Halloween II

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Halloween II

R

1981

1h 32m

Holiday

Horror

Mystery & Thriller

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After failing to kill stubborn survivor Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis) and taking a bullet or six from former psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis (Donald Pleasence), Michael Myers (Jonathan Prince) has followed Laurie to the Haddonfield Memorial Hospital, where she's been admitted for Myers' attempt on her life. The institution proves to be particularly suited to serial killers, however, as Myers cuts, stabs and slashes his way through hospital staff to reach his favorite victim.

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Critics Consensus

Halloween II picks up where its predecessor left off - and quickly wanders into a dead end that the franchise would spend decades struggling to find its way out of.

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Aja Romano

Vox

As films go, however, Halloween 2 isn't very good.

Oct 19, 2018

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

Rick Rosenthal, who directed this 1981 sequel, doesn't have Carpenter's expansive, affectionate way with stereotypical characters, and without it they're empty shells -- bodies waiting for the slaughter.

Aug 27, 2007

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Mike Emery

Austin Chronicle

A bad sequel to a good movie.

Aug 27, 2007

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Brian Rowe

InSession Film

Curtis and Donald Pleasence reuniting at the end always fills me with joy, as does the explosive final scene that feels so beautifully definitive.

May 3, 2023

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David Gonzalez

The Cinematic Reel

The tagline, “More of the Night He Came Home”, never felt truer than when watching Halloween II.

Rated: 3.5

Jan 31, 2023

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Cody Leach

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While not quite the timeless classic that the original has proven to be, Halloween II is still one of the most effective sequels in the franchise. The hospital setting paired with some memorably brutal kills shines above the fairly generic script.

Rated: 3.5/5

Aug 19, 2022

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Rowan C

This movie takes place in the same night, just after the first one which I liked. Laurie Strode could not escape Michael even when she was in the hospital recovering from the injuries he gave her. I like how we got to see the background on Lauries story and why Michael has her on his #1 priority list. Finding out that she is Michaels sister was actually a pretty good twist and that explains why he wants to kill her so much. I would say that this move is a good follow up and despite everything, Michael will find someway to survive every type of pain that is brought his way. It was a good movie don't get me wrong, it just doesn't come close to the briliance that the first movie produced. Overall, a solid sequel and I would tell people to watch this one if they liked the first one.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/16/24

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{ - S

Sure, Halloween II (1981) may not be satisfactory sequel and definitely has way more stupider characters than the classic; For example, the scene where Michael kills the guy by slicing his throat in the most awkward and dumbest way possible. In addition, people say Laurie Strode stuck in the hospital the entire fucking movie which I can relate to. But, this sequel is an strong addition to the franchise because of the solid performances from returning Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasance and how it doesn’t manage to be too confusing or annoying to understand. 6.5/10

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

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Audience Member

Yes Halloween 2 isn't as good as the predecessor, but its definitely less of a sequel and more a "part 2" to the first one. So in that regard it works really well, adding more kills, giving us more info keeping the magic of the theme music and POV shots, and having a decent sendoff for Loomis and Michael. Its worth a watch (if only it was ACTULLY a sendoff)

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

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Brent A

10% rating ... Perfect example of why the horror genre has never been my favorite, and why most sequels to horror films fall flat.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/03/24

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Emil P

I actually liked this more than the first one.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/06/24

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Audience Member

Halloween II is boring until the end where it feels like a Halloween film again. Bunch of boring characters, Laurie bedridden until the end and the sibling stuff is messy. Still, a classic horror film.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Rick Rosenthal

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Jamie Lee Curtis

Laurie Strode

Donald Pleasence

Dr. Sam Loomis

Charles Cyphers

Sheriff Leigh Brackett

Jeffrey Kramer

Graham

Lance Guest

Jimmy

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Synopsis

After failing to kill stubborn survivor Laurie (Jamie Lee Curtis) and taking a bullet or six from former psychiatrist Dr. Sam Loomis (Donald Pleasence), Michael Myers (Jonathan Prince) has followed Laurie to the Haddonfield Memorial Hospital, where she's been admitted for Myers' attempt on her life. The institution proves to be particularly suited to serial killers, however, as Myers cuts, stabs and slashes his way through hospital staff to reach his favorite victim.

Director: Rick Rosenthal
Producer: Debra Hill, John Carpenter
Screenwriter: John Carpenter, Debra Hill
Production Co: Dino De Laurentiis Productions, Universal Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Holiday, Horror, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 19, 2015
Runtime: 1h 32m
Sound Mix: Surround

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