HALLOWEEN (1978) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

[@alecaquino4306]

That one scene where Michael Myers' face slowly fades in from the shadows in the background behind Laurie is a masterwork of cinematography. It still gives me the chills to this very day!

[@Powerranger-le4up]

What they basically did was gently turn the lighting up to make it like your eyes are adjusting to darkness.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

VERY similar to John Wick emerging from the darkness in JW Chapt. 2.

[@fynnthefox9078]

Like a boogeyman, he materializes from the dark.

[@bicknell67]

To date that scene has never been replicated. They tried it with Halloween 2018 but it was not the same.

[@kennethrohloff7535]

One of the best scenes of any movie, period

[@DatalyConduct]

The delivery on “Mike just sound like me. Just fat and breathin’ heavy” killed me more than Michael did to everyone in the movie. Bravo 🤣🤣🤣

[@Thom1212]

You asked the one question John Carpenter tried to answer with this movie. What happens when you encounter someone who kills for no reason at all? The sequels tried to add reasons for Michael's killing instinct, but it's just more scary when you think there is something out there in the darkness waiting to kill you while you take out the trash.

[@thejamppa]

Like Alfred said, some men just want to see world burn...

[@83shadow3]

Thats why John Carpenter only intended Michael Myers to be in the first movie one and done. So you don't get any answers for anything everything remains a mystery. But the movie studio made Halloween 2 about Michael Myers. John Carpenter had no say in it and he only worked on it for two reasons one he was under contract and two he figured he'd get paid actually because he already got paid for this movie. Because he knew you would have to give an explanation to why he's targeting people if there was a sequel. John Carpenter never wanted to do that but he was forced to when the movie studio made Halloween 2 about Michael Myers. Because he actually would have to give a reason to why he is targeting people constantly.

[@stevenoconnor3256]

​@@83shadow3 Human motivations tend to have more complex reasonings behind their actions, rob's Halloween would essentially be the most realistic as it gives him a backstory to explain his actions or Halloween 6 with the thorn cult. Actually the original implies a lot of connection to his sister. He literally just repeats himself. He kills these girls on the same night as his sister They're all the same age as her Watches them They're doing the same things as she was Steals her tombstone from the graveyard, sets it behind the girl he killed. John is just mad he was made to write it, 2 feels most like a natural continuation then all the others.

[@83shadow3]

@@stevenoconnor3256 Thats why John Carpenter intended it to be one and done with Michael Myers no sequels nothing no answers. Because he wanted it to be a complete mystery to why he did what he did what part of that don't you understand. But if you have sequels you have to put reasoning behind it but if it's one and done you do not. You are left just never knowing what happened next or why that happened in the first place and that's what John Carpenter was going for in Halloween. With Michael Myers someone escapes a mental facility stalks and kills people. Then he just disappears you don't know where he is what he's doing why he did it in the first place. That was John Carpenter's idea it's simple enough to understand. The sequels ruined that by trying to explain things. Then Rob zombies remake making it more realistic that's fine because that is the story Rob Zombie wanted to tell. But John Carpenter story is about Michael Myers being someone that snaps and starts killing people and escapes a mental institution and kills people. Then he seems to be human but not human as John Carpenter described Michael Myers. Basically Michael Myers is pure evil a supernatural Force a force of nature. John Carpenter wanted to make Michael Myers completely unhuman as possible. Thats why he wears a mask so you can't see his human face that's why he wears beggy overalls so you can't see any human form all you see is beggy overalls. All you see is his hands other than that there's no nothing that looks human. In the script or screenplay Michael Myers name is not even in it if you look at the end credits he is just called The Shape. On the call Sheets it says The Shape so John Carpenter even left his name out of the credits and out of the script except for a few times when Dr Loomis is talking about him. So clearly John Carpenter's intention was to completely dehumanize Michael Myers. So he never wanted to explain his motivation or explain if he was even human or not human. Rob Zombie did his own thing it was his own take on the character you can't compare the two. That's like comparing a banana to Apple they are two different characters two different things. Just like in the future someone could make Michael Myers with five heads that's there take on Michael Myers.

