This page is similar in name or subject to other pages. The character has appeared in comic books, fan. Deborah Myers : [looks at Michael and Judith] What the hell took you two so long? How would you describe your experience of living in Los Angeles in the 70s? But whatever happened to Sandy Johnson the original actress who brought Judith Myers to (ahem) life? Loomis agreed to hold onto Judith's diaries. Dread Central: First off, could you tell us a bit about your early life in Texas as well as the eventual move to Los Angeles? Having seen your other work, I could totally see you for the P.J. He moved through the kitchen, equipping himself with a large butchers knife, before moving through the house. This is just crazy stuff. *laughs*. Learn how your comment data is processed. She has been gracious enough to divulge her memories of Hollywood and her brush with a slasher icon. That left only one person who could have committed the heinous act and that was Michael Audrey Myers. For someone to actually like it and to think it was cool, I actually thought that was kind of fun. Judith's boyfriend, peers and former high school staff paid their respects by attending her wake on November 2, 1963. When I graduated, I went ahead and got started with professionals yknow, acting classes, and I was in the Playboy talent agency so that lead to going on interviews.. She was 16 years old when Michael stabbed her to death with a kitchen knife. Known relatives A few bucks here and there. As the existence of Jamie Lloyd is considered apocryphal, so too is the existence of her son, Steven. I was close with them both. Sinclair Cemetery, confirming his psychiatrist's fears that Michael had, indeed, come home. We, the audience, get to see firsthand through the killers eyes. Working together for an inclusive Europe. That is amazing. More often than not, the bloodier, the better. They [Sonny and Cher] were very nice obviously very talented and put us all at ease. Sandy Johnson: I have! And then she disappeared. Michael Myers, age 10 Judith Myers is a character featured in the 1978 slasher film Halloween as well as the 2007 remake by Rob Zombie. That I think is really cool. Technical Specs, [as Michael and Judith come down from upstairs]. You followed Halloween with roles in the comedies H.O.T.S. In the original Halloween she was portrayed by Sandy Johnson. It is assumed, Myers picked up the mask before putting it on prior to committing the crime. Sandy Johnson: Oh, absolutely. It seems like I did something with her after that something social I mightve gone to the theatre to see one of his movie releases, and I think I saw her again. I can remember walking up the steps to go into the interview I think it was just a general interview I dont think, at the time, it was for Judith. Eventually the Myers house was abandoned and the place would remain unoccupied for quite some time. In the remake, she is played by actress Hanna Hall . As far as Gas Pump Girls, how was it working alongside the other girls, like Kirsten Baker (Friday the 13th Part II) and Rikki Marin (then-wife of Cheech Marin)? The teenage girl? A hysterical Edith immediately called an operator who connected her to the Haddonfield Police Station. Like what you see? In 1963, Judith was dating a blonde-haired boy named Danny. Did you interact with them as well? Michael Myers is a large masked figure who relentlessly follows his victims, specifically the films' heroine Laurie Strode (a role famously played by Jamie Lee Curtis in a majority of the Michael Myers movies). In the original, it is implied that he was in his house to begin with, not Mrs. Blankenship's. The opening sequence notable for being shot with a Steadicam follows the point-of-view of an unseen character on Halloween 1963. When Rick told me that he had been looking for me for, like, eight years and that I had fans, I thought, What in the world? And I actually had a fan club back east? Sandy Johnson: It was amazing, actually being on a big set with lots of stars and meeting Joe Nameth, of course and I remember it was such fun having wardrobe people. Sandy Johnson: I guess, really, it was just I was into choreography and dance and all that in high school. 45 Lampkin Lane, Haddonfield, Illinois Judith then teased them and asked them what they would do if she gave them no treats, which then puzzled the young children. When her grandmother died in 1969, the only people who would visit Judith's grave site would be a few teenagers who would sneak into the cemetery for a good scare or show off their bravery. Don also backed up his wife saying that he witnessed Michael holding the knife when they got home and that he also witnessed Edith remove the knife from him. Ill be on hand hosting some panels so be sure to say hi and, of course, trick r treat! Fond memories of that time. November 10, 1947 They were able to determine that she was caught off guard and most likely knew her murderer and must have been in such a state of shock by seeing who the perpetrator was. Michael, after he saw the light in Judith's room go out, snuck