Halloween

Theatrical - Wide 2018-10-19

Cast Jamie Lee Curtis Judy Greer Nick Castle Will Patton Toby Huss
Directed by David Gordon Green
Written by David Gordon Green Danny McBride

Box Office Gross: $259,939,869

Running Time: 106 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, Trancas International Films, Rough House Pictures, Miramax

Genres: Horror Thriller

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8/10

Synopsis

Laurie Strode comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.

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Read Chris Bumbray's take right HERE! PLOT: Michael Myers returns to Haddonfield 40 years after his initial reign of terror. Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) has been waiting for this ill-fated Halloween night her entire life. Let the showdown begin!...

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You can check out Chris Bumbray's TIFF review here. PLOT: Forty years after evil invaded the town of Haddonfield, Michael Myers returns to his home. This time however, Laurie Strode is waiting for him and ready to fight her own...

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PLOT: After forty years, Michael Myers finally escapes custody and goes on the hunt for his old nemesis, Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), but after decades of waiting, she’s ready for him…or is she? REVIEW: It was quite a thrill...

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PLOT: After forty years, Michael Myers finally escapes custody and goes on the hunt for his old nemesis, Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), but after decades of waiting, she’s ready for him…or is she? REVIEW: It was quite a thrill...

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