Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Rino Romano
Self / Narrator
Moustapha Akkad
Self
John Carpenter
Self
Nick Castle
Self / The Shape
Dean Cundey
Self
Jamie Lee Curtis
Self / Laurie Strode
Charles Cyphers
Self / Leigh Brackett
Debra Hill
Self
Donald Pleasence
Self / Dr. Samuel 'Sam' Loomis (archive footage)
P. J. Soles
Self / Lynda Van der Klok
Anthony Timpone
Self
Tommy Lee Wallace
Self
Joseph Wolf
Self
Irwin Yablans
Self
Richard Benjamin
Peter Martin (archive footage) (uncredited)
William Shatner
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 5, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michele Farinola
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven C. Smith
- Original Title
- Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Compass International Pictures, Fox Television Network, Prometheus Entertainment, Van Ness Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michele Farinola
Steven C. Smith
Ben Bulatao, Teki Cruickshank, Sam Fricke
Michele Farinola, Steven C. Smith, Kevin Burns
Department Leadership Roster
Steven C. Smith
Writer
Michele Farinola
Director
Michele Farinola
Producer
Steven C. Smith
Producer
Ben Bulatao
Editor
Teki Cruickshank
Editor
Sam Fricke
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest about?
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.
Who directed Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest?
Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest was directed by Michele Farinola.
Who stars in Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest?
The principal cast of Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest includes Rino Romano, Moustapha Akkad, John Carpenter, Nick Castle, Dean Cundey.
When was Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest released and how long is it?
Halloween: A Cut Above the Rest was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.