John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) - Movie Review
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2018
- Evil has come to your little corner of RUclips. Kicking off my undertaking of the entire Halloween franchise, we start with the timeless classic...the one that started it all...the night he came home. John Carpenter's Halloween was a game changer for the horror genre and inadvertently kicked off the slasher craze of the 1980's. What about this original film, Halloween, makes it continuously stand above the pack in the franchise and the standard that all slashers are measured against?
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Just met a girl. She asked if we could go see Halloween for our first date. Just pissed cause now I gotta buy a ring 😂
Perfect first date 😂
Shes a keeper Brother
Does she have a twin or a sister? Lol
Hang on to that girl! She's a keeper!
Sad
The best part about the history of michael Myers is that John carpenter was inspired by a young boy he witnessed at a psych ward in his youth says the boy just stared at him with blank pale evil stare..
I think the closest thing Michael had to a motive in the original was to recreate Judith's murder as a twisted way to celebrate 15 years since he'd committed it.
A couple of years ago I saw this movie on the big screen at a theatre that shows old movies. It was part of a double feature with A Nightmare On Elm Street.
That intro was unnecessarily badass. If this was how a Myers movie began I would have been so freaking hyped upon "because he's back." lol
To be completely honest, Donald Pleasence was utterly brilliant in this film. Utterly magnificent. Every time I see this performance, I remind myself that any bozo could have played Michael. Pleasence had to build quite a lot of the character and plot developments with his dialogue. The man doesn’t get enough credit for this role (and I write that knowing he gets acclaimed for this role from fans of horror)
Let's see if you could step in that role and have the same effect Nick Castle did.
Nobody else has been able to pull of Myers the way Castle did, so I disagree wholeheartedly
I think every MM film after 4 proved that any bozo playing MM means nothing does not ring true with me. Nick (and all the others) that played Michael in the Original did OUTSTANDING jobs. Dick Warlock did a fantastic job in H2-1981, and George did a truly fine job with a horrible mask in H4. after that......every person except for James j Cortney just were not good Shape actors. this is MPO, so oh well, but I'm sorry, having guys playing bad versions of Michael really hurt those films to me.
That's the coolest lookin' HALLOWEEN t-shirt i've ever seen...
Fright Rags sells amazing shirts
.... Ever seen in your life ?😗
@@tophin3773 they absolutely do sell amazing shirts
Nick Castle's natural gait/walk made him Michael terrifying like you said The scene where he just sits straight up and turns his head like a robot in one fluid moment always scares the hell out of me!
It's like Michael sees sick art in some of his kills.
Yes, it was unique the way Carpenter portrayed things.
He split up the ‘Hero’.
Traditional films combine the Protagonist (the character that drives the story forward) and the Main Character (the character we experience the film through) to create the ‘Hero’. But Carpenter separated them.
Loomis is the Protagonist. He’s taking action, tracking down Michael, warning everyone, etc. He has a dramatic objective that is urgent.
Laurie, as the Main Character, has no goal or dramatic objective. She’s just subject to the horrifying situation and we experience it all through her eyes.
This is a very unconventional method for telling a story, but it works perfectly here. ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ did it very well beforehand.
Great review!
Thanks a lot
2 weeks of Halloween??? Yeeeaaaahhhh!! 🤟🤟 plus, "Leemus" 😂😂👍
Lol Lee was great
You know it...and Leemis will be back!!
Cody, this is brilliant! You really are raising the bar!
Critical Overlord...Spam my page again I'll report you. Have a nice day!
PKScoop thanks man I'm pulling out all the stops for this one.
Cody Leach the production values are freakin awesome. As I said, you are raising the bar! The background is even totally awesome! And I have to tell you, I did report Critical Mass for the unwanted content in the comments.
Annie's death wasn't totally strangulation. She got her throat cut, too. Haha.
@MichaeL MyerS how is breathing your own blood into your own lung pipes and gurgling on it to death boring?
