Washington, July 27 -- Nearly five decades after 'Halloween' redefined the horror genre, filmmaker John Carpenter has revealed that he continues to receive royalty payments every time a new film in the franchise is made, even though he stepped away from directing its sequels years ago.

As per People magazine, in an interview, the 78-year-old director reflected on the enduring legacy of the 1978 classic, which he directed and co-wrote with Debra Hill.

The original film introduced audiences to Michael Myers and Laurie Strode, laying the foundation for one of horror cinema's most influential franchises.

Released in October 1978, 'Halloween' became a major commercial success, earning more than $70 million worldwide against a reported budge...