KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM
1978 · 91 min · R

Halloween

Directed by John Carpenter · Horror, Thriller

Halloween (1978) is a Horror film, directed by John Carpenter set in Illinois during the 1970s, in fall. It runs 91 minutes and is rated R.

A serial killer and psychological horror, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of survival run throughout.

Composer
John Carpenter
Cinematography
Dean Cundey
Cast
Donald PleasenceJamie Lee CurtisNancy KyesP. J. SolesCharles CyphersKyle RichardsBrian AndrewsJohn Michael Graham

The world of this film

Setting

Setting
When
Season

Premise & themes

Themes
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Female LedSolo Lead
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction
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