Great classic horror. Simple but effective. The score is really well done and sets the tone perfectly. You don't know much about Michael Myers and that kinda makes him even more scary.

Watching this for the new one coming out and it still is great. There are some great shots of seeing Michael for a second that are really scary. You don't know if he is really there or if you're seeing things. There are some great pov shots, including the oner to open the movie. Again the score is really good. That main theme is so iconic and instantly recognizable.

One of, if not THE best, old-school horror flick! Every horror movie buff has to watch Halloween, even though it looks a little outdated today. The score however passes the test of time, its a perfect match for the movie and still gives me goosebumps.

I think this is John Carpenter's best (horror) movie, which is sad, because if he could have repeated what he did with the original Halloween movie, I would have loved his later horror flicks, too!

Pretty frustrating how Laurie puts down the knife right next to Michael and sits and waits next to him instead of … idk maybe getting the fuck out of that house already

Just watched Halloween for the first time and... it’s okay. Obviously I’m sure it was more revolutionary when it came out, but it does not stand the test of time. The directings okay, the acting is subpar, the plot is shallow, and, in my opinion, it wasn’t scary. 5/10 for me.

It starts pretty interesting. Then it gets boring. Then it gets freaking annoying.

A bona fide classic of the horror genre, but by no means the best of the genre. The original Halloween has impeccable direction and sound design, a staple of John carpenter's work. The film is subtle and creepy, preferring to let you do a lot of the guesswork when it comes to it's villain and his motives. The score has since become iconic and for good reason, as it is masterfully composed and utilised well throughout the runtime.

Whilst I would argue that by today's standards the film is not particularly scary, I would level that same criticism at the slasher genre as a whole. This films remains in my eyes the best the slasher genre has to offer, and a must-watch for horror fans.

The only good thing of this movie is the theme song (and I think P.J. Soles nipples too) but that song begin to annoy when you heard again and again and again and again and again and again in every scene of this trash shitty film.

The horror is measured... until it becomes a slasher. I think it is OK, it was 1978. The feeling of someone lurking is terrifying. But the music... oh the music. That piece of music is great, it has everything to become iconic, which it did, but it is used until tired. I really would've liked it better to be used only in key moments, not in the entire movie.

NOTE FOR MYSELF SO I REMEMBER SOMEDAY, ONLY REPRESENTS MY OPINION/THOUGHTS FOR MYSELF NOT A “REAL REVIEW“, SO YOU MIGHT NOT AGREE WITH IT
(also its not my 1st language)

[spoiler] how did that movie get a 7.7 imbd rating??? [/spoiler]

[spoiler] movies like this are the reason why I dont like the horror genre, its just so dumb.
Ofc the kid only starts screaming after the Killers gone so she can say theres no one there, not turning on the lights and rather walking in the dark when hearing a weird noise, her only stabbing him once and not making sure hes dead/tie him etc and turning her back to him and just sit there so he can dramatically rise from the dead and all that stupid shit are reasons why I cant with horror movies, its always the same. Sure there a a few good horror movies but for me those are the exception. [/spoiler]

[spoiler] Very boring movie, apart from the typical dumb behavior it also has no real story or substance, dont understand how this turned into a kult franchise, maybe with 45 years after release Im just too late. [/spoiler]

I'm definitely not a fan of slasher movies, but John Carpenter's _Halloween_ is just incredible in my eyes. It's one of those movies I can rewatch constantly and never get bored. I feel that much of it has to do with how fantastic the direction is. Carpenter uses plenty of long shots and slow transitions, and there's almost always some chilling detail daring the viewer to find it. The villain feels especially scary because of how quiet and foreboding he is. The iconic music and sound effects just seal the deal. Despite how many times I've seen this, it always surprises me with how effectively it can build tension and how firmly it can grab my attention, despite my adversion for the genre. It doesn't do that by being original (I mean, it _is_ one of the most quintessential examples of the genre) but by just being a damn good movie.

One of the very best slashers of all time that manages to capture your mind and attention. This movie makes you feel like your part of the horror and truly picture the kills. A lot of people probably would be surprised to go back and see just how little gore is seen in this movie but how many kills you swear you can remember seeing in full gruesome detail. Michael Myers movements and expressionless behavior just adds to feeling of no remorse to a level where it could even come across as supernatural. Overall I love this movie and feel like it was always be a timeless classic for the horror genre. 10/10