Halloween Original Theatrical Trailer (1978) *SPOILERS BELOW* On October 31, 1963, six-year-old Michael Myers (Will Sandin) stabs his fifteen-year-old sister Judith (Sandy Johnson) to death with a large kitchen knife at their home in Haddonfield, Illinois. Michael, in a trance-like state, is committed to the Smith's Grove Warren County Sanitarium, where he is placed under the care of child psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis (Donald Pleasence). Fifteen years later, on October 30, 1978, Michael is now 21 and is to be brought to court to determine if he is competent to stand trial for his crime. Loomis and his assistant Marion Chambers (Nancy Stephens) arrive at Smith's Grove to take Myers to court. Michael attacks them, steals the car, and escapes. Loomis goes in pursuit of Michael and, after learning that Judith Myers's tombstone is missing, is convinced that Michael will return home in Haddonfield. Michael (Nick Castle), wearing a mechanic's coveralls and a white mask, returns to his abandoned home in Haddonfield. He stalks teenager Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis), and follows her and her friends Annie Brackett (Nancy Kyes) and Lynda Van Der Klok (PJ Soles) as they walk home from school. Laurie becomes unnerved after spotting Michael several times during the day, but Lynda and Annie dismiss her concerns. That evening, Laurie is babysitting Tommy Doyle (Brian Andrews) across the street from where Annie is babysitting Lindsey Wallace (Kyle Richards). As evening turns to night ...