THEN AND NOW: The cast of the original 'Halloween,' 43 years later

Debanjali BoseOct 31, 2021, 00:07 IST

Jamie Lee Curtis played Laurie Strode in the 1978 film "Halloween" and reprised the role most recently in the new "Halloween Kills."Compass International Pictures/Getty Images; Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

The first "Halloween" film was released in 1978, introducing dreaded serial killer Michael Myers.
Some of the cast, like Jamie Lee Curtis, reprised their roles in the new sequel, "Halloween Kills."

Forty-three years ago, a masked Michael Myers escaped from his psychiatric ward and stalked the town of Haddonfield in the 1978 classic "Halloween."

Michael Myers in "Halloween Kills," the latest film in the franchise. Compass International Productions/Universal

Jamie Lee Curtis played high school student and main character, Laurie Strode.

Jamie Lee Curtis in the 1978 "Halloween." Compass International Pictures/Getty Images

Curtis has since become a huge name in Hollywood. The actress has also established a notable writing career.

Jamie Lee Curtis onstage at the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards in February 2021. Rich Polk/NBCU via Getty Images

Donald Pleasence played Michael Myers' psychiatrist, Dr. Sam Loomis.

Donald Pleasence in 1978. Universal

Pleasence died in 1995 after amassing more than 200 film credits, writing a children's book, and receiving four Tony Award nominations.

Donald Pleasence in 1993. Alain BENAINOUS/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Nancy Kyes played babysitter Annie Brackett.

Nancy Kyes in 1978. Compass International Productions

After appearing on a few more TV and movie projects after "Halloween," Kyes left acting in 1992. She is currently a professor in California.

Nancy Kyes in a 2018 Instagram video recorded by a fan. (Instagram/@pinksparkle710) Instagram

P.J. Soles played high school student Lynda Van der Klok.

P.J. Soles in 1978's "Halloween." Compass International Pictures

Soles is still active in television and film, with roles in movies like "Private Benjamin" and "The Devil's Rejects."

P.J. Soles in 2019. Michael Tullberg/Getty Images

John Michael Graham played Lynda's boyfriend Bob.

Bob with Lynda. Compass Internation Productions

Thirty years after "Halloween," he made an appearance in a TV documentary about the making of the film titled "Halloween: The Inside Story."

Child actress Kyle Richards played a timid Lindsey Wallace, who Annie babysat.

Kyle Richards. Compass International Productions

Richards has continued acting, and is known for starring in "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."

Kyle Richards in "Halloween Kills." Universal

Charles Cyphers played Sheriff Leigh Brackett, the father of Annie.

Sheriff Brackett in "Halloween." Compass International Productions

Cyphers is back as Sheriff Brackett in "Halloween Kills" after stints on TV shows like "ER" and "Seinfeld."

Charles Cyphers in "Halloween Kills." Universal

Nick Castle played Michael Myers as "The Shape."

Michael Myers. Compass International Productions

Castle has since switched to writing and directing films, penning the 2007 movie "August Rush" and co-writing "Escape from New York."

Nick Castle. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

Tony Moran played Michael Myers without the mask.

Michael Myers without a mask in "Halloween" (1978). Compass International Productions

Moran was under the radar for a while after the release of 1978's "Halloween," eventually appearing at conventions to support the movie.

Tony Moran in 2018. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

Brian Andrews played Tommy Doyle, the curious 8-year-old who Laurie was babysitting.

Tommy. Compass International Productions

Andrews' last credited acting role was in the 2015 film "Sky Harbor."

Brian Andrews in 2014. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

Nancy Stephens played Marion Chambers, who was a nurse and colleague of Dr. Sam Loomis.

Nurse Marion Chambers in "Halloween" (1978). Compass International Productions

Stephens had brief appearances in TV shows "All in the Family" and "Cheers."

Nancy Stephens at "Halloween Kills" premiere. VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images

Sandy Johnson played Michael's sister, Judith Margaret Myers.

Judith Myers. Compass International Productions

"Halloween" (2018) used archival footage of Johnson as Judith from the 1978 movie, but she hasn't been back to the franchise since.

Sandy Johnson in 2018. Hollywood To You/Star Max/GC Images/Getty Images

David Kyle Foster played Judith's boyfriend.

Judith's boyfriend. Compass International Productions

Foster retired from acting, entered a seminary, and founded a non-profit Christian ministry called Mastering Life Ministries.

Arthur Malet played the graveyard keeper.

Graveyard caretaker with Dr Loomis. Compass International Productions

Malet died in 2013. One of his final roles was in Alfonso Cuaron's 1995 film "A Little Princess."

Arthur Malet in 1980. ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content/Getty Images

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