The video is an episode of "The Kill Count" hosted by James A. Janisse, where he analyzes and counts the kills in the 1978 horror movie "Halloween" directed by John Carpenter. The movie tells the story of Michael Myers, a masked killer who stalks and murders a group of teenagers on Halloween night. James provides a detailed commentary on the movie's plot, characters, and kills, and also shares some behind-the-scenes information and trivia. In the end, he tallies up the kills, which include 5 victims, and awards the "Golden Chainsaw" for the coolest kill and the "Dull Machete" for the lamest kill. The episode concludes with James thanking his patrons and expressing his admiration for the movie's filmmaking.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The movie "Halloween" was released in 1978 and was directed by John Carpenter.
2. The movie was made with a budget of $320,000.
3. The movie was filmed using the Steadicam technology.
4. The movie's score was composed by John Carpenter.
5. The movie stars Donald Pleasance as Dr. Sam Loomis and Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode.
6. The movie takes place in Haddonfield, Illinois, on Halloween night, 1963, and 15 years later.
7. The movie's protagonist, Michael Myers, is played by Nick Castle.
8. Michael Myers kills his sister, Judith, in the opening scene of the movie.
9. Dr. Loomis is a psychiatrist who is trying to stop Michael Myers.
10. The movie features a number of iconic scenes, including the first-person POV shot of Michael Myers stalking his victims.
11. The movie's climax features a chase scene between Laurie and Michael Myers.
12. The movie ends with Michael Myers disappearing, setting up the sequel.
13. The movie's body count is 5 people.
14. The victims consist of 2 men and 3 women.
15. The movie's runtime is 91 minutes, with a kill every 18.2 minutes on average.
16. The movie was a commercial success and spawned a franchise with multiple sequels.
17. The movie's score and cinematography have been praised for their contribution to the movie's tension and atmosphere.
18. The movie has become a horror classic and is widely regarded as one of the best horror movies of all time.