Compass International Pictures
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Compass International Pictures was an American film distribution company founded by Irwin Yablans
and Joseph Wolf in 1977. Their first, and most notable film release was Halloween
in 1978 with Falcon Films. The company closed down in 1981. The company currently exists as a subsidiary of Trancas International Films, Inc.
Irwin Yablans
Irwin Yablans is an American independent film producer and distributor known for his work in the horror film industry.-Biography:...
and Joseph Wolf in 1977. Their first, and most notable film release was Halloween
Halloween (1978 film)
Halloween is a 1978 American independent horror film directed, produced, and scored by John Carpenter, co-written with Debra Hill, and starring Donald Pleasence and Jamie Lee Curtis in her film debut and the first installment in the Halloween franchise. The film is set in the fictional midwestern...
in 1978 with Falcon Films. The company closed down in 1981. The company currently exists as a subsidiary of Trancas International Films, Inc.
Films released
- HalloweenHalloween (1978 film)Halloween is a 1978 American independent horror film directed, produced, and scored by John Carpenter, co-written with Debra Hill, and starring Donald Pleasence and Jamie Lee Curtis in her film debut and the first installment in the Halloween franchise. The film is set in the fictional midwestern...
(1978) - Tourist TrapTourist TrapTourist Trap is a 1979 horror film directed by David Schmoeller, revolving around a group of friends who wind up stranded at Mr. Slausen's "museum," where the mannequins are very lifelike. Schmoeller co-wrote the script with J. Larry Carroll.-Plot:...
(1979) - Nocturna: Granddaughter of DraculaNocturna: Granddaughter of DraculaNocturna is a 1979 film conceived by star Nai Bonet and written and directed by Harry Hurwitz, who was credited as "Harry Tampa".-Plot:...
(1979) - Roller BoogieRoller BoogieRoller Boogie is a United Artists film starring Linda Blair and introducing Jim Bray The film also stars Beverly Garland, Mark Goddard, and Kimberly Beck, and is directed by Mark L...
(1979) - The Day Time EndedThe Day Time EndedThe Day Time Ended is an independent science fiction film released in 1980. The film starred Jim Davis, Christopher Mitchum and Dorothy Malone and was directed by John 'Bud' Carlos...
(1980) - Blood BeachBlood BeachBlood Beach is a 1981 horror B movie written and directed by Jeffrey Bloom. It stars John Saxon and Burt Young. The premise involves a creature lurking beneath the sand of Venice Beach that attacks locals and vacationers. The film's tagline is: "Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the...
(1981) - Hell NightHell NightHell Night is a 1981 American independent horror film . Tom DeSimone directed the film, which was written by Randy Feldman and stars Linda Blair. The film depicts a night of fraternity hazing set in an old manor, during which a deformed maniac terrorizes and murders many of the college students...
(1981)