in through the back door, got a large butcher knife from a drawer, and began to creep towards the stairs. I was comfortable with him. Sandy was a Playboy Playmate Of The Month in June 1974 and, on the back of her Playboy pictorial fame, she entered the acting world for a brief stint. At the time, it was just a low-budget film that was released and I was lucky enough to have been in it and hoped that it would bring more work. from view for close to forty years. In them she detailed Michael's strange behavior towards her and her disappointment of not having a healthy sibling relationship with her brother. Michael Myers (Younger Brother) The respect for the models was always good. Judith was killed the night of Halloween in 1963 by her little brother. In fact, I think a lot of them are from Terror in the Aisles the documentary they had to get my permission to put that scene in there.. Sandy Johnson as "Judith Myers" in John Carpenter's Halloween. Edith and Don Myers cried when Michael was escorted out of the courtroom. Take that damn thing off. [kisses his baby sister] Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Grand-nephew; canonicity subject to interpretation. Sandy Johnsons last movie role to date was as a ballroom dancer in Mel Brooks typically broad fright feature send-up Dracula: Dead and Loving It. Just enjoying the fact that we had work and had roles that we could play around with. This article about an Illinois state senator is a stub. For more information visit the official H40 website and H40 on Facebook. The butcher? [2]. *laughs*, Sandy Johnson: Other than my dearest friends and family when I left California and went to Oregon and then to Texas, I pretty much cut all of it out. He was definitely very descriptive with what he wanted.. [looks at Michael and Judith] The Myers' family moved out of the house because of the incident. He also stole her gravestone from Mt. Five months later, Judith was tasked with taking her brother out trick 'r treating on Halloween night. They still loved him and were desperate for a cure. Sandy Johnson: To a certain extent, yes. She adored both her baby siblings greatly. Had you auditioned for another role in the film or were you always set to appear in the opening scene? The information contained within Judith's diaries further added to the grief of Mr. and Mrs. Myers. All Rights Reserved. Judith Margaret Myers lived with her mother Deborah, her younger siblings Michael and "Boo" and her mother's boyfriend Ronnie White. I think the audition was for any of the girls I think they were just looking to see which girls they wanted I dont think they had cast anybody yet. Forensics state she was seated at her vanity, presumably brushing her hair, when the attack took place. Laurie took the diaries and eventually started reading them. I wasnt particularly happy being a young adult because my mom had been suffering from manic depression and there was a lot of, you know, traumatic experiences associated with that. Includes Address (8) Phone (15) Email (19) I remember when I left, I was hopeful they had talked to me for awhile and then, of course, when I did find out I was cast as Judith Myers, of course, I was very happy. that was tons of fun. We kind of just went through how it was going to work. Horror Film Wiki is a FANDOM Movies Community. She moved to Danville, Illinois and was a public school teacher and a secretary for a manufacturing company. He placed the body of Annie Brackett, another babysitter who failed in her duties, beneath the headstone. I think being part of the opening scene in Halloween because, at the time, that was a really long sequence with a Panaglide camera and it was groundbreaking and we all sort of knew it so that made it special. Because remember, I worked with children. Related To Edward Myers. After Judith's death and Michael's institutionalization, Edith suffered from major depression and Don began drinking excessively. 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); On November 3, 1963, she was buried at the Mt. The character of Judith Myers was created by writer and director, The timeline for the remake series is left deliberately ambiguous, but the first act of the film appears to take place during the late, Judith Myers is Michael's second murder victim after. Sandy Johnson: I can see that too. She was stabbed multiple times. I want to do it with the mask on. Niece, deceased; canonicity subject to interpretation. Obviously, if they had, I wouldve known. Hey, you know, it's a fuckin' rat. Convention agents had been searching for you for quite some time. He brought it to the Wallace residence where he placed it on a bed in the upstairs bedroom. I think working with the other actresses in Halloween and Gas Pump Girls and H.O.T.S. In May of that year, Judith and Danny took a trip to nearby Russellville, but their parents insisted that she should take young Michael along with them. Sandy Johnson: My motivation, initially, was that my father had cancer and there was a treatment that they were offering in Mexico but in order