Halloween Movies: Classic Timeline
This watch order encompasses the original Halloween continuation that follows directly from Carpenter's 1978 masterpiece and its immediate 1981 sequel, developing the Thorn storyline and Michael's supernatural connection to his family lineage. The timeline focuses on Jamie Lloyd as the new target, exploring the cult mythology behind Michael's evil through increasingly supernatural elements.
This represents the classic 80s and 90s horror experience, showing how the franchise evolved from Carpenter's minimalist approach to more elaborate mythology and gore. While the quality varies across entries, this timeline provides a complete exploration of Michael Myers' supernatural origins and the ancient curse that drives his killing spree.
There are 4 other watch orders available - see the links up above.
Halloween
A masked killer escapes from a mental hospital and returns to his hometown on Halloween night, terrorizing the residents of Haddonfield, Illinois in this iconic slasher film that launched a legendary horror franchise.
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Halloween II
Michael Myers continues his deadly pursuit of Laurie Strode, following her to Haddonfield Memorial Hospital where he terrorizes the staff in his relentless hunt for his target.
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Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
Michael Myers escapes and returns to Haddonfield to stalk Jamie Lloyd, the young daughter of Laurie Strode, while Dr. Loomis desperately tries to stop the killer's deadly rampage.
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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
Michael Myers returns to Haddonfield for another killing spree, while his young niece discovers she has a disturbing telepathic connection to her murderous uncle.
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Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers
Six years after being kidnapped by a cult, Jamie attempts to escape from her relentless serial killer uncle, Michael Myers, who continues his deadly rampage.
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Other Film Series
Alien
Humanity's terrifying encounters with a perfect killing organism across centuries of space exploration.
H.P. Lovecraft
Feature film adaptations directly based on the works of horror author H.P. Lovecraft.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Four films exploring alien pod people replacing humans, each updating the concept for different eras and anxieties.
Phantasm
A surreal horror franchise following young Mike Pearson and ice cream vendor Reggie in their ongoing battle against the interdimensional Tall Man and his deadly silver spheres.
REC
Spanish found footage horror franchise following a demonic infection outbreak, featuring intense apartment building quarantine scenarios and their devastating consequences.
The Purge
A dystopian horror franchise set in an America where all crime is legal for 12 hours once a year during an annual event called The Purge.