Halloween II (2009)
Dimension Films | Release Date: August 28, 2009
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tobyb.Sep 5, 2009
I am a big fan of the original, however, I was sorely disappointed with this version. It sucked. It was very hard to follow, had lousy acting, and tries to make up for what it lacks with blood and guts. Worst movie have I have seen in a long I am a big fan of the original, however, I was sorely disappointed with this version. It sucked. It was very hard to follow, had lousy acting, and tries to make up for what it lacks with blood and guts. Worst movie have I have seen in a long long long long time. BTW-where was the scary theme song??? It could have used it knuckle head.… Expand
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JeremyWAug 28, 2009
I am not at all a fan of Zombies directorial take on this iconic charecter and story. However, he sets out to do what all directors fail to do when doing a remake. Remakes are a reimagination of a classic storyline. We as audience members I am not at all a fan of Zombies directorial take on this iconic charecter and story. However, he sets out to do what all directors fail to do when doing a remake. Remakes are a reimagination of a classic storyline. We as audience members hate the idea of remakes because ultimatly it turns to be corny because they bite off of past films using iconic quotes etc. What Zombie does is he changes the format here, he pushes the envelope and creates a whole new list of stakes for all the charecters and his reimagination completly takes over, this agravates a lot of people. Zombie's aartistry in regards to brining gore back to the screen is rather refreshing and orginal... again i do not like his vision of this story and charecters but he pushes buttons and gets people talking and well isnt that what theater and film is all about ... leaving the space talking? Kudos to Zombie for a job well done ... very original and cutting edge!… Expand
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AlexMAug 29, 2009
Rob Zombie seems to have stolen elements from every Halloween movie to make the crap that is Halloween II (2009). I wonder if Dimension Films will give me back the 101 minutes of my life I wasted sitting in the movie theater.
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SFNJan 8, 2011
i was excited to watch this movie only to be dissapointed, the whole thing was just confusing and the storyline was weak, the actors were awful and the only thing making up for it is the kill scenes, i really enjoyed the first remake but thisi was excited to watch this movie only to be dissapointed, the whole thing was just confusing and the storyline was weak, the actors were awful and the only thing making up for it is the kill scenes, i really enjoyed the first remake but this is not a second worth of watching… Expand
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JPKJul 4, 2019
Terrible
Halloween II is a very messy sequel to a mediocre film that was unnecessary.
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robertoiglesiasOct 14, 2018
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion, Halloween II (2009) has a great story that begins like the original Halloween II (1981) and then becomes its own story. Laurie is now a recovering and to me, likable character who becomes crazier throughout the film, but is maintaining herself. I think it makes her a stronger character who I can just root for. Loomis is a douche who struggles and Malcolm McDowell's acting makes this character more intriguing. The Brackett's are more developed and are amazing to me. The supporting characters aren't as well developed, but are enjoyable like Mya and Harley (Laurie's new friends). The hallucination scenes got a bit out of control, but I found them interesting. The violence is amazing, people should stop complaining about violence in this film, it's ridiculous. The ending is one of my favorite parts, with Loomis' death from Michael causing his brain exposed (irony I guess) and Laurie killing Michael and staying alive which I enjoy. It also opened up opportunities for sequels, and this film made me want a Halloween 3 remake. Overall, this film is pretty good and interesting to me.
Turns out, I was actually complaining about the Director's Cut of this film (3.5/10 for me). This review talks about the Theatrical Cut (the cut I like). The Director's Cut to me sucks with Laurie and Loomis being awful people, and the ending being a disappointment with Loomis' and Michael's deaths being lame (plus Michael says "Die!") and not being special, and Laurie being shot by the police, killing her. The Director's Cut's ending annoys me (also, it tries to cram the Halloween remakes in a nutshell and make them vanish), and let me down as opposed to the Theatrical Cut's ending.… Expand
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AnthonyG.Sep 12, 2009
I am a big fan of Rob Zombie, but I really don't know what he was thinking when he created this disaster. Other than the fact that Michael Myers is running around this doesn't feel like a Halloween movie at all. There isn't I am a big fan of Rob Zombie, but I really don't know what he was thinking when he created this disaster. Other than the fact that Michael Myers is running around this doesn't feel like a Halloween movie at all. There isn't much more to say. It was very, very disappointing for me.… Expand
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justiSep 11, 2009
I love horror movies and i even love some of rob zombie's movies. i thought his first re-make was amazing. it had heart, vision and most importantly it had a story. i was very excited to see his second (and hopefully last) installment I love horror movies and i even love some of rob zombie's movies. i thought his first re-make was amazing. it had heart, vision and most importantly it had a story. i was very excited to see his second (and hopefully last) installment in the series. i was very, very unhappy. i am not trying to compare it the the original series because after all this is rob zombie's vision. the problem i had with it was a. the story. probably one of the worst i have seen in awhile. b. the acting. one of the things i loved about the first one was the young michael. i don't know why they did not reuse him, but this actor was horrible in his place. and finally c. this movie just plain stunk. besides the two reasons mentioned above this movie lacked everything the first one did. there was no heart, no vision (unless you call those delusions throughout the movie them, they were bad). people can say whatever they want about rob zombie, i personally like most of his films, but this one was just over the top and in a bad way. all these words i am writing are coming from a person who loves campy horror films and troma films, but rob zombie messed up this series like most people have re-making these films we grew up loving. i am waiting for the day we can start making movies that are original again and not re-makes of old films or foreign films.… Expand
