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Tudo sobre o Halloween

O famoso Dia das Bruxas

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Gabriel da luz, Lucas, Jorge, Joziel, kauan, Lennon

Halloween
O famoso Dia das Bruxas

Trabalho avaliativo da disciplina de inglês 3° trimestre Sobre

a festividade do Halloween, EEB Astrogildo Odon Aguiar,
focando-se em seu surgimento e perpetuação como evento/festividade

Prof.ª Michele
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2023
Studies indicate that the celebration of Halloween originated from a ritual performed by
ancient Celts from Central Europe who spread to the British Isles and Asia Minor. They
practiced a pagan religion centuries before the emergence of Christianity. This festival was
called Samhain (translated as "End of Summer"), signifying the end of summer with the
arrival of winter, marking the transition to a new year. Above all, it had a supernatural
significance in their belief that during this time, the barriers between the world of the living
and the dead were blurred, allowing the departed souls of the previous year to roam the Earth
before reaching their final destination.

Many of the classic Halloween decorations were used in this event to ward off evil spirits that
might threaten the living. The celebration evolved into the Halloween we know today when
the British Isles became Christianized. They repurposed elements of Celtic pagan culture and
merged them with Christian elements, resulting in the holiday becoming deeply ingrained in
popular culture as we know it today. This transformation occurred between the 14th and 18th
centuries.

The Church initially placed this holiday in May due to a Roman festival called Lemuria,
intended to ward off evil spirits. However, in the 18th century, Pope Gregory III moved it to
November 1st and Pope Gregory IV permanently established it on this date. The reasons for
this date change, whether to combat the influence of the pagan Samhain festival or for other
motives, remain unclear. Nevertheless, November 1st became All Saints' Day, and it
contributed to the consolidation of the dates October 31st, November 1st, and November 2nd
in the British Isles as a time for celebrating and paying respect to the dead.

November 1st became All Saints' Day, November 2nd was designated All Souls' Day (known
to us as All Souls' Day), a day dedicated to praying for the souls of the deceased in purgatory,
and October 31st became known as All Hallows' Eve, or the eve of All Saints' Day. The name
"Halloween" originated from a contraction of the term for the eve of All Saints' Day.

Due to its connection to the ancient Samhain, many traditions from the past carried forward,
including bonfires to ward off "demonic practices," costumes, masks, and various other
symbols. The celebration became extremely popular in the United States by the early 19th
century, although it had been brought by colonizers in the 17th century but was relatively
subdued.
You can't talk about Halloween without at least mentioning its symbols and decorations.

- Masks and Costumes: The Celts believed that wearing these disguises would deter spirits
from bothering them, as the spirits wouldn't recognize them as humans and would wander
without causing trouble. Nowadays, Halloween parties often feature costumes with themes of
horror, such as werewolves, vampires, ghosts, etc. In countries that don't follow the tradition
(like Brazil), it's common for people to dress up as anything.

- Monsters: Classic monster decorations include skeletons and ghostly figures in hanging
sheets (originally representing the dead in Celtic traditions).

- Color Scheme: The use of orange and black comes from this time of year, marking the end
of autumn when leaves dry up, and days become darker.

- Jack-o'-Lanterns: The tradition of carving pumpkins into lanterns originates from a Celtic
story about a young man forbidden from entering heaven and hell, leading him to wander
eternally with a lantern in search of rest. It's worth noting that the Celts used to carve turnips,
not pumpkins.

- Trick-or-Treating: The tradition of "trick-or-treating" has roots that predate Halloween. It

was previously performed differently, involving children going from house to house on All
Saints' Day, reciting prayers, and receiving pieces of cake.

Now, after all this information, let's talk about something that marks this date on the big
screens or on our home screens today. Following the proposed activity, our group intends to
work on the classic movie "Halloween."

Halloween

The classic film "Halloween," released in 1978, was the second major low-budget slasher
horror film. While not the first of its kind, it is undoubtedly one of the most influential in
shaping future films of this genre.
This classic film introduced some of the clichés we see today, like the monster or villain
lurking in the background, unseen by the heroes but creating anxiety for the audience.

The movie was written, directed, and scored by John Carpenter, who completed all of this
work on a $10,000 budget. He also brought Debra Hill, his girlfriend at the time, to co-write
the script with him.

The film boasts one of the most iconic soundtracks in old movies, easily recognizable
alongside classics like the James Bond Theme by Monty Norman and John Barry.

Everything about the movie:

The film begins in the first person, where we see the view of the young and troubled Michael
Myers. He stealthily enters the house unnoticed by his sister, who is distracted with her
boyfriend. Michael grabs a knife, and after her boyfriend leaves, he enters the room wearing a
clown mask and commits his first murder. At the end of the scene, we see Michael standing
outside the house, waiting for his parents with the knife in hand, showing no emotion for his
actions. This initial sequence, with the camera in his point of view, piques our curiosity about
what will happen, gradually building tension with a final revelation that what we witnessed
was just a child.

