Pure Evil on a Tiny Budget: The Full Story of John Carpenter's Halloween (1978)

Описание: From a modified William Shatner mask and a shoestring budget, a cinematic legend was born. This is the deep dive into John Carpenter's 1978 masterpiece, Halloween—the independent film that changed horror forever and introduced the world to the terrifying, unstoppable force of Michael Myers.

Join us as we unpack the complete story behind the blueprint for the modern slasher genre. We'll explore the film's masterful use of suspense over gore, the creation of the iconic "final girl" with Jamie Lee Curtis's debut, and the chilling concept of a killer with no motive, famously described by Dr. Loomis as "purely and simply evil."

Discover the incredible behind-the-scenes story of its resourceful production, John Carpenter's triple-threat role as writer, director, and composer, and how this low-budget marvel became one of the most profitable and influential films of all time.

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0:00 - Intro: The Blueprint for a Genre
1:18 - The Plot: The Night HE Came Home
3:45 - "Purely and Simply Evil": The Nature of Michael Myers
6:20 - The Final Girl: Laurie Strode's Fight for Survival
8:10 - Making a Masterpiece on a Shoestring Budget
10:55 - The Cast & The Creation of The Iconic Mask
13:30 - John Carpenter's Unforgettable Score
15:45 - A Juggernaut: Success & Critical Acclaim
17:50 - The Legacy: A Franchise and a Genre are Born

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