Halloween II (1981)

While Sheriff Brackett and Dr. Loomis hunt for Michael Myers, a traumatized Laurie is rushed to hospital, and the serial killer is not far behind her.

Director:

Rick Rosenthal

Writers:

John Carpenter, Debra Hill

Stars:

Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Pleasence, Charles Cyphers

1 win & 3 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

After Doctor Samuel Loomis shoot's Michael Myer's Six Times and falls off a Balcony. Michael escapes and continues his massacre in Haddonfield, Laurie is also sent to the Hospital and Dr Loomis gathers a Group of Police Officers to hunt Down Michael and put an end to his Murderous Rampage.

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Plot Keywords:

hospital | nurse outfit | serial killer | graphic violence | paramedic | 

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Taglines:

He came back to finish what they'll never forget...

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Genres:

Horror

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie was shot on location all around the greater Los Angeles region.

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Goofs

Jimmy realizes Laurie isn't responding after speaking to her and rushes to get one of the nurses. Nurse Janet is standing by the jack-o-lantern but when Nurse Jill returns with Jimmy immediately after Janet is not there and already running for Dr. Mixter.

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Quotes

Sam Loomis: I shot him six times! I shot him in the heart, but... he's not human!

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Crazy Credits

Michael Myers (age 23) is listed in the ending credits. The film takes place in 1978 when Michael Myers is 21 years old, which is also stated by Dr. Loomis in the movie.

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Alternate Versions

A scene that was scripted and shot but not included in either the theatrical or TV version of the film had Robert Mundey and the WWAR crew traveling to Haddonfield Memorial to try to interview Laurie on the events of the night. They are met, however, by a stern Mrs. Alves, who warns them to leave before she calls security while Janet, Jill, and Jimmy watch on.

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Connections

Edited from Halloween (1978)

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Soundtracks

Original 'Halloween' Themes and Compositions
(uncredited)
Written and Performed by John Carpenter
Produced by Alan Howarth

User Reviews

Good Not Great

Sometimes when you want to watch a horror film you want something truly horrifying, and other times you just want something silly to throw on in the background to laugh at. This film is certainly not as good as the original "Halloween", but it is a fun slasher flick with some fun kills and, towards the end, some genuinely creepy (yet over the top) moments. If you go into this movie with middling expectations, you'll probably enjoy yourself; if you want something substantial, try something else.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site Trancas International Films

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

30 October 1981 (USA)

Also Known As:

Halloween II: The Horror Continues

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,446,508, 1 November 1981

Gross USA:

$25,533,818

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$25,533,818

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dino De Laurentiis Company, Universal Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min 90 min (TV cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo

Color:

Color (MGM Color)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1