Halloween (Original title)The Babysitter Murders (Working title)John Carpenter's Halloween (Alternative title)
Date: 1978 (Copyright)Country: USADirected by: John Carpenter
Production company billing: ©1978. Falcon International Productions a Compass International Pictures release Moustapha Akkad presents Donald Pleasence in John Carpenter's Halloween a Debra Hill production MPAA: 25373 [2.35:1] Film Extrracts The Thing (1951) aka The Thing from Another World Forbidden Planet (1956)
Synopsis: MFB 46.27Synopsis: A boy kills his babysitter on Halloween Night and fifteen years later escapes from a mental institution to return to the scene of the crime to seek for additional victims.
Genre: Horror
Subjects: Child minding, Homicide
Releases
Date: 25 October 1978Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Metrocolor - Sound - MonoRuntime: 91 mins Length: 8195 FeetLanguage: English
Title: Nostalgia and retcons: the many returns, homecomings, and revisions of the Halloween franchise (1978–2018)Author: Ochonicky, AdamArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Uses the first eleven films of the 'Halloween' series (1978–2018) as a case study to explore the relationship between nostalgia and retroactive continuity (retcon), the practice of establishing links between the present and past of a franchise's story world. Part of the special issue 'Adaptation and nostalgia'.
In: Radio Times 31 Oct 2009 Page: 55
Title: My MoviesAuthor: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n574 2008 Pages: 1-82
Title: Dossier - HalloweenArticle type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Dossier on John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN. Includes detailed credits, script and reviews from the French press; articles on the director, plus his biofilmography (with credits) and an interview with him.
In: Vanity Fair n571 March 2008 Pages: 154-159
Title: Killer instinctsAuthor: ZINOMAN, Jason Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the birth of the modern horror film in the 1970s, focusing on NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, The TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT and HALLOWEEN, with comments from some of those involved in their making.
In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v35 n1 Spring 2007 Pages: 12-20
Title: From Final Girl to Final Woman: Defeating the Male Monster..Author: CONNELLY, Kelly Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...in Halloween and Halloween H20". How Laurie Strode becomes the Final Girl in HALLOWEEN H20 by defeating Michael.
In: Empire n217 July 2007 Page: 34
Title: News etc.: Is it trick or treat?Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Rob Zombie discusses his decision to remake HALLOW EEN.
In: Empire n221 November 2007 Page: 203
Title: At home: DVD reissues: Halloween: 25 Years of TerrorAuthor: THOMAS, William Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n205 July 2006 Pages: 152-153
Title: At Home/All-Time 100: Month Nine: HorrorAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: A selection of ten horror films are chosen to be included in a perfect DVD collection of one hundred films.
In: Empire n207 September 2006 Pages: 62-63
Title: The top 10 movie titlesAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing and brief description of ten films with the best titles.
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: StarBurst n335 April 2006 Page: 62,64
Title: Top 10 Serial Killer flicksArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Very brief desription of each.
In: Empire n209 November 2006 Page: supplement 16
Title: Empire Film School: Part three: GenreAuthor: FREER, Ian ed. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the conventions of various genres (comedy, musical s, horror, film noir, westerns and science-fiction): the key films and personalities and a chronology. Includes brief an alysis for: HALLOWEEN, The SEARCHERS and The MATRIX.
In: New review of film and television studies v4 n2 August 2006 Pages: 93-106
Title: Cinema as second skin: under the membrane of horror filmAuthor: LAINE, Tarja Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Demonstrates how cinema is able to affect us through the senses, in particular the skin, with examples from RINGU, HALLOWEEN and The SILENCE OF THE LAMBS.
In: Empire n186 December 2004 Pages: 72-73
Title: The 10 Best Ever ScreenplaysArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v32 n3 Autumn 2004 Pages: 98-109
Title: You can't kill the Boogeyman: Halloween III and the modern..Author: HARRIS, Martin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis of the HALLOWEEN series, particularly HALLOWEEN III, suggesting that the reason behind the prevalence of modern horror film franchises is economic and not explained by post-modern theories. Title ends "...horror franchise".
