twist of fait accomplis

Halloween, 1978
Director: John Carpenter
Availability: So easy it's scary (available on a DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment)

I know, I know... it's so friggin' obvious. I won't insult your intelligence by recapping what this classic is all about, since everyone in the world has seen it a dozen times anyway.

The Anchor Bay DVD with the extra TV footage spliced in is the best version to watch, but if you can only get the "regular" version, no big deal. The extra footage is mainly character development, and while it adds to the movie, it's not essential.

Since this one was so obvious... here's a bonus movie pick to round out the month:

Suspiria, 1977
Director: Dario Argento
Availability: Easy (available on a DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment)

Probably my second favorite horror movie of all-time, Suspiria has some absolutely killer visuals, amazing lighting, and an engrossing story of witchcraft at a ballet school. Plus, it's damned scary (despite what that heretic Robert thinks with his wussy 4-star review). Goblin provides an incredible soundtrack and Jessica Harper turns in a great performance.

The first ten minutes of this film are probably the most intense opening ten minutes I've ever seen... great stuff that simply should not be missed.