The struggle between Michael and Annie is the focal point of the scene, not the gore. Most movies would cut straight to the throat slit after the jump scare, but Carpenter holding the shot to capture the struggle without any accompanying music is what makes the scene work
@@mrskinszszs Sure you're not looking too deeply into it? They shouldve shown even less and just used a really brutal sound effect, wouldve made it a lot more disturbing.
And for my money, the lowest point of the movie.
@@jacobreeves3110 I thoroughly disagree. It came across as very amateurish. Considering the tone of the movie, I wouldn't have shown the act at all, but instead had sound effects to fill in the blanks.
Straight up creativity with these openers on your videos...it’s honestly great
Thank you. One of the most fun parts coming up with the concepts.
What's genius about the mask is it fits Loomis's description of Michael's face under it. Michael for all intents and purposes is wearing a mask of his own face. Michael and Freddy are 2 different kinds of evil. Freddy loves every minute of what he does but Michael is cold, emotionless and uncaring about his actions.
I think he wrote that line after they knew what mask they were gonna use to set up a great metaphor
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One of my most favorite movies of all time.
Surprisingly, John Carpenter asked the director of Black Christmas what he would do about a Halloween movie, and he said a patient escaped from an asylum! And i think the movie had inspiration from the mask of Eyes Without A Face 1960, totally recommend you these two movies!
Niger Nelly OMG, who the hell CARES?!?! I’ve seen this comment millions of times!!!!🤬🙄
It did have inspiration from that movie, John Carpenter even said it.
I really think it was that simplicity that IS the genius of the original Halloween. No $10 million budget, NO convoluted, crazy ass back story OR all these little unrelated subplots used as filler. Just Carpenter's vision, a group of friends with talent & some excellent camera work. Sometimes that's all you need to make an iconic movie. Carpenter & Romero will always be 2 of my faves in the horror world!
I still get chills when Jamie Lee Curtis delivers the line "Was That The Boogeyman?"
Awesome Review!
Thank you
My favorite horror film of all time, The Thing being a close second. Fantastic review Cody!
You got good taste
My favourite horror movie of all Time IS the texas chainsaw massacre 1974.
@Christopher Ross halloween or tcm?
"Halloween" was the Gate Way to Horror becoming a Main Stay in the Movie Universe!!! #1 Horror Classic ***OF ALL TIME*** !!!!!! Honorable Mentions to "Night of the Living Dead" and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (both seen at the Drive Inn Double Features) Me and a Friend left the Theatre we were in and snuck in to see "Halloween" (Nostalgia) Awesome Night in my Young Life!!!
The intro was pure gold! Keep up the awesome work Cody! LOL
As Lee knows, tweeted him a pic of it, I bought the Deluxe Blu Ray 15 disc set of the Halloween movies off of eBay, and OMFG, can't wait for the new one. Wanting to see it badly. Anyways, thank you, Cody.
On the special features of the DVD I have of Halloween there was a part on a behind the scenes documentary, in the scene where Loomis shoots Michael and he flips over out the window and falls, Donald Pleasence asked John Carpenter "how do you want me to react when I see Michael is gone? Shocked or more like I was afraid I was going to see him gone?". To which John Carpenter replied "play it like you were afraid you were going to see him gone". It was the right choice.
What I find very interesting is that Michael Myers as a character exhibited behaviors that actual serial killers do - the stalking, strangling their victims with their hands, staging of the bodies. This was all depicted in the film. Very interesting.
I love Annie’s acting in this movie. She conveyed many different emotions and attitudes very successfully. But to each their own on that one. I felt the worst for her too when she died.
Watch Nancy Loomis in John Carpenters and Debra hills The Fog …she was good in that one too and she’s a hottie.
I agree with Cody completely here, I have seen other reviewers talk about how slow this film is and I have to say that is one of the things i love about it. Acting (especially from Pleasance) is great and hammy too...WHICH IS ALSO FUCKING GREAT! Dean Cundey cinematography is superb, music is the best in the slasher genre, puts Carpenter in Bernard Herrman's category of creepy yet beautiful themes. The hype is real , this film is great. All things came together whether by luck or talent....more so talent.
