Brief
Original *Halloween* Returns to Hundreds of U.S. Theaters and Expands to 12 Countries
The classic slasher will be shown on October 31 in hundreds of U.S. venues and in dozens of foreign cinemas.
By Felo News Desk · Published
John Carpenter’s 1978 horror classic *Halloween* is slated for a wide theatrical rerelease this fall, according to a press release cited by Gizmodo.
What happened
The film will run in roughly 2,000 screenings across the United States, with many dates falling on Saturday, Oct. 31. An international rollout adds more than 180 showings in twelve countries, including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom.
What was said
The release note states, “This fall, the film returns to hundreds of U.S. theaters nationwide with nearly 2,000 screenings while also expanding internationally to 12 countries.”
Key facts
- The original *Halloween* will be shown in about 2,000 U.S. screenings this October. (gizmodo.com)
- More than 180 international screenings are planned in 12 countries. (gizmodo.com)
- Countries include Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom. (gizmodo.com)
Sources
- [1] gizmodo.com — originally reported as “'Halloween' Is Returning to Theaters to Celebrate Its Favorite Holiday”
