Technically, the character of Michael Myers is, and always has been, listed in the credits as "The Shape." When Laurie goes to watch Michael get loaded onto the bus in the new film to presumably ensure the trip goes smoothly, she ends up having a panic attack and drives off to meet her daughter, Karen, and granddaughter for dinner. She tells them that the reason for her erratic behaviour is because she "saw him," specifically noting that she "saw The Shape."