Why does Michael Myers wear a mask?

Thus, many fans believe that Michael wears the mask to keep his evil from being seen, and in a way that it remains personal to him. Furthermore, Michael's mask is his overall identity. His previous identity as a child was stripped after he murdered his sister in cold blood and was sent to Smith's Grove Sanitarium.
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What is the story behind Michael Myers mask?

Michael Myers' legendarily terrifying mask in the original Halloween is actually an altered Captain Kirk mask that production designer and editor Lee Wallace bought for a couple of bucks at a random store on Hollywood Boulevard and it ended up being used in the movie.
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Why is Michael Myers face deformed?

Even though many people believe that Michael Myers' face was deformed by his left eye, it was really supposed to have represented the injury that he had sustained when Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) stabbed him in the eye with the close hanger.
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What was Michael Myers reason for killing?

It is later revealed in Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers, that Michael is likely under the control of the Cult of Thorn, which is an ancient Druid curse that requires him to kill every living member in his entire bloodline.
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Does Michael Myers mask come off?

He's got the scars to prove it, with the most significant damage to date being the burns sustained at the end of Halloween 2018. Michael's mask is melted throughout Halloween Kills as a result of Laurie's failed trap, and though his mask comes off in the new movie, we never do get a clear look at his face.
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Why does Michael Myers not speak?

Dr. Sartain said "He can speak, he just chooses not to." Except after 40+ years of not saying a word, wouldn't his vocal cord muscles atrophy by now? So even if he wanted to speak, he would no longer be able to (at least temporarily).
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Can Michael Myers talk?

Michael does not speak in the films; the first time audiences ever hear his voice is in the 2007 Rob Zombie reboot. Michael speaks as a child during the beginning of the film, but while in Smith's Grove he stops talking completely.
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Does Michael Myers have a weakness?

Michael only kills on or around October 31, unlike other slashers who can go on murder sprees at any moment and for as long as they please. Another possible weakness of Michael Myers could be his obsession with his targets, namely Laurie and Jamie Lloyd (Danielle Harris), Laurie's daughter in the first timeline.
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Is Michael Myers Based on a true story?

No, Michael Myers isn't real and there was never a serial killing that the character or Halloween movies were based on. Michael Myers was inspired by a young boy that John Carpenter met during a college trip.
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Is Michael Myers immortal?

It appears that Michael Myers isn't immortal or supernatural. He's simply perceived that way by the townspeople due to his incredible resilience. While this might not fit in with the grounded take David Gordon Green hinted at with the 2018 film, it is an interesting way to view the character.
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Did Michael Myers get Jamie pregnant?

It should be noted that in The Producer's Cut of Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, it is heavily implied that the Cult of Thorn forced Michael to rape Jamie and got her pregnant, resulting in him being the father of the baby. However, this is only in The Producer's Cut and was not kept in continuity.
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How did Michael Myers loose his eye?

In the original movie, Laurie Strode attacks Michael with a coat hangar and stabs him in the eye with it. Any normal person would have suffered permanent eye damage, and Michael did also. In the teaser poster for the 2018 Halloween, Michael can be seen with an eye injury in his left eye.
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Does Michael Myers reveal his face?

The first glimpse at the face of adult Michael comes near the end of the original film. His mask is ripped off during a skirmish with Laurie Strode. It definitely is a blink-and-you-miss-it moment, filmed on a dark landing, but it remains one of the best glimpses of Myers, then aged 21.
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Is Michael Myers a human?

Fans have made the point that Michael Myers has survived a number of brutal attacks, from a hail of bullets to multiple stabbings, that could hint he is an indestructible force. But Green assures that he is still human, one who is simply resilient and whose thirst for murder keeps him alive.
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Is Halloween based on a true story?

The iconic, low-budget horror film Halloween terrified and haunted audiences for years, beginning with the original 1978 release. While most people believe the film is a work of fiction, the inspiration came from director and co-writer John Carpenter's experiences and true-crime horror.
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Is Michael Myers Jason?

Michael Myers is a human being, which is one big way that he differs from Jason Voorhees. Jason is considered "undead" and some fans debate what to refer to him as, but it's definitely true that after drowning in Camp Crystal Lake, he comes back to life in some way.
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Why does Michael stare out the window?

Michael Myers' Goal In Halloween Kills

In keeping with Michael's unknowable nature, this is his sole quest throughout the story. All he wants is to get back to his old home and stare out the window - though he commits a lot of killings along the way.
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Why do they call him The Shape?

Basically Michael is named "The Shape" because of the mask he wears, and the how he moved around in the dark. At the end of the credits of Halloween(1978) You will see towards the first end credits Michael was created by Jhon Carpenter. Michael Myers was played by Tony Moran.
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Is the real Michael Myers still alive?

Michael Myers' body was never found in 1978, although many simply assumed him dead. Dr. Loomis continued to track Myers' possible movements until he passed away in the mid-nineties, while Laurie Strode feigned death in a car accident in case her brother ever came after her again.
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What is Michael Myers IQ?

Michael Myers [IQ: 78]
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What mental illness does Michael Myers have?

Michael Myers serves as a case study of conversion disorder, a type of somatic symptom disorder. The common feature of the somatic symptom and related disorders is the presence of physical symptoms that suggest a general medical condition.
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Who can beat Michael Myers?

Simply put, Jason Voorhees wins because he can't be killed. Not even a rain of bullets or impalement can stop him. Michael might be one tough cookie, but (depending on canon) he's still mortal. Both are matched in physical strength, but when it comes to durability, Jason takes the win.
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Who is the strongest horror villain?

20 Most Powerful Horror Movie Villains, Ranked
  1. 1 Kayako - The Grudge.
  2. 2 Death - Final Destination. ...
  3. 3 The Xenomorph - Alien. ...
  4. 4 The Monster - It Follows. ...
  5. 5 Pennywise - IT. ...
  6. 6 The Demon - Annabelle. ...
  7. 7 Sadako - The Ring. ...
  8. 8 Candyman - Candyman. ...
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Does Michael Myers have a kid?

Steven Lloyd is a minor character in the Halloween series. He is the only son and child of Jamie Lloyd and serial killer Michael Myers, also being the latter's grand-nephew. Steven is one of the few surviving members of the Myers family. His appearance was in Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers.
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Does Michael Myers have super strength?

Powers and abilities

Michael possesses superhuman strength, stealth, endurance and durability of an unknown limit.
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