to get it, you had to go there and of course, you had to be able to pay for it. I finally did find happiness when I got remarried and started working with children.. The paramedics placed Judith on a gurney and exited the house where they then placed her in the ambulance. So I went ahead with that. Do you have any memories of producer Debra Hill? We have updated our Privacy and Cookie Policy in line with the new EU privacy regulations. Im sure she was probably the female lady whom I remember was going around when we were doing all the scenes. : Donald Myers (father; deceased)Edith Myers (mother; deceased)Michael Myers (younger brother)4-6 TimelineLaurie Strode (younger sister)Jamie Lloyd (niece; deceased)Steven Lloyd (great-nephew)H20 TimelineLaurie Strode (younger sister; deceased)John Tate (nephew) [5], In 2000, Michael set his sights on Lisa Thomas, who bore an uncanny resemblance to Judith. But that whole movie was fun and light-hearted I liked the people that were doing it.. Despite interest, she has never participated in a documentary and unlike her co-stars, she has never attended an autograph signing. After Danny left, Judith went upstairs. They were just doing general interviews, kind of just bringing us down to see who they wanted to use.. Oh, Elvis! She is portrayed by Sandy Johnson in the film of 1978 and Hannah R. Hall in the 2007 remake of the film. Her brother Michael was born in 1957, and her sister Cynthia was born in 1961. This family lived in a white, two-story house at 45 Lampkin Lane, in the small town ofHaddonfield, Illinois. [3] Don wasted no time in racing into the house and running upstairs to check on Judith while Edith managed to get the knife away from Michael and escort him into the house with her young daughter, Cynthia, following them. Daughter Actor Vivien Ng On The New Cult Horror Film, Every Frightening New Title Coming to Paramount+ in March, The Number One Horror Show on Netflix For The Month Is A great adaptation of a fantastic series, The Most-Viewed Horror Movie Trailer On YouTube This Week Has Fans All-In, Seeing Red: Enter To Win A Blu-Ray of Joe Begos Christmas Bloody Christmas, Subscribers Find The Latest Shocking Netflix True Crime Documentary Series Unbelievable. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. That film would be etched in history as John Carpenters Halloween need we say more? Also known as Judith Myers Brouard, Judy Brouard, Judy Myers, Brouard Judith Myers, Margaret Myers. She is the eldest daughter and child of Donald and Edith Myers, the elder sister and very first victim of her brother, serial killer Michael Myers, and the elder sister of Laurie Strode. Official Sites Im actually going to attend the premiere., Sandy Johnson: *laughs* The contract to use the footage included being there at the premiere.. In addition to her appearance in Halloween, Johnson appeared in several other movies in the late seventies. After her turn as Judith Myers, she had lead roles in the sex comedies H.O.T.S. : [1], In 1963, Judith was dating a boy named Daniel Hodges. Judith was the first on-screen murder of the, In the 1978 novelization based on the original. Some of which were a few diaries that her parents stumbled upon. GDay. Michael then disrupted his sister's lovemaking when he appeared before her covered in blood and held a dead rabbit in his hands. "Morning, Boo. Pages in this category are related to the. Elvis died. But all of that would eventually change and come to an abrupt end in 1978. We move inside through the back of the house, proceed up the stairs and into the bedroom of the teenage girl in the interim, a knife is extracted from a kitchen drawer and a clown mask is placed over our visual. David Kyle, who played your boyfriend in the film, mentioned playing cards with some of the other actresses Jamie Lee Curtis, Nancy Loomis, P.J. Portrayed by As the first victim of Michael Myers, Judith is referenced in every film in the series whether by visual homage or in the form of a ghost story. The police allowed Edith and Don to return home with Michael after the questioning. Judith was deeply disturbed by this, but knew better than to tell her parents, or else she would have to explain why she wasn't keeping an eye on her brother while this occurred. Testimony from Mr. and Mrs. Myers, states that Michael was wearing the clown mask upon their return home. | : Halloween: The First Death of Laurie Strode #2, The existence of this character is considered apocryphal as. There are definitely similarities in style. Halloween. How did you get your start in the entertainment industry? It isnt particularly uncommon for an actor/actress within the genre to have eventually quit Hollywood these films just werent regarded in the same manner as they are today and until recently, the genre was hardly known as a potentially star-making machine Jamie Lee Curtis being the exception, not the rule. Judith ignored Michael, opting instead to make out with her boyfriend in the living room while Michael, unknown to them, spyed on them through an outside window. Contents 1 