The dossier
The birth of pure evil
Young Michael Myers does not exhibit the classic warning signs of a serial killer; he is completely, terrifyingly blank. The iconic opening sequence, shot entirely from his perspective, forces the audience into the mind of a child committing an unthinkable act.
Will Sandin’s brief performance is legendary entirely because of his lack of expression. When his parents remove his clown mask, they don’t find a screaming monster—they find a quiet, unblinking void.
He is the foundation of the Halloween franchise. The young Michael establishes the terrifying premise that true evil doesn’t require a motive, a tragic backstory, or an explanation; sometimes, it simply exists.