John Miller's Halloween Remake

Halloween Remake By John Miller

Characters created by John Carpenter and Debra Hill

EXT. MYERS HOUSE-DAY A white two story house with a white picket fence sits still in the cold breeze. Brown and yellow leaves rustle through the yard from the cold fall breeze. A lonely scarecrow sways with the wind, almost pointing towards the jack o lanterns on the front porch. The front door of the house opens up and out steps JUDITH. She is decked out in a sweater with the Haddonfield High decal written on it. The sweater swallows her small frame signaling its not hers. BETH MYERS (OS) Judith. Judith walks down the creaky old steps clutching her school books close to her chest for warmth. BETH MYERS (OS) (Raising voice) Judith. Judith turns to face her mother. She fixes her eyes on BETH MYERS, who is standing on the porch in her night gown with a baby on her hip. JUDITH Yes, mom. Beth shields the baby’s face from the howling wind. BETH You come home right after school. Judith snarls her lip towards her mother, rolling her eyes simultaneously. JUDITH That is not fair. BETH Sorry honey, sometimes life isn’t fair. JUDITH Whatever. Judith turns her back and walks off leaving her mother watching.

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INT. MYERS HOUSE/KITCHEN- DAY Beth wipes off the counters with a wet rag. The baby, with red cheeks from the wind, watches her in amazement from her high chair. BETH (Baby talk) You wanna help momma don’t you. Beth kisses the baby on her cheek. She throws the wet rag onto the high chair to keep the baby occupied. INT. MYERS HOUSE/UPSTAIRS HALLWAY- DAY Beth walks down a long carpeted hallway. covered in pictures of the family.

The walls are

BETH Michael, are you okay in there? Beth knocks on the bathroom door.

She waits a few moments.

BETH Michael? Beth turns the knob. INT. MYERS HOUSE/BATHROOM- DAY Beth walks into the bathroom, her eyes widen as she rushes her movements. BETH Honey. MICHAEL MYERS,8, sits on the floor in the corner with his back against the wall. He is in his underwear, eyes affixed to the opposite wall. Beth kneels down on both knees and crawls toward her son, who does not respond. BETH Michael... honey. doing?

What are you

Beth waves her hand in front of Michael’s face. continue to stay affixed to the wall.

His eyes

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Beth slowly reaches out and grabs Michael. The pressure of her hands knocks Michael out of his state, and he grabs a hold of her arms. She screams as he pushes her with enough force to send her onto her back. BETH (Raising voice) Michael Audrey Myers. Michael snaps completely out of his trance and stares at his mother, who is slowly getting up to her feet. MICHAEL Hi mommy. Beth stares at her child in her own state of trance. baby down stairs begins to cry breaking her trance.

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INT. MYERS HOUSE/PARENTS BEDROOM- NIGHT Beth lays with her back against the bed rest, reading a book with aide from a lamp. JEFF MYERS steps out of the bathroom in night clothes. He is a tall blonde man with a stature that demands respect. Jeff climbs into bed, pulling the covers over the top of him. Beth drops the book down. BETH Jeff, can I talk to you for a second? Jeff finishes getting situated. JEFF Of course, honey. BETH It’s about Michael. JEFF Yes? BETH Something weird happened today. I went into the bathroom to make sure he was up for school and well... (CONTINUED)

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Beth stops, trying to figure out herself what happened. JEFF And what? BETH Well, I thought he was sleeping or something on the bathroom floor. I walk over to him and his eyes are open. It was like he was sleeping, but his eyes were open. Jeff looks at his wife in confusion. BETH (CONTD) I know it sounds really strange, but that’s what it looked like. Not only that, but when I tried to wake him he grabbed my arms and pushed me. JEFF Well, he probably was sleeping. BETH I don’t know. But the force he pushed me with. Jeff, I don’t know look at my arms. Beth pulls up her sleeves. Her arms have small hand-like bruises across them. Jeff examines them. JEFF Those are some pretty big bruises. BETH He scared me Jeff. JEFF Well, did you get on to him? He’s 8 years old and he knows we don’t condone that kind of behavior. BETH I would have, but he didn’t even know he did it. It was like he was somewhere else. JEFF I don’t know what to say, Beth. Maybe he was sleeping and you scared him just as much as he scared you. Everything will be (MORE) (CONTINUED)

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5. JEFF (cont’d) fine, honey. He seemed fine at dinner. I wish you would have told me about this sooner. BETH Yeah, well I just didn’t want to make a big deal. Like you said, he was probably sleeping or something.

Jeff kisses his wife on the forehead. He’s fine. goodnight.

JEFF I love you... BETH

Goodnight. Beth puts the book on the night stand, stares off into space a few moments and then turns out the lights INT. MYERS HOUSE/KITCHEN- EARLY MORNING Jeff, still half asleep, walks towards the refrigerator for a late night snack. He rummages through the refrigerator. After finding nothing, he shuts the refrigerator door. Michael stands a few feet away almost staring through Jeff. Jeff jumps backwards. JEFF Woah, Mikey you scared me a little bit. Jeff holds his heart. JEFF Almost gave me a heart attack. Jeff turns his back and looks in the pantry, trying to find something to eat. JEFF You can’t sleep either, champ? guess it runs in the family.

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6. JEFF Michael, what are you doing buddy?

Jeff puts the chips down and walks towards Michael briskly. He grabs Michael by the shoulder. JEFF (Raising voice) Wake up. Michael "wakes up" in a fit of rage. He pushes forward with enough force to send Jeff back a few steps. Michael’s rage dies down. Jeff bends down and grabs a hold of Michael’s shoulders. JEFF What are you thinking Michael? Michael screams and pulls away from Jeff’s grip. to the floor screaming.

He falls

Beth runs into the room, flicking the light on. She falls to the floor and grabs Michael in her arms. Michael begins crying as she rocks him. BETH It’s okay Michael.

It’s okay.

She stares at Jeff helplessly. BETH You’re okay Michael. Beth continues to reassure her son that everything is going to be okay, while secretly wishing someone would do the same for her. INT. DR. BRIDGES OFFICE/ROOM- DAY DR. BRIDGES, a middle aged man slaps Michael on the knee and smiles. DR. BRIDGES You look good to me, Mikey. Now stay in here while I have a little talk with your parents. MICHAEL Do you have any candy? Dr. Bridges laughs.

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DR. BRIDGES You always know don’t you. Dr. Bridges reaches into his coat pocket and hands Michael a lollipop. Michael smiles a huge kid smile and grabs it. Dr. Bridges looks at Jeff and Beth. follow.

He motions them to

DR. BRIDGES Come with me. They follow him out of the door. INT. DR. BRIDGES OFFICE/OFFICE- DAY Dr. Bridges sits down behind his desk and signals for the Myers to sit down as well. DR. BRIDGES Look, as far as I’m concerned he seems like a healthy boy. I don’t see anything that could physically be causing the episodes you have described. JEFF So what should we do? DR. BRIDGES I can’t rule out that its something neurological. JEFF What do you mean?

Like seizures?

DR. BRIDGES Possibly. Dr. Bridges cups his hands together. his desk.

He then digs through

DR. BRIDGES I have an old friend who might be able to help. I have his card somewhere, you should give him a call. Dr. Bridges finds the card.

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DR. BRIDGES There it is. He hands it to Jeff.

Jeff stares at it.

JEFF Psychiatrist? Doctor... with all due respect my son is not a headcase. DR. BRIDGES Jeff, I’m not implying anything. But he deals with a lot of child behavior and he might be able to help. I’m not saying he is the answer, but he might lead us to the answer. He is a great friend of mine and a very respected doctor. JEFF My son is not crazy.

You hear me.

BETH Jeff. Beth puts her hand on his thigh to calm him down. BETH Lets just hear him out. DR. BRIDGES Jeff.. Mrs. Myers, Dr. Loomis has been a child psychiatrist for years. I believe his experience can lead us in the right direction to figure out what we need to do. Jeff stares at Beth and

back at Dr. Bridges.

JEFF Okay. INT. MYERS HOUSE/BATHROOM- DAY Judith plays with her hair in the mirror. She moves her head from side to side trying to catch every angle. She then leans over admiring her cleavage in the mirror. Satisfied with herself, she turns and sees Michael standing in the doorway.

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JUDITH What are you doing, gremlin? Judith playfully pushes Michael out of the way. Michael grabs a hold of her hair and yanks her down to the ground. She begins to scream. Michael continues to pull on her hair, while Judith fights to get away. Beth runs into the bathroom and watches as the horror unfolds. She rushes to grab Michael who continues to tighten his grip. BETH (screaming) Jeff! Beth and Judith continue struggling. room.

Jeff runs into the

JEFF (yelling) MICHAEL. Michael lets go of his sister and snaps his head towards his father. MICHAEL Daddy. Michael falls to the ground sobbing. INT. SMITHSGROVE SANITARIUM/MEETING ROOM- DAY Michael rests his head on his mothers shoulder as they wait in the room for Dr. Loomis. Jeff is standing in the corner pacing with worry. The loud steel door screeches open as the three look towards the culprit. DR. LOOMIS steps into the room with a briefcase in hand. walks towards Jeff and extends his hand.

He

DR. LOOMIS It’s nice to meet you Mr. Myers. They shake hands.

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JEFF Likewise, and you can call me Jeff. DR. LOOMIS Very nice. While we are on the subject of names, you can call me Sam. Dr. Loomis nods at Mrs. Myers. DR. LOOMIS How are you Mrs. Myers? BETH Im fine. Dr. Loomis changes his focus to Michael, who is hiding his face in embarrassment. Dr. Loomis walks towards him and leans forward. DR. LOOMIS And you must be Michael. He extends his hand, but Michael continues hiding his head. BETH Shake his hand Michael. After a few moments, Dr. Loomis retracts his hand. DR. LOOMIS Ah, don’t worry about it. We’ll get acquainted in due time. Dr. Loomis takes his seat across from Beth and Michael. He slides his glasses from atop his balding head onto the bridge of his nose. He thumbs through a few papers in his briefcase. After a few moments, Dr. Loomis breaks the silence. DR. LOOMIS (smiling) So, how was the drive? JEFF It was okay. Took a couple of hours. DR. LOOMIS Yeah, that’s a long stretch of nothingness.

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11. JEFF You aren’t kidding.

Dr. Loomis continues flipping through pages, apparently done with the small talk. DR. LOOMIS Alright, Michael... would you mind letting your parents get something to eat while we have a little chat? Michael continues to hide his head. DR. LOOMIS Michael? Michael raises his head and looks into the eyes of Dr. Loomis. Dr. Loomis doesn’t break eye contact until Michael finally shakes his head in compliance. DR. LOOMIS That’s better. Would you guys mind giving us a few minutes? Beth looks at Jeff unsure what to do. DR. LOOMIS It’ll just be for a few minutes. Jeff nods towards Beth. They reluctantly walk out of the room leaving Michael with Dr. Loomis. DR. LOOMIS So, Michael... are you excited about Halloween? Michael picks at the edge of the table. MICHAEL Yes. I see.

DR. LOOMIS What are you going to be? MICHAEL

Clown. DR. LOOMIS I like clowns. I like that they have two different sides. On one side they can be fun and loving and on the other side they can be quite frightening.

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MICHEAL Yes. DR. LOOMIS Man of few words I see.

Hmmm.

Dr. Loomis continues reading over the notes. MICHAEL Can I ask you a question? DR. LOOMIS Sure, ask me anything. MICHAEL Are you going to fix my head? Dr. Loomis smiles with the directness of the question. DR. LOOMIS Well, I am here to help you in anyway Michael. MICHAEL Can you stop it. DR. LOOMIS What are we stopping? MICHAEL I don’t know. DR. LOOMIS How do I stop it, if I don’t know what it is. MICHAEL I don’t know. DR. LOOMIS Can you tell me what it is? MICHAEL I don’t know what it is either. DR. LOOMIS If you find it out Michael, I will help you with it. Dr. Loomis gives off a false smile.

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DR. LOOMIS Michael, I’m going to have a talk with your parents for a few minutes. I’ll be right back. Dr. Loomis walks out of the room and into the hallway. INT. SMITHSGROVE SANITARIUM/HALLWAY- DAY Dr. Loomis is met with Beth and Jeff right away. JEFF How did it go? DR. LOOMIS I’m going to be completely honest with you. I have been a doctor in this field for over a decade now and this is the first time I’ve ever seen this. JEFF So do you think its something else? DR. LOOMIS I’m not sure I follow? JEFF Do you think my son is crazy? DR. LOOMIS I don’t like to use that word, Mr. Myers. Something is going on with your son, but I’m not sure what it is. The events you have described, coupled by what little I have seen I will need longer to make a diagnosis. JEFF What are you implying, exactly? DR. LOOMIS Looking at the events, they seem to be getting worse. It needs to be fixed before... BETH Before what doctor. Dr. Loomis pauses trying to choose his words carefully.

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DR. LOOMIS Lets just get it fixed shall we. would like to admit Michael into this hospit-

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JEFF Absolutely not! I will not have my son with these freaks in here. DR. LOOMIS Mr. MyersJEFF No, case closed. DR. LOOMIS You need to understand. JEFF No, you need to understand. My son will not be treated like some loony. He is an eight year old child for god sakes. And aside from the past few days, everything has been fine. DR. LOOMIS Mr. MyersJEFF We’ve heard enough, lets go Beth. Jeff walks into the room to get his son. DR. LOOMIS Mrs. Myers, you need to reason with your husband. BETH We are thankful for taking time to talk to Michael today, but we will be taking him back home with us. Jeff walks out into the hallway holding Michael against his shoulder. JEFF Lets go Beth. Thanks for your time... goodbye. Jeff grabs Beth by the hand.

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DR. LOOMIS Goodbye. Before he can finish the word, they are already out of hearing distance. SUPERIMPOSE OVER BLACK SCREEN: HALLOWEEN NIGHT EXT. MYERS HOUSE- NIGHT A car pulls up in front of the house. Judith steps out of the passenger side, wearing a big jacket over her halloween costume. She leans back into the car. JUDITH Happy Halloween babe. you get home.

Call me when

She shuts the door and hurries up towards the house, fighting against the wind. The car speeds away in the background. Judith tries to open the door, but it is locked. She stares at the house for a moment realizing that all the lights are out. She finds her way in the dark to a rock and runs her hands underneath it, grabbing a key. INT. MYERS HOUSE- NIGHT Judith opens the door, and stares into the complete darkness of her house. She blindly finds the light switch and flicks it on. She continues forward into the kitchen. INT. MYERS HOUSE/KITCHEN- NIGHT Light fills the room, exposing a pumpkin bucket on the table filled with candy. There are wrappers laying on the table, leaving evidence of a guilty party. Judith rummages through the bucket and picks out a piece. She opens it and places it in her mouth.

