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Halloween (1978) – The Ultimate Fall Watch
John Carpenter and Debra Hill’s “Halloween,” released in 1978, didn’t invent the slasher genre, but it might as well have. It is a masterclass in slow-building suspense punctuated by moments of pure terror.
The unbroken tracking shots and spine-tingling score elevate the film to iconic status, capturing the eerie ambiance of All Hallows’ Eve.
“Halloween” was groundbreaking, spawning a 13-film franchise and propelling Jamie Lee Curtis into the spotlight as horror’s favorite ‘scream queen.’ Meanwhile, the antagonist became a household name.
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