Johnny Has the Keys

Ep. 07-12: Halloween (1978) REDUX

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HALLOWEEN (1978), directed by John Carpenter, is a seminal slasher film that follows Michael Myers, a masked killer who escapes from a mental institution and returns to his hometown to stalk and murder teenagers. Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) becomes his primary target as he unleashes terror on Halloween night. With its atmospheric cinematography, iconic score, and relentless villain, Halloween (1978) redefined the horror genre and became a cornerstone of modern slasher films.

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Get ready to face the boogeyman with our seasonally appropriate redux, diving into the classic horror of Halloween (1978). Join us as we dissect the film’s perfect blend of a tight screenplay, a terrific score, and an unforgettable performance of a young Jamie Lee Curtis. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys explores the nightmarish world of Michael Myers, uncovering the chilling secrets of a film that still haunts and influences the horror genre.

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  • Halloween (1978)
  • John Carpenter
  • Jamie Lee Curtis
  • Halloween franchise
  • Psycho (1960)
  • William Shatner (mask)
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
  • Friday the 13th (1980)
  • Bay of Blood (1971)
  • The Burning (1981)
  • Just Before Dawn (1981)
  • Jaws (1975)
  • Touch of Evil (1958)
  • The Terminator (1984)
  • Moby Dick (1956)
  • I Saw What You Did (1965)
  • When A Stranger Calls (1979)
  • The Strangers (2008)
  • Nightbreed (1990)
  • Curtains (1983)
  • Alice Sweet Alice (1976)
  • The Fog (1980)
  • Prom Night (1980)
  • Terror Train (1980)
  • Mother’s Day (1980)
  • My Bloody Valentine (1981)
  • Christmas Evil (1980)
  • Thanksgiving (2023)
  • April Fool’s Day (1986)
  • The Thing from Another World (1951)
  • Forbidden Planet (1957)
  • Black Christmas (1974)
  • Chinatown (1974)
  • Westworld (1973)

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