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Halloween (2007) (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Halloween (2007) is a 2007 horror film directed by Rob Zombie, starring Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane and Scout Taylor-Compton. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $80.5 million worldwide. IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

IMDb rating
6.0/10
worldwide gross
$80.5M
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Halloween (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Rob Zombie
Genre
Horror
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Halloween (2007) About?

The premise of Halloween (2007) without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This reimagining of the Halloween story explores the disturbing events that shaped Michael Myers. Director Rob Zombie examines his childhood and the origins of his terrifying actions, offering a fresh perspective on the iconic horror figure. The film rewrites the franchise’s timeline, presenting a new and unsettling chapter in Michael’s descent into violence.

Halloween (2007) Themes & Keywords

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  • mass murder
  • boogeyman
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  • character's point of view camera shot
  • villain not really dead cliche
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  • mexican american
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  • slashed to death
  • small town
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  • scene of the crime
  • murdered with a fork
  • murder in a restroom
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Cast & crew

Halloween (2007) Cast

Malcolm McDowell leads the cast, with Tyler Mane and Scout Taylor-Compton. Directed by Rob Zombie.

From the director

More from Rob Zombie

More films directed by Rob Zombie, best-rated first: Grindhouse, The Devil's Rejects, The Lords of Salem and The Munsters.

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Ratings

Halloween (2007) Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Halloween (2007) 6.0/10.

Plot

Halloween (2007) Plot Summary

What happens in Halloween (2007) from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Michael Myers, portrayed at a young age by Daeg Faerch, is a troubled ten-year-old living in Haddonfield, Illinois, battling school bullies and a chaotic home life. His mother, Deborah (played by Sheri Moon Zombie), works as a dancer in a local strip club and is often embroiled in violent conflicts with her boyfriend Ronnie, portrayed by William Forsythe. As Michael grapples with his rage, he hides behind a Halloween clown mask, inflicting pain on pets and displaying nurturing tendencies only towards his infant sister. The situation escalates when, after facing a bully on Halloween, Dr. Sam Loomis (Malcolm McDowell](/actor/malcolm-mcdowell)) brings disturbing evidence of Michael’s behavior to Deborah, indicating serious sociopathic tendencies.

Full summary

The whole story of Halloween (2007), scene by scene

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Box office

Halloween (2007) Box Office

Halloween (2007) grossed $80.5 million worldwide. $58.3 million came from the US and Canada and $22.2 million (28%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$80.5M

US & Canada
$58.3M
International
$22.2M
US & Canada 72% Rest of the world 28%
Videos

Halloween (2007) Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Halloween (2007).

Official Halloween (2007) Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Halloween (2007)?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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What is the name of the character who suffers trauma and becomes a killer?

Cars

Cars in Halloween (2007)

15 cars on screen, including the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria and the 1994 Acura Integra.

All 15 cars
  • 1998 Ford Crown Victoria in Halloween (2007) 1998 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
  • 1994 Acura Integra in Halloween (2007) 1994 Acura Integra Minor role
  • 1991 BMW 750iL E32 in Halloween (2007) 1991 BMW 750iL E32 Minor role
  • 1979 Dodge Dodge Van in Halloween (2007) 1979 Dodge Dodge Van Minor role
Details

Halloween (2007) Also Known As

23 alternative titles, including “Halloween: O Início” and “Halloween I”.

Also known as
  • Halloween: O Início
  • Halloween I
  • 索命万圣节
  • Halloween I: El origen
  • ליל המסיכות 1
  • האלווין 1 (2007)
  • 新万圣节
  • Halloween - The Beginning
  • Хэллоуин 2007
  • Halloween: El Origen
  • האלווין / ליל המסיכות
  • Хелоуин
+11 more
  • Halloween: El inicio
  • 할로윈: 살인마의 탄생
  • Halloween 9
  • ハロウィン
  • Halloween: Η Νύχτα με τις Μάσκες
  • โหดสุดขั้ว อำมหิตสุดขีด
  • 惡靈07 月光光心慌慌
  • Хеллоуїн 2007
  • Noć vještica
  • هالووین
  • Noč čarovnic

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FAQ

Halloween (2007) FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Halloween (2007), each answered in a sentence.

How long is Halloween (2007)?

Halloween (2007) runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Halloween (2007) released?

Halloween (2007) was released on August 31, 2007.

Who directed Halloween (2007)?

Halloween (2007) was directed by Rob Zombie.

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Who is in the cast of Halloween (2007)?

Halloween (2007) stars Malcolm McDowell, Tyler Mane and Scout Taylor-Compton.

How much did Halloween (2007) make at the box office?

Halloween (2007) grossed $80.5 million worldwide ($58.3 million domestic, $22.2 million international).

How is Halloween (2007) rated?

Halloween (2007) has 6.0/10 on IMDb and 62% on TMDB.

Does Halloween (2007) have a post-credit scene?

No. Halloween (2007) has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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