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‘REWIND’ to ’78: Halloween Art From Around the World

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Back before the days of the Internet, people had to get their news and information from… dare I say it… a newspaper! *GASP* Yep, things sure were different back then. How did we ever survive? But despite the lack of technology it was an incredible time. There was something so very cool about opening a newspaper, flipping to the “Arts and Entertainment” section and devouring all of that delicious horror themed eye-candy: poster promises of scary films to come.

One of those posters was by artist and illustrator Robert Gleason, who’d been hired to deliver artwork at the guidance of producer Irwin Yablans for John Carpenter’s 1978 classic, Halloween, and it just pushed all of our genre lovin’ happy buttons! The instantly iconic image, which immediately goosed our collected imagination, and its attached tag-line of “The Night He Came Home” served to entice prospective viewers even more: who was “He” and what happened on “The Night He Came Home?” One thing we knew for sure: we had to find out, and so off to the theater we went!

In October of 1978, the world was poised to experience an all new kind of evil, and its ties to the spookiest day of the calendar year made it all the more exciting! Let’s take a look back at some Halloween posters from around the world.

Theatrical Posters

Newspaper Ads

But wait! There’s more! In 1981 Halloween premiered on television, and below you’ll find some scans of vintage TV ads, and even a commercial announcing the films NBC premiere! Ah, the good old days!

Writer’s note: my thanks to Dinosaur Dracula retro archives, which proved helpful in compiling this art gallery.

Tickets Now On Sale as Halloween Returns to Theaters This September

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John Carpenter’s horror classic, 1978’s Halloween, returns to select theaters beginning September 27th via CineLife Entertainment and Compass International Pictures, and tickets are now on sale!

To purchase tickets (and for theaters, dates and show times) visit CineLife Entertainment here.

From the press release:

John Carpenter’s Horror Classic Halloween Returns To Select Theaters Nationwide Beginning September 27th

LOS ANGELES, September 10, 2019 – CineLife Entertainment®, the event cinema division of Spotlight Cinema Networks, teams up with Compass International Pictures to bring the seminal 1978 original classic John Carpenter’s Halloween back to select theatres across North America beginning September 27th.

In the film, Michael Myers has spent the last 15 years locked away inside a sanitarium under the care of child psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis after brutally murdering his sister when he was 6-years old. On October 30, 1978, Myers escapes and makes his way back home to Haddonfield, Illinois, turning a night of tricks and treats into something much more sinister for the locals, including Laurie Strode, the star-making role for Jamie Lee Curtis. Watch the trailer here:

John Carpenter’s Halloween premiered in cinemas and on drive-in screens on October 25, 1978, changing the landscape of horror cinema. It stunned audiences worldwide and has since inspired countless films in the genre. In 2006, it was selected by the Library of Congress as one of a select few films to be preserved in the U.S. National Film Registry for its cultural significance.

“I’m thrilled to have the original make its way back into theatres,” says director John Carpenter.

Fans will be treated to view big screen presentations of the restored and remastered digital print, created under the supervision of the world-renowned cinematographer, Dean Cundey. Tickets go on sale September 10th.

“We are excited to bring the most prominent and enduring horror film back to cinema screens giving new and old fans a slasher film treat they’ll never forget,” said Bernadette McCabe, Executive Vice President, CineLife Entertainment.

Halloween – Trailer from CineLife Video Showcase on Vimeo.

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Spotlight Cinema Networks is the only cinema advertising company dedicated to serving the needs of art house and luxury exhibitors for cinema advertising, preshow entertainment, event cinema and digital display distribution. CineLife Entertainment® acquires and distributes event cinema and alternative content titles in the U.S. and international markets. Spotlight Cinema Networks is owned by Wagner-Cuban Companies and Arthouse Marketing Group, and represents the top exhibitors in these genres, including segment leaders Angelika Film Center, Laemmle Theatres, Landmark Theatres, Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, Flix Brewhouse and Silverspot Cinemas.

Trancas International Films, Inc., along with its subsidiary Compass International Pictures, Inc., is a film production and distribution company based in Los Angeles and operating worldwide with a library of classic and revered films, such as John Carpenter’s Halloween, The Message, and Lion of the Desert. Trancas has been involved in the production of every film in the Halloween franchise, including Universal Picture’s 2018 incredibly successful release Halloween directed by David Gordon Green and starring Jamie Lee Curtis. In addition to partnerships with Universal, Trancas has deals with Miramax, Blumhouse, Lionsgate, Anchor Bay, and Dimension Films among others.

John Carpenter’s Halloween Returns to Theaters This Fall!

