Halloween H20: 20 Years Later

R

Released Jul 27, 1998

1h 25m

Holiday

Horror

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Two decades after surviving a massacre on October 31, 1978, former baby sitter Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) finds herself hunted by persistent knife-wielder Michael Myers. Laurie now lives in Northern California under an assumed name, where she works as the headmistress of a private school. But it's not far enough to escape Myers, who soon discovers her whereabouts. As Halloween descends upon Laurie's peaceful community, a feeling of dread weighs upon her -- with good reason.

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Critics Consensus

Halloween: H2O is the best of the many sequels, yet still pales in comparison to the original Halloween.

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Aja Romano

Vox

H20 is far more character-driven than any of its predecessors.

Oct 19, 2018

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Derek Adams

Time Out

While Carpenter's film was all about economy and a skilful use of empty space, Miner's busy compositions have a cluttered feel that is echoed by superfluous orchestral music.

Aug 16, 2007

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Paul Tatara

CNN.com

I'm currently stuck watching the revival of a movie form that appalled me the first time around, then disappeared from view after a torrent of thoughtless re-workings that resembled bloody tape loops.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 15, 2002

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

Laurie goes through the mirror. She goes from a hysterical babysitter who can’t wait to return to normal life to a grown woman who knows that normal does not exist and accepts the monster within.

Jun 10, 2024

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Kat Halstead

Common Sense Media

It's a decent entry into the franchise, with solid performances and kills, but little in the way of additional flair.

Mar 1, 2024

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Kristy Strouse

Wonderfully Weird and Horrifying

A more claustrophobic take on Halloween fare, H20 features a stunning performance from Curtis who keeps this fast-paced feature from perishing.

Dec 1, 2023

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Kieran H

It would have been a better film if her son had secretly turned into his uncle Michael/inherited his bad genes and went on a murder spree at the school and Laurie is met with a difficult decision at the end when she hunts and unmasks him … would have been great drama

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/02/24

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Michael L

This is easily the second best Halloween movie right after the first. The reviews make no sense to me still to this day.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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Aiden H

My first introduction to Halloween and an entertaining slasher flick

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/07/24

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Julian S

The triumph of H20 lies entirely in Jamie Lee Curtis's dedication to portraying Laurie Strode, a character who has unequivocally reached her limit with Michael Myers.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/03/24

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Jarrod B

Better than Rob Zombie's. One of the better sequels. C+

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/26/24

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Jc H

I just couldn't get past all the different Myers masks ..

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/21/24

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Steve Miner

Director

Jamie Lee Curtis

Laurie Strode

Adam Arkin

Will Brennan

Josh Hartnett

John Tate

Michelle Williams

Molly Cartwell

Adam Hann-Byrd

Charles "Charlie" Deveraux

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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later: Official Clip - Something is Wrong

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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later: Official Clip - Maternal Advice

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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later: Official Clip - I'm Not Who You Think I Am

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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later: Official Clip - Michael Myers is Dead!

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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later: Official Clip - Sarah's Unsuccessful Escape

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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later: Official Clip - Family Reunion

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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later: Official Clip - The Garbage Disposal

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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later: Official Clip - Sneaking Into Campus

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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later: Official Clip - Final Confrontation

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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later: Official Clip - Miss Whittington's End

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Synopsis

Two decades after surviving a massacre on October 31, 1978, former baby sitter Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) finds herself hunted by persistent knife-wielder Michael Myers. Laurie now lives in Northern California under an assumed name, where she works as the headmistress of a private school. But it's not far enough to escape Myers, who soon discovers her whereabouts. As Halloween descends upon Laurie's peaceful community, a feeling of dread weighs upon her -- with good reason.

Director: Steve Miner
Producer: Paul Freeman
Screenwriter: Debra Hill, John Carpenter, Robert Zappia, Matt Greenberg
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Dimension Films, Trancas International Films Inc., Nightfall Productions
Rating: R
Genre: Holiday, Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 27, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $55.0M
Runtime: 1h 25m
Sound Mix: SDDS, DTS, Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: 35mm, Scope (2.35:1)

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