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Judith turns around and walks out of the kitchen towards the stairs. INT. MYERS HOUSE/HALLWAY- NIGHT Judith passes through the hallway, still chewing on the candy. Seemingly unaware that someone followed her up the stairs. INT. MYERS HOUSE/BATHROOM- NIGHT Judith throws her jacket onto the top of the toilet and looks in the mirror. She is wearing a "dirty" maids outfit. She leans forward into the mirror staring at her neck. She examines a small red mark on her neck. JUDITH Seriously, Scott. She sighs and turns around. INT. MYERS HOUSE/JUDITH’S ROOM- NIGHT Judith begins to undress out of her maids outfit. She unsnaps her bra and digs through the closet looking for a big shirt to wear. She puts on a big shirt that comes down to her knees. The baby begins to cry in the other room. off and continues getting ready for bed.

Judith brushes it

The baby continues to cry, as Judith visibly becomes irritated. JUDITH (To herself) Oh My God. Judith storms out of her room. INT. MYERS HOUSE/BABY’S ROOM- NIGHT Judith flicks the light on and walks towards the crib. The baby stops crying when she sees Judith. Judith grabs her and puts her on her hip. JUDITH (Baby talk) You have a bad dream sweetie.

17. The baby begins crying again. Judith frowns and begins to walk around with her. The baby continues to cry. Judith, finally fed up, walks out of the room with her. INT. MYERS HOUSE/HALLWAY- NIGHT JUDITH Mom. Judith walks towards her parent’s room, the baby still crying. JUDITH Mom, she won’t shut up. Judith opens the door and walks into the darkness. She finds her way through the room and sits down on the bed. JUDITH Mom. Judith pushes on her mom, who doesn’t move. JUDITH Mom, wake up. Judith turns the light on. JUDITH (Screaming) MOM. DAD. Beth is laying there, eyes wide open with stab wounds all over her chest. Jeff has also been stabbed several times in the chest. The baby continues to cry. 911 still screaming.

Judith grabs the phone and dials

JUDITH (Sobbing) Help me. My parents have been stabbed. I don’t know. Just come help me. The baby continues to cry. across the wall.

A shadow of a shape is cast

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POV SHOT: Judith continues on the phone unaware as THE SHAPE closes in. Judith turns around, tears in her eyes. JUDITH Michael. The Shape lunges with knife in hand, sinking the knife into her stomach. She screams and rolls away, still holding the baby. JUDITH (Screaming) Michael, no. END POV: Judith lets go of the phone and slips out of the bed with the baby on her hip. The Shape lunges once again slicing her in the back. She screams in pain but makes her way out of the room, with the baby on her hip. INT. MYERS HOUSE/HALLWAY- NIGHT She limps out into the hallway holding her stomach with one hand and the baby with the other. She falls down to one knee, and places the baby down on the ground. The Shape steps into the hallway. Hidden by a bloody clown mask, it slowly walks towards Judith. Judith turns onto her back and just stares at her brother. JUDITH (Weakened) Michael. Help. The Shape stands over her, with the knife in hand. Judith is unable to move. She stares up at him as he lifts the knife up. INT. MYERS HOUSE/DOWNSTAIRS- NIGHT Judith’s screams pierce through the house drowning out the baby’s cries.

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INT. MYERS HOUSE/HALLWAY- NIGHT The Shape, covered in blood, steps over Judith’s lifeless body and focuses on the baby. The baby, too young to crawl, lays on the ground screaming. The Shape stands over her. The baby stops crying and stares back up. The Shape raises the knife up. OFFICER (OS) Hold it right there. The Shape turns. EXT. MYERS HOUSE- NIGHT Police lights fill the streets lighting the Myers house up like Christmas. Television crews crowd the streets. FADE OUT INT. WARREN COUNTY COURTHOUSE-DAY JUDGE REIMERS looks down at her verdict. JUDGE REIMERS In the case of the State vs. Michael Audrey Myers, I find the defendant guilty. He will be placed in the care of Smith’s Grove Sanitarium until age 18; where he will be tried as an adult. Dr. Loomis snaps out of his daze as the Judge slams her gavel down. FADE OUT SUPERIMPOSE ONTO BLACK SCREEN: SMITH’S GROVE SANITARIUM INT. SMITH’S GROVE SANITARIUM- DAY Michael Myers sits with his head down and his hands in his lap.

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20. DR. LOOMIS (OS) Michael... we need something from you. I need something from you, anything.

Dr. Loomis, seated across the table, leans his head against his right hand. He is visibly frustrated. DR. LOOMIS I want to help you, but you need to talk. I told you from the beginning... Michael... that if you tell me what it is that is troubling you, I would help. Dr. Loomis runs his fingers along his goatee. DR. LOOMIS Where are you right now, Michael? In order for me to stay on this case, I need something from you. Michael slowly raises his head up and stares at Dr. Loomis. Dr. Loomis leans back from the table, in amazement at how dark and evil his eyes have become. Dr. Loomis breaks eye contact. DR. LOOMIS That’ll be enough for today Michael. Dr. Loomis gets up and walks towards the door. Michael continues staring at him as he leaves the room. INT. SMITH’S GROVE SANITARIUM/DR. WYNN’S OFFICE- DAY DR. LOOMIS You don’t understand, there’s something not right behind his eyes. Dr. Loomis paces around.

DR. WYNN shrugs his shoulders.

DR. WYNN Sam, do you understand what you sound like from my point of view? You are trying to tell me that this patient... this child, should be placed in maximum security because you don’t like his eyes?

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DR. LOOMIS There isDR. WYNN The patient has been in our facility for almost a year so far. Apart from not saying a word, he has been a model patient. You want me to place him with the most dangerous patients we have, on a whim? DR. LOOMIS (Raising voice) HE KILLED 3 PEOPLE TERRENCE! DR. WYNN I know the case Sam. I understand he is your patient and you have spent the most time with him. But Sam...you are overreacting. DR. LOOMIS I have seen them all. I have counseled children who have been raped and the men who have done the raping. You name it and I have seen it. I have never...NEVER seen anything like him. DR. WYNN What do you want me to do? Do you want me to take you off this case? Is it too much, Sam? DR. LOOMIS No, I don’t want you to take me off the case. I am just trying to tell you that behind the boy’s eyes is something dark. DR. WYNN How long has it been since you’ve had a vacation. DR. LOOMIS I don’t need a damn vacation. remember that we had this conversation.

Just

Dr. Loomis walks out of the door leaving Dr. Wynn alone with his mouth open.

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INT. LOOMIS RESIDENCE/KITCHEN- NIGHT The overhead chandelier hangs over the dinner table with two bulbs burned out, giving a low glow over the table. AMY LOOMIS, 35, stares at her husband as he,himself, stares off into space. AMY LOOMIS What’d you think about the food? Dr. Loomis continues staring off. AMY LOOMIS (Raising voice) Sam! Dr. Loomis looks over and smiles at her, trying to save himself. DR. LOOMIS Yes, dear? AMY LOOMIS Forget it. Amy pushes her chair back, grinding it across the floor as she stands up. She grabs her plate and the plate next to it. She begins washing the plates in the sink, she finally turns around midway through her washing. AMY LOOMIS Sam, what is going on with you? Dr. Loomis moves his uneaten food around with his fork. DR. LOOMIS Rough day is all. He gives her a big false smile. She has none of it and throws her dish towel onto the counter. AMY LOOMIS (Raising voice) Its always a rough day with you! Amy stops, trying to keep her voice down. water off from the sink.

She turns the

AMY LOOMIS Look, I understand you have a rough job. I understand that you are on (MORE) (CONTINUED)

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AMY LOOMIS (cont’d) a big case. But what about us? You have a perfectly normal young girl in there who needs your love. Do you not see that? Amy turns around, as tears fill her eyes. DR. LOOMIS I know. You may not think I do, but I know. I’m sorry. I’m trying the best I can. Dr. Loomis gets up from the table and walks over to her. She keeps her back turned, trying to hide her tears. DR. LOOMIS (whispering) I love you both very much. Sometimes I don’t show it, and I will work on that. Amy turns around, wiping the tears from her eyes with her shirt sleeve. AMY LOOMIS It’s always the same fight with us, Sam. And I am tired of it. You aren’t the man I married anymore. You used to be so much better at keeping your work away from here. That is until... MAGGIE LOOMIS Mommy, why are you crying? MAGGIE LOOMIS, 7, stands there holding her teddy bear in her hand. She has a perplexed look on her young face. AMY LOOMIS Its okay honey. I just had dish soap in my eye. Your dad was trying to help me get it out. MAGGIE LOOMIS I get shampoo in my eyes sometimes, and it really hurts. Do you want me to kiss it, mommy? Amy and Dr. Loomis smile.

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AMY LOOMIS Sure. Maggie runs over towards her mother and plants a huge kiss onto her closed eye. Dr. Loomis grabs up his daughter. DR. LOOMIS I love you soo much, you know that? Dr. Loomis begins kissing his daughter on her cheek in a quick peck-like fashion. His daughter falls into a fit of laughter. INT. SMITH’S GROVE SANITARIUM- DAY Michael sits with his hands in his lap, staring straight ahead. Dr. Loomis is looking over a few documents with his glasses against his nose. DR. LOOMIS So, do you have anything to tell me today, Michael? He smiles at Michael, hoping for a response. slowly fades due to the silence.

His smiles

DR. LOOMIS Alright. You know, Michael, the old wife has been telling me that I have been using too much time on this case. She might be right. But I do enjoy hearing myself talk. Dr. Loomis shares a small laugh with himself. DR. LOOMIS Lets cut this crap Michael. I know you are in there. I know you can hear every word I have to say. Why not just come out of there already? Do something Michael. Dr. Loomis slams his hand on the desk really hard, but Michael doesn’t even respond. DR. LOOMIS How are you doing this? I could see it for a couple of weeks, maybe a month... but almost a whole year? Michael I want to help you. Let me help you. (CONTINUED)

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Michael begins moving, he puts his left hand onto the table. He appears to be holding something. DR. LOOMIS Michael, what is that? Dr. Loomis stares at his closed hand. in there.

He can see something

DR. LOOMIS Michael, can I see that? Michael keeps his fist closed. Dr. Loomis leans over the table. He keeps an eye on Michael as he reaches for his closed hand. DR. LOOMIS I’m going to need to see what is your hand, Michael. He continues looking at Michael’s hand, then back up at Michael. He moves faster and puts his hand onto Michael’s hand. DR. LOOMIS Can I see it, Michael? Michael relaxes his grip. Dr. Loomis uncrumbles the paper and he sits down. He adjusts his glasses and stares at the paper. The picture is of his family. sisters.

His parents, him, and his TWO

DR. LOOMIS Michael, who is this? Dr. Loomis leans back over and points at the baby with the small mole above her lip. DR. LOOMIS Michael, she has the same mole as you do. Is this your sister? Dr. Loomis says this in a questioning voice. breathing begins to deepen.

Michael’s

DR. LOOMIS Michael, can you tell me who this is? Michael’s breathing has begun to deepen even more, his fists have become clenched. Dr. Loomis notices this, and sits back down continuing to stare at the picture. (CONTINUED)

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Guards, who were watching from outside, open the door. DR. LOOMIS We are okay. Dr. Loomis waves them off without even turning around. He continues staring at the picture. Michael’s breathing has slowed down considerably. DR. LOOMIS How did you get this picture? FADE OUT INT. SMITH’S GROVE SANITARIUM/DR. WYNN’S OFFICE- DAY Dr. Wynn sits behind his desk. door.

A knock is heard on his

DR. WYNN Come in. Dr. Loomis walks into the room, he slams the picture on the desk. DR. WYNN What’s this? Dr. Wynn picks up the picture and examines it. DR. LOOMIS I don’t know, you tell me? DR. WYNN It looks like his family to me. Dr. Wynn sets the picture back down on the table. DR. LOOMIS I know who it is, but how did he get it? And who is the baby? DR. WYNN Michael had that? DR. LOOMIS Yes, in his hand. Who is the baby? DR. WYNN I don’t know how Michael could have gotten it.

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DR. LOOMIS Who is the baby? Dr. Wynn motions for Dr. Loomis to sit down. DR. LOOMIS You know I hate sitting. DR. WYNN Sit down Sam. Dr. Loomis sits down, figuring its the only way to get answers. DR. WYNN I’m not sure who that is to be honest. DR. LOOMIS Don’t give me that shit, Terrence. They have the same damn moles above their lips. Dr. Wynn fixes him a drink of coffee. DR. WYNN You want any? DR. LOOMIS No I want answers, quit stalling. Dr. Wynn takes a drink of his coffee. DR. WYNN Okay, Loomis. You are right, that is Michael’s baby sister. Dr. Loomis scowls. DR. LOOMIS What? How? Why wasn’t I notified of this? Dr. Wynn sips his coffee. DR. WYNN It wasn’t a huge deal. DR. LOOMIS Not a huge deal? Are you serious?

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28. DR. WYNN Can I finish please?

Dr. Loomis motions for him to continue. DR. WYNN Michael was found standing over his baby sister. They got to her in time and she wasn’t harmed. She very well would have been if it wasn’t for the deputy who subdued Michael. DR. LOOMIS What was this not put in the police report? DR. WYNN It was omitted due to the severity of the case. It was a young child, whose family was brutally murdered by her brother. If it was kept quiet from the media, it would allow this baby to grow up with a normal life. DR. LOOMIS Why wasn’t I told? DR. WYNN With all due respect it was above you, Sam. DR. LOOMIS (Raising voice) I’m his damn doctor! DR. WYNN Sam, you have to understand... for the baby’s well being the less who know the better. I am the only person in this hospital, well was the only person in this hospital to know about this. DR. LOOMIS Where’s the child? DR. WYNN I don’t even know that one. All I know is she was taken in by the state and placed up for adoption. She could be anywhere.

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DR. LOOMIS I cannot believe I wasn’t told about this. DR. WYNN You keep this to yourself, Sam. We could lose our license if this word gets out. DR. LOOMIS Obviously, somebody else knows as well. I mean someone had to have given him the picture. DR. WYNN Maybe he had it all this time? DR. LOOMIS Could have, I suppose. Or someone on your payroll knows just as much as we do. DR. WYNN Not possible. Sam, do not say one word about this. Dr. Loomis gets up and walks towards the door. DR. WYNN I mean it, Sam. Not ONE word. Dr. Loomis nods. INT. LOOMIS RESIDENCE/BEDROOM- NIGHT Dr. Loomis sits in bed staring at his notes. AMY LOOMIS (O.S) What’s your opinion on what we talked about at dinner? Dr. Loomis ignores her. AMY LOOMIS (O.S) Sam? Dr. Loomis looks up from his notes. DR. LOOMIS Yes, honey?

