Halloween
– In John Carpenter's horror classic, a psychotic murderer, institutionalized since childhood for the ..
In John Carpenter's horror classic, a psychotic murderer, institutionalized since childhood for the murder of his sister, escapes and stalks a bookish teenage girl and her friends while his doctor chases him through the streets.
27 Oct 1978
English
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
John Carpenter
John Carpenter (screenplay), Debra Hill (screenplay)
Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Kyes, P.J. Soles
The year is 1963, the night: Halloween. Police are called to 43 Lampkin Ln. only to discover that 15 year old Judith Myers has been stabbed to death, by her 6 year-old brother, Michael. After being institutionalized for 15 years, Myers breaks out on the night before Halloween. No one knows, nor wants to find out, what will happen on October 31st 1978 besides Myers' psychiatrist, Dr. Loomis. He knows Michael is coming back to Haddonfield, but by the time the town realizes it, it'll be too late for many people.
5 wins & 2 nominations.
Compass International Pictures