Wallace House Strategy (Michael Myers Doc, Halloween 1978)

[ BACKGROUND INFORMATION ] Before delving into the strategy itself, it’s optimal to cover the context behind the scheme itself. Before Halloween night, Myers had broken out of the mental institution and had been stalking four notable characters for around a day —> 1. Laurie Strode 2. Annie Brackett 3. Lynda Van Der Klok 4. Bob Simms 5. Tommy Doyle (the boy Laurie was assigned to babysit during Halloween) 6. Lindsey Wallace (the girl Annie was assigned to babysit during Halloween) It’s worth noting that Michael’s psychiatrist, Doctor Samuel Loomis, is also now looking for him in Haddonfield (which is another adversity Myers must overcome and account for). On Halloween, Laurie will babysit Tommy at the Doyle house - While Annie will babysit Lindsey at the Wallace house (which are conveniently nearby). Myers builds his strategy around these facts, accounting for almost every risk (including Loomis) and crafting a nearly invincible plan of action. [ THE DATE ] Notably, Michael’s scheme occurred on Halloween. This specific date benefits his strategy greatly, as it introduces a layer of assurance in the strategy (all of which act as natural micro-contingencies for Michael’s scheme) —> 1. Any calls made to law enforcement about overly violent action (especially in such a small town) may simply be casted away as pranks within the inevitable sea of prank calls the station will receive at this time of year, concealing any real violent actions entirely. 2. Any calls made to friends …