In what year was 'Halloween' released?

Who directed 'The Exorcist' (1973)? In what year was 'The Exorcist' released? Who directed 'The French Connection' (1971)? In what year was 'The French Connection' released? Who directed 'The Thing' (1982)? In what year was 'The Thing' released? Who directed 'Escape from New York' (1981)? In what year was 'Escape from New York' released?