On Halloween, Michael amused many and frightened some. A few groups wondered out loud if he was real. Suddenly Michael would move (thanks to Aaron hididng in the office) and screams would ensue. Cut oversized hands from the foam. If you want the hands to bend to hold a knife, cut a wire coat hanger into strips and attach one strip to each finger. Tape the foam around the wire and stuff into the gloves. Or, just tape the edges of each finger together to create cylindrical digits. If horror movies have taught audiences anything, it's that villains' heights can matter, because when looking at how tall Jason Voorhees or Michael Myers is stretches the parameters of imagination. By making them hulking monstrosities or tiny terrors, they defy predictability and even reality. Actors who often have difficulty finding work for their height, whether they fall to one extreme or the other, find a home in horror movies. Their fascinating movements both delight and disturb audiences, who project onto them all of their deepest fears and anxieties. And where actors can't fully embody a role, world-class artisans create animatronics and puppets to satisfy fans' need for frights. Cut strips of foam to create rolls to stuff the body. You can also use pool noodles in addition to the foam.

We have stuffed him various ways, usually with a combination of blankets and wood. This year, we found the best method: furniture foam. Zip up the jumpsuit and ensure Michael doesn't have any lumps or dips in the body. Adjust as necessary.