![The 2018 'Halloween' movie is a direct sequel to the 1978 original and has some Easter eggs. - [Universal Pictures / YouTube screencap]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2018/10/24/660x290/b_502x220x82/the-2018-halloween-movie-is-a-direct-sequel-to-the-1978-original-and-has-some-interesting-easter-eggs-image-via-universal-picturesyoutube_2127477.jpg "The 2018 'Halloween' movie is a direct sequel to the 1978 original and has some Easter eggs. - [Universal Pictures / YouTube screencap]")
Just last week, Michael Myers returned to the big screen to terrorize audiences in "Halloween 2018." The sequel to the 1978 horror classic contains a number of Easter eggs too. Below are five you may have missed when you were watching the new film.
Two Michael Myers actors needed
The original Michael Myers, in the 1978 film, was played by Nick Castle. He returned for the new film, and was seen in several scenes, including the "mask off" shots. However, actor James Jude Courtney handled the scenes with more physical work involved.
The original knife-wielding Michael Myers (@ncastlez) is putting on the scary mask once again in the latest #HalloweenMovie https://t.co/xPAvruIU3d
— USA TODAY Life (@usatodaylife) October 18, 2018
'Season of the Witch' tribute
The new Halloween film is considered a direct sequel to the original, which means it ignores all the others. However, it still pays homage through some Easter eggs. In one scene in the new movie, kids are dressed up in costumes with masks that are a skeleton, pumpkin, and witch. These are nods to "Halloween III: Season of the Witch," a cult classic.
It's time, kids! HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH turns 36 today! pic.twitter.com/bi9WcHS25Y
— Fangoria (@FANGORIA) October 22, 2018
