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Halloween
A slow, creeping dread builds through quiet suburban streets and long shadows, making you scan every frame for the shape standing just out of sight.
About 1978 film directed by John Carpenter
Genres drama, horror, independent, slasher, crime, teen, mystery, thriller, crime thriller, crime drama, teen horror
Directed by John Carpenter
Written by John Carpenter, Debra Hill
Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, John Carpenter, Nick Castle, Kyle Richards, Charles Cyphers, P. J. Soles, Nancy Kyes
Music John Carpenter
Runtime 92 min
Country United States
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