Dr. Sam Loomis/Producer's Cut

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Dr. Sam Loomis
Loomis reacts in horror at becoming the new leader of the Cult of Thorn
Biographical Information
Real Name	Sam Loomis
Home country	United Kingdom
Homeworld	Earth
Physical Information
Species	Human
Gender	Male
Hair colour	Brown, later grey
Unusual features	Heavy scarring on face and hands (1978 - ca. 1995)
Chronological / Political Information
Citizenship	British American
Base of Operations	Smith's Grove Sanatorium, Smith's Grove, Illinois
Marital status	Widower
Occupation(s)	Psychiatrist
Fictional Information
Created by	John Carpenter Debra Hill Alan B. McElroy Daniel Farrands
Portrayed by	Donald Pleasence
First Appearance	Halloween
Final Appearance	Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers Producers’ Cut

Dr. Sam Loomis was an English-born American psychologist, known for having served as serial killer Michael Myers's psychiatrist. Loomis served in that role for over two decades, giving him an unmatched expertise in the murderer's psyche, which he tried his best to use to save lives during the various rampages instigated by his escaped patient.

On 31 October 1988, Loomis was made aware of Myers's transfer from Ridgemont Federal Sanitarium back to Smith's Grove. Loomis was initially infuriated with E. W. Hoffman's actions, but grew horrified after discovering Myers had in fact escaped. A chance encounter with him at Penney’s Cafe Service Station forced Loomis to hitchhike back to Haddonfield. After arriving at the Haddonfield Sheriff's Department, he was able to convince Sheriff Ben Meeker of the dangers of an at-large Myers, causing neither to be present at the station when Myers murdered the remaining police. In response, Loomis incited Earl Ford and his bar's patrons to comb the street hunting for the killer themselves. Despite his attempts to protect Jamie Lloyd succeeding, the child ultimately followed in her uncle's footsteps by murdering her adoptive mother, giving Loomis a mental breakdown.

Notes

Behind the Scenes

“ Well, I had to be in it, because it's my character. I've been in all of them, except Halloween 3, which was a diversion from the story. And so naturally they asked me to do it and I did it. And I'm doing it. And it's very enjoyable. And it's going to be a very good film... I think it's probably one of the best. ”

—Donald Pleasence, 1995 interview

• Loomis was played by English actor Donald Pleasence, reprising his role from the first two films in the series.

Appearances

• Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
• Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers
• Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers Producers’ Cut (final appearance)