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Halloween

R19781h 31mJohn Carpenter
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 91

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"The night he came home!"

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Halloween (1978) 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 stars in Halloween?

Halloween stars Donald Pleasence (Loomis), Jamie Lee Curtis (Laurie), Nancy Kyes (Annie), P. J. Soles (Lynda), Charles Cyphers (Brackett). The film was directed by John Carpenter.

How long is Halloween?

Halloween has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated R.

Is Halloween worth watching?

Halloween holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 97. Fans of Horror, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Halloween?

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