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Halloween
Movie (1978)
Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween Night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.
Movie (1978)
Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween Night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.
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Sex & Nudity
Teens kiss and have sex under the covers with brief female topless nudity and underwear scenes.
Violence & Gore
Constant threat with jump scares, stabbings, strangulation, dead bodies, a dog choked to death, and bullying.
Profanity
Occasional uses of vulgar language and exclamations like s--t, goddamn, and ass.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Teens drink beer, smoke cigarettes and joints, and Thorazine is mentioned.
Frightening Scenes
Constant threat with lurking figures and jump scares.
Other things to know
Plugs for other movies via clips, along with prominent display of commercial brands like Tide and Jolly Time.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The film celebrates a smart and resourceful female lead, but also demonizes teen sexuality by killing off sexually active characters.
Role models
Laurie is a smart and thoughtful teen who cares for children, though she hides smoking pot, while Dr. Loomis is wise and earnest.
Representation
Features a smart and resourceful female lead, though tied to tropes, with other teen girls portrayed through stereotypes and all characters being White.
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