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Halloween
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Rob Zombie. With Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell, Brad Dourif.
6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
The early years of young Michael Myers and the events leading up to his fateful Halloween night murder rampage in the quiet town of Haddonfield, Illinois.
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6.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe early years of young Michael Myers and the events leading up to his fateful Halloween night murder rampage in the quiet town of Haddonfield, Illinois.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Halloween.
MoviHero lists August 31, 2007 as the release date for Halloween. Rob Zombie is the listed director. The listed cast includes Scout Taylor-Compton as Laurie Strode, Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Samuel Loomis, Brad Dourif as Sheriff Lee Brackett, Tyler Mane as Michael Myers. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 31, 2007
GenresHorror
Runtime1h 50m
DirectorRob Zombie
CastScout Taylor-Compton as Laurie Strode, Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Samuel Loomis, Brad Dourif as Sheriff Lee Brackett, Tyler Mane as Michael Myers
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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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 50m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: 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 4/10, suggesting a lighter 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: 6.2/10 from 2,676 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary7/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Halloween
Selected viewer reactions, in their own words. These excerpts reflect individual opinions, not an overall verdict.
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“I don't have a problem with remakes per se.”
Viewer reaction
“The film’s first act is simply a huge version of the 1978 classic’s opening scene; following Michael Myers as a child through his first murder(s).”
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“The critics are wrong…again. Well, at least as far as I am concerned. This remake is not bad at all. A lot of people are…”
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“Well it has Malcolm McDowell, and he delivers in the master of accents kind of way.”
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“I'm unmoved by this 'Halloween' remake. I guess that is of little surprise as I'm not someone who overly enjoys the 1978 original, I do…”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherDr. Samuel LoomisDr. Samuel Loomis in Halloween (2007), played by Malcolm McDowell.Open character guide otherSheriff Lee BrackettSheriff Lee Brackett in Halloween (2007), played by Brad Dourif.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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