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AMY LOOMIS (O.S) Can you not hear me? Amy Loomis walks out of the bathroom in her nightgown and stands over Sam. AMY LOOMIS Are you even listening to me? Dr. Loomis looks back up at his wife, obviously annoyed. DR. LOOMIS Yes, honey I am listening. AMY LOOMIS Then what did I say? Dr. Loomis breaks eye contact with his wife. AMY LOOMIS Exactly, Sam. This damn case is going to kill you. Amy walks over to her side of the bed and climbs in. Dr. Loomis continues to read over his notes. He puts his notes on the table and turns to his wife. DR. LOOMIS I’m sorry, honey. There are just so many new developments that I am trying to figure out. She ignores him. He leans in closer and gives her a kiss on the cheek. She doesn’t fight it nor does she embrace it. DR. LOOMIS I know I haven’t been myself the past few weeks. AMY LOOMIS Weeks? Are you kidding me, Sam? Its been almost a year. Ever since you got that case. You don’t give a shit about me, and you don’t give a shit about your daughter. Why don’t you just go live up there with him? Maybe he wants you as his Dad, since he killed the last one. Amy gets up from the bed and grabs her pillow.

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DR. LOOMIS Where are you going? AMY LOOMIS I’m going to go sleep in the den. I figure it’ll be easier for you to get your work done. Please, don’t let me burden you anymore, Sam. Amy storms out of the room.

Dr. Loomis stares at the door.

INT. LOOMIS RESIDENCE/KITCHEN- MORNING Dr. Loomis walks into the kitchen, Maggie runs towards him giving him a huge hug. MAGGIE LOOMIS Hey, Daddy! Good morning. DR. LOOMIS Morning sweetheart. Dr. Loomis grabs a cup of coffee and the newspaper; he has a seat at the table. Amy walks into the kitchen with her bathrobe on and glasses. She doesn’t acknowledge her husband. MAGGIE LOOMIS Daddy, do you think you could take me to the park today? Maggie jumps into her Dad’s lap crumbling the paper. DR. LOOMIS I’d love to honey, but I’ve got to go to work. Maggie frowns. MAGGIE LOOMIS But, its Saturday. DR. LOOMIS Is it? Dr. Loomis uncrumples the newspaper and stares at the headline.

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DR. LOOMIS I guess it is. MAGGIE LOOMIS So is that a yes? DR. LOOMIS Well... Amy walks over to Maggie and grabs her from Sam’s lap. AMY LOOMIS Your Dad is too busy for us today, I’ll take you to the park. Maggie’s eyes fill up with tears and she runs out of the kitchen. DR. LOOMIS What was the point of that, Amy? AMY LOOMIS What? Amy slams around the pots and pans and she begins to prepare breakfast. DR. LOOMIS You know exactly what I am talking about? AMY LOOMIS No, no I don’t. I am tired of you getting her hopes up. Every time you break her heart with false promises... Amy hides back tears. AMY LOOMIS (CONTD) I HAVE TO PICK UP THE PIECES. Dr. Loomis throws the paper to the table. DR. LOOMIS Well, I am sorry. I’m sorry for having to work. You know, anytime you want to join the workforce, be my guest. I want to see you provide for the family.

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33. AMY LOOMIS Go to hell.

Amy storms out. DR. LOOMIS I’ll see you there. INT. SMITH’S GROVE SANITARIUM/DR. LOOMIS’ OFFICE-DAY Dr. Loomis picks up the phone. DR. LOOMIS Yes, I am Dr. Sam Loomis calling from Smith’s Grove Sanitarium. I wanted to inquire about a possible adoption case. Yes I can hold. Dr. Loomis taps his pen on the his desk impatiently. DR. LOOMIS Yes. I am calling about an adoption case. No. I am actually looking for some information on a possible adoption case from last year. No, I am not sure. I am a doctor. Okay, well is there any information I can get? Alright...thanks anyway. Dr. Loomis hangs the phone up. the picture.

He stares at the baby from

DR. LOOMIS (To himself) Where are you, my dear? INT. LOOMIS RESIDENCE/KITCHEN- NIGHT Dr. Loomis walks into the kitchen holding his briefcase. sets the briefcase down and turns on the light into the kitchen.

He

DR. LOOMIS Jesus, Amy... you scared me. Amy sits there at the kitchen table. She continues to stare straight, not acknowledging her husband. DR. LOOMIS Are you okay? Amy looks up at him, her eyes swollen from crying. (CONTINUED)

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34. AMY LOOMIS We need to talk.

Dr. Loomis stands there, not sure what to do. for him to have a seat.

Amy motions

DR. LOOMIS I think I’ll stand. AMY LOOMIS Very well. Amy sits there, not sure what to say. at Dr. Loomis.

She finally looks up

AMY LOOMIS I’m leaving you. Dr. Loomis sinks down into a chair. AMY LOOMIS I’ve had enough. I can’t do this anymore. DR. LOOMIS I can change. AMY LOOMIS No, no you can’t. You have always been a man who puts his all into all he does. At least, you put your all into your priority. I have realized that we are not your priority right now. DR. LOOMIS Amy... AMY LOOMIS No, Samuel listen. You need to figure out where you want to go, what you want to do. I am not going to sit here, nor will I make your daughter sit here and wait for you. DR. LOOMIS Where are you going to go? AMY LOOMIS We are going to stay with my family in, Texas. Dr. Loomis stands up. (CONTINUED)

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35. DR. LOOMIS What?! How am I supposed to see my daughter? AMY LOOMIS We can figure that out later. We’ve got to get out of here for a while. DR. LOOMIS This is bullshit! AMY LOOMIS You left me no choice, Sam.

Dr. Loomis begins to pace. DR. LOOMIS You are taking my daughter away from me. AMY LOOMIS You did that yourself. Now Michael can have your undivided attention. He’s the son you never had. DR. LOOMIS Don’t play that game with me. know I love my daughter.

You

AMY LOOMIS Then you will make time for her, won’t you? Amy takes a sip of her drink. AMY LOOMIS It’s already a done deal. tomorrow. Dr. Loomis stands there quietly. storms out.

We leave

After a few moments he

WARREN COUNTY AIRPORT/LOBBY-DAY Dr. Loomis holds his daughter in his arms. LOUD SPEAKER Flight to Dallas, Texas, now boarding. Amy stands up. (CONTINUED)

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36. AMY LOOMIS That’s us Maggs.

Amy reaches out to grab Maggie from Sam. DR. LOOMIS Can I have a few moments alone with my daughter? Amy pulls back and walks away. and bends to eye level.

Dr. Loomis sets Maggie down

DR. LOOMIS Look, honey, I’ve got some business to take care of and I’ll be over to see you very soon. MAGGIE LOOMIS But I don’t wanna go. DR. LOOMIS I know, but your grandparents miss you and want to see you. I’ll be there before you know it. I’ll call everyday, I promise. Maggie cries. MAGGIE LOOMIS I love you, Daddy. Dr. Loomis fights back his own tears as his daughter wraps her arms around his neck. DR. LOOMIS I love you too. He kisses her on her neck. DR. LOOMIS (CONTD) Be good. Dr. Loomis motions Amy to take her daughter. away from his neck.

She prys her

DR. LOOMIS Can you call to make sure you two get there safely. Amy nods, fighting back her own tears. Dr. Loomis puts his hat on and turns around, not wanting to see his daughter cry for him. SUPERIMPOSE WHITE LETTERS ON BLACK SCREEN:

37.

9 YEARS LATER INT. SMITH’S GROVE SANITARIUM/OFFICE- DAY Dr. Loomis, completely bald minus the horseshoe of hair on his sides, sits at his desk. His wrinkles have deepened, and he has dark bags underneath his eyes. He rubs his head as their is a knock on his door. DR. LOOMIS Come in. Dr. Wynn walks into the room, he seems to have not aged at all. He shuts the door behind him. DR. WYNN Jesus, Sam, you look bad. DR. LOOMIS I didn’t get much sleep last night. DR. WYNN I can tell. DR. LOOMIS What time are we moving him? Dr. Wynn stares at the clock on the wall. DR. WYNN About a half hour. Dr. Loomis takes a deep breath. DR. WYNN Everything will be fine, it’ll go smooth. DR. LOOMIS I hope so. Dr. Wynn shakes his head. DR. WYNN Seriously, Sam, I hope that today you realize he is not as evil as you think he is. DR. LOOMIS That’ll be the day.

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DR. WYNN Sam, how long? DR. LOOMIS What? DR. WYNN How long before you stop this infatuation? Look what it has done to you. DR. LOOMIS I’m fine. DR. WYNN Oh save it, Sam. You haven’t talked or seen your daughter in almost 9 years. Dr. Loomis raises his head up and stares deep into Terrence’s eyes, holding back obscenities. DR. LOOMIS You stop right there. DR. WYNN I’m just say-DR. LOOMIS Leave it. Dr. Wynn throws his hands up. DR. WYNN Whatever you want, Sam. trying to be a friend. DR. LOOMIS I don’t need a friend. would leave me be.

Just

Now if you

Dr. Loomis points to the door. Dr. Wynn stands there for a moment thinking of something else to say, but he turns and walks out the door. Dr. Loomis digs through is drawer. He pulls out a picture of Maggie, the last way he had seen her that day at the airport. He places the picture on the desk and stares at it, rubbing her face. He reaches into his drawer and pulls out a flask and stares up at the clock.

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DR. LOOMIS It’s almost time, Michael. He takes a drink and continues to stare at his daughter. FADE OUT INT. SMITH’S GROVE SANITARIUM/ROOM-DAY Michael sits in a chair, his back being shown. 18, and has grown into a full adult man.

He is now

The door creaks open as three security guards walk into the room, Michael doesn’t flinch. AUGIE RAMOS, 35, is the first to get to Michael. He is then followed by GLENN HAYWORD, 30, and TYSON RANDLE, 24, who stand next to him. RAMOS (Keying his radio mic) Dr. Wynn, is the van ready? DR. WYNN (Through radio) Is Loomis there yet? RAMOS (Keying his radio mic) No, not yet. DR. WYNN (Through radio) Wait for him. On cue, Dr. Loomis steps into the room and stares at Michael. He walks slowly towards his patient. DR. LOOMIS Michael, its time to go. Michael stands up pushing the chair back as he does, his face not shown. The security guards step back and reach for their guns. DR. LOOMIS Put those up. Dr. Loomis waves them away. cautiously.

The security guards relax

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DR. LOOMIS Alright, Michael. You know the drill. Dr. Loomis begins to cuff him. INT. WARREN COUNTY COURTHOUSE-DAY Judge Reimers, now grey and tattered from her years on the bench, reads over the file. JUDGE REIMERS We are all know why we are here. So lets get to the point. Judge Reimers continues reading through her notes. JUDGE REIMERS I understand the suggestion from the Smith’s Grove Sanitarium is for the patient, Michael Audrey Myers, to stay within their care. It is suggested he is not fit to stand trial and still has no idea what happened. She looks up and waits for a rebuttal. JUDGE REIMERS With accordance of Illinois state law, I have the final decision. She clasps her hands together. JUDGE REIMERS From the notes and suggestions of the doctors, I have no other choice. The defendant Michael Audrey Myers will remain at Smithsgrove Sanitarium until further notice. Any questions? She waits for a few moments and then pounds her gavel. JUDGE REIMERS Court is adjourned.

41. INT. SMITH’S GROVE SANITARIUM/MEETING ROOM- DAY Dr. Loomis sits behind a desk facing Michael. back is shown.

Michael’s

DR. LOOMIS So where’d we leave off last week? Ah yes... we were talking about my problems. Dr. Loomis smiles. DR. LOOMIS You know, its almost like you are the psychiatrist now. You sit there and listen, while I talk your head off. Maybe I should pay you. He laughs, more to himself, knowing Michael won’t respond. DR. LOOMIS You know, Michael, I was watching television the other night and I saw something that reminded me of you. I saw a mime. Well, I guess you probably don’t know what that is, do you. He begins talking with his hands. DR. LOOMIS Its basically a person dressed up in white face paint. Some people claim the white face paint allows them to keep their emotions inside easier. Kind of a uhh cover of what’s really going on inside. They don’t speak, only conveying their emotions through actions. Dr. Loomis smiles. DR. LOOMIS So there are a few similarities. Well, minus the fact you show absolutely NO emotion. I am not really sure where I was going with this, but hey its a hell of a story huh. WHITE LETTERS AGAINST A BLACK SCREEN: 5 YEARS LATER

42.

INT. SMITH’S GROVE SANITARIUM/DR. WYNN’S OFFICE- DAY Dr. Loomis walks into Dr. Wynn’s office and takes a seat. DR. WYNN How are you doing today, Sam? Dr. Loomis eyes Dr. Wynn’s "small talk." DR. LOOMIS I am fine. DR. WYNN I have fantastic news. Dr. Wynn smiles widely. DR. WYNN (CONTD) Michael Myers, effective tomorrow at 10AM will be out of our hands for good. Dr. Loomis’ expression goes stone cold. DR. LOOMIS I... uh... I wasn’t aware of that. Dr. Wynn continues smiling. DR. WYNN I thought you would be excited about this. DR. LOOMIS Where is he going? Dr. Loomis continues his stone cold stare. DR. WYNN South Pasedena Minimal Security Ward. DR. LOOMIS (Surprised) Out of the state? Minimal security? DR. WYNN Yes, Michael has shown no signs of recovery and no signs of violence for 15 years.

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43. DR. LOOMIS This is a huge mistake. DR. WYNN Save it, Loomis. You now have a chance to get back on with your life. You are free of him. Move on.

Dr. Loomis stares into space. DR. WYNN (CONTD) Today is your last session with him, don’t cry. Dr. Wynn laughs off his joke, but Dr. Loomis doesn’t appear to have even heard it. INT. SMITH’S GROVE SANITARIUM/MEETING ROOM- DAY Michael sits facing Dr. Loomis, his back is shown, keeping his face hidden. DR. LOOMIS How are you doing today, Michael? Dr. Loomis keeps a cold expression, almost trying to figure out the next words to say. DR. LOOMIS Well, I’ve got good news... Michael. He smiles a half-hearted smile. DR. LOOMIS (CONTD) You don’t have to listen to me anymore. Today is the last time you have to hear my voice. You don’t have to listen to my problems, anymore. How does that make you feel? He waits, almost expecting a response from Michael. DR. LOOMIS I’m not sure what I am going to do without you, Michael. You have been my life for 15 years. There’s not much else to say. He sighs, unsure of what else to say.

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44. DR. LOOMIS You know, I think that is enough for today. It was a pleasure to be your doctor for 15 years. Hopefully, you’ll get a better doctor who can actually help you. I’m sorry I wasn’t, Michael, I really am.

