Halloween (1978)

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Influenced By

1. Psycho (1960)
   "Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller significantly impacted "Halloween." Carpenter named Dr. Samuel Loomis after a character from "Psycho," and cast Jamie Lee Curtis, daughter of "Psycho" star Janet Leigh, as Laurie Strode." The Halloween Franchise Is Full of References to 'Psycho' and Other Hitchcock Movies Shawn Van Horn Collider
2. Black Christmas (1974)
   "Bob Clark's horror film, featuring a killer stalking victims in a sorority house, influenced Carpenter's use of a holiday setting and the portrayal of a relentless killer." Halloween: Every Horror Movie Reference In John Carpenter's Original Film Bradely Harding ScreenRant
3. Westworld (1973)
   "The character of the Gunslinger, an unstoppable robot portrayed by Yul Brynner, influenced the creation of Michael Myers as an unrelenting, emotionless killer." Some Of John Carpenter's Inspiration For Michael Myers' Character Came From A Sci-Fi Classic Bill Bria SlashFilm
4. Eyes Without a Face (1960)
   "This French horror film features a character wearing a blank, featureless mask, which inspired the iconic mask worn by Michael Myers." Halloween: Every Horror Movie Reference In John Carpenter's Original Film Bradely Harding ScreenRant
5. Touch of Evil (1958)
   "Orson Welles' film noir inspired "Halloween's" opening sequence, which features a long, uninterrupted tracking shot similar to the one in "Touch of Evil."" MOVIES MADE ME: John Carpenter Revisited: HALLOWEEN (1978) Maddrey

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6. Scream (1996)
   "John Carpenter's *Halloween* heavily influenced *Scream*. The film includes multiple references, such as the character Billy climbing through Sidney's window, mirroring a scene from *Halloween*. Moreover, the name "Loomis" is also a reference to Dr. Sam Loomis from *Halloween*." ‘Scream’: Every Horror Easter Egg in Wes Craven's Slasher Lauren Anderson Showbiz Cheat Sheet
7. Friday the 13th (1980)
   "This film adopted *Halloween*'s formula of a masked killer stalking and murdering teenagers in an isolated setting. While *Halloween* emphasized suspense and atmosphere, *Friday the 13th* increased the gore and brutality, contributing to the slasher genre's evolution." How Halloween Influenced the Slasher Genre: Friday, Nightmare & Scream Halloween Haven
8. Terror Train (1980)
   "Following the success of *Halloween*, producer Daniel Grodnik conceived *Terror Train* with the idea of creating "Halloween on a train." The film features a masked killer targeting college students during a New Year's Eve party aboard a train, reflecting *Halloween*'s influence on its setting and narrative." Terror Train Wikipedia
9. The Funhouse (1981)
   "Directed by Tobe Hooper, this film follows teenagers trapped in a carnival funhouse with a deformed killer. Similar to *Halloween*, it employs a masked, silent antagonist and builds suspense through stalking sequences, showcasing *Halloween*'s impact on its structure and character design." 10 Best Movies That Were Inspired By Halloween (1978), Ranked Ben Hathaway ScreenRant
10. My Bloody Valentine (1981)
    "This Canadian slasher film centers on a group of young adults being targeted by a miner-clad killer during a Valentine's Day party. It mirrors *Halloween*'s holiday-themed horror and the trope of a masked murderer, demonstrating the film's influence on holiday-centric slasher narratives." 10 Best Movies That Were Inspired By Halloween (1978), Ranked Ben Hathaway ScreenRant
11. The Boogey Man (1980)
    "This film has been noted for stylistically imitating *Halloween*. Critic Jeff Franzen observes that while it mirrors *Halloween*'s style, it also possesses a subtext filled with multi-layered references to the director's childhood and fears." The Boogey Man Wikipedia