Halloween
Compass International Pictures | Release Date: October 25, 1978
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eva3si0nNov 16, 2022
Halloween is one of John Carpenter's best films. One of the best slashers and horror films. The film, which should be targeted by every slasher coming out after. It's hard to overstate Halloween's impact on modern cinema. And all this filmedHalloween is one of John Carpenter's best films. One of the best slashers and horror films. The film, which should be targeted by every slasher coming out after. It's hard to overstate Halloween's impact on modern cinema. And all this filmed literally for several tens of thousands of dollars. Carpenter featured one of Michael Myers' most famous and frightening serial killers. The film has a superbly choreographed suspense that clearly gives away references to Hitchcock and his film Psycho. Well, you just feel the connection of these 2 films. And of course, the soundtrack is so simple in its sound but memorable. Halloween can be advised to watch everyone, this is a classic of cinema. Moreover, it is recommended to watch it for the modern generation, which did not see good slashers in a modern cinema.… Expand
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ByYuxiSsMar 22, 2017
Halloween is one of the best horror movies ever created.
It is a movie that will have suspense and intrigue to find out what happened in the movie, has a very good story, a very charismatic character like Michael and a grudge to his wholeHalloween is one of the best horror movies ever created.
It is a movie that will have suspense and intrigue to find out what happened in the movie, has a very good story, a very charismatic character like Michael and a grudge to his whole family makes a movie great.

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KelvinSelimorOct 25, 2020
Halloween. He's a monster. Not a bad horror movie for Halloween. I really like the occasional stress when it seems that Michael will attack his victim, but he does not.
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Rcavey92212Jul 5, 2020
I've reviewed this film countless times and it still hasn't lost it's impact. John Carpenter's cinematic masterpiece is a perfect storm of score, stress inducing cinematography, an iconic performance from Jamie Lee Curtis and the amazingI've reviewed this film countless times and it still hasn't lost it's impact. John Carpenter's cinematic masterpiece is a perfect storm of score, stress inducing cinematography, an iconic performance from Jamie Lee Curtis and the amazing Donald Pleasence, slick, smart direction and one hell of a boogeyman. There's not much to say that hasn't been said. The movie is a simplistic, sweaty palm inducing, dread fueled nightmare that set the baeewirk for every slasher film released after.

Budget: $300,000
Box Office: $70M

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Ozymandias1905Mar 20, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. cadılar bayramı'nın yayınlanmasından yıllar sonra, insanlar yazar / yönetmen john carpenter'a, laurie maskesini filmin sonlarına doğru bir an için çıkardığında, michael myers'ın garip bir şekilde şekilsiz yüzüyle ne kadar dehşete düştüklerini anlatacaklardı. ama aslında tek gördükleri, rolü oynayan aktör tony moran'ın sıradan yüzüydü.

bin dokuz yüz yetmiş beş yapımı korku filmi. yönetmen john carpenter'ın bobin kafa'da videosunu izleyince, yönetmenin ne kadar kaliteli bir insan olduğunu anladım ve bu filmi izlemeye karar verdim. her açıdan muhteşem bir film olmasada izlerken zevk aldım. özellikle micheal myers karakteri ve lauire karakteri başarıyla yazılmış. micheal myers karakter oluşumunu çok sevdim. micheal myers, geçmişi hakkında az bilgi sahibi olduğumuz, doğuştan psikopat bir karakter. amansız, hedefine kilitlenen ve ondan taviz vermemesi çok hoşuma gitti. lauire ise irfan sahibi, vakur bir karakter. fevri olmaması ve kolay hiddetlenmemesi hoşuma gitti.
filmin sonunda micheal myers karakterini ölmemesine sevindim. eğer böyle bir karakter yaratıyorsan onu kolay harcamamalısın.
görüntü yönetmeni dean cundey, filmin editini yapan tommy lee wallace ve charles bornstein başarılı bir iş çıkarmış. filmi izlerken hiç sıkılmadım ve görsellik beni tatmin etti.

filme puanım: 70/100

film hakkında bazı trivia bilgiler:

