An Excellent Film!

Rating: 9/10 (17 August 2011)

'Halloween' is An Excellent Film, in all respects. John Carpenter presents Michael Myers, like a demon, who has come on Earth, to vanish peace. It's an astonishing person, who is not only scary to look at, but also to even think about.
'Halloween' is set in the fictional mid-western town of Haddonfield, Illinois. On Halloween, six year old Michael Myers murders his older sister by stabbing her with a kitchen knife. Fifteen years later, he escapes from a psychiatric hospital, returns home, and stalks teenager Laurie Strode and her friends. Michael's psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis suspects Michael's intentions, and follows him to Haddonfield, to try to prevent him from killing.
'Halloween' works from start to end. The Screenplay by John Carpenter & Debra Hill, is so well-constructed, that, it manages to hold your attention. John Carpenter's Direction & Presentation, is chilling and personifies the power of Michael Myers, superbly. Cinematography by Dean Cundey is excellent. Editing is good. Background Score, is top-notch.
Performance-Wise: Jamie Lee Curtis is very good. Donald Pleasence is convincing. Will Sandin as the legendary Michael Myers, is most sincere. P.J. Soles & Nancy Loomis lend good support.
On the whole, A Must See Horror Flick!