As you know Halloween is just 2 days away; and so in this blog I will be talking about a mother-daughter who both starred in a horror movie. The mother-daughter, who I’m talking about is Janet Leigh and Jamie Leigh Curtis. Before I talk about their movies, I will give a little biography. I will be amiss if I didn’t mention Tony Curtis.

Now Tony Curtis is Jamie Leigh Curtis’s father. He was also married to Janet Leigh, proving that opposite attracts. Tony Curtis was a womanizer, married 6 times. His most famous movie was Some Like It Hot with Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe.

He co-starred with his ex-wife, Janet Leigh and they had 2 kids together. Jamie Leigh Curtis is the most famous one.

Janet Leigh was discovered at the age of 18 by Norma Shearer. She was raised in Stockton, California by working class parents. Her biggest success came from starring in an Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller, “Psycho.” She also done other horror movies by Alfred Hitchcock.

Jamie Leigh Curtis is the famous daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, more famous than her sister. She rose to fame due to the hit movie, “Halloween.” She had worked with her mother twice. One time in the sequel to Halloween years later. Another time was in the movie, “The Fog.” She also worked with Arnold Schwartzenegger in the movie, “True Lies.” She was in Freaky Friday with Lindsay Lohan and Trading Places.

She is known for her performance in the horror and slasher genres and regarded as a scream queen. She is 64 years old and married to Christopher Guest. They has 2 children. She started out in television series, “Quincy, M.E.” She also had a role as a workout instructor in the movie, “Perfect.” She had a short lived series for ABC, “Anything but Love.” She is a recovering alcoholic and was once addicted to painkillers. As so many stars from famous parents have suffered as well. She became even more famous than her parents.

Now Psycho is an Alfred Hitchcock’s film that Janet Leigh starred in. Alfred Hitchcock is one of the best horror producer/director ever. He was known for his horror films. He left a lasting impression on the audience after seeing his movies. His movies didn’t have all the gores and sex as movies today. His movies left you to your own imagination. Even though the shower scene in Psycho; in which Janet Leigh’s character was killed while in the shower; it wasn’t the primary focus as it would have been in today’s movies. If Hollywood would redo that movie, they would destroy it. It’s a classic!

John Carpenter, who created the movie, “Halloween” is famous for making slasher movie. That movie is also a classic. It was because of Halloween, we got “Nightmare of Elm Street” and “Friday the 13th.” Halloween made tons of money with the original and sequels as well.

With the movie, “Psycho” people became scared to take a shower in a strange hotel. Just like with the movie, “Halloween” it put the fear of going trick and treating on Halloween. Halloween is one of the biggest movie shown around Halloween.

Even though Jamie Leigh Curtis is more famous than her mother, Janet Leigh, I have to admit that I prefer the movie “Psycho” over “Halloween.” It left more to the imagination and less sex and gores.

What is your best Halloween go-to movies between them?