Absolutely Perfect!

Rating: 10/10 (20 March 2007)

In my opinion, there is no better film in the horror genre than John Carpenter's "Halloween". The plot is so simple, yet so effective and eerie. (Man in mask, stalks teenage girls). Everything is effective in this film. The acting is very well done (especially for a horror film). The setting is perfect and Carpenter's score heightens the tension and suspense. Perhaps Carpenter's score is the crowning jewel in this film and is synonymous with the film. Although there is virtually no blood throughout the film, the audience can't help but think the murders are incredibly brutal and violent. Perhaps it's because Carpenter had no budget for this film, and therefore and had room for special effects or perhaps it was done by design, but directors of this genre should take a lesson from "Halloween" Less is MORE! Halloween is a perfect horror film and one that should be in any horror buffs collection!