Halloween 1978: Terrifying facts about the horror classic

When Halloween stalked into cinemas in 1978, it redefined horror for generations to come. With a haunting score, a faceless killer, and a scream queen debut from Jamie Lee Curtis, John Carpenter’s low-budget masterpiece became a cornerstone of modern cinema. So, with Halloween just around the corner, here are 10 eerie facts you might not know about the making of this terrifying slasher …

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When Halloween stalked into cinemas in 1978, it redefined horror for generations to come.

With a haunting score, a faceless killer, and a scream queen debut from Jamie Lee Curtis, John Carpenter’s low-budget masterpiece became a cornerstone of modern cinema.

So, with Halloween just around the corner, here are 10 eerie facts you might not know about the making of this terrifying slasher …