Think some of the behavior on theReal Housewivesfranchise is terrifying?
The actress reprises that role inHalloween Kills,David Gordon Green’s follow-up to 2018’sHalloween.
To mark her return to the genre, we called up Richards to discuss her history in horror.
Kyle Richards.Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: I’m guessing you didn’t think you’d be reprising yourHalloweenrole all these years later.
KYLE RICHARDS:I know.
People keep on saying 40 [years].
Kyle Richards in ‘Halloween Kills’.Universal
[Laughs] Yeah, I never ever imagined that, absolutely.
I never realized what an iconic film I was making at the time, either.
I mean, I was just a kid.
I had no idea it was going to be such a pop culture phenomenon.
I’m just really proud and excited that I get to be a part of it.
It was just such an incredible experience then and now.
I want to talk aboutthenin a minute, but how were you approached aboutHalloween Kills?
Well, I interviewedJamie Lee CurtisforEntertainment Tonightand then ended up going to the premiere of the lastHalloweenmovie.
They asked me on the red carpet, “Why weren’t you in this?”
So, I was like, “Well, I don’t know, whywasn’tI in this?
I was like, “IthinkI’m going to be in this movie.”
Your part is not a cameo.
This is a full-fledged supporting role.
There is running and screaming!I know, I know.
I mean, I’m definitely not thelead, but it was very time-consuming.
I had to be there for a long time.
But the only time I really felt alive and invigorated was when I was in Wilmington making this movie.
I was just so excited and happy to be there, and around such an incredible crew and cast.
I couldn’t feel tired for a second because I was so happy.
What do you remember about filming the firstHalloween?I remember just enjoying being on the set.
My mom was there every day, and Jamie Lee Curtis was sweet with me.
You know, once you do one horror film, you end up doing a whole bunch.
I remember that exactly.
[Close to] Sunset and Fairfax, where the Kentucky Fried Chicken was.
Did you stay in contact with Jamie Lee Curtis after the firstHalloween?Yes.
So, over the years, we’ve always stayed in touch.
It really means a lot to me.
BeforeHalloween, you were in the Tobe Hooper movieEaten Alive.
Thatwasactually disturbing to film.
That caused me a lot of anxiety as a child.
I was being chased with a sickle by Neville Brand!
And they were telling me to hide under a motel.
They were like, “They’re trained!”
My mom was like, “I don’t believe [the] ratsaretrained!”
My mom had them go buy a dress in a bigger size.
She said, “The makeup artist is tiny.
Have her pretend she’s my daughter, and she can climb under the house.”
Then I did Universal’sThe Carwith my sister [Kim Richards].
I was very little, but I was on the set.
I don’t remember what I did yesterday, but I willneverforget this.
The vanilla ice cream was mashed potatoes, and I just remember it blowing up, the whole thing.
So that was terrifying.
I mean, no wonder I get anxiety these days!
[Laughs]
Are you a fan of horror films?I’m generally not.
MakingHalloween, the original, was not scary for me.
But I went to the premiere and invited my best friend.
She didn’t know what she was getting herself into.
Watch the trailer forHalloween Killsabove.