* "bebek bakıcısı cinayetleri" başlıklı orijinal senaryo, olayların birkaç günlük bir zaman diliminde gerçekleşmesini sağladı. senaryoyu her şeyin aynı gün olacak şekilde değiştirmek bütçe kararıydı ve yılın en korkunç gecesi olan cadılar bayramı'nın bunun için mükemmel bir gece olduğuna karar verildi.
* michael myers'ın karar vermesi için iki maske seçtiği ortaya çıktı. ilki, üzerine kıvırcık kızıl saçları sürdükleri bir don post emmett kelly gülümseyen palyaço maskesiydi. bu, kız kardeşi judith'i palyaço kostümü içinde nasıl öldürdüğüne bir saygı duruşu idi. test ettiler ve çok çılgın ve ürkütücü görünüyordu. diğer maske, yaklaşık bir dolara satın alınan 1975 kaptan james t. kirk maskesiydi. kaşları ve favorileri kopartılmış, yüzü balık göbeği beyaza boyanmış, saçları sprey kahverengiye boyanmış ve gözleri daha fazla açılmıştı. kirk maskesini test ettiler ve ekip duygusuz olduğu için çok daha ürkütücü olduğuna karar verdi. bu michael myers'ın maskesi oldu.
* john carpenter, dr. sam loomis rolünü oynaması için peter cushing ve christopher lee'ye yaklaştı, ancak ikisi de düşük ücret nedeniyle onu geri çevirdi. lee daha sonra bunun kariyerinde yaptığı en büyük hata olduğunu söyledi.
* üç yüz bin dolar'lık bütçenin yarısı panavision kameralarına harcandı, böylece film 2.35: 1 dürbününe sahip olacaktı. donald pleasence'a beş günlük çalışma için yirmi bin dolar ödendi.
* hikaye, john carpenter'ın kolejde bir psikiyatri hastanesini gezerken yaşadığı bir deneyime dayanıyor. carpenter ona "şeytani bir bakışla bakan bir çocukla karşılaştı ve bu onu korkuttu."
* genç jamie lee curtis performansından öylesine hayal kırıklığına uğradı ki, filme çekildiği ilk günden sonra kovulacağına ikna oldu. o gece telefonu çaldığında ve telefondaki john carpenter olduğunda curtis bunun film kariyerinin sonu olduğundan emindi. bunun yerine, carpenter onu tebrik etmek için aradı ve işlerin gidişatından çok memnun olduğunu söyledi.
* kostüm departmanı için para olmadığı için tüm oyuncular kendi kıyafetlerini giydiler. tüm set için yüz dolar'dan az bir para harcandı.
* laurie strode'nin yatak odasında james ensor'un bir tablosunun posteri var. ensor, insan figürlerini grotesk maskeler takarak tasvir eden belçikalı bir dışavurumcu ressamdı.
* carpenter, cadılar bayramı'nı daha bitmeden bir yöneticiye gösterdi. filmi müziksiz gösterdi. yönetici bunu hiç de korkutucu bulmadı. film gösterime girdikten ve gördükten sonra fikrini değiştirdi, bu da carpenter'ın müziklerinin filmin atmosferine ne kadar katkıda bulunduğunun bir göstergesiydi.
* film, birleşik devletler ulusal film sicilinde kongre kütüphanesi tarafından "kültürel, tarihsel veya estetik açıdan önemli" olarak korunmak üzere seçilmiştir.
* filmi çekmeden önce görüntü yönetmeni dean cundey, chinatown'ı izledi. filmin sinematografisinden o kadar etkilendiler ki, renk paletini (gündüz çekimleri için yanmış turuncu, gece çekimleri için mavi arkadan aydınlatma ile birlikte) ve genel görünüm için aydınlatma kullanımına karar verdiler.… Expand
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10
DamiencageMar 18, 2018
A terror filled train ride of screams and fun. I would love to be able to walk around the town of Haddonfield
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GrachechkovskiNov 4, 2018
If we take this time, when this movie was created - it's a wonderful horror. I like it all first part of film, because I love horror that has great suspense. And the Halloween dealts with this. However, the second part of movie, when MichelIf we take this time, when this movie was created - it's a wonderful horror. I like it all first part of film, because I love horror that has great suspense. And the Halloween dealts with this. However, the second part of movie, when Michel gonna kill - was awful: it had a lot of funny clichés… Expand
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SirRobert89Apr 11, 2020
Honestly, the best slasher of all time. Story is as interesting as a horror movie’s will get and MM is for sure the best villain in all of horror
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IAmaMovieGeekMay 30, 2020
One of the best horror films ever made. This movie is fun to watch and entertaining. The only reason I don't give this movie a 10 is because there were some audio problems and it was hard to listen to at times. But other than that this movieOne of the best horror films ever made. This movie is fun to watch and entertaining. The only reason I don't give this movie a 10 is because there were some audio problems and it was hard to listen to at times. But other than that this movie is great.… Expand
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DogeGamer2015Nov 6, 2021
Mucho terror y suspenso; es un clásico muy aterrador. ¡TOTALMENTE RECOMENDABLE!
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MrPajamasDec 12, 2021