In: Film Score Monthly v8 n7 August 2003 Page: 46
Title: The laserphile: scary tricks and treatsAuthor: DURSIN, Andy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v84 n10 October 2003 Pages: 16,17-18
Title: DVD playback: Halloween (1978)Author: PAVLUS, John Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: 25th anniversary edition.
In: Cinefantastique v35 n6 Dec/Jan 2003 Pages: 68-69
Title: In Review: DVD: DVD in briefAuthor: J.B. Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n3 November 2003 Page: 112
Title: Home guideAuthor: MATLOFF, Jason Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD review for HALLOWEEN, and director John Carpenter is asked about the horror movies he would recommend.
In: Film Review vSpec. n42 Psycho Pages: 27-57
Title: The top 30 pychosArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A countdown on the 30 most psychotic characters in cinema, including Michael Myers in HALLOWEEN.
In: Film Review vSpec. n42 Psycho Page: 84
Title: HalloweenAuthor: MILLER, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of the feature and TV version.
In: Sight and Sound v11 n11 November 2001 Page: 66
Title: Playback 2: pure horrorAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v81 n2 February 2000 Page: 16
Title: DVD playbackAuthor: PIZZELLO, Chris Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v5 n1 January 2000 Pages: 46-47
Title: The laserphile: DVD race 2000Author: DURSIN, Andy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst vSpec n44 SUMM SCI-FI FILM Pages: 104-108,110-120,122-130
Title: The future is shinyAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Extended feature on sci-fi DVDs including a look at the advantages of the format, reviews of DVDs available in regions 1 and 2 and STAR TREK's DVD debut.
In: Fangoria n189 January 2000 Page: 72
Title: DVD & Laser spotlightAuthor: GINGOLD, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Entertainment Weekly n495 23 Jul 1999 Pages: 25-30
Title: 25 Scariest Movies of All TimeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Entertainment Weekly lists its 25 Scariest Movies of All Time. Short note on each.
In: Music from the Movies n22 Winter 1999 Page: 19
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: DONGA, Roy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review of John Carpenter's music score for his movie HALLOWEEN.
In: Fangoria n186 September 1999 Page: 9
Title: Monster invasionAuthor: KIERNAN, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: On a new DVD version, including a "making-of" documentary.
In: Fangoria n177 October 1998 Pages: 34-37
Title: Halloween HeroineAuthor: SHAPIRO, Marc Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Jamie Lee Curtis talks about her roles in the HALLOWEEN films, especially HALLOWEEN H20
In: Shivers n59 November 1998 Pages: 24-27
Title: [Shivers - n59 November 1998: no known title]Author: BOTTING, Jo Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Empire n97 July 1997 Page: 50
Title: Q&AAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of editing in the opening sequence of John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN.
In: Invasion n11 [1995] Page: 9395
Title: [Invasion - n11 [1995]: no known title]Author: JONES, Darren Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: video note
In: Fangoria n138 November 1994 Pages: 12-14,16-22,90
Title: Fangoria Retrospective: The Night He Made HistoryAuthor: FERRANTE, Anthony C. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Cinema Journal v32 n2 Winter 1993 Pages: 49-56
Title: The point of view of the wandering cameraAuthor: JOHNSON, Kenneth Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explores the nature and function of the "wandering" camera, giving examples from the opening sequences of PSYCHO and CITIZEN KANE. It is often used in horror films to imply an unseen presence: HALLOWEEN, The SHINING.
In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v19 n1 Spring 1991 Pages: 36-43
Title: Bogeyman from the id: nightmare and reality in HALLOWEEN...Author: RATHGEB, Douglas L. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cites the monsters of HALLOWEEN and A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET as late 20th-century representations of the id, and a recognition of the increasing inablility to distinguish good from evil.
In: Positif n343 September 1989 Pages: 50-53
Title: FantastiqueAuthor: GARSAULT, Alain Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Compares the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET films with the HALLOWEEN and FRIDAY THE 13TH series
In: The Listener v112 n2881 25 Oct 1984 Page: 37
Title: [The Listener - v112 n2881 25 Oct 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v10 n3 1982 Pages: 139-149
Title: [Literature/Film Quarterly - v10 n3 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Framework: a Film Journal n14 Spring 1981 Pages: 25-29
Title: Halloween: suspense, aggression and the lookAuthor: NEALE, Steve Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Theoretical discourse on the use of suspense in horror films through a textual reading of John Capenter's HALLOWEEN; using both cinematic and psychoanalytic analysis.
