Some 45 years after its original release , John Carpenter’sHalloweenhas lost nearly none of its potency . The deceptively childlike story — masked slasher Michael Myers stalk babysitter Laurie Strode ( Jamie Lee Curtis)—helped usher in the ‘ 80s wave of cause of death franchises . Now , asBloody Disgusting reports , you’re able to get a chance to see it ( and two of its sequels ) on the big screen .
Specialty film electrical distributor CineLife EntertainmentannouncedTuesday that the film will be return to theatre to memorialise its forty-fifth day of remembrance , along with 1988’sHalloween 4 : The Return of Michael Myersand 1989’sHalloween 5 : The Revenge of Michael Myers . ( Thefranchisecurrently numbers 12 movies in all , admit 2022’sHalloween Ends . )
“ The iconicHalloweenseries combines one of the most thrilling and shuddery theatrical role in the history of cinema with theHalloweenholiday , make a trip to the theaters for these picture during this clip of year an incredibly awesome experience , ” Ryan Freimann , SVP of Trancas International Films and underling Compass International Pictures , said in the release . “ stool the re - release of these film a custom for new fans of the franchise and those who have been with us since the beginning is an honor . ”
Halloweenwas shot in 20 days in the spring of 1978 , just month before its October waiver , and relied heavily on Carpenter ’s clench of suspense rather than a lavish production . Shot in California but set in Illinois , the bunch used faux leaves ; Curtis purchased her own clothes ; Carpenter record the score in just three days ; most famously , the endocarp - face Myers masquerade party was a repurposed Captain Kirk disguise .
Halloweenis playing in more than 300 theater nationally through November . you may control to see if it ’s screening near you by going to1978Halloween.comand plugging in your zip code .
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