To say that any of the "Halloween" films are inspired by one or several true crimes, then, might be a bit of a stretch. But the genius of Carpenter's character is that Myers draws on several legends, which, themselves, are only tenuously linked to actual events.

Farrands theorizes that, as a child, Michael became fixated on the murder of his sister Judith, and for his own twisted reasons felt the need to repeat that action over and over again, finding a sister-like figure in Laurie who excited him sexually.

Actually, he doesn't talk at all. Though the exact reason is never given, it is assumed that Myers became silent after he murdered his sister. Upon being discovered outside the home by parents and police, then subsequently transferred to a mental facility, 6 year old Michael Myers never spoke again.

Michael's disorders Michael has a disorder called catatonia. Michael Myers is sometimes disabled from moving whenever he either sits or stands. This makes sense because it explains why Michael walks after his victims rather than running. He exhibits stupor also which is an inherited disorder.