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This fall, John Carpenter’s classic Halloween, the film that started it all, returns to theaters for a limited run, courtesy of Trancas International Films and Compass International Pictures and partner CineLife Entertainment.

 

Scheduled to run from September 27th to October 31st, the restored and remastered digital print was created under the supervision of the world-renowned cinematographer Dean Cundey, and marks the 41st anniversary of the groundbreaking film. In it, protagonist Michael Myers, who has spent the past fifteen years locked away inside a sanitarium for the childhood murder of his sister escapes, and on October 30th of 1978 makes his way back home to Haddonfield, Illinois, turning a night of tricks and treats into something much more sinister for three young women, including Laurie Strode, the star-making role for lead Jamie Lee Curtis.

Participating theaters and show times will be soon posted at www.CineLifeEntertainment.com

Halloween: 40 Years of Terror Convention is Happening Now

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Presented by HorrorHound Ltd., Sean Clark, Trancas International Films and Compass International Pictures, the Halloween: 40 Years of Terror convention which runs today, October 12th through the 14th at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California is upon us, and promises to be the biggest celebration ever of the storied, four decade-spanning franchise.

Featuring celebrity guests from all eleven films in the franchise (the impressive list, which includes notable cast, directors and crew is massive and continues to grow, and contains many first-time ever appearances), one-of-a-kind events, special gallery offerings, cast Q&As, a Horror’s Hallowed Grounds location bus tour, exclusive H40 and Halloween merchandise offerings, a Saturday night after party with live music by Halloween 4, 5 & 6 composer Alan Howarth, myriad vendors and much more, it’s an event not to be missed.

With VIP tickets having already SOLD OUT, admission to the Halloween: 40 Years of Terror convention CAN STILL be obtained here (although I’d predict not for long, so don’t dawdle). For further information on the convention, including schedule, lodging and more, visit the official site here, and stay up to date with them on the convention’s Facebook page here.

Haddonfield Comes to Pasadena, CA October 12-14 with Halloween: 40 Years of Terror

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Tickets to the biggest Halloween convention in history are now on sale. Get yours before they sell out!

Presented by HorrorHound Ltd., Sean Clark, Trancas International Films and Compass International Pictures, the Halloween: 40 Years of Terror convention, running October 12th through the 14th at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California is nearly upon us, and promises to be the biggest celebration ever of the storied, four decade-spanning franchise.

Featuring celebrity guests from all eleven films in the franchise (the impressive list, which includes notable cast, directors and crew is massive and continues to grow, and contains many first-time ever appearances), one-of-a-kind events, special gallery offerings, cast Q&As, a Horror’s Hallowed Grounds location bus tour, exclusive H40 and Halloween merchandise offerings, myriad vendors and much more, it’s an event not to be missed.

With VIP tickets having already SOLD OUT, admission to the Halloween: 40 Years of Terror convention CAN STILL be obtained here (although I’d predict not for long, so don’t dawdle). For further information on the convention, including schedule, lodging and more, visit the official site here, and stay up to date with them on the convention’s Facebook page here.

John Carpenter’s Halloween Returns to Theaters TODAY

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Celebrating its 40th anniversary, John Carpenter’s 1978 horror classic is being re-released in advance of David Gordon Green’s sequel, and returns to theaters beginning today, September 27th, 2018.

For theaters and showtimes, please visit CineLifeEntertainment.com.

Read on for further and exciting details!

From the press release:

LOS ANGELES, CA – Cinelife Entertainment, the event cinema division of Spotlight Cinema Networks, has teamed up with Compass International Pictures and Trancas International Films Compass International Pictures and to bring John Carpenter’s seminal 1978 classic back to select theaters worldwide beginning September 27, 2018.

In the film, the villain, Michael Myers, has spent the last 15 years locked away inside a sanitarium under the care of child psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis. On October 30, 1978, Myers escapes and makes his way back home to Haddonfield, turning a night of tricks and treats into something much more sinister for three young women, including Laurie Strode, the star-making role for Jamie Lee Curtis.

The original Halloween will be released on over 1,000 screens in over twenty countries across the globe. “I’m thrilled to have the original make its way back into theatres, as we prepare for the release of the sequel. Having both back in theatres this fall is remarkable,” says director John Carpenter.

Fans will be treated to view big screen presentations of the restored and remastered digital print, created under the supervision of the world-renowned cinematographer, Dean Cundey.

“We are thrilled to be a part of the 40th anniversary celebration, working with Compass International Pictures and Trancas International Films to bring the most fear-provoking and enduring horror movies of all time to cinema screens around the globe,” said Mark Rupp, Managing Director, CineLife Entertainment.

