Ultimate Halloween Scare Film

Rating: 8/10 (4 September 2007)

I can't believe someone just had the nerve to try & remake this John Carpenter classic. This film is outstanding as a Halloween scare film all the way through.
Jamie Lee Curtis really gained her fame in her role for this film, initially. She is the baby sitter who keeps just missing getting killed. Donald Pleasance is excellent as the Doctor who is going overboard & is making his career out of pursuit of this killer. A lot of the support is good in this too.
The main image from this film that is ingrained in your head upon viewing is the classic jack-o-lantern lit on the front porch of the house. It's symbolism just stays with you the entire film. This is a modern classic which should be left to stand on it's own merits. Even a second viewing & you catch subtle things Carpenter put into the film which you might have missed the first time.