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Scared for the future of this film

posted 8 years ago by nuggettard
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I absolutely love this movie, and I try to watch it at least once a year during October. For the past few years, I have gone to screenings where the audience has been laughing and making fun of the movie. I used to think this movie holds up well and always would, but it feels like newer audience members just aren't amused/amazed/enchanted by this gem. It scares and annoys me to think that Halloween could eventually fall into the "good for its time" category. I always wanted this to be considered "timeless." Had a similar experience with Alien as well. Thoughts?

[–] AgentBlue 8 years ago

Yeah I went to a screening earlier tonight and people kept laughing at certain parts. I am kinda worried but not really all that matters is your opinion on a certain film.

Lose the Game!!!!!!!

[–] dave626 8 years ago

Depends on the scene you laughed at, I guess. If it's meant to be serious, but outdated, that's one thing. If it was actually a funny scene, which there are several, then that's another. I laugh at stuff too in this film.

"He came home." - Dr. Sam Loomis from the original HalloweeN

[–] cjh8504 8 years ago

They're talking about laughing at inappropriate times, Dave. Jeez! Obviously.

Movie Theater: Young Frankenstein 10/10. RIP Gene Wilder. One of the funniest people of all time.

[–] pop-actor 8 years ago

''See anything you like'' - That I would understand if some moron in the theater yells out any obscene comments like ''Hot damn!'' or ''Nice tits!'' & have the people bursting in laughter, that was Carpenter intention anyway...Even in Rambo, they are moments of laughter..

But if someone is laughing at the stabbing or chase scenes during the Halloween movie, that person must be disturbed to begin with...

Always remember...Don't be a sucker.