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Cast
Rino Romano
as Self / Narrator
Moustapha Akkad
as Self
John Carpenter
as Self
Nick Castle
as Self / The Shape
Dean Cundey
as Self
Jamie Lee Curtis
as Self / Laurie Strode
Charles Cyphers
as Self / Leigh Brackett
Debra Hill
as Self
Donald Pleasence
as Self / Dr. Samuel 'Sam' Loomis (archive footage)
P. J. Soles
as Self / Lynda Van der Klok
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2003
Runtime1h 27m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, Horror
Votes5
Director—
WritersSteven C. Smith
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHalloween: A Cut Above the Rest
About Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest
Using original interviews with director John Carpenter, stars Jamie Lee Curtis and P.J. Soles, and crew members, 'Halloween': A Cut Above the Rest unveils the production of the horror classic and how the ingenuity of Carpenter and his team, coupled with the shoestring budget of $325,000, drove the filmmakers to create one of the most influential horror films of all time.
Directed by —, Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest leans on a strong ensemble — Rino Romano, Moustapha Akkad, John Carpenter — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2003.
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