Dr. Loomis gets up, grabs his paperwork and walks towards the door. He stops at Michael and puts his hand on his shoulder. He pauses, thinking of what to say, decides against it and just pats him on his shoulder. INT. SMITH’S GROVE SANITARIUM/MICHAEL’S ROOM-NIGHT Tyson Randle and the new rookie JACK WALKER, 25, walk into Michael’s room, who is facing the opposite wall. Jack is pushing a cart with food on it. JACK WALKER So one nut is falling off the tree tomorrow, huh. Tyson takes the half eaten plate off of Michael’s desk. Michael keeps his back turned to them. TYSON RANDLE Shit, he’s the easiest one of all. Atleast, with him we don’t have to sedate him. Jack grabs the new plate and slams it down onto the desk, knocking some of the food off the plate. JACK WALKER I like it when they struggle. Allows me a chance to kick some ass. Tyson laughs. TYSON RANDLE You are never going to become a boxer. You will stay here for the rest of your life. JACK WALKER Oh contraire, there are only two lifers in this room and neither one is me. (CONTINUED)

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45.

Tyson shakes his head laughing at the rookie. JACK WALKER So where are they moving this guy? TYSON RANDLE Not sure, from what I hear its out of the state though. I’m guessing they are tired of the trouble he brings on Halloween. With us being so close to Haddonfield and all. JACK WALKER I’m not following? TYSON RANDLE They’ve got some Haddonfield residents who cannot get over what he did. They decide to come over here and mess up the outside of the place. With tomorrow being Halloween, hopefully that’ll be the last time we have to deal with it. JACK WALKER Ah. TYSON RANDLE Probably a bunch of punk ass kids like yourself. Tyson playfully punches Jack who gets into a fighter’s chance. JACK WALKER You really don’t want to mess with me. There’s only a few other people here tonight to pull me off you. Tyson laughs again. TYSON RANDLE Whatever, lets get out of here. Tyson walks towards Michael and stands behind him. TYSON RANDLE I’m going to miss you, buddy. Tyson places his hand on Michael’s shoulder. Michael grabs ahold of Tyson’s hand before he can remove it.

46.

The hallway is shown, it is dark and vacant. is heard through the halls.

Tyson’s scream

INT. LOOMIS RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT Dr. Loomis sits at the kitchen table sipping on some whiskey. He rubs his balding head with his hand. Sighing loudly, he picks up the phone and begins to dial. DR. LOOMIS Hi, is this Tammy? PAUSE. DR. LOOMIS (CONTD) Hi, this is Sam. PAUSE. Dr. Loomis bends his head down. DR. LOOMIS (CONTD) Yes. Is there anyway you can give me Amy’s phone number? Dr. Loomis writes a number down on a napkin. EXT. HIGHWAY 323-NIGHT A man walks down the shoulder of the dark, vacant highway. Lights appear behind him. INT. TRUCK- NIGHT LANCE, 55, a mechanic heading home from the bar, catches a man in his headlights walking along the shoulder. EXT. HIGHWAY 323-NIGHT The old red truck slows to a stop next to the man who is still hidden in the darkness of the moonless night. The passenger window rolls down. LANCE Hey, you need a ride somewhere?

47. INT. LOOMIS RESIDENCE/KITCHEN- NIGHT Dr. Loomis stares at the number on the piece of paper. picks up the phone and then sits it back down.

He

He gets up, visibily antsy, and fixes him another drink of whiskey. Dr. Loomis sits back down and takes a big swig of the whiskey, eyeing the phone. He takes a deep breath and grabs the phone. Before he can dial, the phone begins to ring. Dr. Loomis drops the phone, jumping from the ring. He stares up at the clock, its reads, "10:15." He answers the phone. DR. LOOMIS Hello. PAUSE. DR. LOOMIS (CONTD) This is Sam. PAUSE. DR. LOOMIS (CONTD) WHAT?! INT. TRUCK-NIGHT Lance drives down the highway. The man from the road sits in the seat next to him, covered in darkness. Lance takes a swig of his drink. LANCE You in some trouble? He receives no response. LANCE It’s alright boy. trouble.

I understand

He takes another swig of his drink and smiles a toothless grin. LANCE Where are you headed? Lance continues taking his attention off the road to look at his passenger, waiting for a response. (CONTINUED)

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The man reaches his hand up in the darkness and points out the window towards a sign. The signs reads HADDONFIELD-105 Miles. LANCE Haddonfield?! Ah I don’t know if I can take you there. There is no response. LANCE That’s an awful long way away. What are you doing so far away from home? Lance takes another swig of his drink. LANCE Ah, fuck it. You got any money on you? The man begins to move, he throws a wallet on the seat between them. Lance grabs the wallet and opens it up. He pulls out three fifty dollar bills. LANCE You give me this and I’ll take you there, no problem. He stares at the license in the wallet. LANCE We have a deal, uh... Tyson? Tyson Randle? The man points towards the way of Haddonfield. LANCE Alright Mr. Randle, just sit back and enjoy the ride. He hands the wallet back to the man. EXT. SMITH’S GROVE SANITARIUM-EARLY MORNING Police lights fill up the parking lot of the sanitarium. There are many people standing around outside, talking. Dr. Loomis gets out of his car quickly, not even bothering to shut his door. (CONTINUED)

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49.

He stops near an officer. DR. LOOMIS What happened? He gets no response so continues down the line. DR. LOOMIS What the hell happened? Dr. Loomis finally spots Dr. Wynn standing with a couple of detectives. DR. LOOMIS Terrence. Dr. Loomis rushes towards his colleague. DR. LOOMIS What happened? Dr. Wynn sees Dr. Loomis. DR. WYNN He got out, Sam. Dr. Loomis stops dead in his tracks. DR. LOOMIS Who? He already knows the answer. DR. WYNN Michael. Dr. Loomis looks around the scene. There are ambulances, squad cars, and empoyees strewn throughout. DR. LOOMIS (To himself) The evil is out. INT. SMITH’S GROVE SANITARIUM/DR. WYNN’S OFFICE- EARLY MORNING Dr. Wynn hangs up the phone. the desk.

Dr. Loomis is standing next to

DR. WYNN No word on Myers yet.

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50. DR. LOOMIS Have they tried Haddonfield?

Dr. Wynn points at Dr. Loomis. DR. WYNN None of that right now. DR. LOOMIS Oh, quit with this crap, you and I both know where he is going. DR. WYNN You have no idea where he is going. DR. LOOMIS You can play dumb all you want, but that is EXACTLY where he is going. DR. WYNN Really, how do you expect him to get there. There’s only one way there... and that highway is being scouted by the state troopers extensively. DR. LOOMIS Well, have you alerted Haddonfield? Dr. Wynn shakes his head. DR. WYNN No. Do you realize that if word gets out about this, how crazy that town will go? It will be mad. We are trying to keep this under wraps. DR. LOOMIS If you don’t alert somebody, there’s going to be a blood bath. Do you realize what today is? DR. WYNN That doesn’t matter. Dr. Loomis smiles a evil smile. DR. LOOMIS It’s his anniversary. Dr. Loomis grabs his jacket.

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51.

DR. WYNN Where are you going? He puts his jacket on. DR. LOOMIS To Haddonfield. DR. WYNN That is not your jurisdiction. Stay the hell out of it, this is not your problem. DR. LOOMIS Oh, but it is. Its mine, yours, this whole entire state’s problem. I will not have it be that town’s problem again. DR. WYNN Loomis. Dr. Loomis is already out the door. INT. REID’S GENERAL STORE-EARLY MORNING The alarm sounds as the backdoor is pulled open and the bottom half of a man in coveralls walks towards the aisles. He stops at the costume aisle and begins pushing through them. He picks up a clown mask and turns it, as if he is examining it. He suddenly drops it and grabs ahold of a plain white mask, with dark hair. He examines it and places it on his head. He walks towards the kitchen aisle. He grabs a box and rips it open, pulling out the biggest knife inside. The Shape slowly walks back towards the door he came in. SUPERIMPOSE: WHITE LETTERS ON BLACK BACKGROUND HADDONFIELD, ILLINOIS HALLOWEEN

52.

INT. STRODE RESIDENCE/LAURIE’S ROOM-EARLY MORNING LAURIE STRODE, 17, takes a look into the mirror. Her dirty blonde hair is done up in a "Prom" style. She is also wearing a flowing white dress. The small mole above her lip is focused on for a few moments. She bobs her head to Monster Mash which is playing on the radio. LAURIE STRODE (Singing) He did the mash. He did the monster mash. The monster mash... it was a graveyard smash. TINA STRODE, 45, walks into the room after a slight knock. She is still in her gown and is holding a coffee cup. Her hair is dark black, and she bears no resemblence to her daughter. Laurie sees her mother in the mirror and turns around. LAURIE STRODE (Singing) The monster mash. She grabs ahold of her mother’s free hand and begins dancing with her. LAURIE STRODE (CONTD) (Singing) OOOOOOOOO. TINA STRODE Laurie. Tina fights off a laugh as she pulls away from her daughter. TINA STRODE (CONTD) You are going to make me spill my coffee. Laurie cackles loudly. Her beauty is astounding as she smiles with small dimples. LAURIE STRODE Come on Mom. Its Halloween! Laurie turns the music down as the song ends.

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53.

TINA STRODE I know what day it is honey. tell by your costume.

I can

LAURIE STRODE What do you mean, this is the new style mom. She spins around smiling. TINA STRODE Could be worse. LAURIE STRODE What? There is a small pause as Tina sips her coffee. TINA STRODE Well, atleast you are dressed pretty. LAURIE STRODE What’s that supposed to mean? Laurie turns her back. TINA STRODE Well, you usually aren’t the girly girl. The dress... Laurie turns back around, she now has fake blood all over the dress and down her mouth. Tina stops her statement. TINA STRODE My point exactly. Laurie smiles with big vampire fangs. LAURIE STRODE (Struggling to talk) Don’t you think I’m pretty. Laurie starts walking towards her mother. TINA STRODE You are the prettiest dead girl vampire thing I have ever seen. Laurie smiles again.

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54.

TINA STRODE (CONTD) Dad made us some breakfast. LAURIE STRODE I’m not eating. Tina puts her hand on her hip. TINA STRODE And why is that? Laurie grabs her mother by the shoulder. LAURIE STRODE I only drink blood! She pretends to go after her mother’s neck. TINA STRODE Oh Laurie, get off of me. Laurie chases her mother out of the room. INT. STRODE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN- EARLY MORNING DREW STRODE, 48, cracks eggs into a pan. pop loudly. He begins to butter toast.

They sizzle and

Tina is heard screaming as she runs into the kitchen, with Laurie not far behind. DREW STRODE Hey, woah, hey... what’s going on? Tina hides behind her husband. TINA STRODE She’s trying to suck my blood. Laurie walks into the kitchen slowly. LAURIE STRODE I’m here for your wife. Drew steps out from in front of Tina. DREW STRODE Take her, I don’t need her. Tina slaps Drew on the shoulder.

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55.

TINA STRODE Drew! The three begin to laugh. DREW STRODE You hungry, honey? Laurie pulls out the teeth. LAURIE STRODE Very. Laurie takes a seat at the table.

She grabs the newspaper.

LAURIE STRODE Really? Drew turns around with the buttery toast and hands it to Laurie. She takes a bite. DREW STRODE What? She continues chewing and then washes it down with orange juice. LAURIE STRODE They are still writing about those murders. I mean seriously, what was that... 15 years ago? Drew and Tina glance at each other. DREW STRODE Not sure honey. OH... speaking of that, are you walking to school today? Laurie drops the newspaper. LAURIE STRODE Yeah, Annie went into school early. She has to tutor. DREW STRODE Do you mind dropping off some paper work at the Myers’ house.

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LAURIE STRODE Yeah no problem. Tina glares at Drew. TINA STRODE I’m not doing anything today, I can drop it by. LAURIE STRODE Not a big deal, I walk right by it. It’s not like the house is going to eat me or anything. DREW STRODE Thanks. Tina shakes her head at Drew and walks out of the kitchen. EXT. STRODE HOUSE-EARLY MORNING Laurie steps out of her house and walks down the steps. She is holding the information in her hand and has a backpack on her shoulders. DREW STRODE Bye, have a great day. Laurie turns around. LAURIE STRODE Thanks, you too Dad. EXT. NEAR MYERS’ HOUSE-EARLY MORNING Laurie continues down the sidewalk towards the Myers’ house. TOMMY DOYLE Laurie! Laurie turns around to see TOMMY DOYLE, 8, running down the sidewalk. He is dressed in a werewolf costume that is pretty extravagant. LAURIE STRODE What’s up Tommy? Tommy finally catches up and begins walking.

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TOMMY DOYLE Woah, what are you supposed to be? LAURIE STRODE A vampire. Tommy looks at her funny. TOMMY DOYLE Well, where are your teeth? Laurie slaps her backpack. LAURIE STRODE In here, they are kind of annoying. Tommy growls at her. TOMMY DOYLE Werewolves and vampires don’t like each other. He grabs her arm and bites her softly.

She pulls away.

LAURIE STRODE Tommy! She laughs. LAURIE STRODE You better watch yourself. Tommy begins to spit. TOMMY DOYLE Ugh... you taste like a girl. Laurie slaps him on his head playfully. LAURIE STRODE Well, duh... that’s because I am a girl. She stops and looks up at the Myers house. Its gate now swings open freely because of broken hinges and the porch has shifted slightly. The paint on the house has turned an almost yellow color. TOMMY DOYLE What are you doing? Laurie walks towards the house.

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LAURIE STRODE Dropping off some paperwork. TOMMY DOYLE That’s the spook house. shouldn’t go up there.

You

Laurie continues walking towards it. LAURIE STRODE Oh, but I am. Laurie stops at the door and looks inside through the window. She doesn’t see anything. TOMMY DOYLE You see anything? LAURIE STRODE Why don’t you come look for yourself? TOMMY DOYLE Oh, no no no. LAURIE STRODE You are no werewolf, you are a little puppy dog. INT. MYERS HOUSE-EARLY MORNING Heavy breathing begins as a man’s shoulder is shown. He stares towards Laurie. As Papers fall through the mail slot; He steps closer towards the window. Laurie turns slightly exposing her face to the man, she is unaware he is watching. The man’s fist clenches and his breathing strengthens. EXT. HADDONFIELD HIGH SCHOOL/SCHOOLYARD-MID-MORNING Laurie walks up towards the entrance of the school. She looks around at all the goblins, ghouls, and famous dead people the students have dressed as. She gives a few smiles to people who have noticed her presence. The boys of Haddonfield High give her an extra stare.

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59. ANNIE BRACKETT Boo!

