The trailer summarizes the plot of the film Halloween. It shows scenes of a young Michael Myers being taken into custody for murdering his sister. It then flashes forward to show the adult Michael escaping from a psychiatric hospital. Several quick scenes depict Michael stalking and attacking victims in a small town, focusing particularly on his pursuit of Laurie Strode. The trailer uses rapid editing between scenes of violence and flashes of the film's title to build tension and mystery around Michael's motives.