Halloween II (2009)
Dimension Films | Release Date: August 28, 2009
4.8
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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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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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5
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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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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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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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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5
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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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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5
RikiegeJan 24, 2013
More of the same, only this time the movie is not much argument.
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4
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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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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5
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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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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