Actor Juno Temple revealed that the South Pasadena house featured as Michael Myers’ childhood home in John Carpenter’s 1978 slasher film Halloween was her childhood residence. According to Temple, her parents purchased the property unaware of its cinematic history, leading to frequent visits from fans and tour buses every October.
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During a Tuesday appearance on “Hot Ones Versus” with her “Ted Lasso” co-star Jason Sudeikis, Temple shared details about growing up in the iconic horror landmark. According to Temple, her parents bought the house before realizing it belonged to an iconic franchise. Sudeikis initially guessed the residence from Rosemary’s Baby before Temple clarified the true location.
“I moved into the house where Michael Myers stabbed his older sister,” Temple stated during the interview. She recalled that tour buses routinely stopped outside during Halloween, with guides announcing the location to passengers. At the time, the young actor assumed the crowds had gathered to see her. “I was a pretty iconic little girl that was like, ‘Everyone’s here for me. It’s great,’” she quipped.
Did you know? Juno Temple describes herself as a lifelong “horror nut,” noting during the segment that she regularly falls asleep to the sounds of chainsaws and screaming characters.
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Temple later recounted the unusual childhood detail to her “Ted Lasso” co-star Hannah Waddingham during a press interview with Hits Radio U.K. According to the broadcast, Waddingham expressed immediate disbelief upon hearing the story.
“No you didn’t,” Waddingham responded, according to the interview footage. “The original house from Halloween?!”
Temple explained to Waddingham that the house sits just up the road, serving as the actual filming location where the fictional character Michael Myers committed the opening crime before being institutionalized. Waddingham joked in response that she would have “never slept” inside the infamous dwelling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which movie was filmed at Juno Temple’s childhood home?
John Carpenter’s 1978 horror classic Halloween used the South Pasadena house as the home where Michael Myers lived and stabbed his older sister.
Did Juno Temple’s parents know about the house’s history before moving in?
No, according to Temple, her parents purchased the residence without knowing it was part of an iconic horror franchise.
How did Temple react to tour buses visiting the property?
As a young child, Temple believed the fans and tour buses arriving outside on Halloween were there to see her.
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