Is the original Halloween film scary?
Is the original Halloween film scary? What Parents Need to Know. Parents need to know that Halloween is the 1978 classic John Carpenter horror movie that introduced the world to the homicidal maniac Michael Myers. While not as gory and overtly violent as other horror movies, it still has plenty of violent moments. Characters are stabbed and strangled.
Are there 2 versions of Halloween?
The television network-version (aka. Extended-Version) has a different climax: when ‘Dr. Loomis’ shoots ‘Michael Myers’ in the end, you can only hear the gun- shots from outside the house, while in the theatrical-version you can see how he shoots him.
Was the original Halloween movie based on a true story?
According to Esquire, the original 1978 film’s director and co-writer John Carpenter (who also co-wrote 1981’s Halloween II along with his frequent collaborator Debra Hill) describes a creepy encounter he had while attending Western Kentucky University as inspiration for the fictional murderer.
Where can I watch original Halloween?
Halloween (1978) – 96%/89% – available on Shudder and AMC+. John Carpenter’s original film introduced audiences to the slashing serial killer Michael Myers, and the teen babysitter he hunted, Laurie Strode (played by Jamie Lee Curtis in her film debut).
