Halloween II

Name: Halloween II
Genre: Thriller, Horror
Released: October 30, 1981
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 40
Cast: Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis

1981

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: October 30, 1981 | R

Starring: Donald Pleasence, Jamie Lee Curtis

Summary: Picking up precisely where its predecessor left off, Halloween II follows the same ill-fated characters as they encounter the knife-wielding maniac they left for dead in the first Halloween. It seems the inhuman Michael Myers is still very much alive and out for more revenge as he stalks the deserted halls of the hospital where his sisterPicking up precisely where its predecessor left off, Halloween II follows the same ill-fated characters as they encounter the knife-wielding maniac they left for dead in the first Halloween. It seems the inhuman Michael Myers is still very much alive and out for more revenge as he stalks the deserted halls of the hospital where his sister lays waiting. As he gets closer and closer to his terrified target, Dr. Loomis discovers the chilling mystery behind the crazed psychopath's savage actions. [Universal]… Expand

Director: Rick Rosenthal

Genre(s): Thriller, Horror

Rating: R

Runtime: 92 min

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Janet Maslin

There's some variety to the crimes, as there is to the characters, and an audience is likely to do more screaming at suspenseful moments than at scary ones. The gore, while very explicit and gruesome, won't make you feel as if you're watching major surgery. The direction and camera work are quite competent, and the actors don't look like amateurs. Read full review

Roger Ebert

For the most part, Halloween II is a retread of “Halloween” without that movie's craft, exquisite timing, and thorough understanding of horror. Read full review

James Berardinelli

As slasher movies go, Halloween II is far from the bottom of the barrel, but, given its pedigree, one has a right to expect a higher degree of quality that what is delivered. Read full review

Jay Scott

When it's good, it's because it's imitating its predecessor (but it suffers from tired spilled blood) and when it's bad, it's because it's imitating its own imitators. [31 Oct 1981]

Dave Kehr

The visual style--the orange-and-blue color scheme, the elegant 'Scope compositions, the graceful tracking shots, and the shrewd use of shallow focus--has been reproduced almost perfectly from John Carpenter's original, yet the wit and intelligence are gone. Read full review

Mike Emery

A bad sequel to a good movie...The main concentration is on gross-out effects and lame chase scenes. Read full review

Staff (Not Credited)

There are incredibly almost never any really terrific scares in 92 minutes - just multiple shots of violence and gore that are more gruesome than anything else. Read full review

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SFN

Jan 8, 2011

ok for one people need to start commenting on the right movie, this is the original halloween 2, the sequel to john carpenter's not that crappy rob zombie bulls**t, second of all this movie is good, alot more killing, alot more story and alot more of everything, this movie is a must have andok for one people need to start commenting on the right movie, this is the original halloween 2, the sequel to john carpenter's not that crappy rob zombie bulls**t, second of all this movie is good, alot more killing, alot more story and alot more of everything, this movie is a must have and will be one of the best horror movies of all time… Expand

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BMoney

Aug 31, 2009

Great movie. not a better story than the first but def. worth it. critics suck.

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Lattely

Nov 30, 2020

Not bad sequel at all. In this film was more kills and of course explosions.

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samc.

Sep 3, 2009

I didn't find this movie to be bad, but I expected a lot more. Actors really bad, but at least the movie manages to deliver what it was meant to deliver: Boobs and gore. I'll give it a 7, because it could have been much better.

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MovieGuys

Oct 10, 2013

I'm kind of in the middle here. This movie was good, but it had some bad aspects to it. The plot wasn't as strong as the first one, but it wasn't weak either. I give it a solid 5.0/10; no more, no less.

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KateA

Sep 1, 2009

Rob Zombie should really stick to making music. Once again he ruined what is a classic film in my opinion. He totally went off the whole story of the 1st one and kept characters that died in the first film in the 2nd one! The man should give up now before he does more damage. I'm Rob Zombie should really stick to making music. Once again he ruined what is a classic film in my opinion. He totally went off the whole story of the 1st one and kept characters that died in the first film in the 2nd one! The man should give up now before he does more damage. I'm really disapointed in this one! :(… Expand

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RibopR.

Feb 6, 2006

I didn't like it too much!!! But ha they say they might have a part 9 hopefully we'll enjoy it!!

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