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Halloween

24th October 1978
1h 31m
John Carpenter
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Halloween is a Horror Thriller film released on 24th October 1978; John Carpenter directed the film which stars Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, and P.J. Soles. A sequel, Halloween II, was released in 1981. It was later remade/rebooted as Halloween in 2007. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $69,975,000 on its budget.

Plot

Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween Night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.

Cast (28)

Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween (1978)
Jamie Lee Curtis Laurie Strode
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 19
Donald Pleasence in Halloween (1978)
Donald Pleasence Dr. Samuel Loomis
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 58
P.J. Soles in Halloween (1978)
P.J. Soles Lynda Van der Klok
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
Nancy Kyes in Halloween (1978)
Nancy Kyes Annie Brackett
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Kyle Richards in Halloween (1978)
Kyle Richards Lindsey Wallace
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 8
Charles Cyphers in Halloween (1978)
Charles Cyphers Leigh Brackett
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Nancy Stephens in Halloween (1978)
Nancy Stephens Marion Chambers
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Arthur Malet in Halloween (1978)
Arthur Malet Graveyard Keeper
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 50
Nick Castle's profile
Nick Castle Michael Myers
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
George O'Hanlon Jr. in Halloween (1978)
George O'Hanlon Jr. Peter Myers
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 24
Robert Phalen in Halloween (1978)
Robert Phalen Dr. Terence Wynn
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Jennifer Rhodes in Halloween (1978)
Jennifer Rhodes Psych Ward Nurse (1981 TV version only)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Gwen Van Dam in Halloween (1978)
Gwen Van Dam Sanitarium Nurse
Sandy Johnson in Halloween (1978)
Sandy Johnson Judith Myers
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23
Tommy Lee Wallace's profile
Tommy Lee Wallace Michael Myers
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 28
Barry Bernardi in Halloween (1978)
Barry Bernardi Dead Mechanic
Adam Hollander in Halloween (1978)
Adam Hollander Keith
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 13
Darla Rae in Halloween (1978)
Darla Rae Student
Peter Griffith in Halloween (1978)
Peter Griffith Laurie's Father
David Kyle in Halloween (1978)
David Kyle Boyfriend
John Carpenter's profile Voice
John Carpenter Paul (voice)
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 29

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Alcohol Use
Drug Use
Graphic Violence
Sexual Content
Smoking

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Halloween FAQ

When was Halloween released?

Halloween was released 46 years ago, on Tuesday October 24th, 1978.

Who plays the lead role(s) in Halloween?

The lead roles are played by Jamie Lee Curtis in the role of Laurie Strode and Donald Pleasence in the role of Dr. Samuel Loomis.

How much did Halloween cost to make?

The budget was $325,000.

How much money did Halloween make?

The worldwide revenue was $70,300,000.

Is Halloween on Netflix?

No, Halloween is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is Halloween on Amazon Prime?

No, Halloween is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is Halloween on Disney Plus?

No, Halloween is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

Halloween Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

4% 0-12
7% 13-19
25% 20-29
11% 30-39
4% 40-49
7% 50-59
43% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

32% Female
68% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

25% Good
4% Bad
71% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

18% High School Student
7% Nurse
4% Psychiatrist
4% Sheriff
4% Serial Killer
64% Unknown