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BekkaSAug 31, 2009
This movie was badass, what's wrong with you people. i am a fan of the original "halloween", i will admit the remake of the first "halloween" by rob zombie was COMPLETELY HORRIBLE. it was the worst remake ever, but rob zombie's This movie was badass, what's wrong with you people. i am a fan of the original "halloween", i will admit the remake of the first "halloween" by rob zombie was COMPLETELY HORRIBLE. it was the worst remake ever, but rob zombie's halloween 2 was simply amazing, finally brutal killings, with more gore. i love horror movies, but they never make me jump. hands down this movie made me jump! this movie is the shit! simple as that.… Expand
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billSep 1, 2009
How many times can you stab a person after there dead? How many times can you say the f-word in a movie? Why did mr. zombie make Michael Myers a mama's boy. And what was he thinking when he was making this film? These are just some of How many times can you stab a person after there dead? How many times can you say the f-word in a movie? Why did mr. zombie make Michael Myers a mama's boy. And what was he thinking when he was making this film? These are just some of the questions I was asking myself when I left the theater.… Expand
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vernJun 19, 2011
Rob Zombie's "Halloween II" is grungy garbage. It tries to be brutal and menacing and just ends up being tasteless and disgusting. If you're going to watch any "Halloween" sequel, check out Rick Rosenthal's "Halloween II" from 1981 instead.Rob Zombie's "Halloween II" is grungy garbage. It tries to be brutal and menacing and just ends up being tasteless and disgusting. If you're going to watch any "Halloween" sequel, check out Rick Rosenthal's "Halloween II" from 1981 instead. At least that one was watchable… Expand
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MovieLonely94Jan 24, 2011
The worst slap in a face remake to a great horror franchise. just skip it.
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TreyW.Oct 17, 2009
Not as good as the original Halloween movie but it is still great in its own right. I like both of these Halloween movies and the way Zombie did them. For people who are going to see it for the story. Your review should not even be counted Not as good as the original Halloween movie but it is still great in its own right. I like both of these Halloween movies and the way Zombie did them. For people who are going to see it for the story. Your review should not even be counted because you do not rate a Slasher based on its story.. there really is none or its usually very simple. You have to rate it completely different from other movies. Anyways like I said it was a good movie.… Expand
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BMoneyAug 31, 2009
Great movie. not a better story than the first but def. worth it. critics suck.
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rickymOct 17, 2009
Halloween 2 is great! a instant classic better than the remake.
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AlvaroO.Oct 3, 2009
If you do not like this movie it is because you can not understand rob zombie's mind. He really knows what is doing. This movie isfor a real horror movie fan.
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Mr.ChooChooSep 15, 2009
I loved RZ's 1st 2 flicks. This one is his weakest. The girls are dumb and annoying, expecially the lead, who spends most of the movie crying (when she's not partying). This is a chick flick for the goth-depraved-and-proud crowd. I loved RZ's 1st 2 flicks. This one is his weakest. The girls are dumb and annoying, expecially the lead, who spends most of the movie crying (when she's not partying). This is a chick flick for the goth-depraved-and-proud crowd. The action is all a blur due to hand held jittery close-up's. The suspense and fright of Carpenter's original is totally missing here, despite (and maybe because of) the constant intensity. There's a good funny moment with Weird Al and a good inside joke with McDowell.… Expand
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gamefriekDec 30, 2010
Ok, to start off, the movie was a complete waist of time. The story line was weak, and I don't really understand why there are paranormal type scenes between Michael Myers and his mother. Secondly, the acting was a total disaster. I liked theOk, to start off, the movie was a complete waist of time. The story line was weak, and I don't really understand why there are paranormal type scenes between Michael Myers and his mother. Secondly, the acting was a total disaster. I liked the remake of the original Halloween, it was good and gave new insight to the film, but this one, well, its horrible. Its not a horror movie, its a gore-fest. The majority of the movie is Michael Myers killing people, but in a more gruesome and repetitive way.… Expand
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asylumspadezNov 25, 2011
Pretty terrible. Acting was poor, The film started off interesting but ended very very poorly. The entire reason for Michael's madness is ever more stupid then the curse of thorn idea. Rob Zombie delivers a film no where near as good as hisPretty terrible. Acting was poor, The film started off interesting but ended very very poorly. The entire reason for Michael's madness is ever more stupid then the curse of thorn idea. Rob Zombie delivers a film no where near as good as his other work.… Expand
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kyle20ellisMar 28, 2022
John Carpenter's 1978 'Halloween' is wholly deserving of its status as a horror classic. To this day it's still one of the freakiest films personally seen and introduced the world to one of horror's most iconic villainous characters MichaelJohn Carpenter's 1978 'Halloween' is wholly deserving of its status as a horror classic. To this day it's still one of the freakiest films personally seen and introduced the world to one of horror's most iconic villainous characters Michael Myers.

