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Halloween (1978)

Classics, Halloween, Slasher • 1978 • 1 hr 31 min R

On a cold Halloween night in 1963, six year old Michael Myers brutally murdered his 17-year-old sister, Judith. He was sentenced and locked away for 15 years. But on October 30, 1978, while being transferred for a court date, a 21-year-old Michael Myers steals a car and escapes Smith's Grove. He returns to his quiet hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, where he looks for his next victims.



IN THIS FRANCHISE

Director John Carpenter

Writer John Carpenter Debra Hill

Cast Donald Pleasence Jamie Lee Curtis Tony Moran

Studio Compass International Pictures Sony Pictures Aquarius Releasing

ReleasedOctober 27, 1978

Ratings 7.7 (344.439k) 🍅 97% TMDB 76%

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