Halloween (1978)

Best Horror Movie, Year by Year (72 movies items)

"1978 "

The Best of Jamie Lee Curtis (15 movies items)

" Laurie Strode "Look, the boogeyman can only come out on Halloween, right? Well, I'm here; I'm not about to let anything happen to you.""

Why It’s Rated (604 movies items)

"Rated: R Why it’s rated: Violence, profanity, and Sexual situations. Arguably, however the film is pretty tame in comparison to the other later films, in the series."

My Favorite Films of 1978 (10 movies items)

" "I spent eight years trying to reach him, and then another seven trying to keep him locked up, because I realized that what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply... evil." Directed by John Carpenter Written by John Carpenter and Debra Hill Music by John Carpenter Cinematography by Dean Cundey Editing by Charles Bornstein and Tommy Lee Wallace"

The 'Halloween' Films Ranked (13 movies items)

" "I spent eight years trying to reach him, and then another seven trying to keep him locked up, because I realized that what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply... evil." Directed by John Carpenter Written by John Carpenter and Debra Hill Music by John Carpenter Cinematography by Dean Cundey Editing by Charles Bornstein and Tommy Lee Wallace"

Anautix' Movie Diary 2023 (125 movies items)

"02.04.2023 Yes, itˋs a classic but the behaviour of some people in this movie is laughable."

Directed by John Carpenter (18 movies items)

" "I spent eight years trying to reach him, and then another seven trying to keep him locked up, because I realized that what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply... evil." Written by John Carpenter and Debra Hill Music by John Carpenter Cinematography by Dean Cundey Editing by Charles Bornstein and Tommy Lee Wallace"

200 Favourite Scary Film Moments (185 movies items)

"17) Trapped by The Shape! "

Movies That I have watched all (2198 movies items)

"8.7/10"

What your favorite movie (really) says about you.. (57 movies items)

"If Halloween is your favorite movie, you are dark, and don't mind being called dark. Halloween is your favorite holiday, and at Christmas you sit in a corner dreaming of smoking cigarrettes. You also probably have a crush on a girl frozen in a moment in time (the 1978 Curtis most assuredly is not the Curtis we all know and love, now, doing the fucking Activia commercials - although, to be fair, she has reemerged and re-embraced that character)."

A true classic of its genre

“There was once a time where I wasn't crazy about horror but over-time I have grown to appreciate it. Halloween really is a true classic of its genre, it is genuinely scary, taut and is pretty much the only movie of the franchise in my opinion that is not only truly effective after all this time but also where everything works.

Halloween is very well made for starters, with atmospheric lighting and camera angles definite things to like. The score is resolutely haunting, the story is tightly paced and compelling, John Carpenter's direction is superb with some inspired, efficient techniques and while I have heard better the dialogue is good enough with some sharpness and nothing really that stands out as too cheesy or stilted.

The acting is very good, and the characters es” read more

Dead Meat Kill Counts (198 movies items)

" 5 confirmed deaths 2 men 3 girls Unconfirmed deaths: 2 doggies, Peter, and Edith, over the kills for the film was the lowest of the series. Run time: 91 mins. Kills per minute: 5 Overkill average: 1.82 Michael’s death?: Shot at couple of times, and just “disappears”. Coolest kill: Bob, he was pinned to the wall by Michael Myers. Lamest kill: Chris, the trucker who was killed off screen. My favourite death? Lynda’s death is memorable (Michael Myers is wearing a bed sheet, and is w"

Fictional Places You Don’t Want To Visit (205 movies items)

"Haddonfield, Illinois Haddonfield, Illinois is a town located in Livingston County and is the main setting of the Halloween franchise. Why you wouldn’t want to visit: Michael Myers, of course."