Fun To Watch At Halloween...Just Don't Expect To Be Scared

Rating: 10/10 (6 October 2011)

Watching "Halloween" has become part of the Halloween tradition - it's theme music conjuring up images of pumpkins, foliage, and the boogyman. Like "It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" it is permeated with images of jack-o-lanterns, trick-or-treaters, and autumn leaves, never letting you once forget when the goings-on are taking place. In this respect, it is one of those rare movies you can watch perennially to get you into the holiday mood. Coincidentally, it isn't much scarier or much more thought-out than the aforementioned Peanuts special, though that doesn't make it any less fun to watch. Michael Meyers is iconic - and still is a creepy vision decades after his debut. The music is simple yet effective, creating a tension that often surpasses what is taking place on screen. Can you think of a better movie to watch while you are carving jack-o-lanterns?? For bottling up the Halloween spirit and serving it with a harmless slice of slasher...I give this a 10!