Its numerous sequels were wildly variable, with 'Halloween H20' being the only above decent one for me (the fourth one was also watchable but not much more) and 'Halloween: Resurrection' being proof that the series shouldn't have been resurrected and that it should have ended at 'H20', a perfect place to stop. Something that was further felt in Rob Zombie's awful first 'Halloween' outing from 2007. His second 'Halloween' film, this one, is even worse and even more pointless than its predecessor.

The only real good thing here is the make-up which is pretty good. Brad Dourif comes off best in the acting department and does his best but he deserves better and has been better too.

Everything else fails...and not just by a little. Catastrophically. The rest of the acting is scarier than Michael Myers himself (at his least creepy here) in how bad it is. Scout Taylor-Compton, in an embarrassingly appalling career-killing performance, and Sheri Moon Zombie, who should be nowhere near in front of a film camera, are especially bad. The film also brings the worst out of Malcolm McDowell, actually a good actor wasted in a very poorly written and used role.

All the characters are bland, annoying or both, nobody is remotely likeable here or worth rooting for (even those intended to be) and the dialogue down there with the worst of SyFy and The Asylum, and worse. The production values are too gimmicky, Zombie continually seems to think taking a self-indulgent smug approach to his directing is being cool and the music is constantly at odds with the mood and the action, nothing atmospheric or appealing here and more outdated attempts at being cool.

Overused and a vast majority of the time gratuitous expletives, artificial gore and sickeningly brutal violence completely get in the way of a coherent or engaging story, that's instead paper-thin, unintentionally silly, nonsensical, dull and contrived. As well as tension, suspense, chills or terror (none in sight). The whole Deborah and white horse stuff was not needed, felt completely misplaced and just added absurdity to the story, while the ending is as slap in the face a joke as it comes.

In summary, awful and had no point to it whatsoever. 1/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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PanchogulJun 8, 2020
Halloween II es posiblemente una de las peores secuelas de todos los tiempos, al ser precedida por un remake de poca calidad lo hace aún peor.
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MrTacoBobJul 13, 2017
I actually enjoyed the sequel. It has a better story and the kills are better. Well there is still flaws and I would watch the original sequel then this but I would recommend it if you're a huge fan of Halloween and Rod Zombie.
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TommieGAug 28, 2009
Not impressed.
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brandoncSep 2, 2009
One of the worst movies of all time.
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NotaryD.Sep 5, 2009
The worst movie I have ever seen.
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JeffreyG.Aug 28, 2009
I enjoyed this film more than the first, the first half of the first was brilliant, but the second half was rushed and took away from the film. This one maintains the story well throughout and makes for a great watch.
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StevenRAug 28, 2009
To say the least: EXPERIMENTAL... I enjoyed the rawness of the look and feel of this HALLOWEEN film... The kills were brutal and the visual presence of all out raw brutality was as real as it gets if the kills were to really happen in To say the least: EXPERIMENTAL... I enjoyed the rawness of the look and feel of this HALLOWEEN film... The kills were brutal and the visual presence of all out raw brutality was as real as it gets if the kills were to really happen in life... Stabbing someone in the face 20 times your face will look like raw mangled flesh meat... Now take a close up picture of that and you have 2 hrs of the new HALLOWEEN 2... Needed more music from the original picture.… Expand
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DanteL.Aug 28, 2009
Some of the atmospheric visuals in this movie are amazing. Random shots of the moon shining behind tangled tree branches are gorgeous even when the rest of the film is shot in a style intended to make it look grainy and muddy. Old-school Some of the atmospheric visuals in this movie are amazing. Random shots of the moon shining behind tangled tree branches are gorgeous even when the rest of the film is shot in a style intended to make it look grainy and muddy. Old-school fans should know that Michael is completely reinvented in this one: Eating dogs, stabbing each person wayyy more times than are necessary, and grunting his way through each killing. But if you accept the fact that it's meant to be A)different than the originals, and B)different than the 2007 remake, then you won't really be too shocked when you realize half the film is dream sequences. One more thing: If you're confused after it's over, research "Folie a Deux." No, not the Fall Out Boy album. That oughta clear some things up.… Expand
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RickAug 28, 2009
The only reason I am giving this movie a 9 instead of a 10 is because I'm looking at it through the Halloween fan's eyes, not a Rob Zombie fan's. There is a LOT of visual effects that might not appeal to the typical horror The only reason I am giving this movie a 9 instead of a 10 is because I'm looking at it through the Halloween fan's eyes, not a Rob Zombie fan's. There is a LOT of visual effects that might not appeal to the typical horror movie fan, but Zombie lovers will appreciate it.… Expand
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JamesK.Aug 28, 2009
Just plain horrible.
