This Film Put the "Horror" in Horror Movies!

Rating: Null/10 (27 February 2000)

If you are a die-hard horror movie fan, this one is for you. John Carpenter's "Halloween" is a must see for any true horror fan. "Halloween" is about a psychopathic murderer, Michael Myers, who escapes from a mental institution to kill people in his home town, Haddonfield, Illinois. I know it may sound a little "obvious" or "terrible" but it is very spine tingling.
It stars Donald Pleasence as Dr. Sam Loomis who is Michael Myers doctor, and a very young Jamie Lee Curtis (this was her first major film) as an innocent baby-sitter who is Michael's target. Along with these two wonderful actors stars Nancy Loomis as Annie, Laurie's friend, (Nancy Loomis also stars in John Carpenter's "The Fog" along with Jamie Lee Curtis as well), P.J. Soles as Lynda, Laurie's other wacky friend (she has a small part along side with Sissy Spacek in "Carrie").
Annie and Lynda only care about going out with their boyfriends, unlike Laurie, who make tons by babysitting. When Annie and Lynda decide to sneek out while on the job, Laurie is stuck watching her regular, plus Annie's. Laurie thinks how wonderful and fun it would be to go with them, but doesn't realize how lucky she will be that she doesn't. One by one, Michael strikes, making his way to his final victim, Laurie. Throughout the whole movie, Dr. Loomis and the Sherif (who is Annie's dad) try to find Michael. When Michael reached Laurie, he doesn't get Laurie right away. Will this give her time to escape, and will Dr. Loomis save her in time?
Not only does this movie have great acting, but the musical score is terrifying and fun as well. All of the music you hear in this movie was written and performed by John Carpenter, a real jumper. Another good thing is how there is not a whole lot of gore and blood in this movie. Most of it is all in your mind. Rent or buy Halloween as soon as possible so you can experience the ultimate fright night that everyone is talking about. You'll be glad you did!