Talk:List of Halloween (franchise) characters

message: Can I ask the source of Lisa's surname?  It wasn't mentioned in the series itself if I recall, was it revealed on the website or an interview somewhere?    Paul  730 16:32, 24 December 2008 (UTC)
thread_title:  Lisa Thomas 

message: I want to change the title of this page to Characters in the First Halloween Saga. This page should only include characters as seen in the films started by John Carpenter and ending in Halloween: Resurrection. Characters from these films that were expanded in canonical comics shall be listed. No characters from Halloween III: Season of the Witch or Rob Zombie's two Halloween films should have inclusion. Those characters and story lines need their own page for the sake of preventing constant confusion. And, characters appearing from comics based on the original Halloween saga, not seen in any of the films should have their own characters page as well. So, let us stick with the Halloween characters, major and secondary, appearing in Halloween parts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Also, this page should be broken down into Major Characters and Secondary Characters so the format is neat and orderly. 
Major characters such as Laurie Strode, Michael Myers, Dr. Samuel J. Loomis, and Jamie Lloyd have their own Wikipedia article. So, if they are mentioned on this page, it should be brief but concise. The explanation should be able to link the reader to that page. 
Example:
Laurie Strode
Laurie Strode is the principal female protagonist in the First Halloween Saga, in film and literature. She is the younger sister of serial killer Michael Myers. She was born in Haddonfield, Illinois in 1961. Her biological parents are Donald and Edith Myers, and her adoptive parents are Morgan and Pamela Strode. She is the mother of two: Jamie Lloyd and John Tate.  
If you will not object to my suggested changes, then I will proceed as soon as possible. Let me know what you think. 
(EmperadorElijah (talk) 19:56, 11 January 2009 (UTC)
replies: text: I have to say I disagree with just about all of your suggestions.  See WP:IN-U, Wikipedia is not concerned with issues of canon and continuity, but is supposed to be written from a real-world perspective.  To that end, a single article for characters in the Halloween film series is quite sufficient, and splitting it up based on fictional timelines is completely unnecessary.  Even the way you suggest writing the profiles based on your Laurie Strode example is wrong, with emphasis on trivial in-universe details like birthdates and next-of-kin.  That is not how we write about fiction.  See Characters of Smallville for an example of a well-written character list/article.  If you do want to write about the Halloween characters from an in-universe perspective, I would encourage you to check out the Horror Film Wiki over at Wikia.    Paul  730 20:28, 11 January 2009 (UTC)
thread_title: The Title and the entire page

message: There is no "Anne" in her name. We are given no middle name in Sam, it's just Cynthia Myers.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mm2dylan (talk • contribs) 07:42, 2 October 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Cynthia Anne Myers 

message: This page was recently moved to "Halloween (franchise) characters", and I'm trying to figure out why it isn't simply at List of Halloween characters. I see that Trekker recently created and directed that page to "Halloween#Cosutmes", which I don't think is an accurate redirection. I don't see anyone typing "List of Halloween characters" and intending to find costumes for Halloween. It makes more logical sense that they would type Halloween costumes and be taken to the appropriate page (yes page, because there is an entire page on costumes and not a section as that redirect sends them to.
Per naming conventions, I would propose that this page go to the "List of Halloween characters" page name, on the grounds that it is the most common usage and it is not competing with any actual page of the same name. At worst case scenario, you include a hatnote that says "If you're looking for Halloween costumes then see this page.".   BIGNOLE   (Contact me) 16:26, 31 January 2020 (UTC)
thread_title:  Page name and potential move 

