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Michael Myers behind Laurie Strode in Halloween, 1978

Michael Myers behind Laurie Strode in Halloween, 1978, 1978 — historic image
Michael Myers behind Laurie Strode in Halloween, 1978, 1978. Historic image from the Chapter 3 — The Modern Scream collection.

Michael Myers behind Laurie Strode in Halloween, 1978

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NotesMichael Myers behind Laurie Strode in Halloween, 1978. John Carpenter’s film gave the slasher its shape, its calendar date and its mask. Source: Halloween (1978). Directed by John Carpenter. Shown from top: Tony Moran, Jamie Lee Curtis. © Compass International Pictures. Compass International Pictures/Photofest.
SubjectsFigure 3.1 in Hollywood Halloween Horrors
ReferenceFig 3.1 F0301a Halloween_1978

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