Looking like Halloween 8 finally has solidified a writer.
From HalloweenMovies.com:
Moustapha Akkad's office has finally released the name of the screenwriter for the next installment. Larry Brand will bring Michael Myers to life one more time. His writing credits include MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH in 1989 and 1998's PARANOIA. Shooting is planned to begin this spring. There may be a very special event in the works for HALLOWEEN fans on the internet, but only time will tell if plans will flesh out.