[@83shadow3]

@@stevenoconnor3256 Thats because John Carpenter wrote Halloween 2 and he intended to kill off Michael Myers permanently. End of story no more Michael Myers ever again but the movie studio interfered again with Halloween 3. Basic version I have the Shout Factory collectors edition of Halloween 3 Season of the With. In the audio commentary only with Tommy Lee Wallace he explains. Its called Halloween 3 Season of the Witch because the movie studio seen the script with the name Season of the witch they read it they knew it had nothing to do with Michael Myers. Because it was written as a completely separate movie to nothing to do with the Halloween movie franchise or Michael Myers from the beginning. The movie studio approved of that script but told them we will only fund it if you call it Halloween 3. If you call it Season of the Witch we will not fund the movie. So both John Carpenter and Tommy Lee Wallace would have preferred to just call it Season of the Wich. But the movie studio would not fund the movie with that name so they had no choice but to call it Halloween 3 in order to get it made. Thats why when the movie studio said we are bringing back Michael Myers in the next movie that being Halloween 4. John Carpenter's response was he sold his shares in that movie franchise and walked away. Because he was done with Michael Myers after the first movie the movie studio made Halloween 2 about Michael Myers. The movie studio made them call Season of the Witch clearly a separate movie from the start and should have been a separate movie. Halloween 3 or they were never going to fund it so John Carpenter scene the movie studio was obsessed with Michael Myers. Everything was going to be Michael Myers and attached to the Halloween movie franchise regardless of the movie. He left because he wanted to do other things other than Michael Myers that's why Jamie Lee Curtis left because she wanted to do other things other than movies with Michael Myers.

[@noneprovided689]

One frequently overlooked detail of this movie that’s just as cool as any other-and is my favorite-is how Michael is listed in the credits: *The Shape* Downright sinister.

[@fizzilgig1993]

@23:06 The dog hiding under the blanket right before the kill. Hilarious!

[@shutupnvibe]

Was too cute lol. Doggo said “I’m out” 😂

[@donbergeson6771]

One of the things I still love about this film surprisingly is the lack of blood. Unlike with all the other films of this genre (they didn't call them slasher flicks for no reason), this gets to you with suspense and doesn't just rely on all the gore someone can fit into an hour and a half movie.

[@80sNewWaveGeek]

Yup. It's actually surprising. Even the Halloween sequels all resort to gore (including the latest reboots).

[@fynnthefox9078]

@@80sNewWaveGeek I don't mind gore in suspense movies. Always love me some good gore. But yeah, it has the potential to distract from the suspense. Understandable.

[@johnmoreland6089]

“Can’t you hear him wheezing behind you??” 🤣 Thanks for the great reaction!

[@LA_HA]

Those masks were seriously claustrophobic. Plus, if you think about it, Myers was sitting and staring at/past the asylum wall for 15 years. I'd think with those two things to deal with, he definitely should've dropped dead from fatigue after terrorizing Nurse Marion when he was on top of the car. haha

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

(wheeze...wheeze...) "All these STAIRS!" - The Breather, Student Bodies

[@loripalmer7281]

"He didn't say ouch or nothing". You crack me up! Great reaction.

[@EBDavis111]

Don't stress about your reactions. I think a major reason people like watching you is because your reactions are wonderfully genuine, and we've all felt what we watch you feel. If somebody laughs at it, it's a nervous laugh they're having at themselves. Like whistling past the graveyard. Well, that and your QT borkers.

[@gammaanteria]

Donald Pleasance was fantastic (in the final scene, he suggested to Carpenter two different takes: one where Loomis is totally shocked to find Michael's body isn't there in the yard, and one where he isn't shocked at all). Though I would have loved to have seen Christopher Lee as Loomis (he turned the role down, later said it was one of the decisions he most regretted), that would have been awesome too.

[@jima6545]

Really? Christopher Lee was scarier than Michael Meyers in real life

[@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710]

Donald Pleasance , always brings top drawer acting.

[@AshLee92490]

I love that moment where Loomis looks down and sees Michael's gone, and Laurie could just see his face and just KNEW it wasn't over...

[@punkem733]

@@jima6545 Pleasance has played characters that make Myers look like a Straight A sunday school boy.

[@jima6545]

@@punkem733 I was talking about Lee's war record, not Pleasance's roles. Though I do enjoy his work

[@KevinLyda]

"Mike had a full tank of gas today" lol I've seen this movie repeatedly since the 80s and never thought of that plot hole. Hilarious! Btw, the price of gas was 65¢ back in 1978...

