Halloween: A Groundbreaking Film Halloween was, and still is, a classic horror movie for three simple reasons: originality, flattery, and durability.Upon its release in 1978, Halloween set a new standard for horror movies, proving that it was possible to create genuine chills without excessive amounts of blood, overpaid actors, or a gigantic budget. Using innovative camera work, shadows, and creepy music, a new monster materialized. They took one of mankind's most primal fears, the mythical bogeyman, and inserted it into Anytown, USA. A killer who can't be understood or reasoned with, who never speaks or acts even remotely human - THAT was both refreshing and terrifying. Hal