message: I think we should merge the cast table. Right now it looks messy, especially since the first Halloween shows up three times and Halloween II twice. It feels unnecessary and drags the page out. If mentioning continuity is important, than we should instead create a section about it somewhere on the page, such as below.
Character                  	Halloween                                        	Halloween II                              	Halloween 4:                         	Halloween 5:    	Halloween:                       	Halloween H20:  	Halloween:      	Halloween            	Halloween II                	Halloween                                  	Halloween Kills                              	Halloween Ends
Character                  	                                                 	                                          	                                     	                	                                 	                	                	                     	                            	                                           	                                             	
Michael Myers              	Nick CastleTony MoranWill SandinTommy Lee Wallace	Dick WarlockTony MoranAdam GunnNick Castle	George P. WilburTom MorgaErik Preston	Don L. Shanks   	George P. WilburA. Michael Lerner	Chris Durand    	Brad Loree      	Tyler ManeDaeg Faerch	Tyler ManeChase Wright Vanek	James Jude CourtneyNick CastleCody Robinson	James Jude CourtneyNick CastleAiron Armstrong	James Jude CourtneyNick CastleAiron Armstrong
Samuel Loomis              	Donald Pleasence                                 	Donald Pleasence                          	Donald Pleasence                     	Donald Pleasence	Donald Pleasence                 	Tom Kane        	                	Malcolm McDowell     	Malcolm McDowell            	Colin Mahan                                	Donald Pleasence                             	
Laurie Strode              	Jamie Lee Curtis                                 	Jamie Lee CurtisNichole Drucker           	Jamie Lee Curtis                     	                	                                 	Jamie Lee Curtis	Jamie Lee Curtis	Scout Taylor-Compton 	Scout Taylor-Compton        	Jamie Lee Curtis                           	Jamie Lee Curtis                             	Jamie Lee Curtis
Annie Brackett             	Nancy Kyes                                       	Nancy Kyes                                	                                     	                	                                 	                	                	Danielle Harris      	Danielle Harris             	                                           	Nancy Kyes                                   	
Marion Chambers-Whittington	Nancy Stephens                                   	Nancy Stephens                            	                                     	                	                                 	Nancy Stephens  	                	                     	                            	                                           	Nancy Stephens                               	
Sheriff Leigh Brackett     	Charles Cyphers                                  	Charles Cyphers                           	                                     	                	                                 	                	                	Brad Dourif          	Brad Dourif                 	                                           	Charles Cyphers                              	
Tommy Doyle                	Brian Andrews                                    	Brian Andrews                             	Danny Ray                            	                	Paul Rudd                        	                	                	Skyler Gisondo       	                            	                                           	Anthony Michael Hall                         	
Lindsey Wallace            	Kyle Richards                                    	Kyle Richards                             	Leslie L. Rohland                    	                	                                 	                	                	Jenny Gregg Stewart  	                            	                                           	Kyle Richards                                	
Dr. Terence Wynn           	Robert Phalen                                    	                                          	                                     	Don L. Shanks   	Mitchell Ryan                    	                	                	Sybil Danning        	                            	Robert Phalen                              	                                             	
Judith Myers               	Sandy Johnson                                    	                                          	                                     	                	                                 	                	                	Hanna R. Hall        	                            	                                           	                                             	
Jamie Lloyd                	                                                 	                                          	Danielle Harris                      	Danielle Harris 	J.C. BrandyDanielle Harris       	                	                	                     	                            	                                           	                                             	
Rachel Carruthers          	                                                 	                                          	Ellie Cornell                        	Ellie Cornell   	                                 	                	                	                     	                            	                                           	                                             	
Sheriff Ben Meeker         	                                                 	                                          	Beau Starr                           	Beau Starr      	                                 	                	                	                     	                            	                                           	                                             	
John Tate                  	                                                 	                                          	                                     	                	                                 	Josh Hartnett   	Josh Hartnett   	                     	                            	                                           	                                             	
Deborah Myers              	                                                 	                                          	                                     	                	                                 	                	                	Sheri Moon Zombie    	Sheri Moon Zombie           	                                           	                                             	
Karen Nelson (née Strode)  	                                                 	                                          	                                     	                	                                 	                	                	                     	                            	Judy GreerSophia Miller                    	Judy Greer                                   	Judy Greer
Allyson Nelson             	                                                 	                                          	                                     	                	                                 	                	                	                     	                            	Andi Matichak                              	Andi Matichak                                	Andi Matichak
Cameron Elam               	                                                 	                                          	                                     	                	                                 	                	                	                     	                            	Dylan Arnold                               	Dylan Arnold                                 	
Sheriff Barker             	                                                 	                                          	                                     	                	                                 	                	                	                     	                            	Omar Dorsey                                	Omar Dorsey                                  	
Julian Morrissey           	                                                 	                                          	                                     	                	                                 	                	                	                     	                            	Jibrail Nantambu                           	Jibrail Nantambu                             	
 This actor portrayed the unmasked version of a character. This actor portrayed a younger version of the character. This actor was the stunt actor for the character. This actor appeared through the use of archive footage. This actor voiced the breathing of the character. This actor appeared in a photo only. This actor only voiced this character, and did not actually appear. This actor only appears as this character in an alternate cut of the film.
=== Continuity with characters ===
The franchise exists over several different continuities, with characters receiving several different fates.
*Continuity A consists of Halloween, Halloween II, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. In this continuity, Laurie Strode dies between the second and third films, and has a daughter named Jamie Lloyd.
*Continuity B consists of Halloween, Halloween II, Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, and Halloween Resurrection. In this continuity, Laurie Strode does not die, and Jamie Lloyd doesn't exist, instead she has a son named John Tate.
*Continuity C consists of Halloween, Halloween, Halloween Kills, and Halloween Ends. In this timeline, Laurie is not related to Michael Myers, and doesn't have Jamie or John, instead having a daughter named Karen.
*The remake continuity consists of the remake and it's sequel, and is a retelling of the first two films.
*Halloween III: Season of the Witch exists in it's own continuity where the other films are also in-universe films.
This way it summarizes character appearances in all the films, saves repeating films, and just makes it seem less messy. It also acknowledges the alternate continuities. 96.238.36.15 (talk) 07:58, 3 July 2020 (UTC)
thread_title:  Cast table 

message: The franchise exists over several different continuities, with characters receiving several different fates.
*Continuity A consists of Halloween, Halloween II, Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers, and Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers. In this continuity, Laurie Strode dies between the second and third films, and has a daughter named Jamie Lloyd.
*Continuity B consists of Halloween, Halloween II, Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, and Halloween Resurrection. In this continuity, Laurie Strode does not die, and Jamie Lloyd doesn't exist, instead she has a son named John Tate.
*Continuity C consists of Halloween, Halloween, Halloween Kills, and Halloween Ends. In this timeline, Laurie is not related to Michael Myers, and doesn't have Jamie or John, instead having a daughter named Karen.
*The remake continuity consists of the remake and it's sequel, and is a retelling of the first two films.
*Halloween III: Season of the Witch exists in it's own continuity where the other films are also in-universe films.
This way it summarizes character appearances in all the films, saves repeating films, and just makes it seem less messy. It also acknowledges the alternate continuities. 96.238.36.15 (talk) 07:58, 3 July 2020 (UTC)
thread_title:  Continuity with characters