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Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

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After lying in a coma for a year, Michael Myers (Donald L. Shanks) awakens and stalks his way back to his small hometown in Illinois, intent on killing his niece, Jamie (Danielle Harris), who has been confined to a mental institution since Michael's last attempt to slay her. Suspecting a psychic link between Michael and Jamie, psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis (Donald Pleasence) joins forces with Sheriff Ben Meeker (Beau Starr) and attempts to stop Michael's latest rampage.
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Halloween 5: The Revenge Of Michael Myers finds the series embracing crude slasher conventions with pedestrian scares, disposable characters, and aimless plotting.

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Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com This was the beginning of the end for the Halloween franchise. Rated: D Nov 2, 2020 Full Review Stephen Holden New York Times A bit more refined in its details than the conventional horror movie. Rated: 3/5 May 20, 2003 Full Review Richard Harrington Washington Post A prime example of the principle of diminishing reruns. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Kat Halstead Common Sense Media This fifth film feels like a faded copy of the previous one, going through the motions with little impact, despite some strong performances. Rated: 2/5 Oct 29, 2025 Full Review Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh A baffling decision to have the most compelling addition to the franchise silenced for most of the film, and while there are teases of compelling mythology finally being introduced, it's still ultimately a dud. Rated: 2/5 Sep 12, 2025 Full Review Brian Rowe InSession Film The ending of Halloween 4 is a chilling classic scene in the franchise that gets a severely underwhelming payoff in this fifth installment. May 3, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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John C After the surprisingly okay 'Halloween 4,' here we have the fifth entry in the long-running slasher series which takes a noticeable step back (we're not including the 'Marmite-esque 'Halloween 3: Season of the Witch,' as that didn't feature Michael Myers as the antagonist). 'Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers' tries to continue the story of Jamie Lloyd and her relentless, masked uncle, but the result is a sluggish and unfocused sequel that lacks any of the previous tension and atmosphere that made the 1978 original a classic. The pacing is one of the biggest letdowns here. For a film about a silent killer (in an inside out William Shatner mask!) stalking small-town victims, Halloween 5 takes way too long to get going, with long stretches where nothing really happens. The original suspense of John Carpenter’s original are replaced with meandering scenes and virtually no character development. And, while we're on the subject of the 'characters' (and I use that term loosely!), almost everyone here is hard to like. The teens are written as generic horror cannon fodder and even Jamie—played again by Danielle Harris—feels more like a plot device than a fully realized person this time around. Donald Pleasence returns as Dr. Loomis and he gives his usual committed, slightly unhinged performance. At least his intensity provides a few memorable moments, but even his larger-than-life presence can’t save the muddled story or elevate its dull execution. By this point, Loomis’s obsession with stopping Michael feels more repetitive than anything else. Despite Pleasence’s dedication, 'Halloween 5' fails to capture the suspense or spirit of any of its predecessors (I even preferred 'part 3' or any of the Rob Zombie remakes!). With its slow pace, unlikable cast, and lack of real scares, it’s one of the weaker and more forgettable sequels in the franchise. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/02/25 Full Review AT - Without a doubt one of most awful in the franchise. And lord knows, there are a few dogs. The script is appallingly banal and cringey - there is no flow. I normally would not criticise a child star but Danielle Harris is absolutely terrible. Her character is plain annoying. The directing is chaotic and messy. Nothing good to say about this movie at all. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/31/25 Full Review Melissa L I never watched this because I only watched the ones with Jamie Lee Curtis. I didn't miss anything. I recommend you skip this one. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/30/25 Full Review Isaac K. Good movie but confusing since it's right after the Halloween 4 and mask is totally different Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/26/25 Full Review Ian S One of the worst Halloween movies. The attempts at comedy are embarrassing and the acting is appalling, even by the usually reliable Donald Pleasence. The story line is a real mess as well. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/25/25 Full Review Frank J What were they thinking? Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 10/24/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After lying in a coma for a year, Michael Myers (Donald L. Shanks) awakens and stalks his way back to his small hometown in Illinois, intent on killing his niece, Jamie (Danielle Harris), who has been confined to a mental institution since Michael's last attempt to slay her. Suspecting a psychic link between Michael and Jamie, psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis (Donald Pleasence) joins forces with Sheriff Ben Meeker (Beau Starr) and attempts to stop Michael's latest rampage.
Director
Dominique Othenin-Girard
Producer
Ramsey Thomas
Screenwriter
Michael Jacobs, Dominique Othenin-Girard, Shem Bitterman
Production Co
Return of Myers, Magnum, Magnum Pictures, Trancas International Films Inc.
Rating
R
Genre
Holiday, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 13, 1989, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 17, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.2M
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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