[@RyanCole-kr4xk]

It's even worse in H20 when he drives from Illinois to California in 2 days on the same tank of gas

[@J_Rossi]

The Undertaker's classic 'sit-up' movement was indeed inspired by this movie, as per Jim Cornette. He mentioned at least once that The Undertaker did adopt a few of Michael Myers's mannerisms.

[@jonathanmccullough3475]

Same with Kane, Glenn Jacobs Said the Kane Character was inspired by Michael Myers

[@Keedeeg]

"You trying to sneak up the steps in some clogs". I'm dead. 💀🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@chaserz4201]

How does little man dig into the comforter like that!? Also stands up whenever his pilot is sad. I have cavities from that dog being cute.

[@paulascott5701]

"Can you imagine him having road rage"....I literally had to pause the video and laugh out loud. "Has Michael Myers always had asthma?" was another one. I love your reactions and I love your live audience (your dogs who like to burrow under the covers).

[@moodforever]

14:42 Laurie being stalked and just laying down and doing nothing and you saying NO to that was hilarious 😂😂😂

[@cflournoy1529]

There’s a whole documentary on the making of Halloween. It’s called Halloween: A Cut Above The Rest. It was hilarious because their budget was so tight that they had to wear their own clothes and they were filming in California so they had to keep reusing garbage bags of fall colored leaves to throw on the ground to make it look like fall.

[@christinegelabert1651]

@C Flournoy YUP! People sometimes make fun of this movie and they call it cheesy because it's just a different generation. BUT with a lot of these older movies there was so much work put into this because it was not the option of CGI! Many times people just said you know what I'll give up half my pay just to finish a project. Nowadays it seems like nobody wants to give up their pay and they're working less because the computers are doing it for them and you don't get the same quality work and the movie wants half the amount of time but not a lot of backstory. To me it just seems like a lot of corner cutting with the CGI. Also it doesn't train your eyes the right way because your eyes know instinctively compared to the real world that's not what you're really seeing. It's almost like way back when they first started with the 3D movies and the glasses. What bothers me is that there's a whole generation that accepts CGI as a reality version of the movies. They don't understand the nuances of shading and true mood lighting was involved. I remember as I'm pretty sure that you do when the company FX first hit REALLY BIG in the industry. Now of course they've expanded to other things. But once they establish themselves in the beginning they want to go to people and the stellar example everybody wanted to be in the movie business. I'm somebody who's watched many different versions and directors cuts, and overseas versions of movies on VCR, DVD, and you might remember LASERDISCS??? I've got a friend who was an independent filmmaker in a past life after he graduated from the Film Academy in NYC. Well I have to say is it's a different experience when you go to the movie with Ed. The deal is you get your snacks first and you will not to say a word or even breathe strange at any point during the movie okay? SHHHHH! NO TALKING! He get psychotic, it spins his head around like the exorcist if other people in another row start talking. I just like creep myself down in the seat like oh man...I just know if they don't STFU? HE'S going to say something like really bad today's clowns soon and it'll be a scene in here going off! I've known him a little over 20 years and believe me there's been a few times with these challenge people to step outside if they don't STFU and let him and the rest of the theater enjoy their movie "CUZ NOT FOR NOTHING BUDDY...EVERYBODY'S PAID FOR THIS DAMMIT! ITS NOT ALL THE EFF ABOUT YOU!" Yeah, sometimes going to the movie with him it's an experience but it's not his fault. He makes fun of me because of how violent I can be. BUT he's the first one to get loud I'LL just move my seat like a normal human being ok? IF I take too long adjusting my jacket will move my purse he gives me a dirty look... Like listen relax your little Spidey senses who can tell if somebody's taking tissue out of that price 30 rolls back. I'm working on it they haven't even gotten through the trailers yet. Just try tocontain yourself! The movie isn't over until we've seen who the KEY GRIP is let's put it that way. LOL! 😂

[@kdub8305]

I remember that detail

[@Nolongerbroken_50]

I think I found my favorite KZbinr I love u been watching these all day 😂

[@EOMReacts]

Welcome to the family!

[@andymason3555]

“Oh no honey, we don’t relax. We stab him.” 🤣🤣🤣 I’m so glad I can listen to this advice to horror movie characters. It’s the best.

