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Halloween
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by David Gordon Green. With Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi Matichak.
6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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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6.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTLaurie 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 nigh…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Halloween.
MoviHero lists October 18, 2018 as the release date for Halloween. David Gordon Green is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, Judy Greer as Karen, Andi Matichak as Allyson, James Jude Courtney as The Shape. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 18, 2018
GenresThriller · Horror
Runtime1h 46m
DirectorDavid Gordon Green
CastJamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, Judy Greer as Karen, Andi Matichak as Allyson, James Jude Courtney as The Shape
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Halloween right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Halloween runs 1h 46m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 4/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.6/10 from 5,243 votes. Updated Nov 10, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary10/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required4/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
What viewers say about Halloween
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Viewer reaction
“The best sequel/reboot of the Halloween series. John Carpenter returns as executive producer and sound director leaving the directing to David Gordon Green of "Pineapple…”
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“We have yet another movie where it is getting high praise for reasons of politics...and possibly because Jamie Lee Curtis is back...but mainly for politics.”
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“A semi-welcome return. Not the greatest horror film to hit theater screens this year but certainly not the worst. It unfortunately lacks the finality that…”
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“The unfortunately named Halloween has been released, and in doing so has created an entirely new fifth timeline in the Halloween franchise.”
Viewer reaction
“So we're all totally just going to ignore Laurie had a teenage son twenty years ago?”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherAllysonAllyson appears across 2 MoviHero films from 2018–2021, portrayed by Andi Matichak. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherKarenKaren appears across 3 MoviHero films from 2015-2021, portrayed by Judy Greer. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherLaurieLaurie Strode appears across 4 MoviHero films from 1978-2021, portrayed by Jamie Lee Curtis and Scout Taylor-Compton. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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