After Michael Myers murdered a gay couple in the movie ‘Halloween Kills’, fans have called him homophobic. Is there any truth behind the new theory? Tune in to find out.
Michael Myers might be a fictional character, but the fans are currently treating him like a celebrity. Known for his appearance in the Halloween series of slasher films, Myers has recently been a part of a controversy. In fact, the public has dubbed him ‘homophobic.’
The character, himself, grew up with the viewers. The first time he was seen in the movies, Michael was only a young boy. However, his age doesn’t stop him from committing murders. He kills his sister, Judith Myers, on Halloween (1978).
Myers’ appearance in the movies does not have ‘character development as he returns to kill more people. Created by John Carpenter, different actors like Nick Castle, Tony Moran, Will Sandin, Don Shanks, have portrayed the role of ‘Michael Myers.’
After the release of ‘Halloween Kills’ fans were curious to learn about the antagonist of the movie. Let us find out about Michael Myers in detail.
Learn about Michael Myers and Gay Couples
Michael Myers is a fictional character. He has not only made appearances in movies but has also been featured in expanded universe novels and comic books. Likewise, he is also known as ‘The Shape.’
Recognized for brutally killing people, he might be the main topic of conversation during the spooky season. In the movies, we can see him use a chef’s knife to murder the victims.
The first time audience saw Michael on the screen, he was only a child. In fact, he commits his first murder at the age of 6. Fifteen years after murdering his sister, he returns to his hometown escaping Smith’s Grove Sanitarium. Moreover, he has a disorder called catatonia.
Myers has committed murders of uncountable characters in the movies; both men and women. Likewise, he is seen killing a gay couple in the movie ‘Halloween Kills.’ The gay couple might not be the protagonists of the movie, but their death in the movie has caused a huge controversy.
The gay couple, killed by Michael Myers in Halloween Kills, were LGBTQ+ representation in the franchise. Similarly, fans were not pleased that their lives were taken.
Michael Myers Halloween Kills Homophobic Theory
In ‘Halloween Kills’, Michael Myers returns to his childhood home and murders the gay couple who live there. Their death has given rise to a new theory that believes Michael Myers is homophobic.
While most fans support this theory, some of them are against this. Since Myers has killed all kinds of people in the franchise, some people believe him not to be homophobic. Similarly, the makers of this movie are yet to comment on the theory.
This is not the first theory about Myers to make rounds on the internet. Many believe that he is immortal. Since Michael has lived through all the sufferings he has given and taken, the viewers believe that he might not be a mortal man.
Moreover, the creators of the character and the movies can only put an end to all of the theories. We will have to wait for them to further comment on it.
May you have a spooktacular Halloween!
