It's hard to describe just how influential and important John Carpenter's 1978 horror classic Halloween really is in the genre. It helped usher in the slasher subgenre and its influence is still seen in tons of horror movies today. What better way, then, for us to celebrate the spookiest holiday than by enjoying this cinematic classic in the hottest format of the moment: GIFs!

Here are the most GIF-worthy moments in Halloween (1978). Warning: Spoilers Ahead!

If you're looking for a great way to watch the whole movie, as John Carpenter intended, Halloween: The Complete Collection Limited Deluxe Edition, is available on Blu-ray right now.

(All photos: Shout Factory & Anchor Bay)