Halloween
Seen it?2007 | 110 min | Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 12 times its budget, but middling reviews (28% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary and gory.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
The early years of young Michael Myers and the events leading up to his fateful Halloween night murder rampage in the quiet town of Haddonfield, Illinois.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
28% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$184 million worldwide on a $15 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 373K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rob Zombie
- Scout Taylor-ComptonLaurie Strode
- Malcolm McDowellDr. Samuel Loomis
- Tyler ManeMichael Myers
- Sheri Moon ZombieDeborah Myers
- Brad DourifSheriff Lee Brackett
- Daeg FaerchMichael Myers, Age 10
- William ForsytheRonnie White
- Richard LynchPrincipal Chambers
- Udo KierMorgan Walker
- Clint HowardDoctor Koplenson