Review of Halloween (1978) by Mrtacobob — 12 Jul 2017

I cant even say how much I LOVE this movie! It is scary every time I watch it I still get scared for some reason. It is a classic movie that aged perfectly. If you haven't seen it...

This review of Halloween (1978) was written by Mrtacobob on 12 Jul 2017.

Halloween has generally received very positive reviews.

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