Halloween Rerelease Set for Nearly 2,000 U.S. Screenings
John Carpenter's 1978 slasher Halloween returns to theaters this fall, with 12 countries and 180-plus international screenings in October.
John Carpenter's 1978 film Halloween is returning to theaters this fall, with nearly 2,000 screenings planned across hundreds of U.S. theaters, according to Gizmodo. The rerelease will also expand internationally to 12 countries, with more than 180 screenings set for October.
The international rollout covers Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom. Many of the screenings are scheduled for October 31.
Halloween was directed by John Carpenter and written by Carpenter and Debra Hill. The film stars Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode and Donald Pleasence as Dr. Sam Loomis.
It was originally released in 1978.
Quick answers
When is the Halloween rerelease in theaters?
The rerelease is set for this fall, with many screenings scheduled for October 31.
Which countries will show the Halloween rerelease?
It expands to 12 countries: Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom.
How many screenings will the Halloween rerelease have?
Nearly 2,000 screenings across hundreds of U.S. theaters, plus more than 180 international screenings in October.