Wonderful, Atmospheric Classic

Rating: Null/10 (14 June 2000)

From the opening, seemingly continuous shot through Michael's POV to the final, satisfying chase the film had me hooked.
The lack of budget barely shows and John Carpenter basically gives horror directors a clinic on how to effectively maintain suspense throught an entire film. The simple, effective story works and there has rarely been a more menacing villain than Michael Myers.
While not the first slasher movie ever made (Chainsaw Massacre 1, Black Christmas and numerous others preceded it) it is definitely the best, and the one which started the 80's horror craze. A must see, landmark gem.