Why Halloween (1978) IS The BEST Horror Movie EVER? | 40 Years of Michael Myers & Laurie Strode

We start with John Carpenter's Halloween (1978), the iconic low-budget slasher that forever changed horror cinema. We explore how its legendary musical score, intense foreboding atmosphere, and casting of Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasence created the ultimate standard for the genre. We also reveal the fascinating historical context, including the film's influences from Psycho and Black Christmas, and the surprising reason a Star Wars actor almost played Dr. Loomis.

Then, we jump ahead 40 years to David Gordon Green's Halloween (2018). We break down why this direct sequel—which ignores all other films—is widely considered the best Halloween sequel ever made. Watch to see how it honors the original's style while providing a powerful, new perspective on Laurie Strode's battle with PTSD and Michael Myers' return to Haddonfield.

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