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ChadSAug 29, 2009
Great moments in stabbing; it's a short history. Joe Pesci, of course, in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas", stabbing a "made man" in the car trunk with his mother's cutlery. A film about gangsters, the mafia, needs to show how Great moments in stabbing; it's a short history. Joe Pesci, of course, in Martin Scorsese's "Goodfellas", stabbing a "made man" in the car trunk with his mother's cutlery. A film about gangsters, the mafia, needs to show how such men conduct their business. It's not gratuitous; it's what they do, kill. Among films of recent vintage, the alleged Zodiac Killer in David Fincher's "Zodiac" deserves special mention. He stabs a young couple, shockingly, in daylight, on a seemingly perfect day. It's not gratuitous, it's historical, and Hitchcockian, to boot. The stabbing in "Halloween 2", while not altogether graphic, becomes so, as the implied violence of Michael Myers(Tyler Mane) upon the nurse feels graphic, because the filmmaker's intent feels inhumane. By my count, Michael stabs the nurse thirteen times. That's a lot of fluid he leaves behind on her mutilated body. He humiliates her; it's "bukkake" with blood. For this filmmaker, death by strangulation is what passes for subtlety, and perhaps, more disturbingly, humanity. Lucky for Laurie's friend, Michael kills her before she gets naked; before she gets stabbed while doing, "it". Unlucky for the moviegoer, her partner had to pee first. The stripper, on the other hand, had no such luck, no time to put on a blouse. While fully disclothed(topless, but not full-frontal), in arguably, the film's ugliest scene(the one with the dog is a close second), Michael bashes her face, repeatedly(by my count, six times), into a mirror. (sigh) Some people find this entertaining. (sigh) Not only is "Halloween 2" violent, the film also lacks narrative credibility. In a crucial plot point, Laurie's epiphany, which is set up as the film's emotional high point, seems downright laughable, due to the circumstances. Laurie(Scout Taylor-Compton) lives in a relatively small-town; she should know what the film contends she doesn't.… Expand
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AdamCAug 30, 2009
Mediocre horror film with too many dream sequences and way too much allusion to white horses and princesses for my taste. The film literally falls apart before your very eyes. I am a tried and true Halloween series fan, but Rob Zombie's Mediocre horror film with too many dream sequences and way too much allusion to white horses and princesses for my taste. The film literally falls apart before your very eyes. I am a tried and true Halloween series fan, but Rob Zombie's reboot just goes further and further astray. Let's hope this is the last of the sequels.… Expand
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ScottAAug 30, 2009
I wouldn't even recommend you wait until it comes on DVD. As much as I enjoyed the first one...this one was a dud.
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MikeU.Aug 31, 2009
I guess being in the minority of people who enjoyed the first film, I was actually looking forward to seeing the second. Boy was I disappointed. If you've seen the two full length trailers then you've seen the first 30 min of the I guess being in the minority of people who enjoyed the first film, I was actually looking forward to seeing the second. Boy was I disappointed. If you've seen the two full length trailers then you've seen the first 30 min of the movie. That being said it was just a corny hommage to the original Halloween II just minus the fact it was written so poorly you didn't care if Michael just ended it there and killed Laurie. The rest of the movie is basically your generic slasher film with no character development, lots of screaming, and cliche kill seens. The Laurie character is never built upon from the last film and the Michael character is just butcher… Expand
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KenTAug 30, 2009
Not only the worst "Halloween" movie, but quite possibly the worst movie I've ever seen, period.
