19 Iconic Characters From The "Halloween" Universe Then Vs. Now

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Michael Myers has been slaying since '78.

With fall in the air, it's officially the season of Michael Myers — undoubtedly one of the most iconic horror movie slashers of all time.

Jamie Lee Curtis with a terrified expression and Michael Myers standing behind her in "Halloween"

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With 13 films currently in the franchise, we have met SO many characters along the way — and many have gone on to reprise their roles again and again.

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From the original 1978 movie to the Rob Zombie reboot and beyond, here's what the actors looked like then vs. now:

1. To start, Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode in Halloween.

Jamie Lee Curtis holding a knife in "Halloween"

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And here's what she looks like now.

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2. Nick Castle as Michael Myers in Halloween.

Nick Castle wearing the Michael Myers mask in "Halloween"

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And here's what he looks like now.

Nick Castle wearing a blue jumpsuit and orange sneakers while holding a faux knife and Michael Myers mask at the premiere of "Halloween Kills"

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3. Donald Pleasence as Dr. Loomis in Halloween.

Donald Pleasance wearing a trench coat while pointing a gun in "Halloween"

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And here's what he looked like before he died in 1995.

Donald Pleasance wearing casual clothing in Cognac, France

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And here's what she looks like now.

Kyle Richards wearing a metallic blazer, red velvet pants, and holding a sparkly pure on the red carpet for "The Holiday Exchange" premiere

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5. Judy Greer as Karen Nelson in Halloween.

Judy Greer wearing a Christmas sweater in "Halloween"

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And here's what she looks like now.

Judy Greer wearing a pink sleeveless dress, heels, and holding a small white purse on the red carpet for the 25th anniversary of "Jawbreaker"

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6. Josh Hartnett as John Tate in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later.

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And here's what he looks like now.

Josh Hartnett wearing a gray jacket and green button-up shirt at the Rome photocall for "Trap"

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7. Tyler Mane as Michael Myers in Halloween.

Tyler Mane dressed as Michael Myers and holding a knife in "Halloween"

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And here's what he looks like now.

Tyler Mane wearing a pinstripe outfit with a white polo and a newsboy hat on the red carpet for the "Deadpool & Wolverine" premiere

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8. Andi Matichak as Allyson Nelson in Halloween.

Andi Matichak wearing a fedora, suspenders, and a pinstripe button-up shirt in "Halloween"

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And here's what she looks like now.

Andi Matichak wearing a white dress in front of a background of pumpkins on the red carpet for the "Halloween Ends" premiere

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9. LL Cool J as Ronald "Ronny" Jones in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later.

LL Cool J dressed as a cop wearing a white bandage as he talks on the phone next to a coroner's van in "Halloween H20: 20 Years Later"

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And here's what he looks like now.

LL Cool J in a red suit, black bucket hat, and sunglasses at the 2024 Black Music Action Coalition Gala

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10. James Jude Courtney as Michael Myers in Halloween Ends.

James Jude Courtney dressed as Michael Myers against a patterned wall in "Halloween Ends"

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And here's what he looks like now.

James Jude Courtney wearing a black suit in front of a background of pumpkins on the red carpet for the "Halloween Ends" premiere

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11. Dylan Arnold as Cameron Elam in Halloween Kills.

Andi Matichak and Dylan Arnold standing in a hallway in "Halloween Kills"

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And here's what he looks like now.

Dylan Arnold in a pinstripe suit on the red carpet for the "1992" premiere

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12. Busta Rhymes as Freddie Harris in Halloween: Resurrection.

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And here's what he looks like now.

Busta Rhymes wearing a Louis Vutton jacket, big necklace, and blue top at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards

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13. Scout Taylor-Compton as Laurie Strode in Halloween.

Danielle Harris, Scout Taylor-Compton, and Kristina Klebe standing in casual clothing and letterman jackets in "Halloween"

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And here's what she looks like now.

Scout Taylor-Compton wearing a red dress on the red carpet for "The Bay" Season 8 premiere

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14. Charles Cyphers as Sheriff Leigh Brackett in Halloween Kills.

Judy Greer, Charles Cyphers, and Omar J. Dorsey standing in a hospital in "Halloween Kills"

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And here's what he looked like before he died in 2024.

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15. Anthony Michael Hall as Tommy Doyle in Halloween Kills.

Anthony Michael Hall holding a baseball bat in "Halloween Kills"

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And here's what he looks like now.

Anthony Michael Hall in a gray suit at the screening of "Trigger Warning"

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16. Malcolm McDowell as Dr. Loomis in Halloween.

Malcolm McDowell hugging a woman with bruising on her face in "Halloween"

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And here's what he looks like now.

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17. Sheri Moon Zombie as Deborah Myers in Halloween.

Sheri Moon Zombie and Daeg Faerch in a room with tables and chairs behind them in "Halloween"

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And here's what she looks like now.

Sheri Moon Zombie on the red carpet for "3 From Hell"

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18. Rohan Campbell as Corey Cunningham in Halloween Ends.

Jamie Lee Curtis and Corey Cunningham standing outside in casual clothing in "Halloween Ends"

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And here's what he looks like now.

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19. Finally, Paul Rudd as Tommy Doyle in Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers.

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And here's what he looks like now.

Paul Rudd in a blue blazer and gray shirt on the red carpet for the "Friendship" premiere

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What's your favorite movie from the Halloween universe? Share your pick in the comments!

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