In the opening scene set in NY, an aging 60s-ish Michael received the Order of San Sebastian from the Catholic Church at St.Wynn and his Thorn cult followers (now dressed in surgical gowns).Michael grabbed a large surgical machete from an operating table in the hallway and interrupted the procedure - he slaughtered at least four nurses and doctors with the machete(# 10-13 deaths)in a bloody massacre, including the murder of Dr.[Had the entire film been Laurie""s dream?][Note: In the shorter theatrical version, Michael grabbed Loomis in the shack and began repeatedly slashing his face and stabbing him in the chest(# 19 death).Cortez was killed on a rooftop, as Ryan clung to the helicopter as it flew away with Clark and the rescued hostages onboard.