In: Cinefantastique v10 n1 Summer 1980 Pages: Summer 5-10, 40, 42-44
Title: [Cinefantastique - v10 n1 Summer 1980: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: General interview with John Carpter in which he talks, amongst other things, of HALLOWEEN.
In: Take One v7 n2 January 1979 Pages: 8-9
Title: [Take One - v7 n2 January 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v25 n6 March 1979 Pages: 32-33
Title: [Films and Filming - v25 n6 March 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Film Bulletin v48 n2 March 1979
Title: [Film Bulletin - v48 n2 March 1979: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviews D.
In: Screen International n172 13 Jan 1979 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n172 13 Jan 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: The Listener v101 n2596 1 Feb 1979 Page: 197
Title: [The Listener - v101 n2596 1 Feb 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v48 n2 Spring 1979 Page: Spring 128
Title: [Sight and Sound - v48 n2 Spring 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n458 26 Jan 1979 Page: 13
Title: [Time Out - n458 26 Jan 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v46 n541 February 1979 Page: 27
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v46 n541 February 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinemonkey n17 Spring 1979 Pages: Spring 5-7
Title: [Cinemonkey - n17 Spring 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinefantastique v8 n1 Winter 1978 Page: Winter 22
Title: [Cinefantastique - v8 n1 Winter 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 25 Oct 1978 Page: 20
Title: [Variety - 25 Oct 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v251 n31 16 May 1978 Pages: M-11
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v251 n31 16 May 1978: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v253 n46 27 Oct 1978 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v253 n46 27 Oct 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v254 n6 10 Nov 1978 Page: 19
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v254 n6 10 Nov 1978: no known title]Language: English
Author: Petrov, Julia Pages: xv, 234 pages
Title: Halloween
Author: Leeder, Murray Pages: 110 pages
Title: On set with John Carpenter: the photographs of Kim Gottlieb-Walker
Author: Gottlieb-Walker, Kim Pages: 176 pages
Title: horror film: an introduction
Author: WORLAND, Rick Pages: xii, 324 p.
Title: Projected fears: horror films and american culture
Author: PHILLIPS, Kendall R. Pages: ix, 227 p.
Title: Planks of reason: essays on the horror film
Author: GRANT, Barry Keith Pages: xv, 416 p.
Title: Horror films
Author: MARRIOTT, James Pages: v, 298 p.
Title: Generation multiplex: the image of youth in contemporary American cinema
Author: SHARY, Timothy Pages: xvi, 330 p.
Title: staircase in John Carpenter's Halloween
Author: SHOVLIN, Jamie Pages: 54 pages
Title: Games of terror: Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the films of the stalker cycle
Author: DIKA, Vera Pages: 153p.
Title: American horrors: essays on the modern American horror film
Author: WALLER, Gregory A Pages: 228p.
Description: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, pp.14-29; ROSEMARY'S BABY, pp.30-43; The EXORCIST, pp.44-61; DON'T LOOK NOW, pp.44-61; EYES OF LAURA MARS, pp.62-78; The HOWLING, pp.102-113
Title: Overexposures: the crisis in American filmmaking
Author: Thomson, David Pages: 348p.
Description: Parts of this book originally appeared elsewhere. AMERICAN GIGOLO pp. 153-172 APOCALYPSE NOW pp. 305-316 The GODFATHER pp. 283-297 HALLOWEEN pp. 173-187 PSYCHO pp. 202-214 The SHINING pp. 317-333 SUNSET BOULEVARD pp. 153-172 Warren BEATTY pp. 240-250 Alfred HITCHCOCK pp. 188-201 Jerry LEWIS pp. 123-133 Bob RAFELSON pp. 215-223 James TOBACK pp. 251-267
Date: 1978 (Copyright)Country: USADirected by: John Carpenter
Production company billing: ©1978. Falcon International Productions a Compass International Pictures release Moustapha Akkad presents Donald Pleasence in John Carpenter's Halloween a Debra Hill production MPAA: 25373 [2.35:1] Film Extrracts The Thing (1951) aka The Thing from Another World Forbidden Planet (1956)
Synopsis: MFB 46.27Synopsis: A boy kills his babysitter on Halloween Night and fifteen years later escapes from a mental institution to return to the scene of the crime to seek for additional victims.
