Michael Myers, the ultimate icon of horror. ***** out of 5

Rating: Null/10 (9 February 2005)

John Carpenter is without a doubt the best horror director of all time. And here he has directed a film that is on up there with my favorite film of all time, 'Psycho'. Also, Carpenter come up with the ultimate icon of horror, Michael Myers. What is scarier than a man in a jumper suit, a butcher knife, white expressionless mask, and the blackest eyes... the devil's eyes? Jamie Lee Curtis' debut role is terrific. She's a true actress, and seems so real. There's a fantastic fall atmosphere in the film and it's enhanced by the awesome John Carpenter score. The theme is the most memorable of horror music themes. The fact that the film remains so scary without the use of blood, is a testimony to the fact that gore is not a crucial element to a good horror film.
If you were to check out any sequels, I'd highly recommend HalloweeN II, HalloweeN H20 and HalloweeN Resurrection. 4,5 and 6 tried to explain way too much. Part III has nothing to do with Michael Myers, although it's quite a bit better than 4,5 and 6.
HalloweeN... The Night HE Came Home.