Halloween (1978)
Film & Cinema
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Horror | Classic Film | Free Admission
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM
John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) plays FREE on the big screen at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg, sponsored by The Twisted Spoke and L&L Auvil Insurance Agency. It is a film built for a dark room full of people-- the patient stalking shots, the figure behind the hedge and that synthesizer theme all building tension while a whole theater holds its breath together. Carpenter wrote and played the score himself because the budget had no room for a composer, and the result is the original film widely credited with setting the template the slasher followed.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where can I watch Halloween (1978) on the big screen in West Virginia?
A: John Carpenter's Halloween (1978) screens at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center in Clarksburg, in north-central West Virginia, on Friday, October 30, 2026. Admission is FREE.
Q: Is the Halloween (1978) screening FREE, and do I need a ticket?
A: Yes, admission is free and no ticket is needed. Patrons simply walk in.
Q: What time do doors open and when does Halloween (1978) start?
A: Doors open at 8:30 PM, 30 minutes before the film begins at 9:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Q: What is Halloween (1978) about?
A: Directed by John Carpenter, who co-wrote it with Debra Hill and composed its score, Halloween follows babysitter Laurie Strode on Halloween night in the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois, after Michael Myers escapes the sanitarium where he has been held for fifteen years. Donald Pleasence plays his psychiatrist, Dr. Sam Loomis, and Jamie Lee Curtis makes her film debut as Laurie.
Q: Who sponsors the free Halloween screening?
A: The screening is sponsored by The Twisted Spoke and L & L Auvil Insurance Agency. You can find them on Facebook at The Twisted Spoke and L & L Auvil Insurance Agency, and L & L Auvil Insurance Agency is online at llauvil.com.
Q: Is anything else happening in downtown Clarksburg on October 30?
A: Yes. On October 30 the City of Clarksburg and the Clarksburg CVB host the downtown Pumpkin and Pitmaster Festival, and the Robinson Grand takes part in it. The City and the CVB host the festival, so they are the place to look for its details.
Q: Is parking free at the Robinson Grand?
A: Yes, parking around the Robinson Grand is free. There are no pay lots. Several convenient free parking areas are located within easy walking distance of the venue. For a full map and directions, visit our Directions & Parking page.
Q: Who can I contact about accessibility at the Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center?
A: Questions about accessibility and accommodations can go to the Robinson Grand at 304-624-1500, Ext 4. You can also find details on our Accessibility page.