Halloween (1978)
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Halloween is streaming in India on Cultpix.
What the audience says
Halloween is one of the better-rated English films out there. It holds a 7.6/10 on TMDB from 6,429 ratings, well above what most films manage. It's a tight 91-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In India you can stream it on Cultpix.
Should you spend 91 minutes on it?
91 minutes of English horror with a thriller streak, adults only. With 6,429 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Don't watch this if…
- kids are in the room. This one is rated A
- you're after a gentle scare. It's rated A
- Why
- A 7.6/10 that holds up over 6,429 ratings, which puts it at the top of the current list.
- Skip if
- you want to sleep afterwards
- Best for
- Watching alone or with someone who won't talk through it
Story
Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween Night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 31m — short |
| Watch with family? | A · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
John Carpenter
Cast
Where to watch in India
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 15 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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