrest, along with damage to nerves and tissue from burning.
A kill scene in Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers has faced criticism due to its inaccuracies in depicting medical procedures. The slasher sequel, released in 1995, served as the sixth installment in the Halloween film franchise, continuing the horrifying journey of the masked serial killer, Michael Myers. This particular movie showcased Michael's return to his previous dwelling in Haddonfield, where relatives of the original protagonist, Laurie Strode (played by Jamie Lee Curtis), had settled. While Michael claimed the lives of several individuals, the most shocking death occurred when Laurie's uncle, John (portrayed by Bradford English), was stabbed and subsequently pushed into a circuit breaker box. Consequently, he suffered an electrifying demise, resulting in his head exploding.
In a recent video shared by the Doctor ER YouTube account, real-life ER doctor Jordan Wagner analyzed the accuracy of medical scenes in horror movies, including the explosive kill featured in Halloween 6. This film is often esteemed as the weakest installment in the Halloween franchise.
Wagner pointed out various inaccuracies, including John exhibiting rabies-like symptoms such as foaming at the mouth. In response to the mind-blowing head explosion, Wagner expressed surprise and mentioned the possibility of something exploding with sufficient energy. However, he clarified that he had never personally witnessed such an event. You can read the complete transcript of Wagner's statement below:
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Oh my goodness. The noise is overwhelming. Typically, Michael Myers always wields a large, massive kitchen knife, so I assume a significant stab to the abdomen with said knife. What are the main structures that pose concern? The majority consists of intestines, along with the omentum that envelops them, and behind it, there are major blood vessels in the spine. In the case of electrocution injuries, the impact varies depending on the amount of energy involved. Evidently, this appears to be a substantial amount. Muscle spasms are usually due to alternating current causing such contractions. As for foaming of the mouth, it is often seen for a more dramatic effect. However, in certain situations, it can occur if someone is severely dehydrated, as is commonly observed in rabies cases. Hurry up! Hurry up... No. What exactly happens? Why do people die from electrocution? Generally, it is due to cardiac arrest. The nerves and tissues get burned, resulting in rhabdomyolysis. Can something explode if there is sufficient energy? Perhaps, but I have never witnessed such an occurrence. Moreover, in that case, there would be no need to visit the emergency department as the person would already be deceased.
Before the Halloween film series took a different direction in 1998's Halloween H20: Twenty Years Later, there were five movies showcasing the iconic villain, Michael Myers. Excluding the unrelated 1982 installment Halloween III: Season of the Witch, the Michael Myers movies gradually became more fantastical as the franchise progressed. However, even though the original 1978 Halloween was the most grounded of the series, it still contained moments that stretched the limits of believability, such as Michael's astonishing ability to impale a body on a wall using only a single carving knife.
As the movie series progressed, it increasingly embraced less realistic deaths and storylines. This included the revelation that Michael and Laurie were actually siblings. Additionally, it was revealed that both Michael Myers and Dr. Loomis miraculously survived a deadly explosion at the end of Halloween II with minimal injuries. However, apart from Halloween III, it wasn't until Halloween 5 that more overtly supernatural elements were introduced, such as a psychic connection between Michael and Laurie's niece, Jamie Lloyd.
Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers delved even deeper into the supernatural, exploring the Druid cult that cursed Michael and compelled him to kill his bloodline. Being the final installment in the original Halloween timeline, Halloween 6 had the most freedom to push the boundaries of believability with its killings. While this doesn't excuse the medical inaccuracies surrounding John Strode's death, it does provide a broader understanding of how far the franchise was willing to stretch its own sense of realism.
Source: Doctor ER