The original Halloween from 1978 is the best one for me. It more or less does what the new ones do. The masked Michael Myers chases his victims, however, it's just different here. I just have a soft spot for old horror movies and older moviesThe original Halloween from 1978 is the best one for me. It more or less does what the new ones do. The masked Michael Myers chases his victims, however, it's just different here. I just have a soft spot for old horror movies and older movies in general. From a horror perspective, no one is likely to be scared with this film today, although I did get scared once here. What I did like about the film though was the overall atmosphere. The opening scene was very well done in my opinion, and the film caught my attention right away. Add to that the intro with the excellent music that plays several times here. I would more or less describe it in simplicity is beauty. No master plot. Just a 70's horror chase. I do see a kind of charm in it though, and I liked it. For me, a good movie and especially a classic that I recommend.… Expand
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JLauSep 27, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hulking mental patient breaks out of an institution and goes back to the town where he had previously killed his sister so that he can kill other people of a similar age on Halloween.… Expand
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MrJurassicYTOct 27, 2022
I love you John Carpenter and Jaime Lee Curtis. Thank you for 40+ years of the shape stalking Laurie in the good, and the bad.
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10
GurntMar 23, 2021
This movie is an easy 10. It tries something different for the time by making Michael a silent stalker. The suburban setting feels like a vulnerable and relatable for viewers. The characters are very developed and have well defined characterThis movie is an easy 10. It tries something different for the time by making Michael a silent stalker. The suburban setting feels like a vulnerable and relatable for viewers. The characters are very developed and have well defined character traits. It is also does a great job of making Michael feel like psychopath. They do a great job of making him look curious and kind of smart. Donald Pleasence does a great job as Loomis. He portrays him as an obsessive and crazy doctor. Jamie Lee Curtis does a great job as Laurie and you really feel bad for her when watching this movie. Overall this movie has to be a 10 for me.… Expand
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MeterologistJun 2, 2021
This movie is a classic and probably a must-see for many people. Though to me, it was kind of boring. I still recommend you see this film.
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realjaytheboomMar 8, 2022
Halloween: What other movie to review on Halloween than Halloween. The John Carpenter classic is the best type of movie it's a thriller more if you watch it today because for 1978 it's really tame. But everything is nothing short of aHalloween: What other movie to review on Halloween than Halloween. The John Carpenter classic is the best type of movie it's a thriller more if you watch it today because for 1978 it's really tame. But everything is nothing short of a masterpiece to John Carpenter's amazing score to newcomer Jamie Lee Curtis as Lorie Strode or Nick Castle as Michael Myers. I'd highly recommend this movie it's the classic of all classic. Watch this movie now.… Expand
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HeroicAge616Oct 25, 2021
A spectacular soundtrack, combined with a minimalist plot that refuses to dive too much into Meyers backstory, forms an enjoyable classic even if the scares fail to hold up to modern day standards.
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cait123Nov 2, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. John Carpenter shows his exquisite writing and directing skills through suspenseful music that is strategically incorporated to inflict more fear among audiences and the original theme of the widely known Halloween 1978 horror movie. The story is based on a psychopath who is placed in a mental hospital for murdering his older sister at 6 years old. Michael Myers (Tony Moran) has no communication with the outside world for years until he escapes from the only place that was protecting the town of Haddonfield from his wrath. The story begins in a small, seemingly lifeless town on Halloween, with Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis) talking to Tommy (Brian Andrews) about babysitting on Halloween night. The scene switches to Loomis (Donald Pleasance) driving to check in on Myers at the sanitarium. That is when Myers makes his daring escape and jostles Marion (Nancy Stevens) out of the passenger seat and steals the car Loomis was driving. He reverts to his hometown, Haddonfield. Carpenter creates a horror movie unlike any other through sound direction, camera angles, dramatic irony, and the never-ending suspense. When Myers finds his victims, he