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SimGAug 31, 2009
I can't say I hated this movie, nor liked it. The psycho elements around Myers and his family was interesting approach, but the extremes in personality changes reached by the characters of Lorie and Loomis took me away from the story. I can't say I hated this movie, nor liked it. The psycho elements around Myers and his family was interesting approach, but the extremes in personality changes reached by the characters of Lorie and Loomis took me away from the story. That and the fact that Myers grunts when he kills people. Maybe it's just me, but I always saw Myers as a ghost and hearing him felt like braking the character. Honestly, I didn't care seeing Jason running in the remake, but I mind hearing a voice on Myers. Overall, the movie isn't bad, I just think it's a shame that Zombie didn't manage to bring his version to the Halloween story where it should've go. Feels like he ran out of gaz.… Expand
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ScottSep 1, 2009
By far the worst movie of the entire franchise, and that's saying something. I would rather watch Part 5, 6, or Resurrection than this piece of cr*p. What was Zombie trying to do with Loomis' character? I thought Loomis was By far the worst movie of the entire franchise, and that's saying something. I would rather watch Part 5, 6, or Resurrection than this piece of cr*p. What was Zombie trying to do with Loomis' character? I thought Loomis was supposed to be the heor of the story, not an egotistical publicity hound. This movie spends so much energy trying to make every character as obnoxious and repulsive as possible, at the expense of generating any real suspense and terror. Just an awful movie. No two ways about it.… Expand
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deontaes.Sep 22, 2009
Yo this movie meant way more to me then to jus see michael kill people so hard... the original i was in it for the story and everything i been watchin these movies for over and over for 8 or 9 years and waiting for a remake so i can have Yo this movie meant way more to me then to jus see michael kill people so hard... the original i was in it for the story and everything i been watchin these movies for over and over for 8 or 9 years and waiting for a remake so i can have that feelin of seein this movie to another dimension but u jus destroyed that for me an the feelin sucked thanks alot rob zombie.. if u wanted 2 make a movie in your own vision make your own character and call it something else u messed up the michael myers series which would hard be 4 anybody who really wanted 2 bring back a better deeper an real story of michael myers.. it sucked 4 the people who really enjoys these movies.… Expand
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CodyO.Sep 4, 2009
It's a Rob Zombie movie, it's supposed to be a little weird.
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AaronF.Sep 5, 2009
Complete crap. I'm Disappointed.
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RDemoAug 28, 2009
I liked it. People probably won't. This is not Citizen Kane. It's Halloween.
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KylieJAug 29, 2009
Not a good movie at all . Just overly dramatic and way too predictable. It was all over the place and had no suspense at all.
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EvinC.Aug 29, 2009
Ridiculous. A terrible film. want my money back. Rob Zombie has a lot of potential but none of it shows in this film. I hope one day he accepts he could be a great director and make a great film.
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MattF.Aug 29, 2009
If someone made a remake of Citizen Kane I'd hate that too. Why can't Rob Zombie come up with an original idea? He makes a living on remaking crap movies? I'd rather hang myself.
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AwFulAug 31, 2009
Easily the worst movie I have seen all year.
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JessMAug 30, 2009
Movie was great! Did a great job with Laurie's character! Wasn't so much one of those horror movies that makes you jump but it definitely makes you cringe!
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BrandonGAug 30, 2009
Rob Zombie did great witht he first Halloween , but this just sucked. It was like he made this for people to stop asking for a sequel and it will work.
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GaryWAug 31, 2009
This was one of the worst movies I've ever seen, Halloween 3 was 10 times better abd didn't even have Michael Myers in the movie. Shame on you Rob Zombie! Even the beautiful Sherry Moon Zombie couldn't save this turkey! You This was one of the worst movies I've ever seen, Halloween 3 was 10 times better abd didn't even have Michael Myers in the movie. Shame on you Rob Zombie! Even the beautiful Sherry Moon Zombie couldn't save this turkey! You have been warned!… Expand
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GinoFSep 11, 2009
This movie was definitely a major letdown after his Halloween remake. He seems intent on making a statement about modern society (psychiatry, the media, family, etc.) which in and of itself is laudable for a horror movie. The problem is that This movie was definitely a major letdown after his Halloween remake. He seems intent on making a statement about modern society (psychiatry, the media, family, etc.) which in and of itself is laudable for a horror movie. The problem is that the "horror" aspect is somehow lost in this maze of psuedo-morals which are made laughable by his excessive depictions of gore. One almost wonders if Zombie laughs in disdain at his audience and views them with as much respect as he does pop psychiatrists who profit from others' pain, much like the Loomis he portrays in the film. I truly hope that this film was simply a bump in the road for someone who appeared to love and respect the horror genre. Perhaps it's time for Rob to stop emulating (trashy B horror, Italian Horror films of the 70's, slasher films, etc.) and begin creating a vision completely his own. His last film in the Halloween franchise should be a step in that direction...but only time and his next film will tell.… Expand
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WillCSep 1, 2009
Rob Zombie obviously doesn't care about the franchise. the character, filmaking and least of all you...Definetly the worst film i've seen this year and one of the worst films in a long time.
