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What it's about
The year is 1963, the night: Halloween. Police are called to 43 Lampkin Ln. only to discover that 15-year-old Judith Myers has been stabbed to death by her 6-year-old brother, Michael. After being institutionalized for 15 years, Myers breaks out on the night before Halloween. No one knows, nor wants to find out, what will happen on October 31st 1978, besides Myers' psychiatrist, Dr. Loomis. He knows Michael is coming back to Haddonfield, but by the time the town realizes it, it'll be too late for many people.
Cast and crew
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Writer
- John Carpenter, Debra Hill
- Starring
- Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tony Moran
Details
- Release date
- Oct 27, 1978
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $47,160,000
- Awards
- 9 wins & 3 nominations total
Where to Watch Halloween (1978) in Canada — common questions
- Where to watch Halloween in Canada?
- Halloween is available with a subscription or to rent in Canada. Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD), Cultpix, and Shudder (HD). Rent the movie on CosmoGo (HD).
- Can I stream Halloween or do I have to rent it in Canada?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD), Cultpix, and Shudder (HD). Rent the movie on CosmoGo (HD).
- Can I watch Halloween for free in Canada?
- We have not confirmed a free option for Halloween in Canada.
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