Zom Lassic's HALLOWEEN review

Rating: 10/10 (1 November 2017)

An huge example of low budget, almost bloodless violence, and strong music, can make for a pretty effective slasher/horror movie. Halloween is simply an American classic, and probably Director's John Carpenter best film to date, he also provides the popular score which is also masterful. The music actually makes you feel the events of this movie, but never overpowers it too much. The slowness of the film, gives you time to understand a simple story, and understand its characters. The whole movie is building up to a very scary, and very memorable climax. Donald Pleasence as Dr. Loomis, is probably the most memorable character in Halloween, next to Jamie Lee Curtis' helpless babysitter Laurie Strode, and of course Michael Myers himself, the creepy quiet, heavy breathing, masked killer of the movie. All 3 are great, but the minor characters are all great too. It's not your typical slasher movie, it's actually better, it doesn't depend on blood, it depends on the feel of the atmosphere, music, and your caring for some of these characters. Well directed, with strong performances, and pretty scary moments, Halloween is in my opinion, a true Horror classic. I highly recommend it.