Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Halloween 1978 review clip with Jon & Jackie from The Reel Rejects, breaking down John Carpenter’s original slasher classic, Michael Myers, Laurie Strode, Dr. Loomis, the iconic Halloween theme, the William Shatner mask, and why this horror movie still deserves its legendary reputation.
Jon & Jackie watch Halloween for the first time and discuss Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, Donald Pleasence as Dr. Loomis, Nick Castle as Michael Myers / The Shape, P.J. Soles as Lynda, Nancy Kyes as Annie, and the simple but terrifying filmmaking that helped define the slasher genre. They talk about Michael Myers as “the boogeyman,” the jumpsuit and mask, the eerie score, the lack of heavy gore, the babysitter setup, the suburban Halloween atmosphere, and how so many later horror movies borrowed from this blueprint.
They also discuss Laurie as a scream queen / final girl, Jamie Lee Curtis’ legacy, whether Halloween is actually good or just nostalgia, the sex-and-death slasher trope, why Michael killed his sister, the open-ended finale, what they want from Halloween 2, and how Michael Myers compares to Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger.
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What did you think of the original Halloween? Does it still deserve the hype, or do you think nostalgia carries its reputation?
HALLOWEEN MOVIE REACTION: youtu.be/x9Nr5-D4kpQ
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Halloween 1978 review clip with Jon & Jackie from The Reel Rejects, breaking down John Carpenter’s original slasher classic, Michael Myers, Laurie Strode, Dr. Loomis, the iconic Halloween theme, the William Shatner mask, and why this horror movie still deserves its legendary reputation.
Jon & Jackie watch Halloween for the first time and discuss Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode, Donald Pleasence as Dr. Loomis, Nick Castle as Michael Myers / The Shape, P.J. Soles as Lynda, Nancy Kyes as Annie, and the simple but terrifying filmmaking that helped define the slasher genre. They talk about Michael Myers as “the boogeyman,” the jumpsuit and mask, the eerie score, the lack of heavy gore, the babysitter setup, the suburban Halloween atmosphere, and how so many later horror movies borrowed from this blueprint.
They also discuss Laurie as a scream queen / final girl, Jamie Lee Curtis’ legacy, whether Halloween is actually good or just nostalgia, the sex-and-death slasher trope, why Michael killed his sister, the open-ended finale, what they want from Halloween 2, and how Michael Myers compares to Jason Voorhees and Freddy Krueger.
#Halloween #Halloween1978 #MichaelMyers #JamieLeeCurtis #HorrorMovie #MovieReview #JohnCarpenter #SlasherMovie #LaurieStrode #ReelRejects
What did you think of the original Halloween? Does it still deserve the hype, or do you think nostalgia carries its reputation?
HALLOWEEN MOVIE REACTION: youtu.be/x9Nr5-D4kpQ
Subscribe for more Reel Rejects review clips, ending breakdowns, and reaction highlights: youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips?sub_confirmation=1
