Halloween
1978 · 91 minutes · English · ★ 7.7/10 · IMDb rating via Cinemeta (saved 2026-10-07)
An escaped killer returns to his hometown on Halloween night, where a teenage babysitter becomes the focus of his attention.
The familiar classic for a suspense-led Halloween night. Ordinary streets and babysitting routines become threatening through waiting, watching and uncertainty. Choose the 1978 original if you want this collection's direct route into the slasher tradition.
Strong suspense, stalking, violence and mature content. Check local age guidance before choosing for children.
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Starring
- Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tony Moran
- The mood
- Scary · Exciting · Dark
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