[@ennuieffect]

“My name ain’t Dora, so I’m not doing any explorin’.” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 you’re killing me like Michael Myers, man.

[@deputydog3137]

"He just Undertaker straight up" 😂😂😂

[@dabegmister]

Welcome to October my friend hehehe

[@clare2401]

"Shut'up" 😂😂😂😂😂😂 That's why I love watching your channel. Thanks for this reaction Sir, much love from the UK 🇬🇧

[@Billinois78]

Did you notice the part at 20:37 where the movie "The Thing" was playing on tv? A few years later, John Carpenter directed the remake of The Thing. One of the few times where a remake was better than the original. I think he put that in as a way of saying "You all just wait...".

[@FaradayBananacage]

One of the great things about these older, slower paced horror movies is that you never really see the monster. It's always quick flickers of something, or hidden in shadows. That lets your imagination fill in the gaps, and your imagination is always far more terrifying than whatever a film could show you. Alien was the same way. Now it's usually just boring splatter flicks that aren't scary, they're just gross.

[@lexiburrows8127]

Absolutely. One of the scariest movies ever is the original 'The Haunting' from, I think, 1962. A B&W ghostie. You NEVER actually SEE anything concrete.

[@brandoncollins1225]

I'm new to your channel, sir. I just want to say I have watched a handful of your reactions so far and you're entertaining as hell. I'm sure your long time people already know that! But, seriously, you are funny as hell, and your dogs behind you look spoiled, so I know you're a good man! Looking forward to smashing that like with ever video I watch. Have a great day!

[@arisucheddar3097]

"We're gonna be doing scary movies" *co-pilot tunnels under blanket for safety*

[@xavvi]

Amongst all the other brilliance in this film, one thing I don't see first-time viewers mention is the night time lighting. Dean Cundey, who ended up later being cinematographer on a little movie called Jurassic Park, lit this movie so incredibly, and John Carpenter's shot composition and framing is so incredible, that there are so many scenes in this you could freeze frame and make into a poster. All those shots from across the street where Tommy looks out the window and sees Michael's silhouette, or that scene at the top of the stairs when Laurie is sobbing and Michael appears out of the darkness, just stunning. And you can tell when you start to compare it to lesser horror movies that would come later. Go look at the lighting of horror movies from the 90s and see what I mean, they over light so even in what's supposed to be absolute darkness it's still bright blue light, it's really an enormous difference once you start to see it.

[@Powerranger-le4up]

It’s actually easier than you think with the latter because they simply gradually lit up the lighting making it like your eyes are adjusting to a dark room.

[@dancingwheels8494]

Your dog tapped out before the movie even started! 😂😂😂

[@jmleon6313]

YES! We love ya JL! It begins. For all us horror geeks this is the best season... welcome to the spooky train my friend. Lots of love to you and the copilots. Thanks Blank for putting our man aboard the horror bus. Lets get it!

[@blackrabbit5115]

Your reactions are some of the funniest stuff I've seen on here, hope your channel keep growing

[@finster1968]

I know we’ve all said it before, but it’s so great to watch your little guy so in tune with you. He gave you the side glance when the dog was killed. Just to make sure you were ok.

[@spinav8r]

25:24 "I bet he got an air mattress in that van... with a dirty sheet." Damn, dude! I had to pause at that point; I was laughing so hard!

[@karadavis3590]

I've met a child that gave me Michael Meyers vibes. When you looked into her eyes, it was like there was no soul there. So yes, there might be people born this way.

[@mattbudesa6351]

There definitely is people like this out there. Plenty of children that become murderers at a young age. That's what makes Michael Myers character realistic minus the super natural can't be killed moniker. There's some people that just aren't wired correctly from birth.

[@HauntedFlauntedTaunted]

Just popping in to tell ya that my lady and I’ve been enjoying your reactions for idk how long by now. I’ve said it before but you’re still one of the few people who can make me laugh out loud. I Really enjoy your honest comments and quick wit. P.S. you’re dogs are beautiful and precious as heck 😊 take care sir.

[@jeffblack2458]

23:17 That cry of terror was epic! I still have tears from laughing so hard. Thank you Sir!!

