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Halloween
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by John Carpenter. With Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Kyes.
7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTFifteen 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 t…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Halloween.
MoviHero lists October 24, 1978 as the release date for Halloween. John Carpenter is the listed director. The listed cast includes Donald Pleasence as Loomis, Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie, Nancy Kyes as Annie, P. J. Soles as Lynda. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 24, 1978
GenresThriller · Horror
Runtime1h 31m
DirectorJohn Carpenter
CastDonald Pleasence as Loomis, Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie, Nancy Kyes as Annie, P. J. Soles as Lynda
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Halloween right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Halloween runs 1h 31m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.6/10 from 6,506 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary10/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Halloween
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Viewer reaction
“It really doesn't look like Illinois does it?”
Viewer reaction
“A competent film, with a killer who doesn't seem that ferocious when we read what's in the daily newspapers.”
Viewer reaction
“Halloween's a classic movie. No doubt about it. One of the seminal films of the slasher genre, and a more-than-worthy inclusion to any Halloween season…”
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“Once upon a time, during a long ago (but certainly not forgotten) era, a horror film's radio trailer would feature the chilling voice-over of a…”
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“The Boogeyman cometh A soulless killer, Michael Myers, escapes from the asylum and returns to the Illinois town where he murdered his sister 15 years…”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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Reviewed MoviHero character guides connected to this movie.
otherBrackettBrackett appears in Halloween (1978).Open character guide otherLoomisLoomis appears in Halloween (1978).Open character guide otherMarionMarion appears in Halloween (1978).Open character guide otherRichieRichie appears in Halloween (1978).Open character guide otherTommyTommy appears in Halloween (1978).Open character guide otherLyndaLynda appears in Halloween (1978).Open character guide otherAnnieAnnie appears in Halloween (1978).Open character guide otherLaurieLaurie Strode appears across 4 MoviHero films from 1978-2021, portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis and Scout Taylor-Compton. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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