Genre: Horror
Subjects: Child minding, Homicide
Releases
Date: 25 October 1978Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Metrocolor - Sound - MonoRuntime: 91 mins Length: 8195 FeetLanguage: English
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(55)
In: Adaptation v13 n3 December 2020 Pages: 334-357Title: Nostalgia and retcons: the many returns, homecomings, and revisions of the Halloween franchise (1978–2018)Author: Ochonicky, AdamArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Uses the first eleven films of the 'Halloween' series (1978–2018) as a case study to explore the relationship between nostalgia and retroactive continuity (retcon), the practice of establishing links between the present and past of a franchise's story world. Part of the special issue 'Adaptation and nostalgia'.
In: Radio Times 31 Oct 2009 Page: 55
Title: My MoviesAuthor: NORMAN, Barry Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n574 2008 Pages: 1-82
Title: Dossier - HalloweenArticle type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Dossier on John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN. Includes detailed credits, script and reviews from the French press; articles on the director, plus his biofilmography (with credits) and an interview with him.
In: Vanity Fair n571 March 2008 Pages: 154-159
Title: Killer instinctsAuthor: ZINOMAN, Jason Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the birth of the modern horror film in the 1970s, focusing on NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, The TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE, LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT and HALLOWEEN, with comments from some of those involved in their making.
In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v35 n1 Spring 2007 Pages: 12-20
Title: From Final Girl to Final Woman: Defeating the Male Monster..Author: CONNELLY, Kelly Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...in Halloween and Halloween H20". How Laurie Strode becomes the Final Girl in HALLOWEEN H20 by defeating Michael.
In: Empire n217 July 2007 Page: 34
Title: News etc.: Is it trick or treat?Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Rob Zombie discusses his decision to remake HALLOW EEN.
In: Empire n221 November 2007 Page: 203
Title: At home: DVD reissues: Halloween: 25 Years of TerrorAuthor: THOMAS, William Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n205 July 2006 Pages: 152-153
Title: At Home/All-Time 100: Month Nine: HorrorAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: A selection of ten horror films are chosen to be included in a perfect DVD collection of one hundred films.
In: Empire n207 September 2006 Pages: 62-63
Title: The top 10 movie titlesAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing and brief description of ten films with the best titles.
In: Empire n201 March 2006 Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.
In: StarBurst n335 April 2006 Page: 62,64
Title: Top 10 Serial Killer flicksArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Very brief desription of each.
In: Empire n209 November 2006 Page: supplement 16
Title: Empire Film School: Part three: GenreAuthor: FREER, Ian ed. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Discusses the conventions of various genres (comedy, musical s, horror, film noir, westerns and science-fiction): the key films and personalities and a chronology. Includes brief an alysis for: HALLOWEEN, The SEARCHERS and The MATRIX.
In: New review of film and television studies v4 n2 August 2006 Pages: 93-106
Title: Cinema as second skin: under the membrane of horror filmAuthor: LAINE, Tarja Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Demonstrates how cinema is able to affect us through the senses, in particular the skin, with examples from RINGU, HALLOWEEN and The SILENCE OF THE LAMBS.
In: Empire n186 December 2004 Pages: 72-73
Title: The 10 Best Ever ScreenplaysArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v32 n3 Autumn 2004 Pages: 98-109
Title: You can't kill the Boogeyman: Halloween III and the modern..Author: HARRIS, Martin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analysis of the HALLOWEEN series, particularly HALLOWEEN III, suggesting that the reason behind the prevalence of modern horror film franchises is economic and not explained by post-modern theories. Title ends "...horror franchise".
In: Film Score Monthly v8 n7 August 2003 Page: 46
Title: The laserphile: scary tricks and treatsAuthor: DURSIN, Andy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v84 n10 October 2003 Pages: 16,17-18
Title: DVD playback: Halloween (1978)Author: PAVLUS, John Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: 25th anniversary edition.