[@lanzknecht8599]

John Carpenter wasn´t only the director, he also composed the music. It did that for several of his movies ( f.e. Assault on Precinct 13, The Fog, Escape from New York, Vampires, Big Trouble in Little China, Christine, John Carpenter’s Prince of Darkness, John Carpenter’s They Live).

[@lauraneely6270]

When you kept looking at the camera and telling "us" to shut up, that made me laugh even more! 😆 I just had surgery and I'm not even supposed to be laughing like that! Lol! That just really tickled me! 😅

[@smileytownSF]

I *LOVE* you!!! I love your comments and reactions SO MUCH!! You are the best!!!!

[@NoelMcGinnis]

Ah yes, that simple but haunting music by John Carpenter. 🖤💖

[@missgigglebox748]

When the neighbors turned the light off when Laurie was banging and screaming for help, I was expecting you to say "oh no, not answering the door at this hour. I'm not getting involved" 😂

[@Wholesomewebs]

Was that the boogeyman. “As a matter of fact.. it was” favorite horror movie line ever. Love the writing and the fact that this was made on a shoe-string budget is the icing on the cake. Less goes a long way..

[@johnnym7575]

One of the earliest horror movies I saw as a kid. Its great to experience that first time watch with you.

[@drewbear1969]

I am so glad someone finally commented about how uh...fast Michael's sister's boyfriend was 😄 This and H20 are the only two I'll bother with, didn't care for the others, but one of these days I'll get around to watching the newest three since 2018, which serve as the official sequel to this. And for the record, I'm here because I enjoy your reactions and commentary, not to see you jump. That's just a perk 🎃😄

[@rachaelhogan7850]

Your not a true halloween fan unless you watch the latest trilogy by blumhouse halloween 2018 and halloween kills were good but it fell apart at the last film halloween ends was a dreadful film they ruined the trilogy

[@Itzwiggz]

The dog in the back🥺😭 you got my sub bro lmaoooo. Great video!

[@Gradyolson]

I promise I'm not here to watch you be scared. While I will be honest, your startled reactions are hilarious. That's not why I'm here. I'm here for your excellent commentary and unique perspective on things. Your phrases and lexicon have made their way into my vernacular, things like, he ain't shit, and ooh wee. Those things and how you express your thoughts and viewpoint are why I'm a subscriber/patron. Stay Strong, Murder Whistle. I believe in you; you got this.

[@antichoice1]

16:26 I always thought the same thing haha.

[@Beforezzz]

I was genuinely laughing my butt off before you would say 'shut up' each time. 😂 Great start to JLoween indeed! This movie is a long showcase of every mistake someone could make when evil is watching them.

[@auntylizzer]

“Did Michael Meyers always have asthma” “don’t you hear him wheezing behind you”? 🤣🤣seriously.. you’re freaking fabulously hilarious! 😂😂

[@williambevins]

When they showed The Thing title on TV that was the version from the 50s. James Arness of Gunsmoke fame played the Thing.

[@paulmohr319]

Dude, I am waiting for the Exorcist. then yes my friend, I will laugh and enjoy every minute. Good luck.

[@EOMReacts]

See you on the 31st. 😎

[@JW666]

I died at the "fat dude out of breath" line XD =P You did great, man, and I do hope you react to John Carpenter's The Thing (the one in Halloween was the original 50's adaptation, The Thing From Another World) =)

[@robertdean925]

23:19 funniest part for me lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

Yes, it's her first movie. Yes, the music is iconic Just Like "The Exorcist." And you get that jump scare music though out the movie. hahahaha It's Halloween time so he can walk around looking crazy because he fits right in with all the other costumes. hahahahaha

[@donbergeson6771]

As soon as I saw the thumbnail that you were watching this movie I just yelled out OH SHIT! and couldn't push the button fast enough. I knew I needed a laugh today but I didn't know I needed this big of a laugh.

[@Subypowa]

Ive been watching your reaction videos all morning today while working and everytime!!!! you say "SHUT UP" cuz you know we are laughing , well you are spot on!! and it makes me laugh even harder!! rofl

[@wandameadows5736]

You have to watch part 1 & 2 to get a true appreciation & understanding. Part 2 is a continuation of the same night & its a must watch.

