While speaking exclusively to PEOPLE at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles 2024 Gala on Saturday, Oct. 5, Curtis — known for starring as Laurie Strode for more than four decades in the Halloween movies — insisted she "no longer" feels the "pressure to go all out" on Oct. 31 despite her iconic role.

Jamie Lee Curtis, the ultimate “Halloween” icon, is bowing out of the race, revealing her not-so-Halloween-y plans for this year. On October 5, Curtis exclusively spoke to PEOPLE, revealing the spooky season doesn’t involve any plans or decorations since “nobody” comes to her house anymore except for her neighbor.