The main villain of the Halloween film series, he killed his sister when he was young and was sent to a psychiatric hospital for the reminder of his natural born life. Years later, he escapes, looking to finish off his sister. Also known as The Shape in the scripts, as he is only a shape in the darkness.Played by: Tony Moran, Will Sandin, Nick Castle (the original film), Dick Warlock, Adam Gunn (II), George P. Wilbur (4 and The Curse), Erik Preston (4), Don Shanks (5), Chris Durand (H20), Brad Loree (Resurrection), Tyler Mane, Draeg Faerch (the remake), Chase Wright Vanek (H2)
The Adjectival Man: Referred to as the "Boogeyman" by the characters until they learn his name. Jamie also calls him "the Nightmare Man" in 4.
Demoted To Dragon in The Curse of Michael Myers. Though near the end he turns on the cult of Thorn and slaughters them, taking back the Big Bad position.
Covered with Scars: Following being lit on fire in the second movie, Michael was shown with burn scars on his hands. Though we didn't see it on-screen for ourselves, the implication is that this was the case for his entire body.
The Faceless: Originally, his adult face was seen once in the original film at the end of it. However, as pointed out by James Rolfeas part 2011's Monster Madness, in Halloween 5 you could see it when Jamie asks to see his face, despite the use of shadows. Also, Michael's face is shown numerous times in both the remake and its sequel.
Four Eyes, Zero Soul: Combined with being dressed as a Bedsheet Ghost, he is this while posing as Bob, who wears glasses and Michael takes them after he killed him.
Generic Doomsday Villain: Done well. He has no dialogue, no personality, and no motivation. He's just pure evil, and absolutely terrifying.
Genius Bruiser: Killing is all he does, and he does it well.
Healing Factor: He was shot in the eyes once, but got over it by his next movie. Just one of many examples.
Implacable Man: In the first film alone, Michael takes a knitting needle to the neck, a kitchen knife to the chest, and six bullets to the torso. And he just keeps coming.
Instant Expert: How he learned to drive, either by watching people or having Dr. Wynn teach him, if you go by 6's logic.
Light Is Not Good: His iconic white mask is eerie and disturbing, and when it's ripped off at the end of the first movie, he looks like any other normal person - certainly not like the monster he had been behaving as.
Made of Iron: At least in the first two films, and in the Zombieverse.
They Look Just Like Everyone Else: When Laurie unmasks Michael for a few brief seconds at the end of the original film, he looks... just like a completely, ordinary man.
Anti-Hero: Loomis is this on his worst days, such as in Revenge of Michael Myers where he was more then willing to use little Jamie Lloyd as bait to capture Michael Myers.
Arch-Enemy: No matter where Michael goes, Loomis will be there to stop him.
Badass: You wouldn't know it from looking at him, but Loomis is pretty damn awesome.
Cassandra Truth: His entire career in regards to Michael is this. No one ever listens to his warnings about the danger Michael poses to society until it's too late.
Though this is actually not as bad as in most cases. In both the first two movies and the fourth movie, the cops at least heed his warnings and take some action. Unfortunately, it isn't enough.
Jerkass: In the original series, he had his moments and was overall a Jerkass With A Heart Of Gold (not withstanding him causing the accidental death of Ben Tramer or him going off the deep end in Revenge). However, in the Zombieverse, he Took a Level in Jerkass following his near death brush with Michael and became an insufferable prick.
Papa Wolf: Though he never has children of his own he was willing to protect 17 year old Laurie at the cost of his own life and young Jamie afterwards.
Properly Paranoid: Others viewed a young Michael as a disturbed boy. Loomis viewed him as a monster just waiting to strike. Guess who was right.
Supporting Leader: He spends most of the original hunting Michael down and gets top billing, but he isn't the lead character.
Take Me Instead: In the fourth movie, after encountering Michael at the diner, Loomis is perfectly willing to try this. Unsurprisingly, Michael doesn't take this offer.
"Don't go to Haddonfield. If you want another victim, take me. But leave those people in peace. Please, Michael?"
What the Hell, Hero?: Loomis seems to get this at least once a movie - usually because of what Michael has done. Not fair in those cases, though, cause Loomis did everything possible to keep Michael locked up.
Laurie Strode is theFinal Girl and main heroine of the series. Originally just a target that he tries to kill, it is later learnt that she is actually Michael's younger sister and Laurie actively tries to stop him.Played by: Jamie Lee Curtis (original series) and Scout Taylor-Compton (Zombieverse)
Badass Damsel: Probably the most relatable part of her character is that she can stand up against pure evil despite being scared to tears.
Badass Normal: She might be a normal teenage girl, but Laurie fights back against Michael with anything at her disposal, including sewing needles, a clothing hanger, and a revolver.
Big Sister Instinct: Despite being terrified, she vehemently protects Tommy and Lindsey from Michael in the first movie.
Broken Bird: Happens to her after encountering Myers, especially and considering Zombie's versions.
Expository Hairstyle Change: In H20, it's a short '90s cut to reflect her new Action Girl status. In Resurrection, it's long and messy after she's been living in an insane asylum.
H2 shows that Laurie was already slipping through the cracks and ends up pretty much a screaming wreck after learning she was Michael Myers' sister, after years of not being told.
Mama Bear: Though she has no qualms against attacking Myers in the first movie, she really makes him suffer in H20 after he attacks her son.
Nine-year old orphan daughter of Laurie Strode, who is Michael's main target throughout Halloween 4 and 5.Played by: Danielle Harris (4 and 5) and J.C. Brandy (The Curse)
The Voiceless: She is almost mute in the start of 5, due to the traumatic experiences in the last film. She regains her voice later.
The Man in Black (Dr. Terrence Wynn)
Mysterious man who is seen throughout the fifth film and in the end busts Michael out of jail. He is later revealed to be the leader of the cult of Thorn, which turned Michael into the killer he is now in order to sacrifice his entire family*
The reason for the sacrifice is left unclear due to H20 ignoring past sequels. It's probably for world peace or something
. His real identity is that of Dr. Terrence Wynn, ex-coworker of Dr. Loomis at Smith's Grove.Played by: Robert Phalen (first film), Don Shanks (5) and Mitch Ryan (The Curse)
Karma Houdini: Unlike the Producer's Cut of The Curse, where he dies, the theatrical cut of the film has him just disappearing near the end.
Not necessary. While Michael slaughters a number of people in the OR, its assumed that Wynn is one of the victims during the chaos, as Michael wouldn't leave a victim behind.