[@paulamoya7956]

When you shake your head while looking directly into the camera then say …. Listen.. .. hahahahahahahh. Love your reactions every single video. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😊

[@chrispruett81]

OMG... Am I going to LOVE your reactions this month!!HELL YEAH!!!LMAO... Your great bro! 😂

[@BigGator5]

"I met him, 15 years ago; I was told there was nothing left; no reason, no conscience, no understanding in even the most rudimentary sense of life or death, of good or evil, right or wrong. I met this... six-year-old child with this blank, pale, emotionless face, and... the blackest eyes - the Devil's eyes. I spent eight years trying to reach him, and then another seven trying to keep him locked up, because I realized that what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply... evil." Fun Fact: John Carpenter considered the hiring of Jamie Lee Curtis as the ultimate tribute to Alfred Hitchcock who had given her mother, Janet Leigh, legendary status in Psycho (1960). Fear Factor Fact: As the film was shot out of sequence, John Carpenter created a fear meter so that Jamie Lee Curtis would know what level of terror she should be exhibiting. Unintended Trope Fact: John Carpenter and Debra Hill have stated many times over the years that they did not consciously set out to depict virginity as a way of defeating a rampaging killer. The reason why the horny teens all die is simply that they are so preoccupied with getting laid that they don't notice that there is a killer at large. On the other hand, Laurie Strode spends a lot of time on her own and is therefore more alert.

[@J_EOMReacts]

These facts are brought to you by 🐊

[@BigGator5]

JL ...You're welcome! 😁 Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍

[@thunderstruck5484]

Saw at the drive in 78, great movie to kick off the whole genre, thanks again! Also Halloween 3 is my favorite it’s a totally different type story more up my alley!

[@seraphinaaizen6278]

Halloween is my favorite horror movie. I'm gonna watch it this month at some point (as I do every year). I'm actually a big proponent of the interpretation of the movie where Laurie isn't the target (obviously the sequel comes along and spoils that, but if you view the first movie in isolation, it makes sense). Michael had no interest in Laurie. He followed her briefly in the opening act, and it seems - because we're seeing almost the whole movie from Laurie's point of view - that he's hyper focused on her (he follows the kid, too, but shows no further interest in him once his curiosity is satisfied. In a deleted scene, he's also shown to be following around Laurie's other friends). But the moment they arrive at the houses in the evening, he ignores Laurie and goes after Annie. Annie is the one he stalks all night, and she's the one that he puts under his sister's grave to reconstruct his first kill. And then he just hangs out in the house; the only other people he goes after are those who make the mistake of going to the house. Indeed, Michael is passively following people around and his first overtly aggressive act against the girls doesn't occur until Annie shouts at him and he hard breaks his car. Which might very well have been what set off his homicidal rage. If he was interested in Laurie, he had a long time to head over there and kill her. But he didn't. He ignored her until she came over to the house, and then he chased her. We just make the mistake of thinking he's more interested in Laurie because she's the protagonist. And, retroactively, because the plot of the other movies changes Michael's purpose. However, viewed in isolation, the only person Michael seems to be consistently interested in killing is Annie.

[@LA_HA]

Yeah, this "Annie is the true target" fan theory has been making the rounds for a while and it's cute 'n all. But, we all know that he's saw Laurie Strode first, stalked her all movie, and killed everyone Around/close to her because she was the best being saved for last. You don't eat dessert first. You start with the hors d'oeuvres, then the soup, the entree, and Then you finish with the dessert at the end of the night. Who was that whole presentation in the upstairs bedroom for? It wasn't for Loomis. Laurie Strode is the target

[@seraphinaaizen6278]

