Halloween (1978)

Halloween (1978)

⭐ 7.8/10
📅 October 25, 1978
⏱️ 91 minutes

Halloween (1978) was released in 1978. The main lead cast includes: Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Nick Castle. The writers behind the story are: John Carpenter, Debra Hill. The movie was created by the producer(s) John Carpenter, Debra Hill and director(s) John Carpenter. It was made with an estimated budget of $300,000. It underperformed approximately $70 million worldwide at the box office. Filming took place in California, United States. The main genres of this movie are the following: Horror, Thriller, Slasher. It is available in the following languages: English.

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Halloween is a seminal slasher film that defined the horror genre for decades. John Carpenter’s direction, coupled with a minimalist but chilling score, creates an atmosphere of dread and suspense. Jamie Lee Curtis’s portrayal of Laurie Strode became iconic as the archetypal “final girl.” The film introduced Michael Myers, one of horror’s most enduring villains, whose silent and relentless nature embodies pure terror. With its low budget, tight pacing, and effective use of shadows, Halloween remains a masterclass in suspense and horror storytelling, inspiring countless sequels and imitators.

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Halloween Casts

Halloween is a movie featuring a cast of available actors, including:

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Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis
Donald Pleasence
Donald Pleasence
Nick Castle
Nick Castle

🎬Halloween Directors

John Carpenter

✍️Halloween Writers

John Carpenter
Debra Hill

🎭Halloween Producers

John Carpenter
Debra Hill

🎞️Genres

Horror
Thriller
Slasher

👥Target Audience

R

📖Story

On Halloween night, a masked murderer named Michael Myers escapes from a mental institution and returns to his hometown to stalk and kill babysitter Laurie Strode and others.

⏱️Duration

91 minutes

🌍Country of Origin

United States

📅Release Date

October 25, 1978

📍Shooting Locations

These locations were selected for Halloween shooting:

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California, United States

🌐Supported Languages

You can watch Halloween in multiple languages:

English

💰Box Office Performance

Budget
$300,000
Box Office
$70 million worldwide

⭐IMDB Rating

Rating for Halloween by IMDB:

7.8
/ 10

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