Laurie lets out a slight whimper and jumps backwards. LAURIE STRODE Annie! Annie, decked out in a raggedy Anne costume lets out a giggle. ANNIE BRACKETT Aren’t we jumpy today. LAURIE STRODE You scared the crap out of me. ANNIE BRACKETT Its shit Laurie... shit. The two girls exchange smiles. ANNIE BRACKETT Wow. Annie grabs Laurie by the hand and spins her around. ANNIE BRACKETT You look great, Laurie. LAURIE STRODE Thanks, Annie. You look good too. ANNIE BRACKETT I’m serious, why the hell you don’t dress up is beyond me. And look at that, you have makeup on too. Have you turned a new leaf? Laurie puts her head down, visibily embarrassed. LAURIE STRODE Shut up. ANNIE BRACKETT Geez, you seriously cannot take comments. Laurie puts her head down farther. ANNIE BRACKETT (CONTD) Would it help if I told you that you look better as a dead girl, than a live one? (CONTINUED)

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Laurie lifts her head up and frowns. another huge dimply smile.

She then lets out

LAURIE STRODE Now, there’s the Annie I know and love. The bell rings. Annie and Laurie walk towards the entrance with arms around each other. The Shape’s shoulder comes into view as he watches the girls enter the school from a distance. EXT. SMITH’S GROVE SANITARIUM/FRONT ENTRANCE-DAY News crews are scattered along the front entrance of the sanitarium. There is a podium situated on the front steps of the sanitarium. Dr. Wynn steps up to the podium, he stares down at a piece of paper. DR. WYNN As many of you have heard, there was a breach of security late last night and into early this morning. At the moment the details are sketchy. We have confirmed that two people have been killed. STACY FERGUSON, 26, listens to the statement with her news crew. She quickily butts in. STACY FERGUSON Who are they? DR. WYNN At the moment, we cannot release the names. The family is still be contacted and the details are still not known. STACY FERGUSON Well, did anyone escape? DR. WYNN I’m sorry, but what I told you is all we can comment on at the time. We will keep in touch. Dr. Wynn walks off the podium quickly as media screams more questions at him. (CONTINUED)

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He walks with another member of the staff towards the entrance. DR. WYNN This is going to become a damn media frenzy. Once they find out, this whole state is going to go crazy. The whole Halloween just makes this even worse. STAFF MEMBER We are working to try and find him. DR. WYNN He’s one damn man. He hasn’t moved in years, he cannot be that hard to find for God’s sake. And then we’ve got his nut psychologist running around loose, and he might cause more harm than Michael. This day really can’t get any worse. STAFF MEMBER What do you want me to do about Loomis? DR. WYNN Find him, find both of them. Whatever you do, do not alert the local police, keep it statewide. They seem to be the only people capable of keeping this underwraps. STAFF MEMBER Yes sir. DR. WYNN And gets these damn people off the property. We have enough to deal with without Stacy Ferguson and her dimwit questions. STAFF MEMBER On it. INT. HADDONFIELD SHERIFF’S STATION- MID MORNING Dr. Loomis walks into the sheriff’s headquarters. his way to the front desk.

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DR. LOOMIS Can I talk to the sheriff? The receptionist puts her finger up for him to hold. continues on the phone.

She

DR. LOOMIS Maam, I really need to talk to the sheriff. The receptionist puts her hand over the speaker of the phone. RECEPTIONIST Look, I am busy right now. please hold on?

Can you

Dr. Loomis motions for her to continue her phone call. rolls her eyes.

She

RECEPTIONIST So Robby really said that. Oh my, tonight is going to be so much fun. She starts twirling her hair. RECEPTIONIST (CONTD) I don’t get off until 8 tonight and then I’m going to get into costume and go right out there. Dr. Loomis, fed up with this, reaches over the desk and hits the "hangup" button on the phone. DR. LOOMIS Point me to the sheriff, now. The receptionist leans back, almost afraid of Dr. Loomis at this point. She slaps her hands together. RECEPTIONIST Look sir, he is not in here right now. He is out, doing his job. Now can you please leave me alone and let me do my job. Dr. Loomis turns his back on her in disgust. He runs right into SHERIFF BRACKETT, 47. in a mess and he looks very tired.

His dark hair is

Dr. Loomis looks down at his badge.

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DR. LOOMIS You must be the sheriff. SHERIFF BRACKETT Yes, that is me. Leigh Brackett. DR. LOOMIS Doctor Sam Loomis They quickly shake hands. SHERIFF BRACKETT What can I do for you, Dr. Loomis? DR. LOOMIS Do you have an office we can talk in? The sheriff escorts Dr. Loomis towards his office. INT. HADDONFIELD SHERIFF’S STATION/SHERIFF BRACKETT’S OFFICE- MID MORNING Sheriff Brackett sits down at his desk and pours him a cup of coffee. SHERIFF BRACKETT Would you like a cup? DR. LOOMIS No, I am fine. Sheriff Brackett takes a sip and leans back into his chair. He sighs in relief. SHERIFF BRACKETT So, what is this you need to talk about? DR. LOOMIS Late last night, a patient by the name of Michael Myers escaped Smith’s Grove Sanitarium. I have reason to believe that he might be here in Haddonfield. Sheriff Brackett leans forward in his seat. Dr. Loomis for a few moments.

He stares at

SHERIFF BRACKETT Is this a joke?

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DR. LOOMIS Absolutely not. SHERIFF BRACKETT Forgive me, Doctor Loomis, but I have had this same thing told to me today about four times. DR. LOOMIS You dont... SHERIFF BRACKETT No wait, let me finish. I have been told that four times today, and about five times yesterday. So forgive me if I am not entirely convinced. DR. LOOMIS I am his Doctor, you can check my credentials. SHERIFF BRACKETT Look, I can appreciate a good joke, but this is not the right time or place. DR. LOOMIS Listen, sheriff he is here! Dr. Loomis reaches into his jacket pocket. Sheriff Brackett watches him carefully. Dr. Loomis pulls out a Smithsgrove Sanitarium ID badge from his jacket. He hands the ID to Leigh, who examines it. SHERIFF BRACKETT Okay, I’ll bite. What makes you believe he’ll come here and what does he want? DR. LOOMIS I have no idea at this point. SHERIFF BRACKETT Lets just say you are right, I can’t exactly put the town on lockdown. You see, its taken years for this town to get over the previous events.

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65. DR. LOOMIS I agree, but you need to realize that there is a chance that Michael Myers is here. If you don’t do anything about it, then there is going to be a lot of blood shed. SHERIFF BRACKETT Well, why haven’t I been alerted before this? DR. LOOMIS For the exact reasons that you explained. They don’t want to make this a huge deal. Smith’s Grove and state of Illinois is sitting pretty close to the chest with this one. SHERIFF BRACKETT Let me guess, you are not supposed to be talking to me right now. DR. LOOMIS Precisely. SHERIFF BRACKETT Okay, I will put my people on alert. But you have to promise me that you will either leave this town or lay low. I can’t have people going crazy tonight. We have already had our fair share of pranks and its not even lunch yet. DR. LOOMIS Pranks? You know into the stealing know the

SHERIFF BRACKETT the usual. Kids breaking local costume shop and knives and masks. You crap that drives me mad.

Dr. Loomis falls into a deep trance like state. SHERIFF BRACKETT Doctor? DR. LOOMIS Ah, yes, I am sorry. No I will lay low, but you need to understand what we are dealing with.

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SHERIFF BRACKETT And what is that exactly. Dr. Loomis thinks of the right words to say. INT. HADDONFIELD HIGH SCHOOL/BATHROOM-AFTERNOON Laurie washes her hands and stares at herself in the mirror. She shows her vampire teeth and then grabs a paper towel. She wipes her hands and around her mouth, careful not to smear her makeup and blood. She gives one final look in the mirror and walks out of the bathroom. INT. HADDONFIELD HIGH SCHOOL/HALLWAY-AFTERNOON Laurie walks down the hallway back towards her classroom. The hallway is long and empty. The Shape steps into view at the end of the hallway behind Laurie. Laurie whistles "Monster Mash" to herself. She immediately stops in her tracks. She turns around. Standing at the end of the hallway is The Shape. He stares at her breathing heavily, knife in hand. LAURIE STRODE Nice, costume dude. Laurie turns back around and begins walking again towards her class. She turns back around and The Shape has begun to move closer to her. Laurie, sensing danger, turns and begins walking faster towards her classroom. The Shape picks his pace up. Laurie turns around, seeing The Shape closing in. begins walking backwards as The Shape closes in.

She

LAURIE STRODE Stop, you are really scaring me. The Shape continues his chase. bell rings.

Laurie turns to run as the

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Laurie cranes over the students looking for her chaser, but he has vanished. Laurie continues walking backwards towards her class. She runs right into LYNDA SOLES, 17. She is dressed as a Haddonfield High Cheerleader. Laurie lets out a small scream. LYNDA SOLES Happy Halloween. Laurie continues looking for her chaser. LAURIE STRODE Same to you. LYNDA SOLES Who you looking for? LAURIE STRODE I’m not sure. Somebody was chasing me. LYNDA SOLES Uh oh, sounds like you got a fan. LAURIE STRODE I don’t think so. Lynda double takes as she looks Laurie down. LYNDA SOLES Laurie, you look utterly fantastic today. LAURIE STRODE So I have been told. LYNDA SOLES I’ve never seen you dressed up. LAURIE STRODE So I have been told. What’s with the cheerleading outfit today? LYNDA SOLES Me and Bob were out way too late last night and I didn’t have time to get on my costume. So I figure, I’ll be a cheerleader.

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68. LAURIE STRODE Just a cheerleader, that’ pretty boring? LYNDA SOLES Well, I had a pillow under my shirt, I was going to be a knocked up cheerleader.

Laurie begins laughing. LAURIE STRODE What happened? LYNDA SOLES Principal Hill thought it would be bad taste. LAURIE STRODE Nice. Annie shouts from down the hall. ANNIE BRACKETT Lets go, the bell rang already. Annie walks up to them. ANNIE BRACKETT (To Laurie) Where’s your stuff? Laurie points towards her class. LAURIE STRODE It’s still in class. Annie looks at Lynda, confused. LYNDA SOLES She had someone chasing her earlier, so I guess she forgot it. ANNA BRACKETT What? Laurie looks down the hall, which has now cleared out. LAURIE STRODE Yeah, he was pretty creepy. He was wearing like a plain white mask and was walking really fast. Annie starts laughing. (CONTINUED)

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ANNIE BRACKETT I knew Ben Tramer would try to scare you. LAURIE STRODE Ben Tramer? LYNDA SOLES Oh my, he’s hot. Laurie you should get on that. ANNIE BRACKETT Yeah, he has the hots for you. He always talks about you to Paul. Laurie smiles embarrassed. LAURIE STRODE I don’t have time for a boyfriend. LYNDA SOLES We aren’t talking about him being your boyfriend. Laurie looks at the two girls who are holding their laughter in. LAURIE STRODE Ewww. Annie and Lynda start laughing.

Laurie is grossed out.

LAURIE STRODE You guys are nasty. ANNIE BRACKETT Hey, don’t look at me. Annie points at Lynda.

Lynda punches her in the arm.

LYNDA SOLES Whatever. PRINCIPAL HILL Ladies? The three girls turn towards their principal. PRINCIPAL HILL, 56, stands next to a bulletin board in the hallway. PRINCIPAL HILL School is out, now scoot.

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LYNDA SOLES Alright, we are going. LAURIE STRODE Yeah, I’m going to get my stuff wait for me here. Laurie looks cautiously down the hall again. LYNDA SOLES Alright, we will. Ben Tramer is already gone, he’s probably drunk by now. Laurie walks towards her class. INT. HADDONFIELD HIGH SCHOOL/CLASSROOM-AFTERNOON Laurie walks into the classroom. She walks towards her desk, by the window, and grabs her bag. Looking out the window, she sees The Shape staring at her from across the street. He tilts his head slightly. Laurie continues staring at him. ANNIE BRACKETT Laurie? Laurie jumps slightly and turns towards Annie. ANNIE BRACKETT Are you coming? Laurie looks back toward the window, The Shape is gone. LAURIE STRODE Yeah. Laurie grabs her stuff and rushes out of the room. INT. ANNIE’S CAR-AFTERNOON Laurie sits in the front passenger seat and Lynda is in the backseat. They are listening to "Dont Fear the Reaper." Laurie turns the radio down. LAURIE STRODE Do you really think that was Ben Tramer?

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ANNIE BRACKETT You are still freaking out about that? LAURIE STRODE I don’t know, he seemed... bigger. LYNDA SOLES Of course he seemed bigger, he had a costume on. We all saw his costume. ANNIE BRACKETT Yeah, he had a creepy white mask on. LAURIE STRODE I guess. Laurie leans her head against the window and looks out of it. LAURIE STRODE You know, he was still staring at me when I went to get my bags. ANNIE BRACKETT Well, yeah he has the hots for you. Lynda leans towards the front. LYNDA SOLES Yeah, he wants to give you a big fat kiss. Lynda pulls Laurie towards her and kisses her on the cheek. LAURIE STRODE Ugh... Laurie wipes it off her cheek. ANNIE BRACKETT Ah hell, its my dad. Annie pulls over to the side. outside Reid’s General Store.

Sheriff Brackett is standing

ANNIE BRACKETT Hey Dad, whats up? Sheriff Brackett leans into the car.

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72. SHERIFF BRACKETT Nothin much. Just doing a final sweep of the place. Mr. Reid still claims there is somebody in here.

Annie turns towards the girls. ANNIE BRACKETT Yeah, they got broken into early this morning. Annie turns back toward his dad. ANNIE BRACKETT Mr. Reid is a weird little man. SHERIFF BRACKETT That... he is. What are you doing tonight? ANNIE BRACKETT I’m trying to get out of babysitting for the Wallace’s. Sheriff Brackett gives Annie the "father" look. SHERIFF BRACKETT You owe it to them. Mr. and Mrs Wallace have been really good to us. ANNIE BRACKETT I know Dad, but I really want to go out tonight. I mean it is Halloween. Sheriff Brackett looks off into the distance. SHERIFF BRACKETT Well, truthfully, I don’t want you out there tonight. There are a lot of nuts on the loose, especially on a night like this. LYNDA SOLES (From backseat) Your daughter is more a nut than anyone else in Haddonfield. ANNIE BRACKETT Shut up. Annie slaps at Lynda.

