Halloween II
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Dave Kehr
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.
Variety Staff
This uninspired version amounts to lukewarm sloppy seconds in comparison to the original film that made director John Carpenter a hot property.
Derek Adams
The result won't make any converts, but Jamie Lee Curtis is as good as ever.
Roger Ebert
It's a little sad to witness a fall from greatness, and that's what we get in Halloween II.
Janet Maslin
Halloween II is good enough to deserve a sequel of its own.
James Berardinelli
Halloween is a classic and its first sequel is a sloppy afterthought.
Critic reviews
Dave Kehr
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.
Variety Staff
This uninspired version amounts to lukewarm sloppy seconds in comparison to the original film that made director John Carpenter a hot property.
Derek Adams
The result won't make any converts, but Jamie Lee Curtis is as good as ever.
Roger Ebert
It's a little sad to witness a fall from greatness, and that's what we get in Halloween II.
James Berardinelli
Halloween is a classic and its first sequel is a sloppy afterthought.
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Classic Horror Film This is by far one of my all time favorite scary movies. The unbelievable unfathomable expression that shows up on my face every time I watch this movie is priceless. The fear and absolute excitement that comes from the chilling parts of this movie get me every time. Michael Myers the all time slasher king in my opinion and Jamie Lee Curtis her amazing performance is poetic. I love Donald Pleasence as well great actor. You want to scare your friends watch this one on Halloween night with all the lights off.
Perfect I've watched all the Classic Halloween films. I love them all to the bottom of my heart. <3 Micheal is such a badass .
I love it!!!! Greatest sequel to one of the greatest horror movie made!
Killer Mike!! Love all of michael myers movies! John Carpenter movies Halloween 1, 2, 4-8 and Rob Zombie version movies
Cast and credits
Actors | Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers, Lance Guest, Pamela Susan Shoop, Hunter von Leer |
Producers | John Carpenter, Debra Hill |
Director | Rick Rosenthal |
Writers | John Carpenter, Debra Hill |
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Run time
92 minutes
Rating
R
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