Halloween Film Opening

HALLOWEEN
(John Carpenter, 1978)
PRODUCED BY: Compass International Pictures,Falcon International Productions
DISTRIBUTED BY: Compass, Mid-America Releasing (USA), Miracle Films (UK) [full list]
BUDGET: $325k
BOX OFFICE: $70m worldwide (original release), up to $240m by the 2012 re-release
RATINGS: IMDB 7.9, rottentomatoes 94%
MY RATING: 10/10 
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You can view the opening on YouTube (not embedded as the clip contains 18-rated material).  

Narrative Enigma used by a masked effect
on the camera

Opening: 

Starts with an establishing shot uses narrative enigma to not show the 'killer'

Nice effects used

Blue tint applied - not quite right - atmosphere

Rule of thirds is used, action is in the centre (the house), two trees on either side

Signifies a stalker 'killer'

15 year elipsis

Establishing shot of the house

Bad weather signifies something bad is going to happen

Useful Resources:

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1009113-halloween/