House of the Dragon may not seem like a slasher film, but one iconic horror character has inspired the series. According to Aemond Targaryen actor Ewan Mitchell, he based his performance on a major ’80s slasher. Mitchell spoke with ComicBook.com about his inspiration for his portrayal of Aemond Targaryen. A quiet, one-eyed menace, Aemond exudes tension and deadliness, but it still came as a surprise when Mitchell identified horror icon Michael Myers as one of his inspirations. He said: