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Compass International Pictures

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American film company

Trancas International Films, Inc. (formerly known as Compass International Pictures) is 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.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Trancas International Films, Inc. (formerly known as Compass International Pictures) is 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 2026, they are the copyright holders of the Halloween film series, and have produced eleven films in the series to date.2

Products and brands

  • Halloween

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Timeline

  1. 1981Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1977Founded Founded1

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