Biography 2 Notes & Trivia 3 See also 4 External Links 5 References Biography Deborah Myers [3], Secretary of State Jesse White appointed Myers to the Secretary of State Merit Commission most recently for a term starting February 3, 2014 and ending November 12, 2019. Sandy Johnson is an American actress and model. He brought it to the Wallace residence where he placed it on a bed in the upstairs bedroom. First appearance What was the atmosphere like on set? In this film, the Judith's murder unfolds similarly to the original 1978 film, with the exception that Michael Myers walks across the street to witness his sister and her boyfriend making out. Many convention agents, promoters and fans have attempted to find Ms. Johnson over the last 15 years. However, both Michael's and Edith's fingerprints were found on the knife. And, of course, at the time, the jokes were new and edgy now, of course, theyre just stupid. Your Gas Pump Girls co-star Kirsten Baker also appeared in a notable horror film Friday the 13th Part II and has attended conventions in the past. I like that John Carpenter is involved with it I think its very cool that Jamie Lee Curtis is back again shes obviously a very good actress and I really like her.. [2], At a few minutes to 10:00 PM, Michael, still dressed as a clown, walked around his house, and silently watched through the windows as Judith and her boyfriend kissed, and soon afterwards went upstairs to have sex. Given that you had more substantial roles in those films, how did those experiences compare? In 1978, the graveyard keeper,Angus Taylor, continued to express surprise that such a young boy as Michael could commit such a horribel act of violence. You made your screen debut in the 3D/4D beach romp Surfer Girls, which was shot in Hawaii and followed that up with the sketch comedy Jokes My Folks Never Told Me. [Michael stares at him. In 1978, a low-budget horror film began production in the streets of West Hollywood and Pasadena, California. judith myers actress; 1988 british winter olympic team; In pain, Judith screamed out loudly and fell to the floor mortally wounded.[3]. His father, Don Myers, pulled off the clown mask and said "Michael?!" Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! *laughs*. "Judy" Myers (October 29, 1939) is an American educator, secretary, and politician. Sandy Johnson: First of all, when I found out that Halloween had found this *laughs* iconic position in the film industry, it was like, What? *laughs* I mean, I really had no idea. Myers entered the bedroom of the deceased. In 1978, Angus Taylor, the graveyard keeper continued to express surprise that such a young boy as Michael could commit such a horrible act of violence. Judith Margaret "Judy" Myers is a character in the Halloween franchise. And when you think about the kind of fanfare the Halloween series elicits, her absence is rather shocking. [3] The same night, Michael stabbed a knife through a crayon drawing of a family, although this could have been either in reference to Judith's death, or his wish to kill his other sister, Laurie Strode. Ronnie White : [as Michael and Judith come down from upstairs] There he is! Judith cared little about anything except for her own self interests and had little need for her younger brother. Although the character was only supposed to be fifteen at the time of her death, actress Sandy Johnson was twenty-four when she played the role of Judith Myers. 'Illinois Blue Book 2001-2002,' Biographical Sketch of Judith A. Myers, pg. She is part of the continuity of the remake series and was played by actress Hanna Hall. | Still holding the knife, Michael then walks down the stairs and outside, where, coincidentally, a his parents appear, driving up in a car. Judith Myers was the beginning of a horrific killing spree that has gone over 30 years, and one that the fans of this franchise, are longing to see continue for many more years to come. Judith Ann Myers, 70. : Known aliases Michael took a butcher knife from the kitchen, silently stalked up the stairs into Judith's room and stabbed her to death. None of them had any idea about all of this. Judith Myers : Take that stupid thing off. Born in Winamac, Indiana, Myers received her bachelor's degree in education from Purdue University. I hate you! Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Michael Myers, age 10 : Elvis died. Also, the amount of pain that she had endured during the attack could have overwhelmed her. All of her clothes were donated to the Goodwill as well as her bedroom furniture. Sandy Johnson: I had lost both of my parents, and I was still young which was very hard on me. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Although the character was only supposed to be fifteen at the time of her death, actress Sandy Johnson was twenty-four when she played the role of Judith Myers. In 1979, after Laurie had time to think about her family ties with the Myers family, she had the courage to visit Judith's grave site and lay flowers on her grave.
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