Halloween (1978 Version)

A psychotic murderer institutionalized since childhood for the murder of his sister, escapes and stalks a bookish adolescent girl and her friends while his doctor chases him through the streets.

Director:

 John Carpenter

Writers:

 John Carpenter (screenplay), Debra Hill(screenplay)

My Review:

With Halloween right around the corner, I am really enjoying watching some of the classic horror movies, movies I haven't seen in many, many years. Halloween would be one of those movies.

Are parts of it ridiculous? Of course, just like all slasher movies, this one has areas where you question the person for doing things they do. But, I think Michael Myers has always been my favorite slasher, over Freddy and Jason. There is just something more ominous about a young boy who has killed his sister, and then escapes from an institution to find the sister that got away (well, she was an infant at the time of the original murder). Of course the franchise goes on to make a bunch more movies, and I will probably review these at some point. Do they go overboard, just like the Friday the 13th and Nightmare on Elm Street franchises? Absolutely. But, this original horror movie is still worth the watch to this day. I loved watching it, just like I did the first time I saw it.

Have you seen it? I'd love to hear your thoughts, on this or any other horror movie you might like.

Scary recommedations

So, Halloween season is upon us. And I for one am extremely excited! This is my absolute favorite time of year - it has been since I was young. The change in colors and temperature, the decorations that people put out, and all sorts of delightful things to watch on tv...the scarier the better.

But, I do have a confession to make. Over the years my time has become pretty limited, and having to younger kids who are around at night when I do most of my tv watching, it makes it hard to watch anything too scary. I have made a promise to myself that I am going to try and fit in two horror/thriller/suspense movies a week. Now, here's where you come in. I am needing some recommendations. Send them my way, I'd love to hear what you think is a movie that might scare me.

And, please don't stop with movies - tv shows, books, blogs, whatever you can find. I can't wait to see what you come up with!

Thanks for your help!