Halloween

Year: 1978

Director: John Carpenter's

Sreenplay: Debra Hill

17 year Judith Myers is stabbed to death by her 6 year-old brother. After being institutionalized for 15 years, Myers breaks out just days before Halloween. Myer's physciatrist Dr. Loomis, knows Michael is coming back to Haddonfield, but by the time the town realises it, it will be too late for many of the residents.

The unique way that John Carpenter has directed this picture, opens the door to many mock-genres. The opening murder in this film is terrifying and chilling. The use of the "clown" mask can send shivers up your spine. The way it's filmed with that elongated one shot using the child's mask, as if it were our own eyes is still one of the best horror openings ever! It completely sets the tone for the remainder of that film. You have the babysitter theme, you have the childish behavior which carries with Michael throughout the film, and you have the art talent of Carpenter all rolled into one.