stalks them and waits until the perfect moment to kill. His laggard walks and sound direction play a huge role in creating suspense during these moments. The audience knows when Myers is near when the victim doesn't because of the strategically directed sound. Annie (Nancy Kyes) goes inside to get the keys for her car and comes back and the door is unlocked, she realizes she isn't alone, she hesitates, and the discordant music starts to play. When Annie least excepted it, Myers appeared from the backseat and killed her. Although the characters don’t know Myers is near, viewers do because of the sound direction. This is how Carpenter uses the direction of sound to create dramatic irony and intense levels of stress and suspense. The theme in Halloween is not one that many would suspect to be a theme in a horror story. As a result, Carpenter creates a movie that is unique and original. The dangers of intercourse, specifically premarital, is one of the widely known themes presented in carpenters movie. The opening scene of the movie shows Myers killing his older sister that wouldn’t pay any attention to him when she was with her boyfriend. The story's message continues to unfold through these actions of the characters. Myers kills Annie because she used babysitting to drink and sneak out with her boyfriend. After, the Loomis's come home to an empty house with Annie and their child gone. They then go to their bedroom. Bob goes downstair to retrieve more alcohol and he is killed by Myers. Myers puts a sheet over himself and tricks Lynda into thinking Bob is playing a prank on her. Lynda realizes it is not her husband under the sheet, but then it is too late. The significance of Tony Moran's character killing these victims exhibits the dangers of intercourse as most of the characters die while engaging. The movie continues and Myers stalks and psychologically tortures the main character Laurie, who is his greater focus. Shes the only survivor and the only character that does her job and does not make costly decisions. The movie ends on a cliff hanger, but it is petrifying and unexpected. Dr Loomis saves Laurie from Myers' grasp. They push him off the balcony and he drops to his “death”. The camera angle switches to a relieved Dr. Loomis and Lauries traumatized face. Then it switches back to the ground below the balcony, Myers is not there. That is when they realize he can't be killed, and the relief quickly turns to horror.… Expand
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BANNEDGGlndccntJan 31, 2022
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Computey18Oct 18, 2022
A classic Slasher Movie that everyone should see. From the music to the killer this music is iconic.
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AntonioWagnerOct 22, 2022
Trilha sonora perfeita. A ambientação, o ângulo das câmeras, impecáveis para o que o filme aborda. O ar sombrio e misterioso por trás do assassino. Não dou nota máxima porque senti pouco realismo em algumas cenas.
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NickkanApr 9, 2023
This movie is pretty overrated in my opinion. All characters except Dr. Lumis are uninteresting. No character develops or is likeable.
Michael's design is great as is the music and camera work.
Some dialogue has aged badly and the film is soThis movie is pretty overrated in my opinion. All characters except Dr. Lumis are uninteresting. No character develops or is likeable.
Michael's design is great as is the music and camera work.

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KutchikiFeb 9, 2023
Halloween is a great beginner's horror movie because it's not particularly scary but it's very atmospheric. The movie is also super aged. The movie has a great soundtrack. The only weakness of the movie are the characters apart from Lori andHalloween is a great beginner's horror movie because it's not particularly scary but it's very atmospheric. The movie is also super aged. The movie has a great soundtrack. The only weakness of the movie are the characters apart from Lori and Dr Loomis the characters didn't really interest me, but that's just a small weakness of the movie… Expand
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samcharlot123Mar 12, 2023
A masterpiece. Not the first slasher, but it's probably the best slasher film ever. John Carpenter had a vision and it was great. Too bad production companies love milking great ideas and making **** sequels after **** sequel. Halloween 2A masterpiece. Not the first slasher, but it's probably the best slasher film ever. John Carpenter had a vision and it was great. Too bad production companies love milking great ideas and making **** sequels after **** sequel. Halloween 2 wasn't bad, but unnecessary. Regardless, this is a simple masterpiece with Jamie Lee Curtis at her best and the iconic mass murderer, Michael Myers. Terrifying for its time.… Expand
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