Halloween (1978), The Night Evil Came Home! - Xenomania 96
The night HE came home.
In 1978, John Carpenter unleashed Michael Myers on an unsuspecting Haddonfield, and horror was never quite the same.
This week, Xenomania celebrates the original Halloween, the low-budget masterpiece that helped define an entire generation of slasher films.
Jon, Ryan, and Kearns explore the origins of The Shape, Carpenter and Debra Hill's vision, the franchise's increasingly tangled timelines, and the chilling simplicity of a killer who needs no explanation.
We revisit the film's unforgettable atmosphere, legendary score, iconic performances, and lasting influence on…
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