In: Cinefantastique v35 n6 Dec/Jan 2003 Pages: 68-69
Title: In Review: DVD: DVD in briefAuthor: J.B. Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v17 n3 November 2003 Page: 112
Title: Home guideAuthor: MATLOFF, Jason Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD review for HALLOWEEN, and director John Carpenter is asked about the horror movies he would recommend.
In: Film Review vSpec. n42 Psycho Pages: 27-57
Title: The top 30 pychosArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A countdown on the 30 most psychotic characters in cinema, including Michael Myers in HALLOWEEN.
In: Film Review vSpec. n42 Psycho Page: 84
Title: HalloweenAuthor: MILLER, David Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of the feature and TV version.
In: Sight and Sound v11 n11 November 2001 Page: 66
Title: Playback 2: pure horrorAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: American Cinematographer v81 n2 February 2000 Page: 16
Title: DVD playbackAuthor: PIZZELLO, Chris Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v5 n1 January 2000 Pages: 46-47
Title: The laserphile: DVD race 2000Author: DURSIN, Andy Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: StarBurst vSpec n44 SUMM SCI-FI FILM Pages: 104-108,110-120,122-130
Title: The future is shinyAuthor: RICHARDSON, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Extended feature on sci-fi DVDs including a look at the advantages of the format, reviews of DVDs available in regions 1 and 2 and STAR TREK's DVD debut.
In: Fangoria n189 January 2000 Page: 72
Title: DVD & Laser spotlightAuthor: GINGOLD, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Entertainment Weekly n495 23 Jul 1999 Pages: 25-30
Title: 25 Scariest Movies of All TimeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Entertainment Weekly lists its 25 Scariest Movies of All Time. Short note on each.
In: Music from the Movies n22 Winter 1999 Page: 19
Title: Film music reviewAuthor: DONGA, Roy Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Soundtrack review of John Carpenter's music score for his movie HALLOWEEN.
In: Fangoria n186 September 1999 Page: 9
Title: Monster invasionAuthor: KIERNAN, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: On a new DVD version, including a "making-of" documentary.
In: Fangoria n177 October 1998 Pages: 34-37
Title: Halloween HeroineAuthor: SHAPIRO, Marc Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Jamie Lee Curtis talks about her roles in the HALLOWEEN films, especially HALLOWEEN H20
In: Shivers n59 November 1998 Pages: 24-27
Title: [Shivers - n59 November 1998: no known title]Author: BOTTING, Jo Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Empire n97 July 1997 Page: 50
Title: Q&AAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Details of editing in the opening sequence of John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN.
In: Invasion n11 [1995] Page: 9395
Title: [Invasion - n11 [1995]: no known title]Author: JONES, Darren Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: video note
In: Fangoria n138 November 1994 Pages: 12-14,16-22,90
Title: Fangoria Retrospective: The Night He Made HistoryAuthor: FERRANTE, Anthony C. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Cinema Journal v32 n2 Winter 1993 Pages: 49-56
Title: The point of view of the wandering cameraAuthor: JOHNSON, Kenneth Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Explores the nature and function of the "wandering" camera, giving examples from the opening sequences of PSYCHO and CITIZEN KANE. It is often used in horror films to imply an unseen presence: HALLOWEEN, The SHINING.
In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v19 n1 Spring 1991 Pages: 36-43
Title: Bogeyman from the id: nightmare and reality in HALLOWEEN...Author: RATHGEB, Douglas L. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cites the monsters of HALLOWEEN and A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET as late 20th-century representations of the id, and a recognition of the increasing inablility to distinguish good from evil.
In: Positif n343 September 1989 Pages: 50-53
Title: FantastiqueAuthor: GARSAULT, Alain Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Compares the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET films with the HALLOWEEN and FRIDAY THE 13TH series
In: The Listener v112 n2881 25 Oct 1984 Page: 37
Title: [The Listener - v112 n2881 25 Oct 1984: no known title]Language: English
In: Literature/Film Quarterly v10 n3 1982 Pages: 139-149
Title: [Literature/Film Quarterly - v10 n3 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Framework: a Film Journal n14 Spring 1981 Pages: 25-29
Title: Halloween: suspense, aggression and the lookAuthor: NEALE, Steve Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Theoretical discourse on the use of suspense in horror films through a textual reading of John Capenter's HALLOWEEN; using both cinematic and psychoanalytic analysis.
