Halloween (franchise)

*Halloween* is an American slasher franchise that began with John Carpenter’s 1978 film and focuses on Michael Myers, a masked killer who returns to his hometown of Haddonfield to commit a series of murders on Halloween night. The series also follows key characters who try to stop him, especially Laurie Strode and Dr. Samuel Loomis. Over time, the franchise has expanded to 13 films along with books, comics, and video games, and it includes multiple timelines and reboots that create different continuities. Despite mixed critical reception for many entries, the series has been highly influential in the horror genre and has earned over $884 million worldwide.