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SHERIFF BRACKETT That’s probably true. Seriously Annie... ANNIE BRACKETT I know. LAURIE STRODE Its okay Mr. Brackett. I’ll make sure she does it. I’m babysitting the Doyle’s, its like right down the street. I need company. SHERIFF BRACKETT Well, then its settled. How are your folks doing, Laurie? LAURIE STRODE They are as good as ever. SHERIFF BRACKETT Well, that’s great. You girls be careful tonight. Especially you Annie. ANNIE BRACKETT I love you Dad. The girls giggle as she rolls up the window. SUPERIMPOSE: WHITE LETTERS ON BLACK BACKGROUND HALLOWEEN NIGHT INT. STRODES RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT Laurie is dressed in her normal wear. She has a long-sleeve t-shirt and red cotton pants on. She is wearing glasses and has a tinge of makeup still on. Her blonde hair is flowing to both sides of her face. She sits at the kitchen table in front of a huge pumpkin. Her mother is standing up. Tina is dressed in a scarecrow outfit, with straw coming out everywhere. TINA STRODE I swear, your father is more of the woman that I am. Seriously, how long does it take to get ready?

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LAURIE STRODE I guess I took after him huh? Tina laughs. TINA STRODE Trust me, I’m glad you aren’t. It’s bad enough with one. DREW STRODE Never fear...Superman is here. Drew Strode walks in dressed as Superman. decked out in all the super hero garb.

He is completely

LAURIE STRODE Oh, nice abs Dad. He slaps his fake stomach. DREW STRODE Yes, it takes a lot of work to get these babies. LAURIE STRODE A very nice couple, superman and scarecrow woman. Her parents hug each other. TINA STRODE What time is Annie picking you up? LAURIE STRODE Any time now. The Doyle’s and Wallace’s are going to the same party you guys are. DREW STRODE Ah yes I remember them saying something about that. Now you remember, the cuckoos come out on Halloween. LAURIE STRODE I know, Mr. Brackett already had the talk. DREW STRODE And that’s why we have been friends for so long.

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LAURIE STRODE Relax guys, its harmless babysitting. What could happen? You think Tommy is going to attack me. TINA STRODE It’s just this time of year. LAURIE STRODE I’ll be fine, you guys better not worry about me. A honk is heard from outside. LAURIE STRODE That’s got to be Annie. Laurie gets up and grabs the big pumpkin. picks it up.

She huffs as she

LAURIE STRODE Can you get the door, Dad? DREW STRODE Sure thing. He opens the door. DREW STRODE You have fun and like I said... LAURIE STRODE I know.. don’t talk to strangers, keep the doors locked, make sure to have the pepper spray you gave me. DREW STRODE That’s my girl. Drew watches as his daughter walks towards the car. EXT. STRODES RESIDENCE/BACK GATE-NIGHT The Shape watches as Laurie makes her way into the car. He then turns his attention to the Strode’s house as the door shuts.

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EXT. MYERS HOUSE/FRONT-NIGHT Sheriff Brackett’s squad car pulls up the Myers’ house. He steps out and walks towards the gate. The gate swings open on a broken hinge making a high pierce shrieking noise. Sheriff Brackett shines his flashlight throughout the house. He notices movement near the porch. SHERIFF BRACKETT Who’s there? Sheriff Brackett pulls his gun out. the house.

He slowly walks towards

SHERIFF BRACKETT I’m warning you, you better come out right now. Sheriff Brackett shines the flashlight into an overgrown bush on the outside of the porch. Something moves inside the bush once more. SHERIFF BRACKETT Alright, come out now. Sheriff Brackett shines the flashlight into the bush, he slowly leans forward. Footsteps creak the porch, Sheriff Brackett swings around points the gun at the sound. SHERIFF BRACKETT God damnit Loomis. Dr. Loomis stands on the porch. SHERIFF BRACKETT You trying to get yourself shot? DR. LOOMIS I need to show you something. Sheriff Brackett puts his gun back into his holster. SHERIFF BRACKETT What? Dr. Loomis motions for him to follow.

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INT. MYERS HOUSE/DOWNSTAIRS-NIGHT The two walk into the Myers house. The wallpaper has mostly been ripped from the wall. Vandals have tagged the place with things such as "Murderer" and "Freak." SHERIFF BRACKETT I forgot how bad this place was. And to think, my friend Drew is trying to sell this place. They continue towards the stairs. INT. MYERS HOUSE/JUDITH’S ROOM-NIGHT They walk into Judith’s room. DR. LOOMIS This is where it happened. SHERIFF BRACKETT I know the story. I was one of the first people on the scene. I was fresh out of the academy. I actually saw him standing over his baby si... Sheriff Brackett trails off. DR. LOOMIS I already know about the other sister. I have known about that for a while now. SHERIFF BRACKETT That wasn’t supposed to get out. DR. LOOMIS Well it did. SHERIFF BRACKETT Alright, Loomis... what do you have me up here for? I have a town to protect. DR. LOOMIS I think he’s been here. SHERIFF BRACKETT What makes you so sure?

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78. DR. LOOMIS I was his doctor for more than a decade. I sat with him for hours up on hours, picking at his brain. After a few years I realized what human part he once had, had died with his sister that night. He’s come back to your town, and we need to find someway to stop him. SHERIFF BRACKETT Call me crazy, but I think you are trying to send us out on a wild goose chase. I called up Smith’s Grove earlier today, and I was told that there was nothing to worry about. DR. LOOMIS Don’t you get it, they screwed up. They are doing what they can to cover their ass. Michael Myers is here. SHERIFF BRACKETT Wow, settle down Doctor. Look, on the small chance he is here, I have put my authorities on alert. If anything goes down, we will deal with it. Your obsession with this murder is astounding. DR. LOOMIS Obsession.

Dr. Loomis smiles. DR. LOOMIS (CONTD) You said so yourself, you saw him standing over his baby sister. What 8 year old do you know that would do what he did? Maybe I am a little obsessed, not with him, but with keeping him from hurting anyone else. SHERIFF BRACKETT Look, until I see proof that he is here, its just a story. When I called Smith’s Grove earlier, they also told me you would come out here spilling your crap.

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DR. LOOMIS Dr. Wynn I suppose. He is so busy looking out for himself. SHERIFF BRACKETT Look, I don’t know who to believe. I have done what I can, we are at full force tonight. If you want to sit up here and wait for him, you are welcome to do it. I have a town to watch over. DR. LOOMIS I’d like to ride along. SHERIFF BRACKETT Alright, but only because I don’t want you spilling your nonsense to someone around this town. There are people here that after hearing that name would go crazy, and that’s definitely counter-productive. If you ride with me, you better keep your ass in your seat and your mouth in check. Do you got me? DR. LOOMIS Yes. SHERIFF BRACKETT Alright, lets get out of here. This place still gives me the creeps. INT. STRODE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT Drew opens the refrigerator and pulls out a beer. the tab and takes a long drink.

He pops

He hears the wind howl from the front door. DREW STRODE Tina? Drew sets the beer down on the counter and walks towards the front door. The door, standing wide open, slams against the door stop from the wind.

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DREW STRODE You left the door open, honey. Drew walks towards the door.

He slowly shuts it.

Drew turns around and meets The Shape face to face. They stare each other in the eyes. The Shape lunges forward, puts his hand around Drew’s throat, and slams him against the door. A knife pierces into Drew’s fake abs and into his abdomen. Drew’s eyes and mouth widen. Drew’s mouth.

Blood begins to flow out of

The Shape pulls the knife out, and Drew’s lifeless body drops to the ground. INT. STRODE RESIDENCE/BEDROOM-NIGHT Tina fixes the straw in her hair using the mirror. She stops what she is doing, after hearing a small commotion downstairs. The commotion stops, and she continues doing her primping. INT. STRODE RESIDENCE/LIVING ROOM-NIGHT Tina makes her way downstairs. She walks towards the kitchen, passing The Shape who is staring at her in the shadows. Tina stops in her tracks, she looks towards the mantle on the fireplace. The pictures have all been ripped off the mantle and are on the floor. TINA STRODE Drew? The Shape steps out of the shadows, and Tina turns around. Tina screams and runs towards the front door. TINA STRODE (screaming) Help me. Drew is leaned up against the door, blood covering his "Superman" costume.

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TINA STRODE (screaming) Drew! Tina places her hands on her mouth. She quickily turns around, and The Shape is closing in on her. She runs to the front door and pushes Drew out of the way. Drew’s body jams the front door, not allowing her to get out. She slowly tries to squeeze out of the small space. EXT. STRODE’S RESIDENCE/FRONT PORCH-NIGHT Tina gets half of her body out of the door. TINA STRODE Somebody help me! She struggles to get out of the door, she is almost entirely out. Before she can get completely out she is pulled right back into the house. The door is slammed shut. INT. STRODE’S RESIDENCE/FRONT ROOM-NIGHT The Shape stands over Tina who is now holding her leg. is screaming.

She

TINA STRODE What do you want? The Shape stops and stares at her, tilting his head slightly. Tina lifts herself up slowly, using the couch. slowly walks towards her.

The Shape

Tina grabs a pillow from the couch and throws it towards The Shape, hitting him in the face. The Shape continues walking, completely unphased. TINA STRODE Leave me alone. Tina makes her way over the couch and crawls towards the fireplace. The Shape quickens his pace and grabs Tina. He picks her up slowly against the wall, crushing his hand around her throat.

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She begins to gag and blood fills her eyes. The Shape plunges his knife into her chest, and drops her to the ground. The Shape looks down at a picture of Laurie. and stares at it, as Tina watches.

He picks it up

The Shape breaks the picture frame, pulls the picture out and crumbles it within his hand. Tina, slowly losing her battle with death, coughs up blood. TINA STRODE No... not my Lau-She coughs up more blood and becomes lifeless. INT. STRODE’S RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT The Shape’s bloody hands are shown as he shuffles through a few papers on the counter. He sees a paper on the refrigerator. It reads, The Doyles, 142 Winchester Drive, 309-229-5545 INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT Laurie sits at the kitchen table with a knife in her hand. She is slowly carving the pumpkin. Tommy Doyle runs out from the living room, still dressed as the Wolfman. He howls loudly. LAURIE STRODE Settle down, wolfman. I think you have eaten way too much candy. TOMMY DOYLE No, not enough candy. He runs towards the kitchen table and grabs a piece of candy out of his bucket. LAURIE STRODE Are you going to help me with this or not? He pops the candy into his mouth and jumps into the seat next to Laurie.

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TOMMY DOYLE What are we making? LAURIE STRODE I’m not sure yet, I’m really not a jack-o-latern artist. How about we do a mean face. TOMMY DOYLE That’s boring. LAURIE STRODE Sorry. The phone begins to ring. LAURIE STRODE Hold up. She grabs the phone. LAURIE STRODE The Doyle residence, this is Laurie. There is heavy breathing. LAURIE STRODE Hello? The breathing continues. LAURIE STRODE I can’t hear you, can you speak up? The phone gets disconnected. hangs up the phone.

Laurie, looking confused,

LAURIE STRODE Alright. TOMMY DOYLE Who was that? Nobody. man!

LAURIE STRODE Maybe it was... the boogey

Laurie runs towards Tommy. LAURIE STRODE He’s going to get you.

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TOMMY DOYLE Stop it. LAURIE STRODE He’s going to wait until you fall asleep. TOMMY DOYLE Laurie. Laurie realizes that Tommy is actually scared. LAURIE STRODE Chill out, I’m just messing with you. Tommy remains quiet. LAURIE STRODE Alright, so back to the pumpkin? Tommy shrugs his shoulders. LAURIE STRODE Don’t tell me you are really scared? Seriously, Tommy, the boogeyman is just a story. INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/LIVING ROOM-NIGHT Annie sits on the couch, braiding LINDSEY WALLACE’S,9, hair. They both appear to be rather bored. The Thing is playing on the television, but neither girl is really watching it. LINDSEY WALLACE Annie, I’m really bored. She looks up towards Annie. ANNIE BRACKETT I feel the same. LINDSEY WALLACE Can we go trick or treating again? ANNIE BRACKETT It’s too late.

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LINDSEY WALLACE But I’m bored. Annie gets up from the couch. ANNIE BRACKETT What if we go over to the Doyle’s house? You could get all cuddly with Tommy. Lindsey smiles. LINDSEY WALLACE Yeah. ANNIE BRACKETT Alright, well hold on. Annie grabs the phone and dials. INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT LAURIE STRODE Doyle residence, this is Laurie. INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT ANNIE BRACKETT (Deep voice) What are you wearing? INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT LAURIE STRODE Who is this? INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT ANNIE BRACKETT (Laughing) Its me, Annie. INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT LAURIE STRODE You bitch.

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TOMMY DOYLE Laurie. LAURIE STRODE Sorry. INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT ANNIE BRACKETT Haha, how is the night going so far? INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT LAURIE STRODE Oh it’s great. Me and Tommy just started carving the pumpkin. INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT ANNIE BRACKETT And how did that go? INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT LAURIE STRODE Not well, so whats up? Have you heard from Lynda? INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT ANNIE BRACKETT Not much. I talked to Lynda earlier. Her and Bob are supposed to be coming over later. INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT LAURIE STRODE Don’t tell me anymore.

87.

INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT ANNIE BRACKETT Oh I know, virgin ears. Geez, Laurie you are such a nun. Hey, me and Lindsey are bored, do you think we could come over for a while? INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT LAURIE STRODE Wait, first you make fun of me and then you want to come over. You aren’t doing too well at buttering me up. INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT ANNIE BRACKETT Pleaassse. I am so bored Laurie. Lindsey is too. Plus I want to give Lynda and Bob some time alone. INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT LAURIE STRODE You promise this isn’t some plan? You aren’t going to leave me with her while you go hang out with Paul or something. INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT ANNIE BRACKETT Of course not. INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT LAURIE STRODE Annie?

88. INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT ANNIE BRACKETT Well, maybe, I don’t know yet. INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT LAURIE STRODE I knew it. INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT ANNIE BRACKETT I promise you that’s not the plan. So can we come over. INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT LAURIE STRODE I guess, but no funny stuff. INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT ANNIE BRACKETT Yeah yeah, see you in a bit. Annie hangs up the phone. She leans her head into the living room. ANNIE BRACKETT Lindsey get your shoes on. Lindsey gets up quickly and grabs her shoes. INT. SHERIFF’S STATION/SHERIFF BRACKETT’S OFFICE-NIGHT Sheriff Brackett sits at his desk and hangs up the phone. Dr. Loomis paces back and forth. DR. LOOMIS What’d they say? SHERIFF BRACKETT Nothing. Dr. Loomis stops pacing.

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89.