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KateASep 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 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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andrewt.Sep 2, 2009
This movie was pretty good. It had its flaws but then again you are watching a halloween movie not saving private ryan so obviously it will have its flaws. The story was a bit strange and hard to follow at parts but it still was and This movie was pretty good. It had its flaws but then again you are watching a halloween movie not saving private ryan so obviously it will have its flaws. The story was a bit strange and hard to follow at parts but it still was and interesting a fresh approach to this classic franchaise. And Zombie adding this new approach is much better in my opinion then just redoing the original series. And for the whole michael grunting when killing people, well watch the original he grunts he's not completely silent throughout the film and lets be realistic here you think that a person who is 6 foot 9 will be like a ghost when he kills no he will be more brute like in his killings. All in all this movie wasn't as bad as everyone tinks and it is a good way to spend a hour and 45 minutes of your day.… Expand
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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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JeffD.Sep 3, 2009
I really had high hopes for this film. There are many good ideas present, such as the interesting directions the characters turn in the aftermath from the first film (with the exception of Loomis... they raped him.) The visual style is top I really had high hopes for this film. There are many good ideas present, such as the interesting directions the characters turn in the aftermath from the first film (with the exception of Loomis... they raped him.) The visual style is top notch; this is one of the best looking horror movies I've seen in years. Sadly, the story just doesn't do much. It's strung out in 30 different directions, and none of them seem to gel. Rob Zombie's worst film, but it's not all bad.… Expand
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MicahD.Sep 3, 2009
Im glad I ignored the critics reviews and watched H2. It kept my interest enough and I felt more involved than in the first installment. Zombie fans will appreciate this one. Not his best, but def worth checking out.
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JorgeM.Sep 6, 2009
Ummmm it's an okay horror movie and i really didn't have high hope's for this movie but it actually had a awesome story to it i will recommend it to anyone.
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BaileyRSep 8, 2009
I don't understand all the hate for this movie. It's a breath of fresh air in what was becoming a stagnant, cheesy series...I'm sure we'd all love to pretend Resurection does not exist.. While it is nowhere near the I don't understand all the hate for this movie. It's a breath of fresh air in what was becoming a stagnant, cheesy series...I'm sure we'd all love to pretend Resurection does not exist.. While it is nowhere near the quality of the 2007 re-make, it is interesting to see Rob Zombie taking the story in a direction of his own, while still paying homage to plot developments of the older movies in the franchise. Sure, the story gets a little messy and hard to follow, but, all things considered, Zombie is still in the fairly early stages of his film career, and were 'warned' prior to the release that this would be like no other Halloween. So, I will agree and rehash what has been said by many: stop comparing to the original, if that's what you want, than just watch it. I think the fact that movie goers are so spit on this one, and the fact that people are having a hard time accepting it in the Halloween franchise should speak clearly to the fact that this is an innovative, welcome approach in today's laughable horror market.… Expand
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ScottNAug 29, 2009
Wow, what an utterly craptacular movie. Let me guess what Rob Zombie's favorite word is. One hint - It starts with an F, ends with a K, and has two letters in between. If you can get past the horrible dialague, we get to listen to Wow, what an utterly craptacular movie. Let me guess what Rob Zombie's favorite word is. One hint - It starts with an F, ends with a K, and has two letters in between. If you can get past the horrible dialague, we get to listen to Laurie scream her head off the whole movie, watch Dr. Loomis serve absolutely no purpose in this "film" other than to pimp his new book, and one unimaginitive hack-hack-hack murder after another. At least throw me a little creativity with the kills, if nothing else. Twice as bad as the remake of part 1, and that's only because Zombie had John Carpenter's original classic to base the storyline on. On part 2, Zombie was flying solo, making up his own storyline, and he crashed and burned horribly with this one. And you gotta love the old "fooled you!" endings. So unoriginal and cliche. Argh.… Expand
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BobHSep 11, 2009
This movie was horrible. And although there are a few cool visuals throughout the movie, (which felt like 3 hours more than it really was), it was almost unbearable to watch. it trys to be brutal and just comes off digusting and tasteless. This movie was horrible. And although there are a few cool visuals throughout the movie, (which felt like 3 hours more than it really was), it was almost unbearable to watch. it trys to be brutal and just comes off digusting and tasteless. Absolute garbage. Watch the original "Halloween II" from 1981. At least that one is watchable.… Expand
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Khunter4382Oct 13, 2011
This film was better than the Zombie first. It is more atmospheric and there are many beautifully filmed shots. There are a few gaping plot holes and the audience often wonders, "Why is he endlessly walking?" However, this film resorts backThis film was better than the Zombie first. It is more atmospheric and there are many beautifully filmed shots. There are a few gaping plot holes and the audience often wonders, "Why is he endlessly walking?" However, this film resorts back to the horror that makes Michael Myers what he is. He is displayed in a truer form than he was in the first Zombie film. The cast is stronger here, and I enjoyed this film. McDowell provides a loathsome twist to the Loomis character in particular.… Expand
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Dallange2point0Mar 4, 2013
It takes two viewings (at least it did for me). First time, I didn't much care for this movie (although I found the first one intriguing. Zombie explained in great detail he came from an extreamly screwed up family), but watching again andIt takes two viewings (at least it did for me). First time, I didn't much care for this movie (although I found the first one intriguing. Zombie explained in great detail he came from an extreamly screwed up family), but watching again and lowering my standings (again, I had very high standards from the first movie), I found this one very entertaining as well. The gore will turn some people off, but its a good story. I see a lot of reviews where they don't understand the whole "mother/son" thing, but Zombie explains that very early on in the movie. If you enjoyed the first one, give this one a try. If not, don't waste your time...it's not for you.… Expand
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imthenoobOct 24, 2018
If they had done more a straight-forward reboot of Halloween 2, I think things would have been a lot better off. Trying to explain Michael's madness never works out well.
