Here’s a good question… Does anyone know why they chose 'Mr. Sandman" for the H2 soundtrack? Never did ask Alan Howarth why when I had the chance:)
I just watched H2 last night and when they played it at the end of the movie, I was wondering the same thing.
I’ve read somewhere that they’ve chosen that song beacuse it has some connection to fall and the movie story takes place in fall, so I guess that’s main reason 
I don’t know why, but it sure does add a lot to the ending! As well as giving me chills! 
So strange you have posted this topic… I was only having this conversation with a work mate last week…
I said that whenever I hear that song, it takes me straight to Halloween in my mind and gives me the creeps, My work mate said it reminds her of “Back to the future” lol so didnt find it creepy at all…
That made me wonder why it was orignally used in Halloween and what the actual Song was really about???
I’d be really interested to know this…
Nice one!!
The direction to use Mr. Sandman was written into the script, so I suspect it was Carpenter and Hill’s decision. Of course, what I have is the shooting script, so it is possible that it was a later decision made by Rosenthal or JC/DH. At any rate, it wasn’t Howarth’s choice.
It certainly fits with the film. Think about that first line…
“Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream.”
Mr. Sandman could represent Michael, and the dream could represent the fact that Laurie knows Michael is her brother, but has repressed her memories of him. Therefore, Michael is bringing back those memories by making his presence.
I might be reading too much into it, but it’s an interesting idea nonetheless.
Carpenter said in an interview that “Mr. Sandman” was used because it showcased Laurie’s being ‘alone’. He also said it was used since the song had an eerie tone to it. I always understand the eerie tone part, but not sure I fully follow on Laurie’s being ‘alone’ and it’s importance to the story line and film.
I always felt the connection was that the Sandman was an unseen character that comes into your home at night when you’re sleeping to put sand in your eyes. So he has a similar spooky stealth quality as Michael.
In my opinion, it is overtly deliberate in its choice. Note: Carpenter never originally intended for Laurie to be Michael’s sister, merely strangers colliding with each other’s fate, so in these speculations about H1, I don’t either
‘Mr. Sandman, bring me a dream, Make him the cutest that I’ve ever seen"
The speaker is searching for an attractive boy/man. In what H1 establishes, we realize Laurie is also searching, especially after hearing the discourse between her and Annie while driving at dusk to the Wallace’s. Even earlier in the film, when Laurie is walking down the street to school after dropping off the Myers’ key, she sings to herself, “I wish I had you all alone, just the two of us…”, as Michael stands on the edge of the shot, breathing deeply, staring into her as she walks away. If you weren’t able to pick it up then, in the following classroom scene, Carpenter then goes on to beat the concept over the head as obviously as possible when Laurie discusses fate with her teacher; upon dropping off the key, Laurie’s has unlocked her wish, Michael Myers is her fate and she definitely gets plenty of “just the two of us” action.
“Sandman, I’m so alone, Don’t have nobody to call my own”
Unlike her friends Lynda & Annie, whom both have a boyfriend, Laurie does not and she shows subtle resentment with lines like, “Everybody’s having a good time tonight” while sighfully looking outwards from the Doyle’s window. Even Lindsey has Tommy. Unbeknownst to Laurie, her desire for companionship has already been granted much earlier in the day, as discussed above.
I’m sure this is exactly what Carpenter’s interview comment is referring to when he mentions Mr. Sandman represents being “alone”.
On top of this, I’ve always felt that “Mr. Sandman” also represents Michael Myers; the one who comes to you in the night, unnoticed, watching, Mr. Sandman himself.
Also, the song, which is generally positive and uplifting, is ironically contrasting the overall theme of both H1 & H2, which are dark and foreboding. I enjoy the choice of Mr. Sandman the most for this reason. Irony’s impact goes a long way.
I believe Mr. Sandman was chosen specifically in direct relevance to H1’s plot. This assumption screams to me because it plays immediately as H2 begins, as we witness H1’s conclusion again. For all we know, Carpenter may have wanted to originally include Mr. Sandman in H1 but was not able to secure the rights financially, not until H1 found amazing success, at least, wherein he could then include it in H2’s beginning recap.
Wow! I love this idea!
I’ve always thought that the Sandman and the Boogeyman were similar characters, and when sang in the song it referred to Michael. The Sandman and Boogeyman are both mysterious and strange character, just like Michael.
Also the music is ironic as it is happy music played when something horrific has happened. As I remember the music starts when Michael is on fire doesn’t it? Similar to how Huey Lewis And The News is playing in American Psycho whilst someone gets butchered. Just my opinion
That’s kind of what I was thinking, too. The Boogeyman comes at night when you’re in your bed, and the whole Boogeyman scheme in H1 lends ideas to Mr. Sandman and the linkage you mention.
Yep, the music starts when Michael is on fire.
Wow very nice guys, wasnt sure if I would get much of a response on this:)
Either way I have always loved Mr. Sandman in the movie, and as you can see its been carried on in H20