2018
Forty years after his initial rampage, Michael Myers escapes a prison transfer, prompting his original victim, Laurie Strode, to prepare for his return, having estranged herself from her family due to her obsessive preparations. As Michael embarks on a new killing spree in Haddonfield, his psychiatrist, Dr. Sartain, reveals his own twisted obsession by freeing Michael to observe him. Michael eventually corners Laurie and her family in her fortified home, leading to a brutal showdown where Laurie, her daughter Karen, and granddaughter Allyson work together to trap and seemingly kill Michael in a burning basement. The three Strode women escape in a passing truck, leaving Michael to burn, but a final shot reveals his heavy breathing in the woods, suggesting his survival.
Save the Cat beat sheet
In Halloween, Laurie Strode confronts her trauma as Michael Myers escapes custody and returns to Haddonfield.
Open full beat sheetLaurie Strode is listed as Protagonist. A survivor of the 1978 murders, now paranoid and heavily armed. In the parsed data, Laurie Strode is connected to 22 scenes, 29 dialogue lines, 33 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
22 scenes / 29 dialogue linesAllyson Nelson is listed as Protagonist. Laurie's granddaughter, a high school student. In the parsed data, Allyson Nelson is connected to 20 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
20 scenes / 26 dialogue linesOfficer Frank Hawkins is listed as Supporting. A police officer who responded to the 1978 murders. In the parsed data, Officer Frank Hawkins is connected to 18 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
18 scenes / 14 dialogue linesMichael Myers is listed as Antagonist. A masked, silent, and relentless serial killer. In the parsed data, Michael Myers is connected to 18 scenes, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
18 scenes / 0 dialogue linesShanah Nelson is listed as Supporting. Laurie's daughter, a mental health counselor. In the parsed data, Shanah Nelson is connected to 16 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
16 scenes / 16 dialogue linesVicky is listed as Supporting. Allyson's friend and baby-sitter. In the parsed data, Vicky is connected to 9 scenes, 32 dialogue lines, 34 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
9 scenes / 32 dialogue linesDr. Ranbir Sartain is listed as Supporting. Michael's psychiatrist, obsessed with his patient. In the parsed data, Dr. Ranbir Sartain is connected to 9 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
9 scenes / 17 dialogue linesAaron Joseph-Korey is listed as Supporting. An investigative journalist. In the parsed data, Aaron Joseph-Korey is connected to 8 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
8 scenes / 26 dialogue linesDave is listed as Supporting. Vicky's boyfriend. In the parsed data, Dave is connected to 8 scenes, 22 dialogue lines, 30 text mentions, first appearing around scene 7.
8 scenes / 22 dialogue linesDana Haines is listed as Supporting. An investigative journalist. In the parsed data, Dana Haines is connected to 8 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
8 scenes / 18 dialogue linesRay Nelson is listed as Supporting. Shanah's husband. In the parsed data, Ray Nelson is connected to 8 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
8 scenes / 10 dialogue linesOscar is listed as Supporting. Cameron's friend. In the parsed data, Oscar is connected to 8 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 30.
8 scenes / 5 dialogue linesCameron Elam is listed as Supporting. Allyson's boyfriend. In the parsed data, Cameron Elam is connected to 7 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 30.
7 scenes / 10 dialogue linesJulian is listed as Supporting. A young boy being baby-sat by Vicky. In the parsed data, Julian is connected to 5 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 17.
5 scenes / 11 dialogue linesA rental car arrives at the security gate of Smith's Grove State Hospital.
Dana and Aaron check in at the security station while Dr. Sartain prepares to meet them.
Aaron Joseph-Korey, Dana Haines, Dr. Ranbir SartainDr. Sartain leads the journalists through the hospital while discussing Michael Myers.
Dr. Ranbir Sartain, Aaron Joseph-Korey, Dana HainesThe journalists confront Michael Myers in the courtyard.
Michael Myers, Dr. Ranbir Sartain, Aaron Joseph-Korey, Dana HainesAllyson gets ready for the day.
Allyson NelsonThe Nelson family discusses their plans and Allyson's grandmother.
