| 1 | ''Halloween'' is one of the most iconic slashers of all time. As a result, it, or Michael Myers, or Creator/JamieLeeCurtis, or the OminousWalk of the serial killer, or the music, gets referenced a lot in all kinds of media. |
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| 3 | [[AC:[[{{Film}} Film - Live-Action]]]] |
| 4 | * ''Film/BabyDriver'': Before a heist, the crooks asks JD to buy them Michael Myers masks to disguise themselves. Unfortunately, JD thought they said Creator/MikeMyers, so he got them ''Film/AustinPowers'' masks. |
| 5 | * ''Film/BrideOfChucky'': Michael Myers' mask is shown in an evidence locker. |
| 6 | * ''Film/ItFollows'' is one {{homage}} to the movies. The protagonist is called Jay in homage to Creator/JamieLeeCurtis, her sister is called Kelly, like Curtis's own sister, an it's set in StepfordSuburbia where Jay is stalked by an implacable, unstoppable killer, and all Its victims are also [[SexEqualsDeath sexually active.]] |
| 7 | * ''Film/{{Scream}}'': Randy (played by Creator/JamieKennedy) watches ''Film/Halloween1978'' on the TV at Stu's house, shouting "Look behind you, Jamie!" [[DramaticIrony while the killer stands unseen behind him.]] |
| 8 | * ''Film/Super8'': A poster of ''Halloween'' (1978) is shown in Joe Lamb's room. |
| 9 | * ''Film/{{Thanksgiving|2023}}'': The opening of the film is shot via the film's killer P.O.V. outside a house. |
| 10 | * ''Film/TrickRTreat'': Sam's many P.O.V. shots, interspersed with the heavy breathing under his mask, is a ShoutOut to Michael. Even later in the film, a character called Laurie is stalked by a man in a mask. |
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| 12 | [[AC:{{Literature}}]] |
| 13 | * ''Literature/PrudencePenderhaus'': In ''17 Marigold Lane'', Cassius brings a copy of ''Halloween'' to watch at Prudence's house. Creator/JamieLeeCurtis is hiding in the closet with a wire hanger when Mr. Shooster arrives to drag Cassius home. |
| 14 | * Dani in ''Literature/TheFinalGirlSupportGroup'' is a clear {{Expy}} for Laurie. |
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| 16 | [[AC:LiveActionTV]] |
| 17 | * ''Series/ColdCase'': "Bad Night" had an old case of a mentally disturbed man who after watching ''Film/Halloween1978'', killed people while dressed like Michael. |
| 18 | * ''Series/GhostWhisperer'': "Horror Show" had a ghost insert Melinda into several horror movie scenarios, including being attacked by Michael. |
| 19 | * ''Series/StrangerThings'': On Halloween, Max dresses as Michael Myers. It gets a CallBack in Season 4 when Eddie wears her mask to escape. |
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| 21 | [[AC:ProfessionalWrestling]] |
| 22 | * Wrestling/TheUndertaker's sit up is inspired by the scene where Michael Myers sits up. |
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| 24 | [[AC:VideoGame]] |
| 25 | * ''VideoGame/TheDarksideDetective: A Fumble in the Dark'': Michael (presumably a carnie in costume, but with this series you never know) is seen hanging out with several other slasher movie icons backstage at the carnival's Haunted House. |
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| 27 | [[AC:WebVideo]] |
| 28 | * ''WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd'' has reviewed the LicensedGame based on the film for the Platform/Atari2600 by Wizard Video. |
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| 30 | [[AC:WesternAnimation]] |
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