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Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
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George P. Wilbur in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
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Ten years after his original massacre, the invalid Michael Myers awakens on Halloween Eve and returns to Haddonfield to kill his seven-year-old niece. Can Dr. Loomis stop him?Ten years after his original massacre, the invalid Michael Myers awakens on Halloween Eve and returns to Haddonfield to kill his seven-year-old niece. Can Dr. Loomis stop him?Ten years after his original massacre, the invalid Michael Myers awakens on Halloween Eve and returns to Haddonfield to kill his seven-year-old niece. Can Dr. Loomis stop him?
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
52K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,248
165
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    • Director
      • Dwight H. Little
    • Writers
      • Dhani Lipsius(story)
      • Larry Rattner(story)
      • Benjamin Ruffner(story)
    • Stars
      • Donald Pleasence
      • Ellie Cornell
      • Danielle Harris
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Dwight H. Little
    • Writers
      • Dhani Lipsius(story)
      • Larry Rattner(story)
      • Benjamin Ruffner(story)
    • Stars
      • Donald Pleasence
      • Ellie Cornell
      • Danielle Harris
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 495User reviews
    • 177Critic reviews
    • 34Metascore
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos3

    Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
    Trailer 1:34
    Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
    How David Gordon Green Made the 'Halloween' He Wanted to See
    Interview 2:04
    How David Gordon Green Made the 'Halloween' He Wanted to See
    Halloween Costume Creations
    Video 1:50
    Halloween Costume Creations

    Photos243

    George P. Wilbur in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
    George P. Wilbur in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
    George P. Wilbur in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
    George P. Wilbur in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
    George P. Wilbur in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
    George P. Wilbur in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
    George P. Wilbur in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
    George P. Wilbur in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
    George P. Wilbur in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
    George P. Wilbur in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
    George P. Wilbur in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)
    George P. Wilbur in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers (1988)

    Top cast

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    Donald Pleasence
    Donald Pleasence
    • Dr. Sam Loomis
    Ellie Cornell
    Ellie Cornell
    • Rachel Carruthers
    Danielle Harris
    Danielle Harris
    • Jamie Lloyd
    George P. Wilbur
    George P. Wilbur
    • Michael Myers
    Michael Pataki
    Michael Pataki
    • Dr. Hoffman
    Beau Starr
    Beau Starr
    • Sheriff Ben Meeker
    Kathleen Kinmont
    Kathleen Kinmont
    • Kelly Meeker
    Sasha Jenson
    Sasha Jenson
    • Brady
    Gene Ross
    Gene Ross
    • Earl
    Carmen Filpi
    Carmen Filpi
    • Rev. Jackson P. Sayer
    Raymond O'Connor
    Raymond O'Connor
    • Security Guard
    Jeff Olson
    • Richard Carruthers
    Karen Alston
    • Darlene Carruthers
    Nancy Borgenicht
    • Woman Attendant
    David Jensen
    • Man Attendant
    Rand Kennedy
    • Trooper #1
    Don Glover
    • Trooper #2
    Robert Conder
    • Trooper #3
    • Director
      • Dwight H. Little
    • Writers
      • Dhani Lipsius(story)
      • Larry Rattner(story)
      • Benjamin Ruffner(story)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Danielle Harris sold the clown costume to a fan.
    • Goofs
      How was the police officer able to back out of his driveway let alone get into his car without seeing Michael, who is portrayed as a pretty tall man laying across his backseat? If you look closely, you can even see him turn his head and adjust his body in order to back out of the driveway so how was he not able to see Michael in his backseat?
    • Quotes

      Dr. Loomis: You're talking about him as if he were a human being. That part of him died years ago.

    • Alternate versions
      The German version of this not-so violent film was cut during the gore scenes to get a 16 rating.
    • Connections
      Featured in Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Halloween Theme
      Written by John Carpenter

    User reviews495

    Review
    Top review
    Finally, the shape IS back!!!
    The fourth movie of the Halloween series sees the return of Michael Myers and Dr. Loomis. Surprisingly, considering what happened to both of the them at the end of Halloween 2. But, it seems that they brought back Michael Myers for three reasons. First, it is 1980's and it's all about the horror sequels baby!!! Just like Friday the 13th, Amityville, Psycho, Howling, and Nightmare, Halloween couldn't resist the fun. Second, it was the 10 year anniversary of Halloween, so they had to honor Myers by bringing him back again, just like the 20th anniversary for H20. I guess will also see the 25th and 30th anniversary of Halloween with Myers escaping the nursing home on Halloween for these sequels. Finally, they brought him back because of the utter disappointment of Halloween 3, which shouldn't have ever been made. But after these reasons, it isn't that bad a sequel. Good for a late 80's horror movie. ** out of ****
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    • drdre1
    • Jan 29, 2001

    FAQ5

    • What is 'Halloween 4' about?
    • Is 'Halloween 4' based on a book?
    • How could Michael and Dr Loomis survive the fire at the end of 'Halloween 2'?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 21, 1988 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Trancas International Films
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Halloween 4
    • Filming locations
      • Penney's Gas Station Location, Rt. 36, Rush Valley, Utah, USA
    • Production company
      • Trancas International Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $17,768,757
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,831,250
      • Oct 23, 1988
    • Gross worldwide
      • $17,768,757
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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