The children being looked after by Laurie are watching The Thing From Another World (1951) (IMDB) on TV, a film that Carpenter would later remake as The Thing (1982). They also watch The Forbidden Planet (IMDB), another of JCs favourite films.
Set in October in Illinois, the trees should not have healthy green leaves.
The front door knob of the house where Laurie is babysitting is on the right when seen from both sides of the door.
Although the story takes place in Illinois, all the cars have California license plates.
When laurie sees the shape near the bush, cigarette smoke from director John Carpenter's cigarette can be seen floating into view.
Michael Myers' name was chosen as a thank you to the head of Miracle Pictures who made Assault on Precinct 13 a success in the UK.
The two kids that Laurie looks after are named Tommy and Wallace. Tommy Lee Wallace was the editor and a long time JC collaborator, so I doubt if this is just a coincidence.
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