The release of John Carpenter’s Original Halloween comes just ahead of the release of Halloween (2018) – the direct sequel to John Carpenter’s classic. Jamie Lee Curtis and Nick Castle reprise their roles as Laurie Strode and Michael Myers, respectively. It is set for release on October 19th, a week before the 40th anniversary of the original Halloween release date.

Win Tickets to Halloween Horror Nights Hollywood & Orlando From HalloweenMovies.com!

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We’ve got four pairs of tickets to give away, courtesy of Halloween Horror Nights and HalloweenMovies.com, and they could be yours! Read on for details on how to win.

With Halloween Horror Nights in full swing at both Universal Studios Hollywood and Orlando theme parks, as well as the Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers mazes in both, The Shape continues his much buzzed-about return to Haddonfield in 2018.

To celebrate it, as well as the exciting re-release of John Carpenter’s 1978 classic Halloween in theaters worldwide on September 27, 2018 (from CineLife Entertainment, Compass International Pictures and Trancas International Films), we’ve got FOUR PAIRS of general admission tickets to Halloween Horror Nights to give away to a quartet of our lucky readers.

How to win? It’s simple.

Just follow HalloweenMovies on Twitter at @HalloweenMovies here and retweet our announcement of the re-release of Carpenter’s Halloween here (and make sure to include the hashtags #HalloweenMovie AND either #HHNHollywood or #HHNOrlando in your retweet, specifying which park you’d like to attend).

We’ll be watching, and from those who’ve followed, retweeted and hashtagged correctly, four people will be randomly selected and notified via Twitter, with each receiving a pair of tickets for the date and park of their choice via USPS First Class mail!

It’s that easy, because after all, everyone’s entitled to one good scare.

Check out the new trailer for the re-release of 1978’s Halloween below, and for theater and ticketing info, please visit: CineLifeEntertainment.com.

For more information about Halloween Horror Nights at either Universal Studios Hollywood or Universal Orlando Resort, visit them here, and engage with them on social media using @UniStudios @HorrorNights #UniversalHHN

Contest details:
– Winners will be notified October, 1, 2018 via Twitter. US Residents only.
– This event may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for children under the age of 13.
– Tickets may not be copied, transferred or resold, and are nonrefundable.
– Tickets valid on selected date only. Event occurs rain or shine. No refunds. Ticket cannot be combined with other offers, separately ticketed events, discounts, or per capita sightseeing tours.
– The person using this ticket assumes all risk of personal injury and loss of property.

John Carpenter’s Halloween Returns to Theaters Worldwide this September

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Celebrating its 40th anniversary, John Carpenter’s 1978 horror classic is being re-released in advance of David Gordon Green’s sequel, and will return to theaters beginning September 27th, 2018.

Read on for details, theaters and ticketing information.

From the press release:

LOS ANGELES, CA – Cinelife Entertainment, the event cinema division of Spotlight Cinema Networks, has teamed up with Compass International Pictures and Trancas International Films Compass International Pictures and to bring John Carpenter’s seminal 1978 classic back to select theaters worldwide beginning September 27, 2018.

In the film, the villain, Michael Myers, has spent the last 15 years locked away inside a sanitarium under the care of child psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis. On October 30, 1978, Myers escapes and makes his way back home to Haddonfield, turning a night of tricks and treats into something much more sinister for three young women, including Laurie Strode, the star-making role for Jamie Lee Curtis.

The original Halloween will be released on over 1,000 screens in over twenty countries across the globe. “I’m thrilled to have the original make its way back into theatres, as we prepare for the release of the sequel. Having both back in theatres this fall is remarkable,” says director John Carpenter.

Fans will be treated to view big screen presentations of the restored and remastered digital print, created under the supervision of the world-renowned cinematographer, Dean Cundey.

“We are thrilled to be a part of the 40th anniversary celebration, working with Compass International Pictures and Trancas International Films to bring the most fear-provoking and enduring horror movies of all time to cinema screens around the globe,” said Mark Rupp, Managing Director, CineLife Entertainment.

The release of John Carpenter’s Original Halloween comes just ahead of the release of Halloween (2018) – the direct sequel to John Carpenter’s classic. Jamie Lee Curtis and Nick Castle reprise their roles as Laurie Strode and Michael Myers, respectively. It is set for release on October 19th, a week before the 40th anniversary of the original Halloween release date.

For theaters and showtimes, please visit CineLifeEntertainment.com.

Halloween: 40th Anniversary Trailer (60 Seconds) from CineLife Video Showcase on Vimeo.

Halloween: 40th Anniversary Trailer from CineLife Video Showcase on Vimeo.