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Halloween H20: 20 Years Later

  • 19981998
  • RR
  • 1h 26m
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5.8/10
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Jamie Lee Curtis, Josh Hartnett, LL Cool J, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, and Michelle Williams in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
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Laurie Strode, now the dean of a Northern California private school with an assumed name, must battle the Shape one last time, as the life of her own son hangs in the balance.Laurie Strode, now the dean of a Northern California private school with an assumed name, must battle the Shape one last time, as the life of her own son hangs in the balance.Laurie Strode, now the dean of a Northern California private school with an assumed name, must battle the Shape one last time, as the life of her own son hangs in the balance.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
78K
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POPULARITY
4,612
1,739
  • Director
    • Steve Miner
  • Writers
    • Debra Hill(characters)
    • John Carpenter(characters)
    • Robert Zappia(story)
  • Stars
    • Jamie Lee Curtis
    • Josh Hartnett
    • Adam Arkin
  • Director
    • Steve Miner
  • Writers
    • Debra Hill(characters)
    • John Carpenter(characters)
    • Robert Zappia(story)
  • Stars
    • Jamie Lee Curtis
    • Josh Hartnett
    • Adam Arkin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 725User reviews
    • 168Critic reviews
    • 52Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 12 nominations

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    Jamie Lee Curtis and Chris Durand in Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
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    Jamie Lee Curtis
    Jamie Lee Curtis
    • Laurie Strode…
    Josh Hartnett
    Josh Hartnett
    • John
    Adam Arkin
    Adam Arkin
    • Will Brennan
    Michelle Williams
    Michelle Williams
    • Molly
    Adam Hann-Byrd
    Adam Hann-Byrd
    • Charlie
    Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
    Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
    • Sarah
    Janet Leigh
    Janet Leigh
    • Norma
    LL Cool J
    LL Cool J
    • Ronny
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    Joseph Gordon-Levitt
    • Jimmy
    Branden Williams
    Branden Williams
    • Tony
    Nancy Stephens
    Nancy Stephens
    • Marion
    Beau Billingslea
    Beau Billingslea
    • Fitz
    Matt Winston
    Matt Winston
    • Matt
    Larisa Miller
    Larisa Miller
    • Claudia
    Emmalee Thompson
    Emmalee Thompson
    • Casey
    David Blanchard
    • Waiter
    John Cassini
    John Cassini
    • Cop #1
    Jody Wood
    • Cop #2
    • Director
      • Steve Miner
    • Writers
      • Debra Hill(characters)
      • John Carpenter(characters)
      • Robert Zappia(story) (screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      During the scene where Norma is leaving, she stands in front of the car from Psycho (1960). The music playing in the background at this part is also from Psycho. Janet Leigh, who plays Norma, played Marion in Psycho. The license plate on the car is also the same as the second car Marion buys in Psycho, NFB 418, which are Norman Bates' initials and lastly, Norma is the first name of Norman Bates' Mother from Psycho.
    • Goofs
      (at around 12 mins) The newspaper clip shown during the opening credits, which states that Laurie Strode died in a car accident, says that she was a survivor of the "Halloween murders" of 1968. They took place in 1978.
    • Quotes

      Tony: Hasn't anyone ever told you that second-hand smoke kills?

      Nurse Marion: Yeah, but they're all dead.

    • Alternate versions
      An early workprint version had a different score and an altered opening credits montage, as well as a slightly different version of of the dorm room scene, where the girls have "So I Married An Ax Murderer" playing on the TV instead of in the final version where they have on "Scream 2."
    • Connections
      Featured in 2nd Annual Mystery Science Theater 3000 Summer Blockbuster Review (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Mr. Sandman
      Written by Pat Ballard

      Performed by The Chordettes

      Courtesy of Barnaby Records, Inc.

      By Arrangement with Celebrity Licensing, Inc.

    User reviews725

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    7/10
    20 years later...and worth the wait
    John Carpenter's 1978 'Halloween' is wholly deserving of its status as a horror classic. To this day it's still one of the freakiest films personally seen and introduced the world to one of horror's most iconic villainous characters Michael Myers.

    Which is why it is such a shame that not only are all of the sequels nowhere near as good but that the decline in quality is so drastic. Ok, the original 'Halloween' is very difficult to follow on from, but most of the sequels could at least looked like effort was made into them. The exception however is 'Halloween H20: 20 Years Later'. It's not perfect and nowhere near as great as the original, but it's the only sequel that's above average, let alone good and by far the best since the original. It does a great job breathing fresh life into a series that had gotten stale as quick as one can down a can of coke gone flat and such a welcome addition after the badness of the fifth and sixth films.

    'Halloween H20: 20 Years Later' has its flaws. It is too short and at times erratically paced, sometimes rushed and then taking a bit of time to get going after the opening. There is not enough breathing room for development of characterisation, which generally is shallow apart from the central relationship and the script tends to be weak (not unexpected, though actually it's far worse in the previous sequels, at least it sounds complete).

    On the other hand, 'Halloween H20: 20 Years Later' is the best-looking of the sequels, the first half in particular being close in style to the autumnal look of the original, something that none of the previous sequels did. The editing is coherent, it's not shot too darkly and there is an eeriness to the setting which can be properly appreciated as a result. The music is a welcome return to being an asset than a drawback like in the previous two sequels. While not quite a character of its own like in the original, it adds to the atmosphere and enhances it.

    Luckily there's nowhere near as much unintentional camp, out of place humour or bizarre subplots or idea that muddle the story. Instead much of the film is fun and there is a tension, creepiness and suspense, even poignancy at times, that the previous sequels were sorely lacking in. The deaths are the most creative and shocking since those in the original, while the opening scene is unsettlingly tense and the ending is creepy and touching. The central relationship is handled quite well.

    Although the characters are underdeveloped, none of them are annoying and they do have enough personality to stop them from being too dull. The direction is in control of the material and is at least competent and often well above that, especially in the second half when the film really does come alive. Of the sequels, 'Halloween H20: 20 Years Later' is by quite some way the best acted, Jamie Lee Curtis' wonderful performance being the film's best asset.

    In summary, the best of the sequels/follow ups and worth the wait. 7/10 Bethany Cox
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    'Halloween' Franchise Stars Through the Years

    'Halloween' Franchise Stars Through the Years

    Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, and Andi Matichak are just a few of the stars that have taken on Michael Myers and lived (or not!) to tell the tale. Check out the many actors of the Halloween franchise through the years.
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    • Was it a copycat killer or was it really Michael in this film?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 5, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Halloween: The Website of Michael Myers
      • Miramax
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Halloween: H20
    • Filming locations
      • La Puente, California, USA(town: Summer Glen)
    • Production companies
      • Dimension Films
      • Nightfall Productions
      • Trancas International Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $17,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $55,041,738
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $16,187,724
      • Aug 9, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $55,041,738
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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