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 ''

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'' 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 ''

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'' * 2018 ''

'' * 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 {{US-film-company-stub