Halloween (1978)

The night he came home!

Halloween (1978) poster

Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween Night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.

Director: John Carpenter
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 3.5/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Carpenter
Cinematography: Dean Cundey
Editing: Charles Bornstein, Tommy Lee Wallace
Production: Compass International Pictures, Falcon International Productions, Miracle Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $325,000
Box Office: $70M
Original Language: en

Themes

Evil Incarnate: Terror in the Shadows, Possession Nightmare and the Evil Within, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Occult Summoning and Evil Presence

Keywords

mask, police, halloween, babysitter, marijuana, stalking, serial killer, maniac, killing spree, family, evil, psychotic, escaped killer

Trailer

Halloween Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Halloween about?
Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween Night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.
Who directed Halloween?
Halloween was directed by John Carpenter.
Who stars in Halloween?
Halloween stars Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Kyes, P. J. Soles, Charles Cyphers, Kyle Richards.
How long is Halloween?
Halloween has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is Halloween?
Halloween is a Horror, Thriller film.
What is the Filmori rating for Halloween?
Halloween has a Filmori rating of 3.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Halloween?
Halloween had a budget of $325,000.
How much did Halloween gross?
Halloween grossed $70M worldwide.
Where was Halloween produced?
Halloween was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Halloween?
The themes of Halloween include: Evil Incarnate: Terror in the Shadows, Possession Nightmare and the Evil Within, Serial Killers and Dark Minds, Occult Summoning and Evil Presence.