Halloween (1978), directed by John Carpenter, is a classic horror film that revolutionized the slasher genre and remains one of the most iconic horror movies of all time. The story follows Michael Myers, a psychotic killer who escapes from a mental institution and returns to his hometown to wreak havoc on Halloween night. His primary target becomes Laurie Strode, played by Jamie Lee Curtis, whose character embodies the “final girl” trope—a young woman who survives while others around her fall victim to the killer.

At its core, Halloween delves into themes of fear, evil, and survival. Michael Myers is not given a clear motive for his murders, which adds to his terrifying persona—he is portrayed as a force of pure evil, almost inhuman in his inability to be reasoned with. This lack of reasoning or explanation makes him unpredictable, leaving viewers with a sense of dread that evil can emerge from anywhere without reason or warning.