The original Halloween movie directed by John Carpenter was released, introducing the character Michael Myers and establishing the iconic horror franchise.
The movie Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, a sequel in the Halloween franchise starring Jamie Lee Curtis, was released in theaters.
Halloween H20 performed well at the box office, grossing over $55 million domestically.
Laurie Strode fakes her own death to escape her traumatic past with Michael Myers and starts a new life under a different identity as Keri Tate.
Michael Myers brutally murders Laurie's husband and young son, which prompts Laurie to confront her past and face Michael once again.
Laurie has been working anonymously as the headmistress of a private boarding school in California, attempting to lead a quiet life.
Michael Myers escapes from the psychiatric institution where he was held, reigniting his killing spree after 20 years.
Laurie receives a phone call from Michael, signaling that he knows her location and is coming to kill her.
Michael arrives at the school and pursues Laurie and her son John, leading to a violent confrontation between Laurie and Michael.
In a final struggle, Laurie cuts off Michael’s head, apparently killing him for good.
An officer unintentionally runs over Michael’s severed head with a car, ensuring no trace is left.
