Writer
John Carpenter
John Carpenter is credited on 13 titles across Halloween and Spiritual Trilogies on OrderToWatch, writing 3 and with 10 more based on their original work. In release order they run from Halloween (1978) to Halloween Ends (2022).
- Titles
- 13
- Wrote
- 3
- Based on their work
- 10
- Franchises
- 2
In release order
- Halloween1978 · Film · 1h 31m · Halloween · WriterJohn Carpenter's original; every timeline starts here.
- Halloween II1981 · Film · 1h 32m · Halloween · WriterPicks up the same night; reveals Laurie is Michael's sister.
- Prince of Darkness1987 · Film · 1h 42m · Spiritual Trilogies · WriterPhysicists study a canister of liquid evil in a church basement.
- Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers1988 · Film · 1h 28m · Halloween · Source materialMichael returns for his niece Jamie.
- Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers1989 · Film · 1h 38m · Halloween · Source materialContinues Jamie's story.
- Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers1995 · Film · 1h 28m · Halloween · Source materialEnds the Jamie storyline.
- Halloween H20: 20 Years Later1998 · Film · 1h 26m · Halloween · Source materialIgnores 4 to 6: Laurie, 20 years later.
- Halloween: Resurrection2002 · Film · 1h 29m · optional · Halloween · Source materialThe H20 timeline's sequel; optional.
- Halloween2007 · Film · 1h 50m · optional · Halloween · Source materialRob Zombie's remake; its own continuity. Optional.
- Halloween II2009 · Film · 1h 45m · optional · Halloween · Source materialThe remake's sequel; optional.
- Halloween2018 · Film · 1h 46m · Halloween · Source materialA direct sequel to the 1978 film that ignores every other sequel.
- Halloween Kills2021 · Film · 1h 45m · Halloween · Source materialThe same night as Halloween (2018).
- Halloween Ends2022 · Film · 1h 51m · Halloween · Source materialLaurie and Michael's final chapter.