A testament to what can be done with low budget horror.

Rating: 9/10 (7 May 2012)

'Halloween' is a classic horror, not to mention more or less the creation of the slasher genre, the likes of which haven't been seen in many years. Unlike most modern horror films, there's not a lot of visible gore, whereas today, films seem to depend on a steady diet of blood and gore.
On the other hand, with creative lighting effects the film creates a great atmosphere. Some kills almost feel artistic, like when Michael pins a teen to the wall shown only in silhouette.
It's true that more could be explained on why Micheal felt the need to kill, but maybe he's better as a mindless killing machine. The sequels and remakes that try to give him reason usually end up making the plot more ridiculous.
Although there's not a lot of emphasis on character depth, the film does manage to make us care about the character enough to make us afraid. And it does so without fountains of blood. Parts come off a little cheesy sometimes, like Micheal with the bed sheet over him like a kid in a ghost costume, but there's a charm in this movie that most modern ones can't capture.
(This is a heavily altered version of a review I wrote for RottonTomatoes)