This goo was worth a point in October 2023.

publication date: Thursday, September 28, 2023 (part of October 2023)

category: Movies

clue: This actor lent his pleasant presence to such diverse film series as James Bond, Halloween, and Escape.

explanation: Pleasence played Ernst Blofeld in You Only Live Twice, Dr. Loomis in Halloween and its sequels, and the president of the United States in Escape from New York. more…

intended difficulty: very easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Steve West


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