When did the first michael myers movie come out

When did the first michael myers movie come out

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What would Halloween be without frightening, hair-raising horror movies? Although October is largely about dressing up in a show-stopping Halloween costume, this spooky month wouldn’t be complete without binging a few (or several) classic Halloween movies. So if you are looking to do a Halloween movie marathon to kick off the season, the Halloween movies with Michael Myers definitely make the list.

If you are wondering how many Michael Myers movies there are, the Halloween film series consists of 13 films. The latest was Halloween Kills and another is in the works, Halloween Ends, set to be released October 14, 2022! If you plan to watch all 13 this season, then you should also know that these films do not go in chronological order. Due to several reboots, different film directors and a failed attempt for an anthology series, the order of these movies can get a little tricky. Luckily, all you need to worry about is which movie snacks you'll be having since we made it easy and provided a full guide on how to watch these Halloween movies in order!

The Halloween movies date back to 1978 when Michael Myers, who is known as a ruthless killer, seeks out his first victim at 6 years old. As the plot unfolds, Michael sets out with the intent to kill Laurie Strode, his sister, and starts an ongoing hunt to find her and those connected to her in later movies. Throughout all the films, Michael Myers embarks on a killing spree and goes through unwavering lengths to seek out his victims.

As you watch one movie after the other, there is no doubt that there will be shrieks and shrills coming from the TV room. And of course, if you want to sneak in a few more frightening movies, we also have figured out the right way to watch all The Conjuring movies as well. Alternatively, if you have little ones watching, you can always opt for the best Halloween movies for kids – still on theme, minus the ultra-scary plot.

What are you waiting for? Now that you know how to watch all the Halloween movies in order, press play and be prepared for a killer night ahead with Michael Myers!

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The movie that kicks off the whole Halloween film series goes back to 1963 when 6-year-old Michael Myers kills his teenage sister, Judith. After being in a mental hospital for 15 years, he escapes and returns to his hometown of Haddonfield, Illinois where begins a killing spree and targets his other sister, Laurie (played by Jamie Lee Curtis), and her friends.

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In Halloween II, the plot picks up right where it left off. After failing to kill Laurie and surviving multiple gun shots, Michael goes after her once again while she is recovering at the hospital. Meanwhile, Dr. Sam Loomis, Michael's childhood psychiatrist, believes that he has discovered the secret to why Michael is after Laurie.

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3 Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)

Skipping Halloween III because it doesn’t follow the plot line, Halloween 4 takes place 10 years later when Michael wakes up from a coma. Since Laurie died in an off-scene car accident, Michael begins the chase for Laurie’s daughter, Jamie. Once everyone knows that Michael is back, the whole town goes into a frenzy trying to stop him.

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4 Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)

After Michael is shot multiple times and thrown down a mineshaft in Halloween 4, he once again survives and goes into another coma. When he wakes, he is on an unwavering mission to find Jamie who is incredibly traumatized from the previous events. Although Jamie is terrified, she and Dr. Loomis attempt to defeat Michael once and for all.

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5 Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995)

Now, six years later, Jamie gives birth to a baby after being abducted by a cult. As she tries to escape, Jamie dies but the baby survives and is found by Tommy, a boy that Laurie used to babysit. Tommy takes the baby and tries to protect it as Michael goes on a hunt for Jamie’s baby.

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6 Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

Laurie Strode returns in this movie even though she was presumed dead in an accident. It turns out that she faked her death in order to avoid Michael. She has concealed her identity for years and now has a son. But of course, Michael finds out and goes after the family.

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7 Halloween: Resurrection (2002)

After a never-ending hunt, Michael finally kills Laurie. One year later, a group of college kids, who enter a reality TV show, stay the night at Michael’s abandoned house – Michael pays them a visit later that night.

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In this reboot, Halloween (2018) serves as a direct sequel to Halloween (1978), disregarding all the previous movies. Laurie comes back in this film and has been preparing for Michael’s inevitable return while living fearfully in a fortified house. She knows that it’s only a matter of time before Michael breaks out of the psychiatric institution and all hell breaks loose.

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After Laurie is rushed to the hospital as Michael burns in her basement, he soon rises from the flames and is out to kill. Laurie and the rest of the Strode women have had enough and come together to try and kill Michael.

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Fans will be extra excited for another Halloween movie, Halloween Ends, to be released on October 14, 2022. Once again, Michael Myers and Laurie Strode will come face-to-face in their battle against each other. Other details are TBD right now.

Yes, this Halloween movie shares the same title as the 1978 film but it’s a reboot that takes place in another time period. We know, it’s a little confusing, but this is why this movie can be watched towards the end of this list. Although it shares a similar plot line from the original movie, it shifts the focus to Michael’s childhood murders.

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As a sequel to Halloween (2007), Laurie is dealing with the traumatic events of fighting off Michael from the previous movie. Michael is still alive and begins to have visions of his mother instructing him to reunite with Laurie. When Michael eventually finds Laurie, the events of that night take an unforeseen turn.

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13 Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982)

Last on this list is Halloween III: Season of the Witch which steers completely away from the Halloween franchise. With not even having Michael Myers involved, you can treat it like a completely different movie from the previous films. Instead, Halloween III is about a company that makes Halloween masks with a special microchip included in each. When Halloween night rolls around, the company has a dark plan that puts the children wearing these masks in grave danger.

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