Sometimes a good film needs a slow and steady buildup.
The one true scary thing about MIchael Myers is that it was an act of randomness. Truly remarkable that since i was 9 or 10 he has never gotten old too me .....even though he has been through some terrible sequels mainly ressurection and the Rob Zombie reboots but i have my fingers crossed for Halloween 2018
Yes, Meyers mask emerging from the dark in the scene you mentioned and also the same imagery in H2 just before he dispatches the nurse in the Dr’s office. The most eerie, dark and effective shots in slasher history.
Thank u Carpenter / Cundy!
With everything of this original halloween, it is the film that brought me to horror as a kid, to me it feels like a modern day frankenstein story(minus the monster building). The idea of a veteran kinda character who knows this evil and is trying to stop it while that evil attacks new victims out of non existant motives. It feels like a slasher/monster movie to me at points. It doesnt subtract anything from the film it enhances it to my opinion. I love it
Almost 3 years later and the review still holds dear to my heart. Good job, Cody!
My favorite horror movies are Misery, Child's Play, The Thing, and Halloween.
Great review, Cody.
Everyone loves Halloween (1978), but after this and on...the opinions diverge considerably. LOL!
gnc623 that’s a great list!
@ShotgunSandwichENT Thank you!
I will finally get to see it on the big screen next week and I can't wait!
There's nothing like it, I saw it last year on the big screen
I’d forgotten how epic this is. I think I’ll find it and watch it with the kids.
This is hands down one of your BEST videos/reviews you've ever created!! I LOVE the intro with you and Lee and the halloween theme in the intro was fucking awesome as well! I barely saw Halloween for the first time 4 years ago. Ever since then it has been and always will be one of my all time favorite films in the horror genre and just of all time period!!
Thank you
This is my favorite horror movie of all time cant wait for the new one
The movie was originally called the babysitter murders, it was Irwin Yablans that came with the idea to set the movie on Halloween night and call the movie Halloween. Ps love your videos.
It’s a perfect film. Greatest horror film ever made. 10/10.
My 2nd least favorite movie of the Halloween franchise. 4/10.
It’s great but far from perfect
@HEYitzED agreed
This is my favorite horror film beside THE Thing John Carpenter the goat
Saw the movie in theatres for the first time of my entire life for the 40th anniversary showing, a movie that my mom introduced into my childhood, the franchise that became my all time favourites, this was the best time ive ever had in a theatre. The tickets will be locked away in my wallet or my memory box, so i can say that i saw Halloween 1978 in theatres in my lifetime!
Definitely watching this tonight
cody i have to say i love the intros to these reviews. they are soooooo awesome!
Thank you
Finally sitting down to watch all your Halloween reviews and I'm dying at "Dr Leemis" 😂 You and Drumdums are the best.
Nice nod to the movie's release date in the intro's upper left corner!
Kudos for noticing!
In my perspective the curse of Michael Myers is the spirit of Halloween itself... Every Halloween regardless he'll still keep coming back
I LOVE your long reviews! :)
Thank you
Cody I'm laid up with a chest infection and this awesome review has completely cheered me up. Well done!!!
Awesome to hear. Feel better
Great review! I saw this movie for the first time on the big screen tonight! I have always loved this movie and it was even better on the big screen. Looking forward to the reviews on the rest of the series!🎃
Nice one Cody! Love the intro buddy! Can't fucking wait for the 19th man! Just that extended shot that follows Michael in the trailer is enough to make my winky wiggle man!!
Decided to rewatch this review on Halloween 1978, it simply is a love letter to this film, you really captured the reasons why it's such a classic. It definitely speaks to why I love this movie. It's so cool that this film still holds up after all this time.
This is hands down my favorite entry in the franchise. Buuuut, Season of the Witch is a very close second 👌
Same here
I was doing homework when I got this notification. Thank you Cody for saving me from that. Keep up the awesome work!