In: Cinefantastique v10 n1 Summer 1980 Pages: Summer 5-10, 40, 42-44
Title: [Cinefantastique - v10 n1 Summer 1980: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: General interview with John Carpter in which he talks, amongst other things, of HALLOWEEN.
In: Take One v7 n2 January 1979 Pages: 8-9
Title: [Take One - v7 n2 January 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v25 n6 March 1979 Pages: 32-33
Title: [Films and Filming - v25 n6 March 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Film Bulletin v48 n2 March 1979
Title: [Film Bulletin - v48 n2 March 1979: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Reviews D.
In: Screen International n172 13 Jan 1979 Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n172 13 Jan 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: The Listener v101 n2596 1 Feb 1979 Page: 197
Title: [The Listener - v101 n2596 1 Feb 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Sight and Sound v48 n2 Spring 1979 Page: Spring 128
Title: [Sight and Sound - v48 n2 Spring 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n458 26 Jan 1979 Page: 13
Title: [Time Out - n458 26 Jan 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v46 n541 February 1979 Page: 27
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v46 n541 February 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinemonkey n17 Spring 1979 Pages: Spring 5-7
Title: [Cinemonkey - n17 Spring 1979: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinefantastique v8 n1 Winter 1978 Page: Winter 22
Title: [Cinefantastique - v8 n1 Winter 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 25 Oct 1978 Page: 20
Title: [Variety - 25 Oct 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v251 n31 16 May 1978 Pages: M-11
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v251 n31 16 May 1978: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v253 n46 27 Oct 1978 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v253 n46 27 Oct 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v254 n6 10 Nov 1978 Page: 19
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v254 n6 10 Nov 1978: no known title]Language: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(12)
Title: Fashioning horror: dressing to kill on screen and in literatureAuthor: Petrov, Julia Pages: xv, 234 pages
Title: Halloween
Author: Leeder, Murray Pages: 110 pages
Title: On set with John Carpenter: the photographs of Kim Gottlieb-Walker
Author: Gottlieb-Walker, Kim Pages: 176 pages
Title: horror film: an introduction
Author: WORLAND, Rick Pages: xii, 324 p.
Title: Projected fears: horror films and american culture
Author: PHILLIPS, Kendall R. Pages: ix, 227 p.
Title: Planks of reason: essays on the horror film
Author: GRANT, Barry Keith Pages: xv, 416 p.
Title: Horror films
Author: MARRIOTT, James Pages: v, 298 p.
Title: Generation multiplex: the image of youth in contemporary American cinema
Author: SHARY, Timothy Pages: xvi, 330 p.
Title: staircase in John Carpenter's Halloween
Author: SHOVLIN, Jamie Pages: 54 pages
Title: Games of terror: Halloween, Friday the 13th, and the films of the stalker cycle
Author: DIKA, Vera Pages: 153p.
Title: American horrors: essays on the modern American horror film
Author: WALLER, Gregory A Pages: 228p.
Description: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, pp.14-29; ROSEMARY'S BABY, pp.30-43; The EXORCIST, pp.44-61; DON'T LOOK NOW, pp.44-61; EYES OF LAURA MARS, pp.62-78; The HOWLING, pp.102-113
Title: Overexposures: the crisis in American filmmaking
Author: Thomson, David Pages: 348p.
Description: Parts of this book originally appeared elsewhere. AMERICAN GIGOLO pp. 153-172 APOCALYPSE NOW pp. 305-316 The GODFATHER pp. 283-297 HALLOWEEN pp. 173-187 PSYCHO pp. 202-214 The SHINING pp. 317-333 SUNSET BOULEVARD pp. 153-172 Warren BEATTY pp. 240-250 Alfred HITCHCOCK pp. 188-201 Jerry LEWIS pp. 123-133 Bob RAFELSON pp. 215-223 James TOBACK pp. 251-267