WhenHalloween Endshits theaters andPeacockon October 14th, thisHalloweentime must-watch moviewill mark the end of an era, being considered the final film in the franchise. When the film was rebooted in 2018, it erased all storylines after 1981’sHalloween IIand wrote a new story for Laurie Strode whenJamie Lee Curtisreturned to battle it out with the boogeyman.
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Since 2018,Halloweenand its sequelHalloween Killshave featured characters and actors old and new to the franchise, including Michael Myers' original physical portrayerNick Castleand a brand new face for a grown-up Tommy Doyle, thanks toAnthony Michael Hall. But not every character from the reboot trilogy will make it to the end of theHalloweenera.
Returning: Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis)
Jamie Lee Curtis made her film debut in 1978 when she starred as Laurie Strode inJohn Carpenter’sHalloween,a low-budget slasher that took the world by storm and has become a spooky season tradition for generations.
In 2021’sHalloween Kills,Laurie was last seen in a hospital room, speaking some final monologue over Michael Myers' final kill of the film: her daughter Karen. Curtis is set to have one final battle with Michael as the trilogy comes to an end.
Not Returning: Tommy Doyle (Anthony Michael Hall)
Little Tommy Doyle plays a small but memorable role inHalloween,being babysat by Laurie and running around the neighborhood with Lindsey in search of help when Michael gets into his home.
While Tommy has had several portrayers over the years—includingBrian AndrewsandPaul Rudd—’80s heartthrob Anthony Michael Hall took on the role of a grown Tommy inHalloween Kills.But in a devastating twist, as the townspeople attack Michael, he finds the strength to off every attacker, including Tommy.
Returning: Lindsey Wallace (Kyle Richards)
While Laurie babysits Tommy Doyle on Halloween night, it’s Annie who babysits Lindsey Wallace across the street until Annie pawns her off on Laurie to see her boyfriend, leading to her demise by Michael.
Lindsey was played byThe Real Housewives of Beverly HillsstarKyle Richards,who reprised her 40-year-old role inHalloween Kills.Lindsey survived Michael’s reign in the sequel, but only time will tell if she makes it to the end when Richards returns to the franchise inHalloween Ends.
Not Returning: Karen Nelson (Judy Greer)
ActressJudy Greerwas a newcomer to theHalloweenfranchise, playing Laurie’s estranged daughter Karen Nelson in 2018’sHalloweenandHalloween Kills.
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Karen proved to be a strong character throughout the first two films, often helping in attempting to take down her mother’s stalker, but she proved to be no match for Michael when she was unexpectedly made his final victim at the end ofHalloween Kills,allowing for a vengeful Laurie in this final film.
Returning: Michael Myers (Nick Castle)
WhileTony Moranis remembered for appearing as Michael Myers at the end of 1978’sHalloweenwhen the killer is unmasked for a split second, it’sNick Castlewho appeared in the role dressed in thatmechanic jumpsuit and white maskas The Shape, and later reprised the role inHalloween II.
Castle returned to the franchise in 2018, this time credited with a cameo and “breathing sounds” of Michael. Castle appeared as Michael again inHalloween Killsand is expected to finish, where he started with another cameo and “breathing sounds” inHalloween Ends.
Not Returning: Cameron Elam (Dylan Arnold)
In the first two reboot films,Dylan Arnoldplayed Cameron Elam, the boyfriend of Laurie’s granddaughter Allyson and the son of Lonnie, Tommy Doyle’s bully in the original film.
But Cameron came to a fateful end in the sequel when Michael murdered his father and proceeded to impale him on a railing and snap his neck right in front of his devastated girlfriend, assuring Arnold will most likely not make a return in the final film.
Returning: Allyson Nelson (Andi Matichak)
Andi Matichakmade her horror movie debut in 2018 when she portrayed Allyson Nelson, the granddaughter of Laurie Strode, inHalloweenand its sequel.
Allyson survivedHalloween Kills,but her mother wasn’t as lucky: she may be out for just as much revenge as her grandmother when Matichak returns to the role inHalloween Ends.
Not Returning: Marion Chambers (Nancy Stephens)
You may rememberNancy Stephensin the originalHalloweenas Marion Chambers, the nurse who drives Dr. Loomis to the mental institution where they learn of Michael’s escape.
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Stephens reprised the role inHalloween Kills,revealing she had bonded with Tommy, Lindsey, and Lonnie, forming a sort-of Michael Myers Survivors Club until Michael murders her later in the film, ending this character’s run in the franchise.
Returning: Michael Myers (James Jude Courtney)
This slasher has had a lot of portrayers over the years, and actorJames Jude Courtneywas handedthat iconic white maskfor the reboot trilogy in 2018.
Alongside Michael’s original portrayer Nick Castle, Courtney will reprise the role of Michael Myers/The Shape inHalloween Ends,leaving fans wondering if it really will be the end for this killer character.
Not Returning: Vanessa Wilson (Carmela McNeal)
Credited as Sexy Nurse in 2018’sHalloween,actressCarmela McNealreturned to the franchise, this time with the name Vanessa Wilson.
While Vanessa certainly won’t be returning in Halloween Ends, her death was memorable inHalloween Kills.Just as she was about to shoot Michael, she accidentally shot and killed herself, leaving Michael to place her and her boyfriend’s corpses on a merry-go-round and placing the iconic masks fromHalloween III: Season of the Witchon their heads for others to find.
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