Halloween (1978)
- Oct 24, 1978
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 19
R | 1h 31min | 8/10 | Horror
Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian)
STORYLINE
Halloween (1978) is a seminal horror film that introduces the terrifying tale of Michael Myers. On Halloween night in 1963, six-year-old Michael brutally murders his sister. Fifteen years later, he escapes from a mental institution and returns to his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois. Stalking teenage babysitter Laurie Strode and her friends, Michael embarks on a killing spree, while Dr. Sam Loomis, his former psychiatrist, desperately tries to stop him. The film's eerie atmosphere, chilling music, and relentless suspense make it a classic in the horror genre.
CREDITS
Director: John Carpenter
Writers:
- John Carpenter
- Debra Hill
Starring:
- Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode
- Donald Pleasence as Dr. Sam Loomis
- Tony Moran as Michael Myers
- Nancy Kyes as Annie Brackett
- P.J. Soles as Lynda van der Klok
- Charles Cyphers as Sheriff Leigh Brackett
Produced by: Debra Hill
Production Companies:
- Compass International Pictures
- Falcon International Productions
Cinematography: Dean Cundey
Edited by:
- Tommy Lee Wallace
- Charles Bornstein
Music by: John Carpenter
Distributed by: Compass International Pictures
Release date: October 25, 1978
Run Time: 1h 31min
Country: United States
Languages: English
Budget: $325,000
Box office: $70 million
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