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Halloween (1978)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is Halloween (1978)?
- Halloween (1978) is 1 hr 31 min long.
- Who directed Halloween (1978)?
- John Carpenter
- Who is Dr. Sam Loomis in Halloween (1978)?
- Donald Pleasence plays Dr. Sam Loomis in the film.
- What is Halloween (1978) about?
- 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.