The Kill Counter: John Carpenter’s Halloween (Video)

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

Ever wondered how many people lose their lives in any particular movie, be it action, horror, sci-fi, or even comedy? Well, we've got you covered with THE KILL COUNTER, our hit series takes out the guesswork and counts every death on (and sometimes off) screen. Break out your calculator and try to keep up!

This Friday we'll finally be hit with Blumhouse's HALLOWEEN. The new film is a direct sequel to John Carpenter's classic HALLOWEEN starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, and Nick Castle, and it's directed by David Green from a screenplay he co-wrote along with Danny McBride.

With the new film now out on video, we thought we'd take a look back at Carpenter's original classic and count out the kills. As you might imagine, this film isn't filled with bodies, but when the kills come, they come creepy and wrapped in pure dread. Enjoy!

The original classic followed this synopsis:

On a cold Halloween night in 1963, six year old Michael Myers brutally murdered his 17-year-old sister, Judith. He was sentenced and locked away for 15 years. But on October 30, 1978, while being transferred for a court date, a 21-year-old Michael Myers steals a car and escapes Smith's Grove. He returns to his quiet hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois, where he looks for his next victims.