@@LA_HA "But, we all know that he's saw Laurie Strode first, stalked her all movie, and killed everyone Around/close to her because she was the best being saved for last." Again: We only have that interpretation because we see the movie through the lens of Laurie's point of view. We know from the deleted scene where Lynda shows up at Laurie's house that Michael was following her, too. And even if we exclude that scene, he DIDN'T follow Laurie all movie. He follows her for a few hours in the opening act of the film (he also briefly follows Tommy, so even in the final cut of the movie he isn't only showing interest in Laurie), but on the night of Halloween itself he shows no interest in Laurie whatsoever. It's ALL Annie. He doesn't stalk Laurie on the night. He stalks Annie. Exclusively. He follows her around, watches her for hours and then finally kill her and stages and elaborate ritual involving his sister's grave. Lynda, Bob and Laurie are incidental. He makes no move to pursue Lynda (indeed, if Lynda hadn't come to the house then she would have lived through the night; so what was he waiting around the house for after he killed Annie? Why didn't he immediately head over to start stalking Laurie at that point if she really was the target?), and the only time he even approaches the Doyle house is when Annie goes there to drop off Lindsey. Other than that, his only concern is the house where Annie is. If Laurie hadn't happened to have been on the phone when Michael killed Lynda, then there's no reason why she would have gone over to the house where Michael was waiting. Michael didn't plan that. "Who was that whole presentation in the upstairs bedroom for? It wasn't for Loomis." No, it was for Michael. He was attempting to recreate his first kill by killing Annie, and the other deaths were incidental. So he just stuffed their corpses into the same room. On the night of Halloween Michael shows no interest whatsoever in Laurie until she came where he was. The only reason people interpret the movie as Laurie being the main target is because a) she is the protagonist and so people just assume she's the main target and b) because the sequels frame it that way. But it makes no sense in the context of the movie, and people have to invent this absurd notion of Michael using her friends as appetizers in order to hand wave away the fact that he shows no interest in her whatsoever for the majority of the film.

[@xjunexbabyx8073]

@@LA_HA Thank You

[@LA_HA]

@@xjunexbabyx8073 Right? I'm a huge Halloween fanerd, so I love fan theories. They're fun to discuss and debate. I'm going to respond to her in a bit, but in general, that theory has been debunked, starting with everything the people involved with making Halloween Never said about it because it's not a thing. A fun fan theory is all it is... for now. haha

[@xjunexbabyx8073]

@@LA_HA Right

[@PhasersAndArrows]

Haha 😂 Teasing you indeed with “The Thing” reference, which is another John Carpenter masterpiece & an absolute must watch!! Appreciate your reactions & always enjoy watching with the pups.

[@peteyn.y.7960]

Michael Myers *THE GOAT* Of Horror! 🐐😫🤣🔥🎃💪🏽💪🏽

[@midnightrain789]

"Did Michael Myers always have asthma"? I'm 💀😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@NJAsmodeus1]

Love getting to watch you enjoy things. Hope you keep finding new and fun things in your journey through cinema.

[@Arnuuld]

I always crack up when this dude gets one of his scare yelps :D Bless you big man!

[@HTHAMMACK1]

LOL! When you jumped at Michael climbing on top of the car, your dog jumped too.

[@tsogobauggi8721]

7:40 Well, it was halloween so maybe "bloody knife" is just part of costume. 9:27 & 14:20 So, three whys and two hellos... ;) 12:38 Haha :D 22:20 Nancy Kyes looks hot. :) 24:19 Yeah, that is funny and like his smile.

[@shereegrimes893]

I remember seeing this at the drive in movies, yes the good old days. I remember telling my family that the mask reminded me of Captain Kirk. And people looked at me like I was crazy, lol. It was years later that I found out the mask was constructed from his face. I love your reaction..new subscriber😊

[@HowVeryBlue]

Oh this movie made me *so* paranoid as a kid. I refused to sleep with my windows open for the longest time because, even though I knew it was ridiculous, I also knew that Michael Myers would be climbing through my windows if they were open

[@phoenixfox2697]

As a kid, when I woke up in the middle of the night, I just knew that Freddie was in my closet, Michael waited in the hallway outside my bedroom door, and there was a werewolf under my bed.

[@Mortisg187]

"He didn't say ouch.... or nothing.." Oh man.....I spit out my drink

[@gammaanteria]

Total classic. I love the final run-through of all the houses and then the movie title in orange.

[@jcf62626]

I really enjoy watching you and your co-pilots along with my 2 pitbull co-pilots. Keep it up, man!

[@bluebirdboy9103]

Ay nice got you a sponsor! Keep it up!

[@kentkatchem]

Did I just hear you say... you got to watch that.. talking about "The Thing????" OMG!!!!! I can't wait for you to watch that!!!!!! It scared me so much when I was a kid, that movie will EASILY be the hardest movie yet for you to watch #cantwait

[@misswho6673]

"So Michael Myers always have asthma?" Bawhahahaha!!!!! That's was so funny!