Allyson Nelson, Shanah Nelson, Ray NelsonAllyson walks with her friends while discussing her grandmother.
Allyson Nelson, Vicky, DaveLaurie practices shooting at her home.
Laurie StrodeAaron and Dana arrive at Laurie's house to interview her.
Laurie Strode, Aaron Joseph-Korey, Dana HainesLaurie is interviewed by Aaron and Dana about her past and Michael Myers.
Laurie Strode, Aaron Joseph-Korey, Dana HainesAllyson and Cameron discuss their Halloween plans.
Allyson Nelson, Cameron Elam, OscarShanah conducts a counseling session for children.
Shanah NelsonLaurie visits Shanah to discuss Allyson and Michael's transfer.
Laurie Strode, Shanah NelsonMichael Myers is prepared for transport.
Michael Myers, Dr. Ranbir Sartain, Officer Frank HawkinsLaurie disrupts a family dinner.
Laurie Strode, Allyson Nelson, Shanah Nelson, Ray Nelson, Cameron ElamA father and son encounter the aftermath of the bus crash.
Michael MyersOfficer Hawkins plays pinball while waiting for a call; he is interrupted by a dispatch alert and leaves.
Officer Frank Hawkins, Oscar, JulianHawkins investigates the transport bus crash site and finds Dr. Sartain.
Officer Frank Hawkins, Dr. Ranbir SartainAaron and Dana share a moment in the bathroom before Aaron puts on the mask.
Aaron Joseph-Korey, Dana HainesAllyson jogs and discovers a dead dog hanging from a tree.
Allyson NelsonLaurie prepares for the day and hides in her storm shelter.
Laurie StrodeAaron and Dana visit Judith Myers' grave while being watched by Michael Myers.
Aaron Joseph-Korey, Dana Haines, Michael MyersMichael Myers attacks Aaron and Dana at a service station.
Michael Myers, Aaron Joseph-Korey, Dana HainesHawkins and the Sheriff discuss the possibility of Michael Myers' escape.
Officer Frank Hawkins, Dr. Ranbir SartainAllyson talks to her friends and boyfriend about her plans.
Allyson Nelson, Cameron Elam, Vicky, Dave, OscarPolice investigate the crime scene at the service station; Laurie arrives.
Laurie Strode, Officer Frank HawkinsShanah arrives home with groceries and is startled by a trick-or-treater.
Shanah NelsonShanah enters her home to find Laurie waiting with a gun, leading to a tense confrontation.
Laurie Strode, Shanah Nelson, Ray NelsonThe Shape stalks the neighborhood, killing a woman and observing others.
Michael MyersAllyson and Cameron arrive at the school dance.
Allyson Nelson, Cameron Elam, OscarThe dance is in full swing.
Allyson Nelson, Cameron Elam, OscarAllyson talks to Vicky on the phone.
Allyson Nelson, VickyVicky puts Julian to bed and prepares for guests.
Vicky, JulianVicky is startled by Dave's arrival.
Vicky, DaveVicky and Dave are interrupted by Julian.
Vicky, Dave, JulianThe Shape attacks Vicky in the closet.
Michael Myers, Vicky, JulianDave investigates the garage.
DaveDave encounters Julian and prepares to fight.
Dave, JulianCameron and Allyson argue.
Allyson Nelson, Cameron ElamLaurie hears a police report about an intrusion.
Laurie StrodeHawkins arrives at the house.
Officer Frank HawkinsHawkins finds a mysterious figure in the room.
Officer Frank HawkinsHawkins searches the house for the killer.
Officer Frank HawkinsHawkins discovers Vicky's body.
Officer Frank Hawkins, VickyLaurie arrives and encounters The Shape.
Laurie Strode, Michael Myers, Officer Frank HawkinsHawkins engages The Shape.
Officer Frank Hawkins, Michael MyersHawkins finds Dave's body.
Officer Frank Hawkins, DaveLaurie and Hawkins reunite.
Laurie Strode, Michael Myers, Officer Frank HawkinsPolice search for The Shape; Sartain arrives.
