WordSlinger's Review

Summary - Perfect 5.0

A classic that remains as powerful and amazing as it was nearly 30 years ago. This low budget masterpiece is what horror was originally all about, and spawned generations of imitations, a remake and 7 sequels that never lived up to the same level. This film has developed a cult following and to this day Michael Myers remains of the scariest film characters of all time.

Set in the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois, the story begins as 6-year-old Michael Myers inexplicably stabs his sister to death on Halloween night and is institutionalized. Fifteen years later, he comes home…

Acting - Perfect 5.0

A young Jamie Lee Curtis began her career with a phenomenal performance as Laurie Strode, the naive and unexpecting babysitter who becomes the target of Myer’s hunt. Screen legend Donald Pleasence plays Dr. Sam Loomis with a grounded sense of reality long absent from horror movies.

Film - Great 4.0

Low-budget and it shows. It’s a testament to what a good director can do with a vision, regardless of financial backing.

Edge - Risqué 2.4

A little sex, including a brief topless scene. Language is pretty tame, even for a horror film. The violence is, by today’s standards, not very intense. As solid as this movie is, it does not rely on gore or extreme shock for entertainment value.

Reality - Glib 1.5

Other than the ending, there is nothing about this movie that could not happen in reality, which is what makes it so terrifying.

1 Comment

• MJ5K Dec 31, 2009 11:11PM

  Regarding moviedude’s Review
  Not creative? I’m sorry, but are you crazy? This is one of the most original films ever.

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