The 1978 classic Halloween is a film that has stood the test of time, despite its numerous goofs and glitches. Back then, audiences were more forgiving of such errors, but today’s viewers might not be as lenient. Let’s take a closer look at some of the mistakes that have been noticed since the film’s release, while still appreciating the impact this iconic horror movie had on the genre.
10. Michael’s Breathing and Body Movements Don’t Always Align
In some scenes, Michael’s breathing can be heard, but it doesn’t match the movement of his chest and shoulders. This could be a dubbing mistake or an oversight in editing, but it’s a noticeable inconsistency.
9. The Wallace’s and Doyle’s House Locations Are Confusing
At one point, the houses are described as being down the street from one another, but later, they’re shown to be right across the street from each other. This inconsistency might be a result of the writers struggling to convey the correct distance between the two homes.
8. A Miraculous Repair Job Occurs in the Film
When Michael gets into the car to follow Tommy, the driver’s side window, which was smashed in after he murdered the nurse the night before, is somehow repaired. It’s an odd detail that raises questions about who fixed the window and why.
7. The Director Needs a Lesson in Clocks
The clock on the stove and the clock on the wall are 15 minutes apart when young Michael is walking through his house. However, seconds later, the clock chimes ten times for 10 o’clock. Either Michael was walking extremely slowly between the scenes, or time was flying by at an alarming rate.
6. The Miracle of Rain
In one scene, the girls are walking home from school on a dry street. Yet, when Laurie is alone, the street looks wet, as if it just rained. However, Laurie is completely dry. It’s a puzzling inconsistency that leaves viewers scratching their heads.
5. The Timeline of the Robbery Is Off
Laurie notices Michael watching her from a distance before she and her friend arrive at the scene of the robbery. This implies that the robbery would have been noticed long before they arrived, but the film makes it seem like the crime just occurred.
4. A Door Mysteriously Changes
The front door of the Doyle house is initially a French door, but in another scene, it’s completely solid. It’s a strange switch that goes unnoticed by the characters in the film.
3. The Buttoning/Unbuttoning Blouse Trick
During Laurie’s final battle with Michael, her blouse buttons could have been ripped off or come undone. However, it’s highly unlikely that they would button themselves back up again, as they appear to do in the film.
2. A Door Magically Unlocks Itself
When Annie tries to get into the car, she finds the door locked. After retrieving the keys, the door opens with just one try. It’s as if the car was playing a trick on her.
1. Numerous Shots Could Have Been Ruined by Crew or Equipment
There were shots that included cigarette smoke, fans simulating wind, and even a crew member’s arm jutting from a wall. In today’s filmmaking world, these errors would call for reshoots, but in the case of Halloween, they were overlooked.
Despite these goofs and glitches, Halloween remains one of the most iconic horror movies of all time. Its impact on the genre is undeniable, and it serves as a reminder that even the most revered films can have their imperfections.
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