Halloween
The night he came home!
19781h 31m7.6(6,278 votes)
HorrorThriller
Synopsis
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.
Halloween (1978) is a horror and thriller film directed by John Carpenter. It stars Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Nancy Kyes. The film runs for 1 hour 31 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.6 out of 10 from 6,278 votes.
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Director
Cast
Donald Pleasence
Loomis
Jamie Lee Curtis
Laurie
Nancy Kyes
Annie
P. J. Soles
Lynda
Charles Cyphers
Brackett
Kyle Richards
Lindsey
Brian Andrews
Tommy
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Frequently Asked Questions About Halloween
Where can I watch Halloween?
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Who stars in Halloween?
Halloween stars Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Kyes, and P. J. Soles, and was directed by John Carpenter.
How long is Halloween?
Halloween has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes.
When did Halloween come out?
Halloween was released in 1978.
What genre is Halloween?
Halloween is a horror and thriller film.
Is Halloween worth watching?
Halloween holds an average audience score of 7.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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