Hell yeah put down the books
Seeing Halloween ‘78 on the big screen this Wednesday, I’m super stoked! Halloween’s by far my absolute favorite in the series and possibly my favorite horror/slasher film of all time. Not only is a beautifully crafted film on nearly every technical aspect, John Carpenter’s Halloween is also a great deconstruction of the concept of evil, the supernatural - Michael Myers is the living embodiment of the darkest parts of our subconscious minds; perhaps that’s why we, as an audience, fear him - we fear the evil within ourselves, as we are all capable of waiting for that silent alarm to trigger us off.
Great analysis, Cody!
I'm seeing it as well
Cody, i really really like the new and improved way you have of making your videos. Extremely entertaining. And although we may not agree on some movies or things that doesn't matter at all. I think the fact that you're genuine is a stand out. Keep up the great work!
Amazing intro. Amazing review. Keep kicking ass Cody!
Thanks man
The king of intros is back with another great intro and good review Cody
The first time I watched John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN back in October 2012 my reaction is where did the bastard go?
You REALLY outdid yourself. This was a GREAT review.
One note: Annie's throat is actually slit. After she is strangled, you see Michael take his knife out and slice her throat :)
Interesting...I must have missed that
Oh it’s so quick! I never noticed the knife until years later ☺️ definitely give that one scene another watch.
This is one of the movies that will age perfectly, and has one of the coolest posters for a movie! Getting ready for Halloween 2018
To my The texas chainsaw massacre 1974 IS the greatest horror movie of all Time.
This review made me excited!! I love Halloween more than any other horror film, I am absolutely intrigued with Michael. Great job, Cody!!
Thank you
Wow, what an intro! So creative. This movie is so iconic. The music, cinematography, terrific characters in Dr. Loomis & Laurie Strode. And Michael Myers. The slow stalking. And before he had a back story. It’s an awesome movie!
Absolutely
Great review as always Cody :) - can't wait for the rest.
Lol "I fuckin believe 'em. Evil is here. Where is the evil at?" Cody you would be a great Ricky from Trailer Park Boys.
The greatest horror movie ever made.
Indeed
No, sorry guys, But the texas chainsaw massacre 1974 IS the greatest horror movie of all Time.
John Carpenter's the thing is the greatest horror movie of all time
@@aydenbaldwin3041 no mate.
@@aydenbaldwin3041 I said no. The texas chainsaw massacre 1974 IS the best horror movie of all Time.
Cody I love your channel so much. I love Halloween movies and your opinions have been spot on. I’m now a huge fan and I love your delivery. I can’t stop watching 😊
Over three months late, I know. But this is my favorite film EVER! Loved this review! Great job!
And also, I live in a younger generation of horror fans, and I think the ending to this film is the greatest horror ending of all time!
Anytime Cody and Lee team up you know your in for a great video. Great work guys, keep up the good work!
Thanks brother!
Your welcome buddy, I know it was a knock off and just a simple RUclips video but it had to be awesome almost bucket list level of awesomeness to play Dr Leemis aka Dr. Loomis lol. Great job bro
Great review man, you are getting better and better it's been a joy to watch
The greatest horror movie of all time period. Absolute classic will still be watched 40 years from now. I'm probably the biggest Halloween fan ever I can't wait for the new one,they better not fuck it up or I'll be pissed
The original is my 2nd least favorite Halloween movie. 4/10. I just think all of the sequels did everything much better.
27 Murders? Jesus Christ! Also your laugh in the intro reminded of Sam Neill's character in "In The Mouth Of Madness" 😂😂.
I love the intro and your review, can't wait to see the Halloween 3 review!! (Most Underrated Halloween film)
Did you know Michael's First head tilt is actually *NOT* when he kills Bob but when Annie is stuck in the laundry room. If you look very closely, you can see his reflection doing the tilt.
One of my favorite horror movies.