DR. LOOMIS Nothing at all? SHERIFF BRACKETT Basically, they are saying that there was no security breach. DR. LOOMIS This is bullshit! I was there last night, I was told. He is out, and he is here! SHERIFF BRACKETT Okay, look I’m not going to take the chance that you are right. We are going to keep our guys out, full strength... just in case. But, if nothing happens tonight you’re going to have to go back. DR. LOOMIS He will show himself tonight. I know it. He hasn’t moved in years, he’s kept it all bottled up waiting for this night. DANNY STEVENS, 24, busts into the office. Dr. Loomis jumps back, almost expecting Michael Myers to walk right in. SHERIFF BRACKETT What the hell Daniel? DANNY STEVENS Sorry sir, I just got a dispatch from Richardson. He said they found a body. Dr. Loomis quickly glances at Sheriff Brackett. SHERIFF BRACKETT Where? DANNY STEVENS Off of highway 323, a few miles out of Haddonfield. DR. LOOMIS It’s him. SHERIFF BRACKETT Now, hold on a second.

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90.

DANNY STEVENS There is more. They found a wallet near the body. The ID is from Smithsgrove. SHERIFF BRACKETT Son of a bitch. Sheriff Brackett jumps up out of his seat. EXT. WINCHESTER DRIVE-NIGHT Annie and Lindsey make their way out of the Wallace house. They are bundled up from the howling wind. ANNIE BRACKETT Hurry up, its freakin’ cold out here. LINDSEY WALLACE I’m going as fast as I can. The Shape appears from behind them. behind them.

He silently walks

Annie and Lindsey continue across the street not noticing that somebody is following them. INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/LIVING ROOM-NIGHT Tommy Doyle stands up and walks towards the window. TOMMY DOYLE Annie and Lindsey are coming across the street. LAURIE STRODE (From Kitchen) Alright, make sure to let them in. Tommy Doyle continues to watch them. slowly walking behind them.

He sees The Shape

TOMMY DOYLE LAURIE! LAURIE STRODE (from Kitchen) What?

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91.

TOMMY DOYLE ITS THE BOOGEYMAN. THE BOOGEYMAN IS BEHIND THEM. Tommy Doyle runs into the kitchen. INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT He runs right into Laurie and wraps his arms around her. TOMMY DOYLE Its the boogeyman, he is going to get them. What?

LAURIE STRODE What are you talking about?

There is a loud bang on the door. jump.

Laurie and Tommy both

TOMMY DOYLE Don’t answer, its the boogeyman. LAURIE STRODE Seriously, Tommy, stop with that or I’m going to turn off the television. Laurie Strode walks into the living room. INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/LIVING ROOM-NIGHT She slowly gets to the door. Tommy stays behind her. There is another loud knock. Laurie, slowly turns the knob. She opens the door. ANNIE BRACKETT What the hell? You going to leave us out here all night? Its cold. Laurie sighs. LAURIE STRODE Ugh, Annie. ANNIE BRACKETT What? Laurie turns to Tommy.

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92.

LAURIE STRODE See, no boogeyman. She might look like one, but I promise you she’s not. She’s actually worse. Annie and Lindsey walk into the house. LINDSEY WALLACE You are not kidding. What?

ANNIE BRACKETT I’m confused.

They all start laughing.

Laurie shuts the door.

INT. SHERIFF BRACKETT’S CAR-NIGHT Sheriff Brackett and Dr. Loomis drive down the road. SHERIFF BRACKETT Okay, just saying it is him... what do we do to keep a repeat from happening? DR. LOOMIS I’m not sure. I don’t know what he wants. He’s killed all of his family, I don’t know what else he is after. Sheriff Brackett stops the car; its sends Dr. Loomis forward hitting the dash. DR. LOOMIS What the hell? SHERIFF BRACKETT I think I know what he’s after. DR. LOOMIS What? SHERIFF BRACKETT His baby sister. DR. LOOMIS Where is she? SHERIFF BRACKETT She’s babysitting, next door with my daughter.

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93.

DR. LOOMIS He’s after her! He’s trying to finish what he couldn’t before. EXT. HADDONFIELD STREET-NIGHT Sheriff Brackett’s car whips around and heads back in the direction it came from, with sirens sounding. INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/LIVING ROOM-NIGHT The four sit in the floor of the living room. watching the television and eating popcorn.

They are all

LAURIE STRODE Where’s your costume Lindsey? ANNIE BRACKETT Yeah, why don’t you tell them where your costume is? Lindsey Wallace remains quiet. ANNIE BRACKETT She decided to wear her dinner instead of eat it. LINDSEY WALLACE Shut up, Annie. ANNIE BRACKETT What? I’m just telling the truth. As they are laughing The Shape steps into the living room from the kitchen. He tilts his head from side to side, listening to the conversation. TOMMY DOYLE It’s okay Lindsey. He puts her hand on Lindsey’s shoulder ANNIE BRACKETT Wow, Laurie they get more action than you and they are 8. LAURIE STRODE HA HA very funny. Tommy gets up.

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ANNIE BRACKETT Where are you going? TOMMY DOYLE I’m going to get some candy. ANNIE BRACKETT Bring me some too. Tommy rolls his eyes. ANNIE BRACKETT What? TOMMY DOYLE Nothing. Annie looks at Laurie confused. LAURIE STRODE Maybe he’s mad at you for you making fun of his girlfriend. They laugh. INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT Tommy Doyle walks into the kitchen and right to the candy. He picks out a piece and opens it up. Tommy turns around and notices glass on the floor near the back door. TOMMY DOYLE Laurie. INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/LIVING ROOM-NIGHT LAURIE STRODE What, Tommy? TOMMY DOYLE (from Kitchen) There’s glass on the ground. Laurie sighs, staring at Annie. LAURIE STRODE What’d you break?

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95.

TOMMY DOYLE (from Kitchen) I didn’t do anything. LAURIE STRODE Don’t touch it. Laurie gets up and walks towards the kitchen. INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT Laurie walks into the kitchen and stares at the glass. LAURIE STRODE Get into the living room. TOMMY DOYLE I’m scared. LAURIE STRODE Go, now. Laurie walks towards the glass. the curtain.

She bends down and lifts

The backdoor glass has been cut out. Laurie screams as she is grabbed. ANNIE BRACKETT What’s going on? Laurie gets up quickily. LAURIE STRODE We need to get out of here. The two girls run into the living room. INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/LIVING ROOM-NIGHT ANNIE BRACKETT Get up guys. Tommy is already up and is crying. LINDSEY WALLACE What’s happening? She begins to cry.

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96. LAURIE STRODE Lets go.

Annie grabs Lindsey and picks her up. already running towards the door.

Tommy and Laurie are

Laurie opens the door. She runs right into somebody. Laurie screams. SHERIFF BRACKETT Are you guys okay? LAURIE STRODE No, somebody tried to break in. Dr. Loomis steps into view. DR. LOOMIS What? Did you see them? The two men rush into the house, Sheriff Brackett has his gun drawn. ANNIE BRACKETT Daddy, what’s going on? SHERIFF BRACKETT Stay right here. INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT Dr. Loomis and Sheriff Brackett walk towards the kitchen. Sheriff Brackett mics his radio. SHERIFF BRACKETT 230 to Deputy Potts. DEPUTY POTTS (through radio) This is 234 go ahead. SHERIFF BRACKETT I need you to get to 142 Winchester Drive, right away. DEUPTY POTTS (through radio) Yes sir. Dr. Loomis and Sheriff Brackett continue through the house.

97.

INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/LIVING ROOM-NIGHT Laurie is seated on the couch, clutching Tommy. LAURIE STRODE It’s going to be okay. TOMMY DOYLE It’s the boogeyman. I saw him. was following them.

He

ANNIE BRACKETT What is he talking about? LAURIE STRODE I don’t know. Tommy rises from Laurie’s chest and wipes the tears out of his eyes. TOMMY DOYLE The boogeyman. He was following you when you were crossing the street. A shadow is shown on the wall. hides his face.

The four stare at it.

Tommy

Dr. Loomis walks into the living room. DR. LOOMIS Are you sure you didn’t see anyone? LAURIE STRODE No, we just noticed the glass. TOMMY DOYLE I saw him, I saw the boogeyman. Dr. Loomis walks closer to Tommy. DR. LOOMIS What’d you see? TOMMY DOYLE He was following them across the street. Sheriff Brackett walks back into the living room. SHERIFF BRACKETT He’s not in here.

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DR. LOOMIS Are you sure? SHERIFF BRACKETT Yeah, I went through the entire house. Annie gets up and runs towards her dad.

He embraces her.

ANNIE BRACKETT What’s going on? SHERIFF BRACKETT We need to get you guys safe and I’ll tell you all about it. LAURIE STRODE About what? SHERIFF BRACKETT I’ll fill you in when we get you to the station. There is a knock on the door. gun and walks towards it.

Sheriff Brackett draws his

SHERIFF BRACKETT Who is it? DEPUTY POTTS (from behind door) It’s Potts, sir. Sheriff Brackett opens the door.

He walks onto the porch.

EXT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/FRONT PORCH-NIGHT The Shape watches from the bushes as the two talk. SHERIFF BRACKETT I want you to take these kids to the station and stay with them. DEPUTY POTTS Okay, is something going on? SHERIFF BRACKETT He’s here and we have reason to believe he is after them.

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99. DEPUTY POTTS Okay, I will make sure nobody gets in. SHERIFF BRACKETT Collin. DEPUTY POTTS Yes, sheriff. SHERIFF BRACKETT Annie is apart of them. Don’t let them leave your sight. DEPUTY POTTS I won’t.

INT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/LIVING ROOM-NIGHT Sheriff Brackett walks back into the house. SHERIFF BRACKETT Okay, Deputy Potts is going to take all of you to the station. We will be there in just a little while and will fill you in there. LAURIE STRODE Can I just go home? SHERIFF BRACKETT No, that is not safe. We will send an officer to the party and alert your parents, as well as the Wallaces and Doyles. Sheriff Brackett pushes the hair out of Annie’s face. is fighting back tears.

Annie

SHERIFF BRACKETT Everything will be okay. We’ll come get you in a while. Annie looks down, hiding tears. I promise.

SHERIFF BRACKETT (CONTD) Now go with them.

The four head out of the house. Sheriff Brackett watches them, gun drawn, as they make it into Deputy Potts’ car. He begins to rub his head and stares at Dr. Loomis.

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SHERIFF BRACKETT Where do we go from here? DR. LOOMIS I’m not sure. We just need to keep her safe. Chances are, he’s seen your daughter as well. None of them are safe. SHERIFF BRACKETT Well, I’m not going to take the chance. I’ll send my best officers to the station. Me and you... we are going to find that bastard. DR. LOOMIS Very well. Dr. Loomis smiles, a very uneasy smile. DR. LOOMIS There’s a chance he’s outside right now. Watching.. waiting. There’s a chance he could be heading towards the station. Sheriff Brackett thinks for a few moments. SHERIFF BRACKETT It’s my daughter. I can’t take that chance. I’m going to go back to the station. I’ll keep the others out on duty. DR. LOOMIS I understand, I have a daughter also. He’s been here once before, I’m going to hang around this area and look for him. SHERIFF BRACKETT Very well. Do you know how to use this? Sheriff Brackett hands him his pistol. DR. LOOMIS Yes. Sheriff Brackett hands Dr. Loomis his radio.

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101.

SHERIFF BRACKETT Take this, if you see him call for backup. Dr. Loomis attaches the radio as Sheriff Brackett walks out the door. SHERIFF BRACKETT Hey Sam. DR. LOOMIS Yes? SHERIFF BRACKETT Watch yourself. Dr. Loomis watches Sheriff Brackett as he gets into his car and drives off. EXT. DOYLE RESIDENCE/FRONT PORCH-NIGHT Dr. Loomis stands on the front porch and looks around. DR. LOOMIS Michael. Dr. Loomis continues looking around, hoping to see him. DR. LOOMIS (CONTD) Michael, this needs to end. You are not going to get her. There are too many people protecting her, just leave it alone. Michael, she’s your sister. She’s your blood, end this... this.. rage. Come out here and let me take you home. Michael, leave this town alone. Dr. Loomis shuts the door and walks off down the street. EXT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/DRIVEWAY-NIGHT Lynda Soles and BOB FRIEDMAN, 18, walk up towards the door. BOB FRIEDMAN Why is it so dark? Are you sure this is the right house?

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102. LYNDA SOLES Yes, I’m sure silly. Try the door.

They open the door and walk inside. INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/LIVING ROOM-NIGHT Lynda turns the light on. BOB FRIEDMAN Wow, dude, looks like we are completely alone. Bob starts kissing Lynda on the neck. LYNDA SOLES Hey, chill out. Lynda pushes him off. BOB FRIEDMAN What? I thought this was what you wanted? LYNDA SOLES No, something doesn’t feel right. Lynda begins to look around the living room. BOB FRIEDMAN Well, I’m going to go get some beers I guess. LYNDA SOLES Whatever. Bob waits. LYNDA SOLES (CONTD) What? BOB FRIEDMAN You aren’t coming with me? LYNDA SOLES You are a big boy, I think you’ll be fine by yourself. BOB FRIEDMAN Ah, whatever. Bob walks towards the front door.

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103.

LYNDA SOLES Just hurry up, I have an uneasy feeling. BOB FRIEDMAN Yeah yeah. EXT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/DRIVEWAY-NIGHT Bob walks towards his truck. drops the tailgate.

He goes to the back of it and

The Shape appears on the side of the truck. Bob reaches into the ice chest and begins looking for a beer. He grabs two beers and turns around. A knife slams into his chest. His hands clench the cans busting them wide open. Beer and blood mixes as they hit the ground. The Shape drives the knife deeper into Bob. Bob drops the empty cans. INT. SHERIFF’S STATION/LOBBY-NIGHT Deputy Potts opens the door as they all file in to the station. Danny Stevens gets up from his dispatchers area. DANNY STEVENS Did they find them? ANNIE BRACKETT Find who? Deputy Potts interrupts Danny. DEPUTY POTTS Nobody. ANNIE BRACKETT No screw that, we have the right to know what’s going on. DEPUTY POTTS I have orders not to say a word.

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104. ANNIE BRACKETT Screw your orders. LAURIE STRODE Yeah, what is going on?

Sheriff Brackett walks into the station. SHERIFF BRACKETT Everybody needs to take a breath. ANNIE BRACKETT No, Dad, something is going on and I want to know what it is. SHERIFF BRACKETT Okay, look, everybody take a seat. He points towards some chairs along the wall. SHERIFF BRACKETT (CONTD) Go ahead now. The four sit down.

Tommy lays his head against Laurie.

SHERIFF BRACKETT (CONTD) We have reason to believe that a man, who escaped a mental institution, is here in Haddonfield. Annie and Laurie stare at each other. LAURIE STRODE What does he want with us? SHERIFF BRACKETT We aren’t sure at the moment. All I can say right now is that he was definitely in the area where you guys were. ANNIE BRACKETT Wait what? SHERIFF BRACKETT It’s okay, you are safe now. not leaving.

I’m

ANNIE BRACKETT No its not that. Laurie looks at Annie and her eyes widen.

