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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other Film Series
28 Days Later
A post-apocalyptic horror trilogy following different survivors across nearly three decades of a rage virus outbreak that devastated Britain.
A Quiet Place
A post-apocalyptic horror series about survivors navigating a world where deadly creatures hunt by sound, forcing humanity to live in complete silence.
Alien
Humanity's terrifying encounters with a perfect killing organism across centuries of space exploration.
Friday the 13th
The murderous legacy of Crystal Lake and its iconic killer Jason Voorhees in this enduring slasher series.
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.