Great review Cody and take care and stay safe 👍🏻.
Hey Cody when are you going to do THE THING review. Can't wait. Thanks for this review.
Probably this winter
Coming back to watch these reviews again after having double billed Halloween 1 and 2 last night. Thanks, Cody!
I remember, I was in the 2nd grade and my babysitter told me that if I watched Halloween all the way through Myers would come out of the TV and stab me. I was terrified for year's.
It’s weird because I discovered you through you old videos and now I watch you and it’s like I watched the original Halloween and then the new one.
Lol Very interesting
The Postman delivers the goods with yet another outstanding review, Cody love your reviews buddy, humoured & informative your the man.
First horror I ever seen on UK Tv on a Saturday night in 1982 when premiered, I was 7 yrs old & allowed to stay up & watch it, I was literally terrified & when it finished i was frozen with fear, there's something eerie about Michael Myers that unrelenting force of nature who stalks you from the shadows.
Jamie Lee Curtis became the legendary scream queen & Donald Pleasence stole the movie with that dramatic monologue to Sheriff Brackett about Michael.
Thanks a lot man
The intro actually reminds me a little bit of the briefings in Metal Gear Solid!
Never saw it that way but that's pretty badass
Great review I just love your in depth movie reviews a lot of great points and all in all great information about the movie which explains why you like or dislike the movie. Keep it up
This is what I was waiting for, can't wait for the rest!
Love your take on this movie and love the background! 🎃🖤
I’m finally going to able to see this on the big screen this Friday a few hours before I watch the new Halloween
This review is great and I’m digging the shirt and back drop
Re-watching....awesome stuff Cory keep it up lad.
Really creative intro my guy, nice job!
Best film in the franchise, but his 2018 look is excellent. I was stoked when Neca released the 2018 figure of him.
I just finished watching Halloween 4 then I saw a RUclips noti with your beautiful friggin face Cody 😀 so glad ur reviewing the Halloween franchise 🎃🗡
Me too been a long time coming
Great review! Can't wait for your Halloween 2 review.
The tameness of it now is definitely noticable but using 4 letter words in cinema was actually considered shocking back in the 70s. Also the teenage girls are dressed like grandmas, it looks so tame today yes. I do like this film though it showed how horror can be set in an ordinary suburban neighbourhood. You don't need big gothic mansions and castles.
I have my movie playlist ready for this Halloween: "Child's Play", "Hocus Pocus", "Christine ", "Candyman","Dead Silence",... the list goes on . A few new ones this year. But I always finish up the night with "Halloween" sooo can't wait!
Great video Cody you just keep getting better and better and thanks for the early release on Pateron. This is my #1 movie of all time. While my top 2-5 switches around constantly this movie always remains at that top spot. So thanks for the respect you have given this movie .
Thanks man glad you enjoyed it
Michael Myers is and will always be my favorite Charecter EVER great review Cody
Thank you
What an intro Cody. Hats off to you!!
Thank you
That’s a sick shirt to Cody!!! Somebody preordered from fright rags!! lol ok I see ya mr. Leach! I see ya.
I forgot i was watching a review in the begining good job can i see a continuation every video
Thank you
I know I’m two years late but that was a great opening skit before the review, that would’ve made a good teaser trailer for a new Halloween movie
This and alien are absolute classics
Halloween is one of the greatest horror films of all time!! It’s literally incredible to me!
Really creative review here, great job man
Great review as always! Great T shirt too!
Awesome one bro no need to say anything else......loved it......you did my top 3 films of all time proud, I know it means a lot to you too.
Onwards bro!!!!
I think the ending was perfect for what Halloween was supposed to be. A different movie about Halloween. Just like the end of Halloween 3, it was open ended. I still believe the Halloween franchise would have been much better if they had done what they intentionally wanted to do, and make it a different movie about the holiday.
I tend to agree
Cody your the man my man when it's come to movie reviews. 1978 Halloween is and will be the best in the franchise point blank period!!!!!