CineLife Entertainment®, a division of Spotlight Cinema Networks, has exciting news for horror movie enthusiasts. They’ve announced the re-release of John Carpenter’s iconic 1978 film, “Halloween,” and its sequels, “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers” (1988) and “Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers” (1989).

This legendary series, which marks its 45th anniversary this year, is returning to 307 theaters nationwide just in time for the Halloween season. In fact, some select theaters are already screening these classics.

John Carpenter’s “Halloween” originally hit cinemas and drive-in screens on October 25, 1978. The film has since garnered an enduring and ever-growing fan base. It’s often credited as a pioneering force in the horror genre, introducing Hollywood to a spine-chilling narrative it had never witnessed before. The original film follows Michael Myers, the infamous antagonist, as he transforms a night of Halloween merriment into something far more sinister, terrorizing three young women, including Laurie Strode, played by Jamie Lee Curtis in her breakthrough role.

In 1988, producer Moustapha Akkad breathed new life into the franchise with “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers,” a film beloved by many fans as one of the series’ highlights. Shortly after, “Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers” premiered in 1989, continuing the saga of the enigmatic character.

Bernadette McCabe, Executive Vice President of CineLife Entertainment, expressed excitement about celebrating the 45th anniversary of “Halloween” through this partnership with Trancas International Films and Compass International Pictures. McCabe stated, “For almost a decade, we have delighted Halloween fans by bringing this series back to theaters. After the positive impact it’s had, it only felt right to bring back this tradition for another year. We are grateful for this collaboration and are excited to see this year’s response.”

CineLife Entertainment, Compass International Pictures, and Trancas International Films have joined forces to make these screenings accessible to audiences worldwide.

Ryan Freimann, Senior Vice President of Trancas and Compass, emphasized the unique thrill of combining an iconic cinematic character with the Halloween holiday, making these film showings during this time of year an incredible experience. Freimann added, “Making the re-release of these films a tradition for new fans of the franchise and those who have been with us since the beginning is an honor.”

For tickets and further information, horror fans can visit: https://www.1978halloween.com