[@iosgaming2824]

I love how he went back under the blanket after you checked him lol like “your no fun” 💀

[@J_EOMReacts]

🤣🤣🤣 he really did dip out on me after that

[@pamelalee1508]

Hey J... Oh good..only one part to this..whew !... Jamie Lee Curtis was labeled "The Queen of Screams"...personally I didn't know why except she was always in horror shows... I've never seen any of these movies..Halloween or Friday the 13th..all the way through...nope !...I was already worried about being a statistic !..why induce fear ?..a single mom has enough to be scared about...nope !... I must say I'm kind of worried about your line-up for us this month..😱... See ya in the next one..heavy sigh...lol...🌿🌿🌿

[@thoma9410]

LOVE the reference on your t-shirt!

[@danipanic5927]

Welcome to Halloween! Recent subscriber. Love your take on this. Good shit my guy.

[@filipohman7277]

Awesome Movie and Work Bro, Thanks 👍👍👍 Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸🇫🇮🇺🇸

[@cjbunker8889]

your reactions were hilarious lmao....keep it up brother.....awesome

[@endoraismygma]

I was too young when this came out but watched it on cable years later. I swore once was enough but I had to watch your reaction because I knew it would be funny. You never dissappoint and were thinking just like me the first time I saw it. 😁🎃

[@jogann2453]

You absolutely have me full blown belly laughing during your reactions!

[@marcye3649]

Hahaha! He caught me in the first few minutes! Yes I’m here to see you jump. With all love. Take your meds!! Hugs to the whole crew!❤

[@ruffian5472]

I LOVE THE "THANKS FOR PLAYING"

[@christinesieverding1290]

Killing me😂 this is one of my favorite movies and your reactions are cracking me up. 😂

[@caffeineadvocate]

I realize this sounds odd, but you remind me of my grandmother watching movies. 😊 Good Tuesdays and nervous commentary on this one.

[@lnwolf41]

The music added to the creep feel. The jump scares got everyone. And yes why walk through a dark house? I have always turned light on wherever I go in a house.😄😄 In Halloween 2 he rollers her to the hospital, and mayhem ensues

[@TheRoadDawg]

Anyone who lived around Columbia, South Carolina in the 1970s or early 80s would know about the State Mental Hospital on Bull Street. You would literally see patients, in white Hospital Gowns, roaming the Park at the end of Elmwood just like in the beginning of this movie. It was scary enough on it’s on, but once this movie came out…it was absolutely terrifying. My Dads visitation was every third weekend growing up. We had to drive Elmwood to Bull Street to get to his apartments (Rutledge Forest if you’re wondering). He loved to scare me, so he always made a big show as we passed the facility. He would cut the lights off the car, act like the engine died, or always did something to scare me more. I can’t describe how horrifying it was as a 12-14 year old, lol. If you know the area, or have a similar situation in your town, please share! Most of this type mental hospitals were shut down after Geraldo did his expose on them, and the Bleeding Hearts put pressure on legislators to close them. Now days, the people who would benefit from these facilities, run the correct way, are homeless or being celebrated as unique souls.

[@BlueGuy44]

My favorite quote: “Hey! Hey, Lonnie, get your ass away from there”. It’s hilarious! 😂

[@steffan61784]

Bruce Campbell (most will remember him as Ash from the Evil Dead flicks and the TV show)... Halloween is the Cadillac of all of the slasher genre

[@billboth6572]

So Jamie Lee Curtis's mother was Janet Leigh who was murdered in the movie Psycho. Her dad is famous actor Tony Curtis. Her husband is the Barron Christopher Guest, the 6 finger man from The Princess Bride.

[@dsmkrotj4990]

As,soon as you mentioned scary movie month the dog went under the blanket dog is like heck with this I am gone.

[@jonathanmccullough3475]

Fun fact the Pumpkin laurie carves is same exact pumpkin used in the opening credits

[@stormtroopertk8]

35:08 the look of disapproval was just pitch perfect

[@USMC_Veteran]

Watch this whole series every year. Love Michael Myers! Love you too, Jay. Great job!

[@Tarnia11]

I’m late to your page but I am just loving your reactions and comments. Cheers. The music is this is the best horror music ever.

[@reservoirdude92]

I can already tell I'll be laughing harder this month than any other month this year, holy shit 💀