Officer Frank Hawkins, Dr. Ranbir Sartain, Laurie StrodeAllyson and Cameron are confronted by police.
Allyson Nelson, Cameron Elam, OscarLaurie arrives at the Nelson house.
Laurie Strode, Shanah NelsonShanah and Laurie try to contact Allyson.
Shanah Nelson, Laurie StrodeAllyson and Oscar walk home.
Allyson Nelson, OscarHawkins and Sartain patrol.
Officer Frank Hawkins, Dr. Ranbir SartainOscar and Allyson cross a yard; Oscar is killed.
Oscar, Allyson Nelson, Michael MyersLaurie and family ride in a police car.
Laurie Strode, Shanah Nelson, Ray Nelson, Allyson NelsonThe Shape stalks the neighborhood.
Michael MyersLaurie, Shanah, and Ray are being transported by police when Shanah receives a call from Allyson.
Laurie Strode, Shanah Nelson, Ray NelsonMichael Myers stalks through the neighborhood as Hawkins' car speeds by.
Michael Myers, Officer Frank HawkinsHawkins arrives to pick up Allyson, who is traumatized after seeing Michael.
Officer Frank Hawkins, Allyson NelsonThe police drop Laurie, Shanah, and Ray off at Laurie's fortified home.
Laurie Strode, Shanah Nelson, Ray NelsonLaurie shows her family the fortified house and the underground shelter.
Laurie Strode, Shanah Nelson, Ray NelsonHawkins and Sartain transport Michael, leading to a violent confrontation.
Officer Frank Hawkins, Allyson Nelson, Dr. Ranbir Sartain, Michael MyersOfficers Richards and Francis discover the aftermath of Sartain's betrayal.
Vicky, DaveLaurie and Shanah prepare for the final confrontation.
Laurie Strode, Shanah NelsonRay is killed by Michael Myers.
Ray Nelson, Michael MyersLaurie and Shanah engage Michael in the house.
Laurie Strode, Shanah Nelson, Michael MyersShanah shoots Michael Myers with a crossbow, Allyson retrieves the knife, and they drag an injured Laurie toward the road to escape.
Michael Myers, Laurie Strode, Allyson Nelson, Shanah NelsonShanah and Allyson help Laurie reach the road where they are picked up by a passing truck.
Laurie Strode, Allyson Nelson, Shanah NelsonA wounded Michael Myers retreats into the woods and sits by a tree, breathing heavily.
Michael MyersAaron and I have made several award winning public radio exposes. Our last project shed fresh light on a murder case from twenty years ago. We like to re-examine incidents with an unbiased lens. When people are willing to face a thing in a different light over time, new truths can sometimes emerge. I believe there is a lot to learn from the horror you experienced.
Michael Myers is an evolving, aging creature like we all are. And although we have worked very closely with him, these halls display the limitations of my analysis. Loomis saw Michael as a beast in the wild. He witnessed human behavior at its most primal, while the rest of us only have the opportunity of observation in captivity.
To see the animal inside its environment. I fear there has been no rehabilitation. In this case it seems one monster created another. A victim locks herself away. Imprisoned by her own fear. Our goal is to get them in a room together. Can we find a form of rehabilitation if she faces him again?
Happy Halloween, Mr. Elrod. Cool mask. Sorry... I'm not trying to trespass on your shit, I was just talking to this pretty girl over there. It's just... I guess, I always kind of liked her. And I know she's bummed out about Cameron so I thought maybe... Stupid, right?
Yeah. Every time I turn around, you're in your phone. Looking at it, texting with people, talking with people. It sucks. And I didn't do anything with Kim. She came up to me. Gave ME a kiss. Don't cry about it.
Our patients get fresh air and sunshine, a view, proper exercise, a healthy diet. It pains me to see him transferred to a less than desirable facility. There he is. He can speak. He just chooses not to.
Michael Myers is a human being that killed his sister when he was six years old. And then he came after you... We want to know why. We want a glimpse inside his mind. That's why your story be important.
Side window is unlocked. No security system. You have a dozen knives available for any psychotic to come in here and stab you with. Sometimes I can't tell the difference between ignorance and stupidity.
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