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LAURIE STRODE Lynda. INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT Lynda is standing near the kitchen table. of candy in her mouth. The phone begins to ring. through.

She has a piece

Lynda lets it ring all the way

She continues eating another piece of candy. The answering machine picks up. ANNIE BRACKETT (from machine) Lynda... if you are there please pick up. Lynda. Lynda grabs the phone and picks it up. LYNDA SOLES Annie? The Shape appears in the doorway of the kitchen, Lynda has her back to him. INT. SHERIFF’S STATION/LOBBY-NIGHT Sheriff Brackett, Annie, and Laurie are seated near the courtesy phone. They have it on speaker phone. ANNIE BRACKETT Get out of the house now. LYNDA SOLES (through phone) What? SHERIFF BRACKETT Turn around, get out of the house and run. INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT The Shape stands behind her.

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LYNDA SOLES Mr. Brackett? Is this a joke? What’s going on? ANNIE BRACKETT It’s not a joke, get the hell out of there. Lynda turns around.

The Shape slashes her shoulder.

INT. SHERIFF’S STATION/LOBBY-NIGHT Lynda lets out a piercing scream. LYNDA SOLES (through phone) Help me! Annie’s eyes widen. Lynda!

ANNIE BRACKETT Lynda!

More screams are heard.

Annie and Laurie are both crying.

SHERIFF BRACKETT (through radio) 230 to all deputies, emergency 153 Winchester Drive. Move.. now. EXT. WINCHESTER DRIVE-NIGHT Dr. Loomis hears the radio transmission. and runs towards the Wallace house.

He turns around

ANNIE BRACKETT (crying) Lynda, get... out of there. Large gasps are heard and then it goes silent. LAURIE STRODE (sniffling) Lynnnda? Loud breathing is heard through the phone. Lynda?

LAURIE STRODE Lynda... are you there?

107.

INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT The Shape puts the phone against his ear, listening to his sister scream for her friend, who is lifeless on the ground. INT. SHERIFF’S STATION/LOBBY-NIGHT The heavy breathing continues and then the line goes dead. Laurie drops to the ground, crying. Annie grabs ahold of her Dad. SHERIFF BRACKETT Stay here. Sheriff Brackett gets up. ANNIE BRACKETT Where are you going? Sheriff Brackett heads towards the door. SHERIFF BRACKETT (to Deputy Potts) I’m going to go get this bastard. Noo, Dad.

ANNIE BRACKETT Don’t go.

She runs towards her father. SHERIFF BRACKETT I’ll be fine. You guys stay here, I’ll be right back. Laurie Strode stays on the ground, sobbing. LAURIE STRODE Lynda... Sheriff Brackett hugs Annie. SHERIFF BRACKETT Stay strong, for Laurie and the kids. I’ll be right back. Annie wipes her tears away and nods. SHERIFF BRACKETT (to Deputy Potts) Keep the door locked until I get back.

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108. DEPUTY POTTS Yes we will.

Danny Stevens walks over to Laurie and helps her off the ground. DANNY STEVENS It’ll be okay. We won’t let anything happen. LAURIE STRODE Lynda. I know.

DANNY STEVENS They’ll get him.

Tommy and Lindsey are still seated next to each other, their faces red and swollen. EXT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/DRIVEWAY-NIGHT Dr. Loomis, breathing heavy, makes it to the driveway. sees Bob’s bloody body laying against the tire.

He

Dr. Loomis pulls out the pistol and runs toward the doorway. INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/LIVING ROOM-NIGHT DR. LOOMIS Michael? Dr. Loomis runs into the living room and towards the light in the kitchen. INT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/KITCHEN-NIGHT Dr. Loomis sees Lynda on the ground. Her neck has been slashed and there are bloody hand prints on the counter. The backdoor is wide open. Dr. Loomis runs out of the backdoor and into the backyard. Police sirens are heard through the night air. Officers run into the house. DR. LOOMIS He’s out there. He’s right out there somewhere. We need to find him and kill him. There will be more death. (CONTINUED)

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109.

Dr. Loomis bends down breathing heavy. terror.

His face is full of

DR. LOOMIS Why Michael Why? Dr. Loomis shoots the pistol into the darkness of the backyard. EXT. WALLACE RESIDENCE/DRIVEWAY-NIGHT Sheriff Brackett jumps out of his car. An ambulance has already arrived and has covered Bob with a sheet. SHERIFF BRACKETT (to officer) Did you get him? Dr. Loomis walks out of the house and right to Sheriff Brackett. DR. LOOMIS I didn’t get here in time. SHERIFF BRACKETT We need to find him. DR. LOOMIS He killed two here, and I know he’s not done. SHERIFF BRACKETT He can’t be too far. Lets track him down. The two jump into Sheriff Brackett’s car. INT. SHERIFF BRACKETT’S CAR-NIGHT Sheriff Brackett drives slow throughout the backstreets with the spotlight lighting up the darkness. SHERIFF BRACKETT I don’t understand it, its like he is disappearing on us. What are we dealing with? DR. LOOMIS I can’t tell you. He’s not normal. I knew this from the day I met him. I was scared of him as a (MORE) (CONTINUED)

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DR. LOOMIS (cont’d) little boy... now as a full grown man I am terrified. SHERIFF BRACKETT You are his doctor you have to know something. DR. LOOMIS He had not spoken a word in almost 15 years. I know less of what he is now... than I did when I met him. The rage has has bottled up inside... I don’t think it has even been close to being released. SHERIFF BRACKETT What do we do when we find him? DR. LOOMIS I don’t know if there is anything we can do. SHERIFF BRACKETT Well, God damnit he is just a man. He couldn’t have just disappeared. EXT. SHERIFF’S STATION-NIGHT Deputy Richardson steps out of his vehicle. He takes one last puff of his cigarette and puts it out with his foot. He slowly walks up to the glass door of the station. locked.

It is

He begins to knock on the door. INT. SHERIFF’S STATION/LOBBY-NIGHT Deputy Potts jumps up from his chair and stairs out towards the knocking. DEPUTY RICHARDSON Hey let me in. Deputy Potts slowly walks towards the door.

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111. DEPUTY RICHARDSON (CONTD) Why the hell do you have this locked? DEPUTY POTTS I don’t know, I’m just following the rules.

Deputy Potts reaches down to unlock the door. Deputy Richardson’s face slams against the glass. Deputy Potts jumps back and grabs his gun out of his holster. The Shape grabs ahold of Deputy Richardson’s neck and slams his head against the glass again. Laurie and Annie grab ahold of Tommy and Lindsey, who are screaming. DEPUTY POTTS (to Danny Stevens) Get to the back. The Shape continues to slam Deputy Richardson’s face into the glass. Blood stains the glass red. Danny Stevens moves the four through the doors and into the back. Deputy Potts keys his radio mic. DEPUTY POTTS He’s here, he’s fucking here. INT. SHERIFF BRACKETT’S CAR-NIGHT Sheriff Brackett’s eyes widen. DR. LOOMIS He’s found them. SHERIFF BRACKETT Annie. INT. SHERIFF’S STATION/LOBBY-NIGHT Deputy Potts takes a step back as the glass begins to break. Deputy Richardson’s face is now completely busted open. The glass finally shatters. The Shape drops Deputy Richardson’s body down and steps through breaking the rest of the glass. (CONTINUED)

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DEPUTY POTTS Stop now. Deputy Potts fires his gun, hitting The Shape squarely in the chest. The Shape steps backwards a few steps. He then continues on. Deputy Potts fires three more shots into The Shape’s chest. The Shape falls to the ground. DEPUTY POTTS I warned you, motherfucker. Danny Stevens opens the doors to the lobby. turns around and points the gun at him.

Deputy Potts

DANNY STEVENS Woah, bro. He drops the gun to his hip. DEPUTY POTTS I killed him. Danny’s eyes widen. DANNY STEVENS Look out! Deputy Potts turns around, The Shape slashes his throat. Deputy Potts drops the gun grabbing at his throat. The Shape pushes him off his feet and continues towards Danny. DANNY STEVENS Ah, shit. Danny takes off towards the back. INT. SHERIFF’S STATION/CELL AREA-NIGHT Danny runs through. DANNY STEVENS Lets go. He grabs Laurie by the shoulder. Annie has the two kids and they are already heading farther back. LAURIE STRODE He shot him.

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113. DANNY STEVENS It didn’t phase him.

The Shape slams the doors open and watches as the group runs away from him. His speed increases. The group runs through another door and are now near the holding cells. DANNY STEVENS Okay, put the kids in the cell. LAURIE STRODE What? DANNY STEVENS Just trust me. They rush the kids into a cell and they shut it. TOMMY DOYLE He’s gonna get us. DANNY STEVENS Get to the back and stay there, don’t come close to the bars. He can’t reach you unless you get near him. The Shape steps into the room. Laurie and Annie scream. Annie turns to run, The Shape grabs her by the hair and yanks her down to the ground. She is immediately knocked out. LAURIE STRODE Annie! The Shape stands over Annie and raises his knife. Laurie jumps onto The Shape’s back pushing him against the wall dropping his knife. He throws her off his back. Laurie lands next to his knife. slightly.

The Shape adjusts his mask

Laurie grabs the knife as The Shape leans over to grab her. She stabs the knife into his neck, just below his mask. The Shape pulls the knife out of his neck and drops to one knee. Danny Stevens slams a fire extinguisher into the back of The Shape’s head. He continues beating him with it. The Shape falls face first into the ground. Danny Stevens continues his beating. (CONTINUED)

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DANNY STEVENS Get into that cell over there. now.

Go

Laurie grabs Annie, but she is motionless. DANNY STEVENS Leave her and go. Danny continues beating The Shape. motionless.

The Shape has now gone

LAURIE STRODE Annie, get up. Annie. Laurie starts pulling Annie towards the cell. Danny stops beating The Shape and takes a breath. The Shape comes to life swinging his knife into Danny’s stomach. Danny drops the fire extinguisher. DANNY STEVENS Gooo. The Shape lunges towards Laurie slicing her arm with the knife. Laurie screams in pain, but continues pulling Annie towards the cell. The Shape gets up onto one knee. cell.

Laurie is almost to the

Danny grabs a hold of The Shape’s arm. The Shape shakes him off and slices him in the chest. Danny screams. The Shape gets to his feet and rushes toward Laurie. Laurie pulls Annie into the cell and shuts the door. The Shape slashes the knife again catching Laurie in the upper arm, ripping her shirt. She winces with pain. The Shape continues swinging the knife towards Laurie, but can’t reach her through the bars. LAURIE STRODE Annie, get up. Annie begins to move slowly. The Shape continues to swing at them, missing them by feet.

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115. LAURIE STRODE I need help, Annie.

The Shape turns around and walks towards Danny. Annie is now up and is holding her head. to" and begins freaking out.

She finally "comes

LAURIE STRODE Annie. Laurie grabs her to calm her down. LAURIE STRODE He can’t get us. He doesn’t have theThe Shape pulls the keys out of Danny’s pocket. Nooo.

LAURIE STRODE Noo.

The two girls begin screaming as The Shape starts going through the ring of keys. He continues to try them all. ANNIE BRACKETT What do you want?! Laurie stops crying and gets into a calm state. continues to cry.

Annie

The Shape sticks a key in and turns it, opening the cell. Annie stands up. ANNIE BRACKETT Leave us the fuck alone. She runs towards The Shape, The Shape steps back, stabs her in the stomach and throws her out of the cell. LINDSEY WALLACE ANNIE! Laurie stands up as The Shape walks towards her slowly. LAURIE STRODE Stop! The Shape grabs a hold of her shoulder and pushes her against the cell. He lifts the knife. Laurie begins grabbing at her pocket.

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116. LAURIE STRODE I didn’t do anything to you!

The Shape loosens his grip on Laurie and lowers the knife. They make eye contact. Laurie continues grabbing in her pocket. The Shape twitches slightly and then tightens his grip. raises the knife again.

He

Laurie pulls out her keys, grabs the mace on her keychain and sprays it into The Shape’s eyes. The Shape lets go of Laurie and drops the knife. He begins to grab at his eyes. Laurie wiggles away from him. She grabs a hold of the knife and stabs it into his back. The Shape falls face first into the ground she falls on top of him. She continues to stab him. LAURIE STRODE Die. You bastard. Laurie continues slashing into his back, The Shape stops moving. LAURIE STRODE Die! Blood flies into Laurie’s face. She wipes it off with her sleeve and continues stabbing him. Danny grabs Laurie from behind. DANNY STEVENS Okay he’s dead. Danny struggles to pull the knife out of her hand. Laurie stands up, Danny struggles to get up, blood stains his entire shirt. Laurie wipes more blood from her mouth. She helps Danny out of the cell, keeping her eye on The Shape. She turns to check on Annie, but turns right back around. She grabs ahold of the cell door, slams it shut and grabs the keys. SHERIFF BRACKETT Annie! Sheriff Brackett runs towards Annie, who is laying motionless in a pool of blood. He checks her pulse. (CONTINUED)

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117. SHERIFF BRACKETT She’s still breathing.

He turns to an officer. SHERIFF BRACKETT Get an ambulance... NOW. Dr. Loomis runs into the room and stares towards The Shape, who is not moving. Laurie opens the cell for Tommy and Lindsey. They run out and grab a hold of Laurie hugging her tightly. Danny is against the wall, clutching his stomach. Sheriff Brackett looks up at Dr. Loomis. SHERIFF BRACKETT It’s over Sam. Dr. Loomis stares at The Shape’s body. DR. LOOMIS I hope so. EXT. SHERIFF’S STATION-NIGHT Police and ambulance lights brighten the darkness like daytime. Sirens pierce through the night air. Annie is pulled out on a stretcher, Sheriff Brackett follows right next to her. SHERIFF BRACKETT Is she going to make it? PARAMEDIC She’s in critical condition, but she’s stable. Sheriff Brackett kisses his hand and puts it on Annie’s cheek. SHERIFF BRACKETT I love you honey. They load her into the ambulance. Laurie Strode sits in the back of another ambulance, she is getting her arms doctored up by a paramedic. Dr. Loomis walks up to her.

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DR. LOOMIS Are you okay? LAURIE STRODE Who was that? DR. LOOMIS His name was Michael Myers. Sheriff Brackett walks over. SHERIFF BRACKETT You doing okay Laurie? LAURIE STRODE Yes, is Annie going to make it? SHERIFF BRACKETT I think so. I’m going to the hospital right now. LAURIE STRODE Mr. Brackett SHERIFF BRACKETT Yes, Laurie. LAURIE STRODE Was that the boogeyman? DR. LOOMIS No, as a matter of fact... he’s your brother. Laurie looks at Sheriff Brackett, hoping its a joke. Sheriff Brackett just bends his head down. calmness fades and tears fill her eyes.

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