Halloween: Original vs Remake — 1978 vs 2007

The Deja Review · Oct 11, 2026 · 1h 2m

🎬 Halloween — Original vs Remake

Michael Myers comes home twice.

Mart and Trev compare John Carpenter’s hugely influential 1978 slasher with Rob Zombie’s 2007 remake, looking at Michael, Laurie Strode, Dr. Loomis, the kills, atmosphere and two very different approaches to the Shape.

🎬 ORIGINAL: Halloween (1978)

🎬 REMAKE: Halloween (2007)

Starring:

Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence

Scout Taylor-Compton, Malcolm McDowell

Directed by:

John Carpenter / Rob Zombie

Which version wins?

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