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Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)

R | | Horror, Thriller | 21 October 1988 (USA)
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Ten years after his original massacre, the invalid Michael Myers awakens and returns to Haddonfield to kill his seven-year-old niece on Halloween. Can Dr. Loomis stop him?

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... Dr. Sam Loomis
... Rachel Carruthers
... Jamie Lloyd
... Michael Myers
... Dr. Hoffman
... Sheriff Ben Meeker
... Kelly Meeker
... Brady
... Earl
... Rev. Jackson P. Sayer
... Security Guard
... Richard Carruthers
Karen Alston ... Darlene Carruthers
Nancy Borgenicht ... Woman Attendant
David Jensen ... Man Attendant
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Storyline

It's October 30, 1988 and Michael Myers has been in a coma since his pursuit of Laurie Strode, 10 years ago, was finally stopped (events of H1 and H2). However when he is transfered from Richmond Mental Institute to Smith's Grove he awakes when he hears that he has a niece in Haddonfield and after killing the transfer crew he escapes. In Haddonfield, the niece, Jamie, has been adopted by the Carruthers family but keeps having nightmares about Michael (but she doesn't know who he is). On Halloween night, Jamie goes out trick and treating, little knowing that her murdering Uncle is following her and her step-sister Rachel. Rushing to her aid is Dr. Loomis and with the help of Sheriff Meeker starts to search the town for Michael and to find Jamie to protect her. But can anything stop Michael this time? Written by Lee Horton <Leeh@tcp.co.uk>

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michael myers character | dr sam loomis character | murder of a teenager | teenager | murder | See All (27) »

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Ten years ago, on the night of October 31st, a small Midwestern town fell victim to an escaped killer. Under the cover of darkness, he carried out the most horrifying mass murder on record. Sixteen people, in cold blood! Ever since that night, no one has forgotten his name... and Halloween has never been the same. Now, Michael Myers has come home. He has returned for one more night of unholy TERROR! See more »

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Horror | Thriller

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Budget:

$5,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$6,831,250, 23 October 1988, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$17,768,757
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Trivia

Michael killing Kelly by pinning her to the wall, is similar to how he kills Bob in Halloween (1978) except he pinned Bob to the wall with a knife and Kelly he pinned to the wall with a shotgun; Rudy death is also similar in Halloween Resurrection (2002) except he's pinned by 3 knives to a door. See more »

Goofs

(at around 23 mins) Reflected on the side of Lindsay's car as Jamie is getting into it. See more »

Quotes

Jack Sayer: You're huntin' it, ain't ya? Yeah, you're huntin' it, all right. Just like me.
Dr. Loomis: What are you hunting, Mr. Sayer?
Jack Sayer: Apocalypse, End of the World, Armageddon. It's always got a face and a name. I've been huntin' the bastard for 30 years, give or take. Come close a time or two. Too damn close! You can't kill damnation, Mister. It don't die like a man dies.
Dr. Loomis: I know that, Mr. Sayer.
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Connections

Featured in Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Halloween 5 (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

Halloween Theme
by John Carpenter
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is 'Halloween 4' based on a book?
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Great performances by all, excellent sequel
23 August 1999 | by – See all my reviews

The first time I saw this film, I was bored. I thought it was uneventful. But then, I watched it a second time and loved it. This movie is very suspenseful, has very little blood/gore, and the acting by Danielle Harris is just incredible. I also love Ellis Cornell, she is such a doll! Brady was an idiot to let go of such a cute girl.

Rent this! It's better than II and V.
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