HALLOWEEN (2018) Opening Title Sequence 🎃

Halloween (2018) Intro / Opening Title Sequence (Main Title Theme) with the iconic pumpkin

Directed by David Gordon Green
Music by John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter & Daniel Davies
Release date: October 19, 2018 (US)

Laurie Strode comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.

Michael Myers / The Shape: James Jude Courtney, Nick Castle
Laurie Strode: Jamie Lee Curtis
Karen: Judy Greer
Ray Nelson: Toby Huss
Allyson: Andi Matichak
Vicky: Virginia Gardner
Officer Hawkins: Will Patton
Dave: Miles Robbins
Aaron Korey: Jefferson Hall
Dana Haines: Rhian Rees
Dr Sartain: Haluk Bilginer
Cameron Elam: Dylan Arnold
Sheriff Barker: Omar J. Dorsey
Oscar: Drew Scheid
Stanford: Davol Garrett
Julian Morrisey: Jibrail Nantambu
Officer Richards: Charlie Benton
Officer Francis: Christopher Nelson
Lynch: Pedro Lopez
Lumpy: Vince Mattis
Father: Brien Gregorie
Guard Haskell: William Matthew Anderson
Warden Kuneman: Michael Harrity
Caretaker: Diva Tyler
Onlooker: Teresa Ann Johnson
Sexy Nurse / Vanessa: Carmela McNeal
Hunky Doctor / Marcus: Michael Smallwood
Dr Sam Loomis: Colin Mahan
Teacher: P.J. Soles
Judith Myers from Halloween (1978) (archive footage): Sandy Johnson


Produced by Jason Blum (Blumhouse), David Gordon Green, Malek Akkad & Bill Block
Executive Producers: John Carpenter, Jamie Lee Curtis, David Gordon Green & Danny McBride
Co-produced by Ryan Turek, Sean Gowrie, Rick A. Osako & Atilla Salih Yücer
Written by Jeff Fradley, David Gordon Green & Danny McBride

The 2018 opening sequence is a reverse shot of an actual pumpkin rotting. Production designer Richard Wright had a pumpkin carved and he stashed it away in a very hot room.

Kobe Bryant used to listen to the Halloween theme music on repeat before key games to get in the zone and tap into his killer instinct.
“It was important that it was Michael Myers, because the mask itself was the void of emotion. It has nothing to with pressure, it has nothing to do with hype, it has nothing to do with comradery, it’s stone cold killer.”

H40 reverse rotting / rotten Pumpkin Intro

#Halloween #pumpkin #MichaelMyers

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[benjamintenison]

I like the symbolism of how the pumpkin is like Michael and that after years of rotting, he is finally back

[IoSonoAleM]

Pumpkin's reconstruction means that Halloween's franchise is reborn. Amazing animation.

[smokeythebandit]

As soon as this started everyone in the theater applauded!

[Aran-vcrx]

There was a big smile on my face when I was watching this in the cinema

[jasonbrock]

After he said "SAY SOMETHING" Boom Halloween title pops up and the intro and music hits. Loved it brought memories brought a big smile on not only my face but everybody's. Everyone in the theater cheered for a minute

[titanicfinatic]

It felt complete when Debra Hill was included in the credits. She was part of the genius that created history of cinema

[spookeasy]

The imagery of the pumpkin growing back is so cool and really clever!!

[bryanmoseley]

Really effective and cheap way to get that pumpkin effect. Carved and lit it. Put the camera on it, and let it rot for a week. Run the film backwards. No CGI necessary.

[TeddyandBricke]

I remember seeing this back in 2018 and when the opening credits played the whole theater cheered. It was an amazing moment!

[EchoBoomer]

I loved the symbolism of the rotting pumpkin coming back to life as if to say “We’re back and we are getting this right.”.

[newbie]

I know a lot of people said this but I really love the pumpkin rising up after rotting. it symbolises that after 40 years, michael is back

[azulon]

I love how this musical theme is just as the original with a few added tunes to make it modern. Its fresh but still remamescent of the original.

[movinitlikedat]

"You feel it, don't you? You feel the mask... Say something, Michael... Say something... You feel it, don't you? It's a part of you, Michael. It's a part of you. Say something, Michael... Say something... SAY SOMETHING!"

[ianpatton]

Love this introduction one of the best ones I’ve ever seen!

[Borgmatha]

Everyone cheered in the theater when the titles started.

[jeremyk-bu]

Best opening for a horror film since the original.

[smarties]

*When that title card first popped up out of nowhere I smiled so much in the cinema*

[Bayan]

I love the way they did the pumpkin, take it and spend days filming it as it rotted, then reverse the footage. Genius and simple.

[estelasayeed]

Haha when this intro started i almost wanted to yell Halloween is back BABY! In the theatres