Halloween(1978)
“The night he came home!”
Overview
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.
Director
John Carpenter
Studio
Compass International Pictures
Budget
$325K
Revenue
$70M
Cast
Donald Pleasence
as Loomis
Jamie Lee Curtis
as Laurie
Nancy Kyes
as Annie
P. J. Soles
as Lynda
Charles Cyphers
as Brackett
Kyle Richards
as Lindsey
Brian Andrews
as Tommy
John Michael Graham
as Bob
Nancy Stephens
as Marion
Arthur Malet
as Graveyard Keeper
Mickey Yablans
as Richie
Brent Le Page
as Lonnie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$325K
Box Office
$70M
Production Companies
Compass International Pictures • Falcon International Productions • Miracle Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Halloween?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Halloween (1978).
What is Halloween 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.
Who directed Halloween?▼
Halloween was directed by John Carpenter and released in 1978. It is a horror, thriller film.
How long is Halloween?▼
Halloween has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in Halloween?▼
The cast of Halloween includes Donald Pleasence as Loomis, Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie, Nancy Kyes as Annie, P. J. Soles as Lynda, Charles Cyphers as Brackett and more.
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