Best slasher film ever?

Rating: 10/10 (7 May 2006)

This has to be one of the best slasher films that exists. It is very simple yet effective, and doesn't need gore to make it worth watching. Everything seems flawless. The musical score has to be one of the best I've heard, and stands up to the music of many great Italian slasher films. The pacing is perfect and tension is built up at just the right pace. The creepiness of Michael Myers is unnerving and the suspense as he stalks Laurie will have you on the edge of your seat. There have been tons of slasher films made since this trying to cash-in on the "Halloween phenomenon", but very few have been so effective. Be sure to watch the very underrated Halloween 2 if you loved this, but skip the rest of the series as it spoils the integrity of the first two.
10/10.