9 Horror Movie Mistakes Confirmed By The Creators

2. Smoking Too Close To The Camera - Halloween

It is quite often the case that the devil is in the details with regards to any movie. The most meticulous thought and effort could sometimes be put into something that, chances are, audiences may not even notice anyway.

Such tiny details are usually there for a reason, even if it isn’t quite obvious at first. Incredibly eagle-eyed viewers may have felt that way about the iconic scene in 1978's Halloween, when Michael Myers hides behind the bushes only to be revealed by Annie that he isn’t there at all.

While she is making fun of Laurie for being scared of nothing, a tiny, barely noticeable whisp of smoke can be seen floating across the shot. Most people wouldn’t have noticed it, but those that did may have questioned exactly what it was or what it meant.

The truth? As told by the man himself on the DVD commentary, the mysterious smoke was the result of director John Carpenter lighting a cigarette too close to the camera and nothing more. No subtle foreshadowing, no sub-conscious commentary, just a director who couldn’t wait for a smoke.