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Halloween III: Season of the Witch

Seen it?

1982 | 98 min | Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery, Thriller

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

People are still talking about it, but a weak 5.3 out of 10 from audiences and middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and sci-fi fans. If you loved Halloween or Scream, start here.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

After a terrified toy salesman is mysteriously attacked and brought to the hospital clutching the year's most popular Halloween mask, Dr. Daniel Challis sets out to investigate the strange events and finds himself thrust into a nightmarish conspiracy.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesWeak

    5.3 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $77 million worldwide on a $3 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactVery strong

    About 323K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Tommy Lee Wallace

  • Tom AtkinsDaniel Challis
  • Stacey NelkinEllie Grimbridge
  • Dan O'HerlihyConal Cochran
  • Michael CurrieRafferty
  • Ralph StraitBuddy Kupfer
  • Jadeen BarborBetty Kupfer
  • Brad SchacterLittle Buddy
  • Garn StephensMarge
  • Nancy KyesLinda Challis
  • Jonathan TerryStarker