Good news for horror movie fans and collectors: Jamie Lee Curtis’ house from the original 1978 ‘Halloween’ film is now on sale for nearly $2 million. The price started at $1.8 million, but it is expected to increase soon. This house was the residence of Curtis’ character, Laurie Strode, in the fictional town of Haddonfield, Illinois. In the iconic horror-slasher film, the house is briefly seen as Curtis sits on a garden wall with a pumpkin.
According to Heidi Babcock of eXp Realty, the current price for the house is over $1.8 million, but it will soon reach $2 million. Though the house holds significance in pop culture, it is essentially a typical American house.
In a 2022 essay for People, Curtis reflected on her time in the ‘Halloween’ film franchise and discussed the release of the final installment, ‘Halloween Ends’. She pondered the connection between Laurie Strode and Michael Myers over the course of the 13 films in the series. Curtis also expressed her struggle to bid farewell to the character who taught her important life values.
Curtis shared a personal anecdote about seeing her future husband, Christopher Guest, for the first time while with the writer of the original ‘Halloween’ on her couch in 1984. She felt an instant attraction and eventually married Guest. Laurie Strode’s character deeply impacted Curtis’ life and inspired her own personal growth and strength.
Curtis acknowledged that she cannot fully explain why Laurie Strode became the iconic final girl, but she believes it has to do with the character’s intelligence, strength, and bravery. Over the years, Curtis has tried to embody these qualities and represent survivors of various types of horror and trauma.
In conclusion, Curtis expressed that while life can be scary, Laurie Strode taught her that it can also be beautiful, filled with love, art, and the opportunity to make a difference in the face of adversity.