Michael is then institutionalized for 15 years. On the eve of Halloween in 1978, he escapes
and returns to his old home. Before doing so, he picks up his iconic outfit, which includes a
knife, a mask, and a mechanic's jumpsuit. His escape alerts Dr. Samuel Loomis, or simply Dr.
Loomis.

After this, we are introduced to our protagonist, Laurie Strode, who babysits a young boy
named Tommy. She leaves a key in the door of an old house that her father was renting,
which happens to be the old Myers family home. Unbeknownst to her, Michael is hiding
there and observes her. From this moment on, he begins to stalk her with an unexplained
fixation, leaving us uneasy, as he appears to be an enigmatic figure who could be anyone,
which is what makes him a memorable character. He moves calmly, always wearing the
mask, showing no emotions and often appearing in the background or corners of the camera
as a sinister presence.
 After leaving the key at the Myers' house, Laurie is followed to the school and realizes that
Michael is watching her. However, when she turns to look, he has disappeared.

A memorable scene to highlight is when Dr. Loomis is talking to the sheriff about how
dangerous Michael Myers is. During their conversation, Loomis is in the car while the sheriff
is outside. In this scene, Loomis successfully convinces the sheriff of the danger that Michael
poses.

Loomis and the sheriff go to Michael's house based on Loomis's recommendation, and there,
we witness what our group considers to be the most significant dialogue in the film,
solidifying who Michael Myers is within the story.

During Halloween night, Laurie takes care of Tommy, while across the street, her friend
Annie takes care of a young girl. Annie leaves the girl with Laurie to visit her boyfriend, and
Michael follows her, ultimately killing her in the car.

"(Loomis) You must think I'm a pretty sick guy, doctor. I'm not, really. It's just an obsession,
overpowering, dominating my life. You see, there's this... evil in me. (Sheriff) You know I
can have your ass committed. (Loomis) I'm a psychiatrist, you know. (Sheriff) Yeah. Make a
good book, maybe a movie. (Loomis) I wonder if you have to be insane to find it interesting.
(Sheriff) Killing, Dr. Loomis, is not like drinking. You can't quit one day."

We then shift the focus back to Laurie, who looks after Tommy. At the same time, Annie is at
the house across the street caring for another young girl. We spend some time following
Annie as she does various things around the house, building tension about where Michael
might be. Annie leaves the girl with Laurie while she goes to get her boyfriend. However,
when she gets into the car, Michael suddenly appears from the back seat and kills her.

Afterward, Lynda (another friend of Laurie) and her boyfriend visit the house where Annie
and the other girl were. They go upstairs, have sex, and then Lynda's boyfriend is killed by
Michael, hanging him on the wall. Lynda calls Laurie, but she is killed while still on the
phone. Laurie discovers the three corpses and finally confronts Michael. After fleeing and
returning to her own house, she sends the children to hide. She manages to stab Michael in
the head with a knitting needle, thinking she has killed him. However, he gets up again and
continues to pursue her. Just as he is about to kill her, Dr. Loomis arrives and shoots Michael
three times, causing him to fall from the balcony. But, before Loomis can check the body,
Michael is already gone, showing that he is just a human (albeit very resilient). When Loomis
goes to inspect the body, it has vanished.
 Considerations on the Holiday and the Film:

The Halloween event has ancient origins and is now celebrated in many countries worldwide,
with a strong focus on New York, where it can gather up to 2 million people in costumes.
Japan, a country that was initially slow to embrace the holiday, has also adopted it in recent
years, with Shibuya's famous avenue filled with people. This cultural influence can be seen in
various media like the manga and anime "Jujutsu Kaisen." This project aims to present the
holiday's origin and showcase a classic film that helped popularize Halloween worldwide.

The movie holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10, with an estimated budget of around $300,000 and
earnings between $60-70 million. For the time, this budget was relatively small, and even
when adjusted for today's standards, it remains modest.

"Halloween" established many of the modern horror film clichés without relying on jump
scares or gore. The film doesn't need these elements to induce fear; it is successful at building
tension and suspense without them.

In the original screenplay, Michael is referred to as "The Shape" because he always appears
as a silhouette or a background object, perpetually watching.
 Referencias
https://mundoeducacao.uol.com.br/datas-comemorativas/halloween.htm
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077651/?ref_=tt_urv
https://japaoreal.com/2021/10/06/halloween-no-japao-saiba-tudo-sobre-esta-data-
comemorativa/
https://www.significados.com.br/halloween/
https://www.todamateria.com.br/historia-do-halloween/
https://www.primevideo.com/dp/amzn1.dv.gti.27f4edf8-caac-4c59-9747-8660123116d1?
autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb

Evento em Nova York (EUS)

Evento em Shibuya (Japão)