Halloween
"The night he came home!"
Originally released in 1978. Halloween is a horror/thriller film. directed by John Carpenter.
Starring Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Nancy Kyes
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 24, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (6,022 votes)
Budget
$325K
Production budget
Box Office
$70.3M
216.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $325,000
- Revenue
- $70,260,597
Production Companies
- Compass International Pictures
- Falcon International Productions
- Miracle Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How long is Halloween?
Halloween has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Halloween released?
Halloween was released on October 24, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Halloween?
The main cast of Halloween includes Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Kyes, P. J. Soles, Charles Cyphers.
Is Halloween worth watching?
Halloween has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 6,022 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.