Halloween II (2009)
Dimension Films | Release Date: August 28, 2009
4.8
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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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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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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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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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10
BMoneyAug 31, 2009
Great movie. not a better story than the first but def. worth it. critics suck.
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9
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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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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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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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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CodyO.Sep 4, 2009
It's a Rob Zombie movie, it's supposed to be a little weird.
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8
RDemoAug 28, 2009
I liked it. People probably won't. This is not Citizen Kane. It's Halloween.
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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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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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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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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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7
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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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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Agus97Sep 18, 2019
The film has very brutal murders and that makes it entertaining since the plot makes no sense.
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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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