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George P. Wilbur in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)

Michael Pataki: Dr. Hoffman

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

Michael Pataki credited as playing...

Dr. Hoffman

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  • [Loomis and Dr. Hoffman arrive at a river where the ambulance containing Michael Myers crashed into]
  • Dr. Hoffman: When did this happen?
  • Trooper #1: Sometime in the night. They probably lost the road in the storm and came down the embankment. It happens.
  • Dr. Hoffman: An accident?
  • Trooper #1: Yes, sir?
  • Dr. Loomis: Do you believe that?
  • Dr. Hoffman: Why shouldn't I?
  • Dr. Loomis: Why wasn't I notified?
  • Dr. Hoffman: About what?
  • Dr. Loomis: You know damn well about what! You let them take it out of here!
  • Dr. Hoffman: Now where are you going?
  • Dr. Loomis: Haddonfield. It's a four hour drive. You can reach me through the local police. If you don't find him in four hours, I'm sure I will.
  • Man Attendant: I'd assume Dr. Loomis would be here. Michael Myers is still his patient.
  • Dr. Hoffman: If Loomis read memos he'd be here. Fortunately, his position is more ceremonial than medical. And with Myers gone, my hope is that he'll either transfer, retire, or die.
  • Security Guard: [First lines] All metal objects into the tray. Purpose of visit?
  • Man Attendant: A patient pickup and transfer to Smith's Grove.
  • Security Guard: You're late.
  • Man Attendant: Yeah. Should be on the road.
  • Security Guard: Yeah. Hell of a night, eh?
  • Man Attendant: Real charmer.
  • Security Guard: Yeah. I'll take you down there.
  • Man Attendant: Alright.
  • Security Guard: Be right back.
  • 2nd Security Officer: Okay.
  • Security Guard: Yeah, first time here, huh?
  • Woman Attendant: Hope it's the last time.
  • Security Guard: You never get used to the faces. Never.
  • Man Attendant: [Frightening scream is heard] Jesus!
  • Security Guard: Jesus ain't got nothing to do with this place. Come on.
  • Security Guard: [Getting on the elevator] Yeah, this is where society dumps it's worst nightmares.
  • Security Guard: [Elevator begins descending] Yeah, the one you're picking up? Just thinking about him gives me the willies. Yeah, a decade ago, Halloween night, he murdered 16 people, maybe more, trying to get to his sister. Nearly got her, too. But his Doctor, of all people, shot him 6 times. Then he sets him on fire. Both of them nearly burned to death. Yeah, I'll be glad to see this one gone. Yes, indeed-ie.
  • Security Guard: [Elevator reaches desired floor] Welcome to Hell.
  • Dr. Hoffman's Assistant: Doctor?
  • Dr. Hoffman: Yes?
  • Dr. Hoffman's Assistant: The transfer personnel are here.
  • Dr. Hoffman: Smith's Grove?
  • Man Attendant: Yes.
  • Dr. Hoffman: I'm Dr. Hoffman, Medical Administrator.
  • Man Attendant: Has he been prepped?
  • Dr. Hoffman: Ready to go. Who signs for him?
  • Man Attendant: Ah, I do.
  • Dr. Hoffman: Outside.
  • Man Attendant: [to Woman Attendant] Check him out.
  • Man Attendant: [Outside Michael's room] I'd assume Dr. Loomis'd be here. Michael Myers is still his patient.
  • Dr. Hoffman: If Loomis read memos, he'd be here. Fortunately, his position is more ceremonial than medical. And with Myers gone, my hope is that he'll either transfer, retire... or die.
  • [Hands copy of slip to Male Attendant]
  • Woman Attendant: Alright! Let's move him.
  • Dr. Loomis: Why wasn't I notified?
  • Dr. Hoffman: [takes off his glasses] About what?
  • Dr. Loomis: You know damn well about what. You let them take it out of here.
  • Dr. Hoffman: For Christ's sakes, spare me the speech. I've listened to it for a decade. The fact is, that Michael Myers was a federal patient and a federal prisoner, therefore he is subject to federal law.
  • Dr. Loomis: We're not talking about any ordinary prisoner, Hoffman. We are talking about an evil on two legs.
  • Dr. Hoffman: I can see this is useless.
  • Dr. Loomis: Do you know what today is? Do you know the date? Every day I look at myself in the mirror and every day I remember. Look at me, Hoffman. Take a good look
  • [shows him his burn scars on his face and hand]
  • Dr. Loomis: I don't want anyone to have to live through that night again.
  • Dr. Hoffman: I've said this before, I think you're the one who needs mental help.
  • [Phone rings]
  • Dr. Hoffman: yes, Dr Hoffman. I see. I see, thank you.
  • [Hangs up]
  • Dr. Hoffman: apparently there was an accident just south of Mill Creek, near the...
  • [Loomis walks out]
  • Dr. Hoffman: Loomis-- Loomis!
  • Dr. Loomis: [they arrive at the crash site] Is that it?
  • Dr. Hoffman: Yes. When did this happen?
  • Trooper #1: Sometime in the night. They probably lost the road in the storm and came down in the embankment-- it happens.
  • Dr. Hoffman: An accident?
  • Trooper #1: Yes sir.
  • Dr. Loomis: You believe that?
  • Dr. Hoffman: Why shouldn't I?
  • Dr. Loomis: How many people in the bus?
  • Dr. Hoffman: Four, plus Myers.
  • Dr. Loomis: How many bodies did you find?
  • Trooper #1: It's hard to tell, they're all chewed up.
  • [Loomis goes over to the upturned crashed ambulance in the water]
  • Dr. Hoffman: Loomis, it's over leave it alone.
  • Dr. Loomis: [coming out from the wreckage] He's gone. He was here but he's gone.
  • Dr. Hoffman: Did you find any other bodies?
  • Trooper #1: Not yet, there's alot of ground to cover.
  • Dr. Loomis: You won't find him. He's done all this... now he's escaped.
  • Dr. Hoffman: You don't know that. Michael could have been thrown from the bus.
  • Trooper #1: I've seen bodies thrown 50, 60 feet from a crash site.
  • Dr. Hoffman: Even if by some miracle Michael is conscious, his-his muscles would be totally useless. Give the troopers a chance to search.
  • Dr. Loomis: You're talking about him as if you were a human being. That part of him died years ago.
  • Dr. Hoffman: Now where are you going?
  • Dr. Loomis: Haddonfield. It's a four hour drive. You can reach me through the local police. If you don't find him in four hours, I'm sure I will.

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