Review of Halloween (1978) by Dmlyxcritic — 12 Mar 2020
John Carpenter's Halloween is a classic that has stood the test of time. It is one of the first few films that popularized the slasher horror flicks and spawned many (some bad, some good, some fantastic) films in its wake, along with the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
The gore has not aged well, though. For a slasher film, this movie lacked grit and blood, and focused more solely on the ominous buildup, especially with Michael Myers, who is a phantom in this movie.
The acting was quite good, although the plot and the story need more expounding. The cinematography is amazingly done, and the musical score was excellent, as well. But overall, this has been a great film to establish the serial killer Michael Myers' lore, and the buildup is something to die for.
This review of Halloween (1978) was written by Dmlyxcritic on 12 Mar 2020.
Halloween has generally received very positive reviews.
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