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RikiegeJan 24, 2013
More of the same, only this time the movie is not much argument.
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LuciusMcGibbonOct 26, 2020
Rob Zombie's Michael Myers is brought back to life when two necrophiliac rednecks drive a van into a cow.

And that tells you all you need to know about this movie's storytelling, craft, execution, watchability, and general case for existing.
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marcmyworksNov 14, 2016
Halloween II had a lot of promise, but it feels disjointed. Without Michael Myers it could be a good study on redneck American culture and adolescent pain. Rob Zombie’s sequel feels more like a gory Netflix series rather than a film butHalloween II had a lot of promise, but it feels disjointed. Without Michael Myers it could be a good study on redneck American culture and adolescent pain. Rob Zombie’s sequel feels more like a gory Netflix series rather than a film but because of its original take, and hillbilly (or hellbilly) feel, there is a great deal of suspense. What ruins the movie is unfortunately the use of his wife, Sherri Moon Zombie, as a cheesy ghost motivating Michael Myers rampage.

What really interested me though was Final Girl, Laurie Strode’s mental state. Is she crazy or a victim of a cycle of psychosis or even a victim of some evil possession? The ambiguity is both intriguing and frustrating and ultimately leads nowhere.… Expand
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bfoore90Oct 30, 2019
A sequel that didn't need to be made, its absolutely atrocious in every sense of the word
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JurassicParkFanDec 15, 2015
while there was some good throwbacks and homages to the original and creative ideas, too bloody, stupid, and is a choppy disappointment to the Halloween film franchise.
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JCdark2889Dec 17, 2015
I don't know what's wrong with some of these petty people. I think this was a very good movie. Some people, I think, don't know how to view a remake without seeing the original when they should look at what the movie itself is.
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ShafeApr 8, 2016
Call me crazy,but i loved this film,i hated it the first time i watched it,but it really grew on me,a crazy and ambitious sequel,i can understand the hate,but i don't care i loved it :)
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KelvinSelimorNov 12, 2022
Halloween II. This is the worst thing that could ever be. After quite a normal Halloween (2007), Rob Zombie decides to continue the story of a maniac in a mask. It would be better if he didn't. The story should have ended back in 2007,Halloween II. This is the worst thing that could ever be. After quite a normal Halloween (2007), Rob Zombie decides to continue the story of a maniac in a mask. It would be better if he didn't. The story should have ended back in 2007, because Halloween II is the Frankenstein of everything. The characters are completely revamped. From quite well Samuel Loomis they make the most disgusting character, plus which practically does not affect the plot in any way. Take out Samuel Loomis and the film loses nothing. From Michael Myers they made a completely different character, this is now a crazy homeless man who kills anyone who gets in his way. I can't say enough good things about Laurie Strode. She can do nothing but yell obscene words. Halloween II unfortunately becomes the worst movie in the franchise and it would be better if it did not exist.… Expand
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Rcavey92212Mar 2, 2020
Revisiting this during my Myers marathon so many years after being disappointed during its initial release. I actually have just a touch more appreciation for it. I still don't think it's a good movie by any means. But it does seem to haveRevisiting this during my Myers marathon so many years after being disappointed during its initial release. I actually have just a touch more appreciation for it. I still don't think it's a good movie by any means. But it does seem to have more of an identity that the remake. Original at the time in the Halloween franchise of its exploration of the trauma that the surviving characters have endured and the after effects is interesting. Some of it works and some of it doesn't. The good stuff is Zombie's story direction and some solid ideas. The beginning is exciting and appropriately nonsensical. Danielle Harris is the MVP of the movie giving Annie some layers and a likable, genuine feel unlike the last film. The bad is the unnecessary mean sportiness, the goofy and crass dialogue, Scout Taylor Compton's horrific turn once again as Laurie and the decision to have Sheri Moon in it again with a white horse. I get it symbolically but having it materialized physically throughout the entire film is a big mistake. I also loved once again the ferociousness of Michael. All in all it's better than I remember but it's still not a good movie on any level. Mist of it feels unnecessary and soulless and mostly it's just not very entertaining.… Expand
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Spideyfan4LifeOct 15, 2021
There is absolutely nothing redeeming about this movie, it feels like it was written by one of the trash movies you see on Shudder, but even those to be honest are written way better. I freakin hate this movie, it's nonsensical, itsThere is absolutely nothing redeeming about this movie, it feels like it was written by one of the trash movies you see on Shudder, but even those to be honest are written way better. I freakin hate this movie, it's nonsensical, its disgusting to watch, and it makes Laurie herself unlikable and wishing for her death and THAT is unforgivable. The best thing this movie did was set it up to where he's stalked her to the hospital, that was tense and wonderful and they RUINED IT by making a "woe is me" PTSD mind fu** of a movie that is a complete waste of time and honestly makes you sick to your stomach with the character assassination of Laurie, Loomis, and even Michael himself. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING Halloween 2009 did great is absolutely destroyed here in favor of some abomination and something I never want to watch again, it doesn't even feel like the sequel to the 2009 movie, it feels like some college film student's attempt at making it and it fails SPECTACULARLY.… Expand
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SigmaOmega23Feb 27, 2019
This sequel to an alright remake is just plain disgusting the only thing good is the score and four characters nuff said.
