Compass International Pictures was an independent American film production and distribution company founded by producers Irwin Yablans and Joseph Wolf in 1977, best known for their involvement in the production of numerous horror films between 1977 and 1981. Their first, and most notable film release was Halloween in 1978 with Falcon Films. The company closed down in 1981, before re-emerging four years later under the name Trancas International Films. As of 2023, they are the copyright holders of the Halloween film series, and have produced every film in the series to date.

Films released

As Compass International Pictures

As Trancas International Films

1985 Appointment with Fear

1986 Free Ride

1988 Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

1989 Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

1995 Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers

1998 Halloween H20: 20 Years Later

2002 Halloween: Resurrection

2007 Made in Brooklyn

2007 Halloween

2009 Halloween II

2014 Free Fall

2018 Halloween

2021 Halloween Kills

2022 Halloween Ends

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Mass media companies established in 1977

Mass media companies disestablished in 1981

Mass media companies established in 1985

Defunct American film studios

American companies established in 1977

American companies established in 1985

Film production companies of the United States

American independent film studios

Compass International Pictures