Halloween II (1981)

Laurie Strode is rushed to the hospital, while Sheriff Brackett and Dr. Loomis hunt the streets for Michael Myers, who has found Laurie at the Haddonfield Hospital.

Director:

Rick Rosenthal

Writers:

John Carpenter, Debra Hill

Stars:

Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers

2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jamie Lee Curtis	...	Laurie Strode
Donald Pleasence	...	Sam Loomis
Charles Cyphers	...	Leigh Brackett
Jeffrey Kramer	...	Graham
Lance Guest	...	Jimmy
Pamela Susan Shoop	...	Karen
Hunter von Leer	...	Gary Hunt
Dick Warlock	...	The Shape / Patrolman #3
Leo Rossi	...	Budd
Gloria Gifford	...	Mrs. Alves
Tawny Moyer	...	Jill
Ana Alicia	...	Janet
Ford Rainey	...	Dr. Mixter
Cliff Emmich	...	Mr. Garrett
Nancy Stephens	...	Marion

Storyline

It's the same night as the original Halloween. Michael Myers is around the neighborhood, after being gunned by Dr.Loomis six times. Now, he's in a hospital where the girl Laurie Strode was taken. And there's a reason why Michael is after her...

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Plot Keywords:

hospital | halloween | michael myers | sheriff | madness | 

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Taglines:

Just when you thought it was safe to go trick or treating...

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Official Sites:

Halloween II (1981) Trancas International Films

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 October 1981 (USA)

Also Known As:

Halloween II: The Horror Continues

Filming Locations:

Kersting Court at Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$25,500,000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

De Laurentiis, Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min 90 min (cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

A novelization of the film was published in 1981. It was written by horror sci-fi writer Dennis Etchison under the pseudonym Jack Martin and became a best-seller. The start of each the chapters in the book were lined with captioned black-and-white stills from the movie.

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Goofs

After finding the head nurse dead, Jimmy turns to leave the room and slips in the blood and gets it all over his face and jacket. When we next see him in the car, there is no blood on his face or clothes.

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Quotes

Budd: [singing] Amazing Grace, come sit on my face / Don't make cry / I need your pie...
Jimmy: Look why don't you just shut up, all right?

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Connections

Featured in Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Halloween 4 (2011)

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Soundtracks

"Mr. Sandman"
Courtesy of Barnaby Records
Written by Pat Ballard (uncredited)
Performed by The Chordettes

User Reviews

A very good sequel, or a continuation if you prefer

I think this is the best sequel and has a lot of merit. We are of course introduced to many secrets, such as why Michael Myers is so interested in killing Laurie Strode. It picks up right where the other one left off, with Loomis chasing after Myers, and Laurie being taken to the hospital. Michael finds her soon after, and stalks her through the hospital. My favorite part was when Michael was walking through the parking lot, and the trademark music is playing. The end was fabulous, with Loomis blowing up the anesthetic room, and severely wounding Michael. This film is definitely worth seeing, and I recommend it to anyone who wants a good scare.