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Agus97Sep 18, 2019
The film has very brutal murders and that makes it entertaining since the plot makes no sense.
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GhostfaceVDNov 19, 2019
It's not even bad in a good way, it's just a giant waste of your time. The only thing keeping me from giving this a 0 are the kills.
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Johno1972Oct 27, 2020
I am a HUGE FAN of the Halloween franchise & Halloween 2 (2009) was beyond awful & when I saw Halloween 1 (2007) Reboot in the theater I was so disappointed & Rob Zombie made it so gory that it was just way to much. Rob Zombie ruined theI am a HUGE FAN of the Halloween franchise & Halloween 2 (2009) was beyond awful & when I saw Halloween 1 (2007) Reboot in the theater I was so disappointed & Rob Zombie made it so gory that it was just way to much. Rob Zombie ruined the Halloween movies & yes at the Box office Halloween 1 made 80.4 million BUT I think just like me everyone was excited to see it because it had been 5 years since any Halloween movie had been made BUT Rob Zombie's sequel Halloween 2 (2009) only made 39.4 million huge difference from his 1st movie with a box office difference of $45.5 Million. I didn't even see Halloween 2 (2009) in the theater I ended up watching it DVD. IF you're a huge fan of the Halloween franchise & haven't watched Rob Zombies Halloween (2007) & Halloween 2 (2009) I BEG YOU NOT to even waste your time to watch Halloween 1 (2007) or Halloween 2 (2009) because both are just so awful BUT thank god to Director: David Gordon Green for continuing the Original Halloween movies with Halloween (2018) not sure why he named it Halloween when the original 1978 movie has the same name & it takes place after the original Halloween 1978 movie 40 yrs later so Halloween 2-8 don't exist with this 2018 movie but in my opinion it should take place after Halloween 2 1981 because Halloween 2 pick up where Halloween 1 left off it opens up with the end of Halloween 1 1978 & Halloween 2 (1981) starts on the same night from Halloween 1 (1978)… Expand
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Man0fste3lOct 10, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Please, do not waste your time watching this movie. Laurie is the most annoying character I’ve ever witness in a movie. How can someone this dumb survive. No way. Everyone is completely stupid no one making choices actual humans would make. Completely underwhelming. Also, Michael should have legit actually showed up riding a white horse.… Expand
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akshatmahajanOct 12, 2020
I liked Rob Zombie's first Halloween. I was looking forward to having a lot of fun watching this sequel; only to be set up for disappointment. The movie lacked suspense. The movie started good. First 20 minutes were good and pace was alsoI liked Rob Zombie's first Halloween. I was looking forward to having a lot of fun watching this sequel; only to be set up for disappointment. The movie lacked suspense. The movie started good. First 20 minutes were good and pace was also good but after that film diviated from it's path. Every character was just a cookie cut-out waiting to be killed. There were many of the actors in which you didn't even get a good look at their faces before they were killed. The movie was disjointed and extremely loud and gory. Also, Sam Loomis's character which was better in first part was worst in this part. I also didn't like the fact that the movie veered so much into her nightmares that most times you didn't know if it was real or just a nightmare; or was Michael Myers and he could be anywhere. Overall, this movie was so violent and gory & so dreadful and boring at the same time.… Expand
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JLauSep 27, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Michael needs to kill Laurie so that he can join his dead mother and her white horse but Laurie is too busy swearing, being being awful and treating her best friend badly to really notice.… Expand
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Momof0579Oct 31, 2021
I loved it if u a Michael Myers fan u would have too I love Tyler Mane playing as him he’s a tall man and the way he killed was cool lol they should have kept him
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